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Academic Calendar
Harvard University’s Academic Calendar provides information on the upcoming academic year, including a detailed semester overview. The calendar also includes important dates such as registration deadlines, exam periods and breaks.
Fall Semester
The fall semester begins with the first day of classes, Orientation Day. Students arrive on campus to begin their studies and settle into their new homes, often sharing dorm rooms with up to three roommates.
The first semester ends with exams and spring break, then resumes again in January with more classes and exams until graduation in May!
Spring Semester
Spring semester starts in the first week of January and ends in May. It's a busy time for students, teachers and administrators alike, especially those involved in graduation ceremonies!
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SPRING SEMESTER EVENTS FOR COLLEGE AND GSAS
SPRING SEMESTER EVENTS FOR COLLEGE AND GSAS
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Event |
2023-24 |
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Check-In Deadline for All Students |
Jan. 22 (M) |
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Course Registration begins (enroll in courses) |
Nov. 1 (We) |
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University Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Jan. 15 (M) |
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Course Registration Deadline |
Nov. 15 (W) |
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Spring Term Begins - First meeting of spring term classes. |
Jan. 22 (M) |
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University Holiday: President's Day |
Feb. 19 (M) |
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Spring Recess Begins |
Mar. 9 (Sa) |
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Spring Recess Ends |
Mar. 17(Su) |
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Last Day Spring Classes |
Apr. 24 (W) |
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Reading Period Begins |
Apr. 25 (Th) |
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Reading Period Ends |
May 1 (W) |
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Spring Term Final Examinations Begin |
May 2 (Th) |
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Spring Term Final Examinations End |
May 11 (Sa) |
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Harvard University Commencement |
May 23 (Th) |
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University Holiday: Memorial Day |
May 27 (M) |
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University Holiday: Juneteenth |
Jun. 19 (W) |
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Summer School Begins |
TBD |
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University Holiday: Independence Day |
Jul. 4 (Th) |
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Summer School Ends |
TBD |