This page outlines the VCU Academic Calendar for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Academic Calendar on this page lists all relevant holidays, breaks, class start and end dates, as well as Registration and Bursar dates. It provides a comprehensive schedule of activities for an academic year, including final exam week, breaks, and the end of the semester.
Bear this in mind, the academic calendar helps everyone remember important dates and events. Students, teachers, and staff rely on it to know when things are happening at school. It’s not just for people on campus; it also gives information to parents, former students, and new students who are thinking about coming to the school.
This calendar is important because it shows what life is like at the school and helps people decide if they want to be part of it. So, it’s a very useful tool that makes the school experience better for everyone.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university in Richmond, Virginia. VCU was founded in 1838 as the medical department of Hampden–Sydney College, becoming the Medical College of Virginia in 1854. In 1968, the Virginia General Assembly merged MCV with the Richmond Professional Institute, founded in 1917, to create Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2022, more than 28,000 students pursued 217 degree and certificate programs through VCU’s 11 schools and three colleges. The VCU Health System supports health care education, research, and patient care.
VCU had a record $405 million in sponsored research funding in the fiscal year 2022 and is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity”. Twenty-eight graduate and first-professional programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the country. VCU’s athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I and are collectively known as the VCU Rams. They are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The VCU campus includes historic buildings such as the Ginter House, now used by the school’s provost.
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VCU Academic Calendar 2023-2024 (Spring & Summer)
Spring 2023
January 2023
| R-M | Dec 22 – Jan 2 | University closed |
| Sa | 7 | Holiday intersession classes end |
| F | 13 | January Term classes end [This is a new entry] |
| M | 16 | University closed |
| T | 17 | Classes begin MCVcampus students – follow departmental schedule |
| T-M | 17 – 23 | Add/drop and lateregistration |
| T-M | 24 – Feb 13 | Progress reports due for undergraduate studentsin need of academic support [This is a date change] |
| W | 25 | Deadlinefor dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduatechange of majorrequests effective for the spring 2023 semester |
| F | 27 | Last dayfor degree candidates to submitgraduation applicationsfor May degrees |
| F | 27 | Deadlinefor students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays* |
February 2023
| M | 6 | February Miniterm classes begin (last day toadd/dropFebruary Miniterm is February 7) [This is a new entry] |
| T | 14 | Summer semester advance registrationbegins |
| M | 20 | Spring Miniterm classes begin (last day toadd/dropSpring Miniterm is February 21) [This is a new entry] |
March 2023
| Sn-Sn | 5 – 12 | Spring break for both campuses |
| F | 17 | Midterm grades due |
| F | 17 | February Miniterm classes end (last day towithdrawfrom February Miniterm classes or choose thePass/Fail option) [This is a new entry] |
| M | 20 | March Miniterm classes begin (last day toadd/dropMarch Miniterm is March 21) [This is a new entry] |
| F | 24 | Last daytowithdrawfrom a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester) |
| F | 24 | Deadlineto request thePass/Fail optionfor courses [This is a new entry] |
| T | 28 | Fall semester advanceregistrationbegins |
April 2023
| F | 21 | Spring Miniterm classes end (last day towithdrawfrom Spring Miniterm classes or choose thePass/Fail option) [This is a new entry] |
| F | 21 | March Miniterm classes end (last day towithdrawfrom March Miniterm classes or choose thePass/Fail option) [This is a new entry] |
May 2023
| T | 2 | Last dayof classes –Monroe Parkcampus [This is an entry change] |
| W | 3 | Reading day –Monroe Parkcampus [This is an entry change] |
| R-R | 4 – 11 | Final examinations–Monroe Parkcampus |
| F | 5 | Last dayof classes –MCVcampus |
| Sa | 6 | Last dayfor grades of incomplete to be converted from fall semester |
| M-F | 8 – 12 | Final examinations –MCVcampus |
| R-Sn | 11 – 14 | May School and Departmental commencementceremonies |
| F | 12 | Final deadlineto submit all materials for thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School, including theETD form, upload of thesis/dissertation toVCU Scholars Compass, andSurvey of Earned Doctorates(for Ph.D. students only). Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense, and school/college dean approval. [This is an entry change] |
| Sa | 13 | May universitywide commencementceremony |
| T | 16 | Final grades are due bynoonusing FacultyeServices |
| Sa | 20 | Official date for certifying May diplomas |
May 2023
| M-F | 22 – Jun 9 | 3-week session (add/drop&withdrawdeadlines) |
| M-R | 22 – Jun 22 | 5-week session (add/drop&withdrawdeadlines) |
| M-R | 22 – Jul 13 | 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop&withdrawdeadlines) [This is an entry change] |
| W | 24 | Deadlinefor students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session* |
| F | 26 | Deadlinefor students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions* |
| M | 29 | University closed |
June 2023
| M-W | 12 – Jul 12 | 4 1/2-week session (add/drop&withdrawdeadlines) |
| M-R | 12 – Jul 20 | 6-week session (add/drop&withdrawdeadlines) |
| M-R | 12 – Aug 3 | 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop&withdrawdeadlines) [This is an entry change] |
| F | 16 | Deadlinefor students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week, 6-week and 8-week sessions* |
| M | 19 | University closed [This is a new entry] |
| M-R | 26 – Jul 27 | 5-week session (add/drop&withdrawdeadlines) |
| F | 30 | Deadlinefor students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session* |
| F | 30 | Last dayfor degree candidates to submitgraduation applicationsfor August degrees |
July 2023
| T | 4 | University closed |
| R-F | 13 – Aug 11 | 4 1/2-week session (add/drop&withdrawdeadlines) |
| M | 17 | Deadlinefor students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session* |
| M-F | 24 – Aug 11 | 3-week session (add/drop&withdrawdeadlines) |
| W | 26 | Deadlinefor students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session* |
August 2023
| F | 11 | Final deadlineto submit all materials for thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School, including theETD form, upload of thesis/dissertation toVCU Scholars Compass, andSurvey of Earned Doctorates(for Ph.D. students only). Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense, and school/college dean approval. [This is an entry change] |
| F | 11 | Summer sessions end |
| T | 15 | Final grades are due bynoonusing FacultyeServices |
| Sa | 19 | Official date for certifying August diplomas |
Important Information: University calendars are accurate at the time of publication/posting, but subject to change. Some school and/or departmental calendars may differ from the university’s academic calendar. Please check with the specific program of study to ensure the appropriate calendar is followed.
FAQs on VCU Academic Calendar 2023-2024 (Spring & Summer)
How long is a semester at VCU?
Virginia Commonwealth University is on a semester system. Semester systems are typically around 14-16 weeks long. They consist of 3 terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
How do I check my VCU schedule?
To view your schedule, click on the Schedule and Options tab within the Register for Classes site.
What is the purpose of VCU?
The VCU is used to control vehicle functions in complex vehicle wiring systems, or as a gateway between separate CAN buses. It handles tasks such as analyzing and controlling the lighting system, or providing the required protection against theft.
What school does VCU stand for?
Virginia Commonwealth University
How long is per semester?
A semester is a calendar that divides the academic year into 15 – 17 week terms. There are generally two semesters per academic year: Fall (beginning in August or September) and Spring (beginning in January).
