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HOWARD UNIVERSITY
2023-2024 ACADEMIC
CALENDAR
(Excluding Dentistry, Law, Medicine and
Nontraditional Programs)
FALL (FIRST) SEMESTER 2023
May 15, Monday
Deadline for required health documents for new entrants
June 24, Friday
Early Processing deadline for receipt of all required Financial Aid documents
for Fall 2022 Consideration. Documents include (but not limited to)
Verification, Independent Status Petition, Special Circumstances Appeal,
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal, College Enrollment
Verification, Authorization to Apply Title IV Funds
July 10, Monday
Fall 2023 Statements available via BisonWeb
July 24, Monday
Deadline to enroll in the Payment Plan via TouchNet at 0% down payment
(Enrollment Fee is required)
August 7, Monday
Payment-in-full due for Fall 2023 (ALL STUDENTS)
August 7, Monday to
August 12, Saturday
Residence Halls open for New Entrants. Department will notify all students
of check in times and dates
August 11, Friday
Fall disbursement of financial aid to eligible students’ accounts with the
Office of the Bursar
August 14, Monday to
August 18, Friday
BISON WEEK ORIENTATION, ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AND COURSE
REGISTRATION, for all New Undergraduate Students
August 16, Wednesday
to August 20, Sunday
Residence Halls open for and Continuing Students. Department will notify
all students of check in times and dates
August 21, Monday
FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
August 24, Thursday
Deadline to enroll in the Payment Plan via TouchNet at 25% down
payment (Enrollment Fee is required)
August 25, Friday
Deadline for receipt of approved applications for Intra-University Transfer
for Fall 2023 in the Office of the Registrar
September 4, Monday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Labor Day Observed
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even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 2 of 15
September 8, Friday
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR FALL 2023 (Add or drop a course
without a grade of "W," change from one section to another, change from
credit to audit or audit to credit).
Deadline to withdraw from the university to receive 100% refund of
tuition/fees. Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form
must be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
Deadline for students to add, change or cancel meal plan charges.
All residents must be registered to maintain their status and space in
University Housing.
September 11, Monday
Graduation Application available via BisonWeb for FALL 2023 prospective
candidates.
Deadline for instructors to submit Never Reported (NR) and Unofficial
Withdrawal (UW) status via BisonWeb for Fall 2023.
September 15, Friday
OPENING CONVOCATION
Cramton Auditorium, 11:00 A.M. (Classes Suspended from 10:00 A.M. –
1:00 P.M.)
September 18, Monday
Registration holds for Fall 2023 applied to all accounts with a balance
greater than $200 and late payment fees assessed.
September 25, Monday
Deadline for students checking out of Residence Halls to receive 50% refund
of housing charges. Students will be assessed 25% of housing charge upon
checking out after this date.
Deadline for students checking out of meal mandated Residence Halls to
receive 50% refund of meal plan charges.
Deadline to withdraw from the university receive 50% refund of
tuition/fees. Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form
must be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
October 6, Friday
Preliminary Enrollment Census Date
2023 – 2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
October 9, Monday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Mental Health Day/Indigenous People’s Day
October 13, Friday
Deadline for instructors to submit Midterm grades via BisonWeb for Fall
2023
October 20, Friday
Final Enrollment Census Date
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business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 3 of 15
October 27, Friday
Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees (Last day for tuition/fee
refunds). Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form
must be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
Deadline for students checking out of Residence Halls to receive 25% refund
of housing charges.
Deadline for students checking out of meal mandated Residence Halls
and/or withdrawing from the University to receive 25% of meal plan
charges.
October 28, Saturday
Senior Comprehensive Examination in major fields for College of Arts and
Sciences prospective graduates.
October 30, Monday
Spring 2024 Registration begins for Continuing Students
Graduation Application available via BisonWeb for SPRING 2024
prospective candidates.
Spring 2024 Registration for Continuing Students**
DAY
DATE
CLASSIFICATION
MONDAY
OCTOBER 30
SENIOR
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 31
JUNIOR
WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 1
SOPHOMORE
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 2
FRESHMAN & UNCLASSIFIED
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 3
GRADUATE
**BisonWeb is available for registration from 9AM to midnight each day
November 1,
Wednesday
Fall 2024 First-Time in College Early Action Admission Application deadline.
Priority deadline for receipt of 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) for Prospective and Continuing Students.
November 10, Friday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Veterans Day Observed
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A FALL 2023 COURSE
LAST DAY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal (No refunds)
Deadline for prospective Fall 2023 Graduates to apply for graduation via
BisonWeb
November 22,
Wednesday
Classes and University Services Suspended at NOON
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even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 4 of 15
November 23,
Thursday to
November 26,
Sunday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED - THANKSGIVING RECESS
December 1, Friday
FORMAL CLASSES END
DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS TO CLEAR SPRING AND SUMMER 2023
INCOMPLETE GRADES
December 2,
Saturday to
December 3, Sunday
Reading Period
December 4, Monday
to December 5,
Tuesday
DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS
Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is five calendar
days after the scheduled final examination. (See exam schedule below)
December 6,
Wednesday to
December 12,
Tuesday
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is five calendar
days after the scheduled final examination. (See exam schedule below)
December 4, Monday
Students without a financial hold may begin to pay $200 Advanced payment
for Housing Deposit for the 2023-2024 academic year (Continuing students
only)
December 8, Friday
Spring 2024 Billing Statements Available via BisonWeb
Deadline for Academic Deans to submit Special Grade Reports to the office of
the Registrar for removal of Spring 2023 Incomplete grades
December 16,
Saturday
FALL (FIRST) 2023 SEMESTER ENDS
All residence halls Close for the winter recess
Official GRADUATION DATE for Fall 2023 degree recipients
December 18,
Monday to January 1,
Monday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – WINTER RECESS
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DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS FALL (FIRST) SEMESTER 2023
December 4, Monday to December 5, Tuesday
Departments
Examination Dates
Examination Times
English
Monday, December 4
th
8:00am – 10:00 am
French 001, 002 & 003
Monday, December 4
th
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Spanish 001, 002, & 003
Monday, December 4
th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Social Sciences
Monday, December 4
th
3:30pm – 5:30pm
General Physics
Monday, December 4
th
10:30am – 12:30pm
Economics 001 & 002
Tuesday, December 5
th
8:00am – 10:00 am
Comprehensive Sciences
Tuesday, December 5
th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Classical Mythology
Tuesday, December 5
th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Mathematics
Tuesday, December 5
th
3:30pm – 5:30pm
FINAL EXAMINATIONS FALL (FIRST) SEMESTER 2023
December 6, Wednesday to December 12, Tuesday
Class Meeting Time
Examination Date
MWF 8:10 a.m.
MWF 9:10 a.m.
MWF 10:10 a.m.
MWF 11:10 a.m.
MWF 12:10 p.m.
MWF 1:10 p.m.
MWF 2:10 p.m.
MWF 3:10 p.m.
MWF 4:10 p.m.
MWF 5:10 p.m.
MWF 6:10 p.m.
MWF 7:10 p.m.
TR 8:10 a.m.
TR 9:40 a.m.
TR 11:10 a.m.
TR 12:40 p.m.
TR 2:10 p.m.
TR 3:40 p.m.
TR 5:10 p.m.
TR 6:40 p.m.
TR 7:10 p.m.
NOTE: FOR THOSE CLASSES THAT MEET ONCE WEEKLY OR AT A TIME NOT SHOWN ABOVE, THE INSTRUCTOR
SHOULD SCHEDULE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STUDENT(S) INVOLVED, THE FINAL EXAM (IF ANY) WITH THEIR
DEPARTMENT CHAIR TO ARRANGE FOR AN EXAMINATION ROOM
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even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 6 of 15
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Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 7 of 15
SPRING (FIRST) SEMESTER 2024
January 2, Tuesday
Payment in Full Due – Spring 2024 (All Students)
Spring disbursement of financial aid to eligible student’s accounts
with the Office of Bursar
January 4, Thursday
Residence Halls open for check-in for New Residents at 10:00AM
January 5, Friday
ORIENTATION, ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT, COURSE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
of tuition/fees for all New Undergraduate Students
Residence Halls open for check-in for Continuing Students at 10:00AM
January 8, Monday
FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
January 15, Monday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Deadline to enroll in the Payment Plan via TouchNet at 25% down payment
(Enrollment Fee is required)
January 19, 2023
Deadline for receipt of Fall 2023 Graduation Recommendations in the Office
of the Registrar.
January 23, Tuesday
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SPRING 2024. (Add or drop a course
without a grade of "W," change from one section to another, change from
credit to audit or audit to credit).
Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
Deadline for receipt of approved applications for Intra-University Transfers
for Spring 2024 in Office of the Registrar.
Deadline for students to add, change or cancel meal plan charges.
Deadline for students checking out of Residence Halls to receive 50% refund
of housing charges.
Deadline for students checking out of meal mandated Residence Halls and/or
withdrawing from the University to receive 50% of meal plan charges.
January 29, Monday
Financial holds applied to all accounts with a balance greater than $200 and
late payment fees assessed.
Deadline for instructors to submit Never Reported (NR) and Unofficial
Withdrawal (UW) grades via BisonWeb for Spring 2024 classes
January 31,
Wednesday
Regular Decision deadline for receipt of First-Time in College applications for
admission for Fall 2024
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even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 8 of 15
February 2, Friday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Mental Health Day
February 9, Friday
Preliminary Enrollment Census Date
February 16, Friday
Deadline to receive 50% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
Deadline for students checking out of Residence Halls and/or withdrawing
from the University to receive 25% of meal plan and/or housing charges
February 19, Monday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Presidents’ Day
March 1, Friday
CHARTER DAY CONVOCATION
Cramton Auditorium, 11:00 A.M. (Classes suspended from 10:00 A.M. - 1:00
P.M.)
Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees (Last day for tuition/fee
refunds). Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must be
submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal.
Deadline for instructors to submit Midterm grades vis BisonWeb.
March 2, Saturday to
March 10, Sunday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – SPRING RECESS
No dining services provided.
Final Enrollment Census Date (March 10, 2024)
March 25, Monday
Summer 2024 Registration begins for Continuing Students. BisonWeb will be
available for registration from 9AM to midnight each day
March 30, Saturday
Senior Comprehensive Examinations for major fields College of Arts and
Sciences prospective graduates
April 5, Friday
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A Spring 2024 COURSE
LAST DAY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal (No Refunds)
April 12, Friday
Deadline for prospective Spring 2024 graduates to apply for graduation via
BisonWeb
Fall 2024 Registration for Continuing Students**
DAY
DATE
CLASSIFICATION
MONDAY
APRIL 22
SENIOR
TUESDAY
APRIL 23
JUNIOR
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 24
SOPHOMORE
THURSDAY
APRIL 25
FRESHMAN & UNCLASSIFIED
FRIDAY
APRIL 26
GRADUATE
**Registration will occur in BisonHub
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even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
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April 22, Monday
Graduation Application available via BisonWeb for Summer 2024 prospective
candidates
April 23, Tuesday to
April 25, Thursday
FINAL EXAMINATIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE SPRING 2024 GRADUATES
April 26, Friday
FORMAL CLASSES END
DEADLINE FOR INSTRUCTORS TO SUBMIT GRADES FOR SPRING 2024
PROSPECTIVE GRADUATES
DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS TO CLEAR FALL 2023 INCOMPLETE GRADES
April 26, Friday to
April 28, Sunday
Reading Period
April 29, Monday to
April 30, Tuesday
DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS
Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is five calendar
days after the scheduled final examination. (See exam schedule below)
May 1, Wednesday
to May 7, Tuesday
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is five calendar
days after the scheduled final examination. (See exam schedule below)
May 3, Friday
Deadline for academic deans to submit Special Grade Reports to the Office of
the Registrar for removal of Fall 2023 incomplete grades
May 8, Wednesday
SECOND SEMESTER ENDS
May 10, Friday
Deadline for receipt of Spring 2024 Graduation Recommendations in the
Office of the Registrar
Check out of Residence Halls for all undergraduate students at 12:00 P.M.
May 11, Saturday
COMMENCEMENT
Upper Quadrangle - Main Campus, 10:00 A.M.
Official GRADUATION DATE for all Spring 2024 degree recipients
May 12, Sunday
Check out of Residence Halls for all Spring 2024 graduates at 12:00 P.M.
May 17, Friday
Evaluate Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for 2023-2024
May 24, Friday
Priority deadline for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals for the
2023- 2024 academic year
May 30, Thursday
Priority Processing Deadline for receipt of all required Financial Aid
Documents for Fall 2024 consideration. Documents include (but not limited
to) Verification, Independent Status Petition, Special Circumstances Appeal,
College Enrollment Verification, Authorization to Apply Title IV Funds
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even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
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DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS SPRING (SECOND) SEMESTER 2024
April 29, Monday to April 30, Tuesday
Departments
Examination Dates
Examination Times
English
Monday, April 29
th
8:00am – 10:00 am
French 001, 002 & 003
Monday, April 29
th
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Spanish 001, 002, & 003
Monday, April 29
th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Social Sciences
Monday, April 29
th
3:30pm – 5:30pm
General Physics
Monday, April 29
th
10:30am – 12:30pm
Economics 001 & 002
Tuesday, April 30
th
8:00am – 10:00 am
Comprehensive Sciences
Tuesday, April 30
th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Classical Mythology
Tuesday, April 30
th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Mathematics
Tuesday, April 30
th
3:30pm – 5:30pm
FINAL EXAMINATIONS SPRING (SECOND) SEMESTER 2024
May 1, Wednesday to May 7, Tuesday
Class Meeting Time
Examination Date
MWF 8:10 a.m.
MWF 9:10 a.m.
MWF 10:10 a.m.
MWF 11:10 a.m.
MWF 12:10 p.m.
MWF 1:10 p.m.
MWF 2:10 p.m.
MWF 3:10 p.m.
MWF 4:10 p.m.
MWF 5:10 p.m.
MWF 6:10 p.m.
MWF 7:10 p.m.
TR 8:10 a.m.
TR 9:40 a.m.
TR 11:10 a.m.
TR 12:40 p.m.
TR 2:10 p.m.
TR 3:40 p.m.
TR 5:10 p.m.
TR 6:40 p.m.
TR 7:10 p.m.
NOTE: FOR THOSE CLASSES THAT MEET ONCE WEEKLY OR AT A TIME NOT SHOWN ABOVE, THE INSTRUCTOR
SHOULD SCHEDULE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STUDENT(S) INVOLVED, THE FINAL EXAM (IF ANY) WITH THEIR
DEPARTMENT CHAIR TO ARRANGE FOR AN EXAMINATION ROOM
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even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 11 of 15
SUMMER SEMESTER 2024
Summer Session I: May 20 – June 23
May 10, Friday
Summer I Financial Aid disbursements for eligible students
May 16, Thursday to
May 20, Monday
ADD/DROP, REGISTRATION for all students; Payment in-full is due upon
registration. (Add or drop a course without a grade of "W," change from one
section to another, change from credit to audit or audit to credit)
May 17, Friday
Residence Halls open for check-in of Summer Session I residents
May 20, Monday
FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
Payment Due in Full for Summer Registration (All Students)
Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
May 27, Monday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Memorial Day
Deadline to receive 50% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
Deadline for faculty to submit Unofficial Withdrawal (UW) and Never
Reported (NR) status reports via BisonWeb for Summer Session I 2024
May 31, Friday
Graduation holds applied for Summer 2024 graduates
June 3, Monday
Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees. (Last day for tuition/fee
refunds). Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must
be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
June 7, Friday
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A SUMMER SESSION I COURSE
LAST DAY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
(Summer Session I) (No Refunds) howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
June 18, Tuesday
FORMAL CLASSES END
June 19, Wednesday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED - Juneteenth
June 20, Thursday to
June 22, Saturday
SUMMER SESSION I FINAL EXAMS
Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is 3 calendar
days after the scheduled final examination. (See schedule below)
June 23, Sunday
FIRST FIVE-WEEK SUMMER SESSION ENDS
Residence Halls close for Summer Session I residents
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even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
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FINAL EXAMINATION SUMMER SESSION I 2024**
Thursday, June 20
th
to Saturday, June 22
nd
Examination Dates
Examination Times
Thursday June 20
th
6:30am – 8:30am
Thursday June 20
th
8:00am – 10:00am
Friday, June 21
st
8:00am – 10:00am
Saturday, June 22
nd
9:00am – 11:00am
Thursday June 20
th
11:00am – 1:00pm
Friday, June 21
st
11:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday June 20
th
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, June 21
st
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday June 20
th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday, June 21
st
6:00pm – 8:00pm
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even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 13 of 15
Summer Session II: June 24 – July 27
June 14, Friday
Summer II Financial Aid disbursements for eligible students
June 20, Thursday to
June 24, Monday
ADD/DROP, REGISTRATION for all students; Payment in-full is due upon
registration. (Add or drop a course without a grade of "W," change from one
section to another, change from credit to audit or audit to credit)
June 21, Friday
Residence Hall check-in for Summer Session II residents at 10:00 A.M
June 24, Monday
FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
Payment Due in Full for Summer Registration (All Students)
Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
June 29, Saturday
Priority deadline for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals for 2023-
2024 Academic Year
July 1, Monday
Deadline to receive 50% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
Deadline for faculty to submit Unofficial Withdrawal (UW) and Never
Reported (NR) status reports via BisonWeb for Summer Session II 2024
July 4, Thursday
UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Independence Day
July 5, Friday
Deadline for prospective Summer 2024 graduates to apply for graduation via
BisonWeb
July 8, Monday
Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees. (Last day for tuition/fee
refunds). Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must
be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
July 12, Friday
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A SUMMER SESSION II COURSE
LAST DAY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
(Summer Session II) (No Refunds) howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
July 24, Wednesday
FORMAL CLASSES END
July 24, Wednesday
to July 26, Friday
Summer Session II Final Exams. Deadline for instructors to submit final grades
via BisonWeb is 3 calendar days after the scheduled final examination (see
schedule below)
July 26, Friday
Deadline for receipt of Summer 2024 Graduation Recommendations to the
Office of the Registrar
July 27, Saturday
SECOND FIVE-WEEK SUMMER SESSION ENDS
Residence Halls close for Summer Session II residents
Official GRADUATION DATE for Summer 2024 graduates
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FINAL EXAMINATION SUMMER SESSION II 2024
Wednesday, July 24 to Friday, July 28
Examination Dates
Examination Times
Wednesday, July 26
th
6:30am – 8:30am
Wednesday, July 26
th
8:00am – 10:00am
Thursday, July 27
th
8:00am – 10:00am
Friday, July 28
th
9:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday, July 26
th
11:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday, July 27
th
11:00am – 1:00pm
Wednesday, July 26
th
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, July 27
th
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 26
th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, July 27
th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Document Revisions
Event
New Date
Original Date
Fall 2023 - Senior Comprehensive Examination in major
fields for College of Arts and Sciences prospective
graduates.
October 28, 2023
NULL
Spring 2024 - Senior Comprehensive Examination in
major fields for College of Arts and Sciences prospective
graduates.
March 30, 2024
NULL
Fall 2023 - Last Day to Register
September 8, 2023
September 1, 2023
Fall 2023 - Deadline for students to add, change or cancel
meal plan charges.
September 8, 2023
September 1, 2023
Spring 2024 – LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SPRING 2024.
(Add or drop a course
without a grade of "W," change from one section to
another, change from credit to audit or audit to credit).
Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Please
note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form
must be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
Deadline for receipt of approved applications for Intra-
University Transfers for Spring 2024 in Office of the
Registrar.
Deadline for students to add, change or cancel meal plan
charges.
Deadline for students checking out of Residence Halls to
receive 50% refund of housing charges.
Deadline for students checking out of meal mandated
Residence Halls and/or withdrawing from the University
to receive 50% of meal plan charges.
January 23, 2024
January 19, 2024
Fall 2024 Registration
April 22, 2024
April 15, 2024