Academic Calendar
Academic
Calendar
The primary purpose of the Academic Calendar is to serve as an information source and planning document for students, faculty, staff, and departments. The academic calendar is based on Fisk University-approved guidelines. The academic calendar adheres to the University Policy of legislated contractual days of instruction. The mandated dates in the academic calendar include term start and end dates, breaks, registration, study days, final exam period, and commencement.
Fall 2022 Calendar
| Day/Date | Description |
| Friday, July 29, 2022 | All Faculty Return to Campus for State of the University/Faculty and Staff Institute
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| Saturday-Sunday, July 30-31, 2022 |
New students arrive; residence halls open at 9:00 am; New Student and Parent Orientation
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| Monday-Tuesday, August 1-2, 2022 |
Computer Proficiency for incoming freshmen
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Monday-Friday, August 1-5, 2022 |
New Students Orientation continues (Students only) |
| Thursday, August 4, 2022 |
Advisement and registration for new students only; continuing students arrive; move into residence halls |
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Friday, August 5, 2022 |
Advisement and registration for returning students
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| Monday-Friday, August 5-12, 2022 | Senior audits: Faculty Advisors/Discipline Coordinators/Chairpersons to meet with students to
conduct Senior Audits for all graduating Seniors sent to Registrar Office via email |
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022 |
Classes begin-first day of instruction |
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Thursday, August 11, 2022 |
Opening Convocation – 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel; classes as usual at other hours |
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Thursday-Friday, August 11-12, 2022 |
Credit by Examination administered (other times by permission of the Provost) |
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Tuesday, August 16, 2022 |
Attendance verification is due in CAMS and EAB** by 5:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022 |
Last day to add courses (after this date students will be financially responsible for all attempted hours, regardless of individual course withdrawals made) |
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022 |
Go "Official" (Bursar function) / University Census Date (Registrar function) |
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022 |
Business Holds for balance and/or delinquent payment plan payments |
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Monday, September 5, 2022 |
Labor Day: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators |
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022 |
Last day to drop classes with a “WD” (withdrawn) mark; Senior Audits due in the Registrar’s Office |
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Saturday, September 17, 2022 |
Constitution Day |
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Monday-Friday, September 26-30, 2022 |
Mid-Semester evaluations |
| Wednesday-Wednesday, Sep 28-Oct 19, 2022 | Computer Proficiency Examination: mandatory for Sophomores or Juniors who have not taken or do not plan to take CSCI 100 or BAD 110; credit by examination administered (other times by permission of Provost) |
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Monday, October 3, 2022 |
Last day for faculty to submit mid-term grades via CAMS, grades due at 12 noon |
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Thursday, October 6, 2022 |
Jubilee Day Convocation, 10:00 am-12:00 pm |
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Friday-Friday, Oct 7-Nov 5, 2022 |
Registration for Spring Semester 2023 |
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Monday-Tuesday, October 10-11, 2022 |
Fall Break: No classes, university closed |
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Monday-Friday, Oct 17-Nov 4, 2022 |
Senior exit/major field examination period; Students should check with their Department Chairs for information on exact dates and times |
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022 |
Last day to drop a course with a grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing) |
| Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Last day for students to file for degree for May Commencement and December completion date
Calendar Committee Submission for upcoming semesters. |
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Sunday-Saturday, November 6-12, 2022 |
Homecoming Week |
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Monday, November 7, 2022 |
Last day to submit work for completion of "I"(Incomplete) grade from the previous semester |
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Monday-Saturday, November 7-19, 2022 |
Decembermester Registration Dates (Online Classes Only) |
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Wednesday-Friday, November 23-25, 2022 |
Thanksgiving Recess: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators |
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 |
Last Day for instruction |
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Wednesday-Tuesday, Nov 30-Dec 6, 2022 |
Final Examinations Period for all Registered students |
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022 |
Living-Learning Centers close at 5:00 pm; Cafeteria after lunch |
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Faculty must submit final grades via CAMS by 5:00 pm for all courses; Fall Semester Ends |
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Monday-Thursday, December 12-29, 2022 |
Decembermester Begins (Online Courses Only) |
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Monday-Monday, Dec 12-Jan 2, 2022 |
Winter Holiday Break: University closed for faculty, staff, and administration |
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Thursday, December 15, 2022 |
Last day to add/drop courses for Decembermester |
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Thursday, December 29, 2022 |
Decembermester Final Examinations |
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Friday, December 30, 2022 |
Faculty must submit Decembermester final grades via CAMS by 12:00 noon |
Spring 2023 Calendar
| Day/Date | Description |
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Monday, January 2, 2023 |
New Year’s Day (observed): University closed |
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023 |
University opens: Faculty and Staff return to Campus |
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Thursday, January 5, 2023 |
State of the University/Faculty & Staff Institute |
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Friday, January 6, 2023 |
Students arrive; Living-Learning Centers open at 9:00 am New students and New Parents |
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Friday, January 6, 2023 |
Computer Science Proficiency test for new students; Advising and Registration (1:30 p.m. to 5:00 pm) |
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Monday, January 9, 2023 |
Classes begin-first day of instruction |
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Thursday, January 12, 2023 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation – 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel; classes as usual at all other hours |
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Friday, January 13, 2023 |
Last day for Registration & to ADD/DROP courses without transcript designation & without financial impact |
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Monday, January 16, 2023 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. - University closed |
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023 |
Go "Official" (Bursar function)/University Census Date (Registrar function) |
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Monday, January 30, 2023 |
Last day to drop courses with “WD” (Withdrawn) mark |
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Monday-Friday, February 13-17, 2023 |
Mid-Semester Evaluations |
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Monday, February 20, 2023 |
Last day for faculty to submit Mid-term Grades via CAMS, grades due 12:00 noon |
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023 |
Faculty submit SU-23 course offerings to Provost |
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Thursday, February 23, 2023 |
W.E.B. Du Bois Day; Piersen-Mitchell Lecture – 7:00 pm |
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Friday-Friday, Feb 24-Mar 17, 2022 |
Junior Audits: Faculty Advisors to meet with students to conduct Junior Audits for all Juniors |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | Last day for faculty to submit changes to Fall 2023 course offerings to Provost; Last day for faculty to submit changes to SU-23 course offerings to Provost |
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Monday-Friday, March 6-10, 2023 |
Spring Break: No classes, University closed |
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Monday, March 13, 2023 |
Classes Resume |
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Thursday-Friday, March 16-17, 2023 |
Bulldog Registration Rally |
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Thursday-Friday, Mar 16-Jun 9, 2023 |
Registration for Fall Term 2023 |
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Monday, March 20, 2023 |
Last day to submit Junior Audits to the University Registrar |
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Monday-Friday, Mar 20-Apr 6, 2023 |
Registration for Summer Terms 2023 |
| Thursday, March 30, 2023 | Last day to drop a course with a grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing) |
| Monday-Sunday, April 3-9, 2023
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94th Annual Spring Arts Festival
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| Monday, April 3, 2023 | Last Day to Submit a Spring 2023 Graduation Application
Graduation Fee Due Date |
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Wednesday-Thursday, April 5-6, 2023 |
24th Annual Fisk Research Symposium |
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Thursday, April 6, 2023 |
Honors Convocation – 1:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel |
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Friday, April 7, 2023 |
Good Friday: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | Payment Due Date for Graduating Students (students cannot participate in graduation ceremony with a balance) |
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023 |
Last day to submit work for completion of “I” (Incomplete) mark from the previous semester |
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Sunday-Monday, April 16-17, 2023 |
Scholars Weekend (Admissions function) |
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Friday, April 21, 2023 |
Last day of instruction |
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Monday, April 24, 2023 |
Grades for Graduating Seniors & Graduate Students due in CAMS by 12 noon |
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Tuesday-Friday, April 25-27, 2023 |
Final Examination Period for all registered students (Seniors, April 17-21) |
| Friday, April 28, 2023 | Last day for faculty to submit final grades for Non-Seniors via CAMS; grades due in CAMS by 12:00 noon; end of Spring term graduation date; Living-Learning Centers close 5:00 pm |
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Friday-Monday, Apr 28-May 1, 2023 |
Commencement Weekend |
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Saturday, April 29, 2023 |
Graduate Students Hooding Ceremony & Reception (location & time TBA) |
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Sunday, April 30, 2023 |
Baccalaureate Service – 10:00 am – Fisk Memorial Chapel |
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Monday, May 1, 2023 |
Commencement – 9:00 am |
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Monday, May 1, 2023 |
Last day of Spring Semester; last official day for faculty, Living-Learning Centers close at 5pm (Seniors) |
Summer-1 2023
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Description
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| Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Payment Due Date for Summer 1
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| Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Classes begin for Summer 1 (Online Courses Only)
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| Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Last day to add/drop courses for Summer 1; attendance verification in CAMS.
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| Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Last day to drop courses with “WD” (Withdrawn) mark
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| Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Go "Official" (Bursar Function)
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| Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Mid Semester Evaluations
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| Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Last day for faculty to submit midterm grades via CAMS
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| Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Last day to drop classes with “WP” (Withdrawn Passing)
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| Monday, May 29, 2023
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Memorial Day, University closed
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| Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Last day of classes for Summer 1
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| Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Final Examinations of Summer 1
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| Friday, June 2, 2023
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Last day for faculty to submit Summer 1 grades via CAMS, due 12:00 noon
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Summer-2 2023
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| Saturday, June 3, 2023
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Summer students arrive; residence halls open at 9:00 a.m.
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| Sunday, June 4, 2023
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Payment Due Date for Summer 2
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| Monday, June 5, 2023
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Classes begin for Summer 2
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| Monday, June 12, 2023
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Last day to add/drop courses for Summer 2; attendance verification in CAMS.
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| Monday, June 19, 2023
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Juneteenth, University closed
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| Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Last day to drop courses with “WD” (Withdrawn) mark
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| Sunday, June 25, 2023
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Go "Official" (Bursar Function)
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| Monday - Thursday, June 26 - 29, 2023
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Mid Semester Evaluations
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| Friday, June 30, 2023
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Last day for faculty to submit midterm grades via CAMS
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| Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Independence Day, University closed
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| Friday, July 7, 2023
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Last day to drop classes with “WP” (Withdrawn Passing)
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| Friday, July 14, 2023
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Last day of classes for Summer 2.
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| Monday, July 17, 2023
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Final Examinations Prep Day
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| Tuesday – Friday, July 18 – 21, 2023
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Final Examinations of Summer Term 2
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| Saturday, July 22, 2023
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Last day for faculty to submit Summer 2 Term via CAMS, due 12:00 noon; end of Summer Term 2; Living Learning Centers close by 5:00 p.m.
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Fall 2023
| Day/Date | Description | |
| Friday, July 28, 2023
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All Faculty Return to Campus for State of the University/Faculty and Staff Institute
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| Saturday-Sunday, July 29-30, 2023
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New students arrive; residence halls open at 9:00 am; New Student and Parent Orientation
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| Monday-Tuesday, July 31 - August 1, 2023
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Computer Proficiency for incoming freshmen
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| Monday-Friday, July 31 - August 4, 2023
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New Student's Orientation continues (Students only)
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| Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Advisement and registration for new students only; continuing students arrive; move into residence halls
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| Friday, August 4, 2023
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Advisement and registration for returning students
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| Monday-Friday, August 4-11, 2023
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Senior audits: Faculty Advisors/Discipline Coordinators/Chairpersons to meet with students to conduct Senior Audits for all graduating Seniors sent to Registrar Office via email
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| Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Classes begin-first day of instruction
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| Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Opening Convocation – 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel; classes as usual at other hours
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| Thursday-Friday, August 10 - 11, 2023
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Credit by Examination administered (other times by permission of the Provost)
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| Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Attendance verification due in CAMS and EAB** by 5:00 p.m.
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Last day to add courses (after this date students will be financially responsible for all attempted hours, regardless of individual course withdrawals made)
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Go "Official" (Bursar function) / University Census Date (Registrar function)
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Business Holds for balance and/or delinquent payment plan payments
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| Monday, September 4, 2023
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Labor Day: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators
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| Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Last day to drop classes with a “WD” (withdrawn) mark; Senior Audits due in the Registrar’s Office
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| Sunday, September 17, 2023
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Constitution Day
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| Monday-Friday, September 25 - 29, 2023
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Mid-Semester evaluations
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| Wednesday-Wednesday, Sep 27-Oct 18, 2023
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Computer Proficiency Examination: mandatory for Sophomores or Juniors who have not taken or do not plan to take CSCI 100 or BAD 110; credit by examination administered (other times by permission of Provost)
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| Monday, October 2, 2023
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Last day for faculty to submit mid-term grades via CAMS, grades due at 12 noon
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| Friday, October 6, 2023
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Jubilee Day Convocation, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
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| Friday-Friday, Oct 6 - Nov 3, 2023
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Registration for Spring Semester 2024
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| Monday - Tuesday, October 9 - 10, 2023
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Fall Break: No classes, university closed
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| Monday - Friday, Oct 16 - Nov 3, 2023
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Senior exit/major field examination period; Students should check with their Department Chairs for information on exact dates and times
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| Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Last day to drop a course with a grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing)
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| Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Last day for students to file for degree for May Commencement and December completion date
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| Monday - Saturday, November 6 - 11, 2023
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Homecoming Week
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| Monday, November 6, 2023
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Last day to submit work for completion of "I"(Incomplete) grade from the previous semester
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| Monday - Saturday, November 6 - 18, 2023
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Decembermester Registration Dates (Online Classes Only)
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| Wednesday - Friday, November 22 - 24, 2023
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Thanksgiving Recess: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators
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| Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Last Day for instruction
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| Wednesday - Tuesday, Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2023
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Final Examinations Period for all Registered students
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| Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Living-Learning Centers close at 5:00 pm; Cafeteria after lunch
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| Friday, December 8, 2023
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Faculty must submit final grades via CAMS by 5:00 pm for all courses; Fall Semester Ends
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| Monday - Thursday, December 11 - 28, 2023
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Decembermester Begins (Online Courses Only)
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| Monday - Tuesday, Dec 11 - Jan 2, 2023
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Winter Holiday Break: University closed for faculty, staff, and administration
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| Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Last day to add/drop courses for Decembermester
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| Thursday, December 28, 2023
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Decembermester Final Examinations
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| Friday, December 29, 2023
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Faculty must submit Decembermester final grades via CAMS by 12:00 noon
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Spring 2024
| Day/Date | Description | |
| Monday, January 1, 2024
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New Year’s Day (observed): University closed
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| Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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University opens: Faculty and Staff return to Campus
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| Thursday, January 4, 2024
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State of the University/Faculty & Staff Institute
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| Friday, January 5, 2024
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Students arrive; Living-Learning Centers open at 9:00 am New Students and New Parents
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| Friday, January 5, 2024
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Computer Science Proficiency test for new students; Advising and Registration (1:30 p.m. to 5:00 pm)
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| Monday, January 8, 2024
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Classes begin-first day of instruction
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| Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation – 10:00 am- 12:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel; classes as usual at all other hours
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| Friday, January 12, 2024
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Last day for Registration & to ADD/DROP courses without transcript designation & without financial impact
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| Monday, January 15, 2024
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. - University closed
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| Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Go "Official" (Bursar function)/University Census Date (Registrar function)
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| Monday, January 29, 2024
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Last day to drop courses with “WD” (Withdrawn) mark
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| Monday - Friday, February 12 - 16, 2024
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Mid-Semester Evaluations
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| Monday, February 19, 2024
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Last day for faculty to submit Mid-term Grades via CAMS, grades due 12:00 noon
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| Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Faculty submit SU-24 course offerings to Provost
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| Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Piersen-Mitchell Lecture – 7:00 pm
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| Friday, February 23, 2024
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W.E.B. Du Bois Day
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| Friday - Friday, Feb 23 - Mar 15, 2024
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Junior Audits: Faculty Advisors to meet with students to conduct Junior Audits for all Juniors
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| Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Last day for faculty to submit changes to Fall 2024 course offerings to Provost; Last day for faculty to submit changes to SU-24 course offerings to Provost
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| Monday - Friday, March 4 - 8, 2024
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Spring Break: No classes, University closed
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| Monday, March 11, 2024
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Classes Resume
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| Thursday - Friday, March 14 - 15, 2024
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Bulldog Registration Rally
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| Thursday - Friday, Mar 14 - Jun 7, 2024
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Registration for Fall Term 2024
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| Monday, March 18, 2024
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Last day to submit Junior Audits to the University Registrar
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| Monday - Friday, Mar 18 - Apr 5, 2024
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Registration for Summer Terms 2024
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| Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Last day to drop a course with a grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing)
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| Friday, March 29, 2024
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Good Friday: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators
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| Monday - Sunday, April 1 - 7, 2024
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95th Annual Spring Arts Festival
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| Monday, April 1, 2024
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Graduation Fee Due Date
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| Wednesday - Thursday, April 3 - 4, 2024
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25th Annual Fisk Research Symposium
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| Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Honors Convocation – 1:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel
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| Monday, April 8, 2024
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Payment Due Date for Graduating Students (students cannot participate in graduation ceremony with a balance)
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| Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Last day to submit work for completion of “I” (Incomplete) mark from the previous semester
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| Sunday - Monday, April 14 - 15, 2024
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Scholars Weekend (Admissions function)
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| Friday, April 19, 2024
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Last day of instruction
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| Monday, April 22, 2024
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Grades for Graduating Seniors & Graduate Students due in CAMS by 12 noon
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| Tuesday - Friday, April 23 - 26, 2024
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Final Examination Period for all registered students (Seniors, April 17-21)
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| Friday, April 26, 2024
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Last day for faculty to submit final grades for Non- Seniors via CAMS; grades due in CAMS by 12:00 noon; |
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| end of Spring term graduation date; Living-Learning Centers close 5:00 pm
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| Friday - Monday, May 3 - May 6, 2024
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Commencement/Reunion Weekend
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| Saturday, May 4, 2024
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Graduate Students Hooding Ceremony & Reception (location & time TBA)
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| Sunday, May 5, 2024
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Baccalaureate Service – 10:00 am – Fisk Memorial Chapel
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| Monday, May 6, 2024
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Commencement – 9:00 am
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| Monday, May 6, 2024
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Last day of Spring Semester; last official day for faculty, Living-Learning Centers close at 5pm (Seniors)
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All dates are subject to change
*Essential personnel, to include Facilities & Grounds and Public Safety personnel may be required, if business operations warrant working on any of these designated holidays. When this occurs, the supervisor schedules time off as holiday time for the staff member within the next ninety (90) days. For hourly-paid staff, if the department cannot provide holiday time off within ninety (90) days, the staff member will be paid for that holiday. **If required; otherwise, daily attendance from the instructor will be submitted via CAMS.
At Fisk University our students are more than just a number, we are preparing students for the 21st century not only academically but holistically so that they are ready for the real world. we strive to make sure our students are successful in all endeavors while they matriculate through their years on campus but years after as well -Dean Natara Garvin, Ed.D.