Current Academic Calendar
The University reserves the right to correct typographical errors or to adjust the Academic Calendar at any time it deems necessary.
Fall and Spring Half-Terms
Some courses at Boston College may rely on half-term dates for the fall and spring semesters.
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Fall 2023 Half-Term 1
| Start of Fall 2023 Half-Term 1 | 8/28/2023 |
| Last Date to Add or Drop | 9/6/2023 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students (not WCAS) to drop a course in the Associate Deans’ offices (with no "W" grade) | 9/18/2023 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students (not WCAS) to change course grading option online | 9/28/2023 |
| Last date for official withdrawal from a course or from the University (with a "W" grade) | 10/10/2023 |
| End of Fall 2023 Half-Term 1 | 10/17/2023 |
Fall 2023 Half-Term 2
| Start of Fall 2023 Half-Term 2 | 10/18/2023 |
| Last Date to Add or Drop | 10/27/2023 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students (not WCAS) to drop a course in the Associate Deans’ offices (with no "W" grade) | 11/7/2023 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students (not WCAS) to change course grading option online | 11/18/2023 |
| Last date for official withdrawal from a course or from the University (with a "W" grade) | 11/27/2023 |
| End of Fall 2023 Half-Term 2 | 12/8/2023 |
Spring 2024 Half-Term 1
| Start of Spring 2024 Half-Term 1 | 1/16/2024 |
| Last Date to Add or Drop | 1/24/2024 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students (not WCAS) to drop a course in the Associate Deans’ offices (with no "W" grade) | 2/5/2024 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students (not WCAS) to change course grading option online | 2/9/2024 |
| Last date for official withdrawal from a course or from the University (with a "W" grade) | 2/23/2024 |
| End of Spring 2024 Half-Term 1 | 3/1/2024 |
Spring 2024 Half-Term 2
| Start of Spring 2024 Half-Term 2 | 3/11/2024 |
| Last Date to Add or Drop | 3/19/2024 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students (not WCAS) to drop a course in the Associate Deans’ offices (with no "W" grade) | 3/29/2024 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students (not WCAS) to change course grading option online | 4/4/2024 |
| Last date for official withdrawal from a course or from the University (with a "W" grade) | 4/16/2024 |
| End of Spring 2024 Half-Term 2 | 5/2/2024 |
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- 5/29/23: Memorial Day—No classes
- 6/19/23: Juneteenth—No classes
- 7/4/23: Independence Day—No classes
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Summer | 5/17/2023 | 8/18/2023 | 5/23/2023 | 8/11/2023 |
| Summer 1 | 5/17/2023 | 6/28/2023 | 5/23/2023 | 6/21/2023 |
| Summer 2 | 6/29/2023 | 8/11/2023 | 7/5/2023 | 8/4/2023 |
| Summer 3 | 5/23/2023 | 7/14/2023 | 5/29/2023 | 7/7/2023 |
| Summer 4 | 5/17/2023 | 6/30/2023 | 5/23/2023 | 6/23/2023 |
| Summer 5 | 6/26/2023 | 7/16/2023 | 6/28/2023 | 7/9/2023 |
| Summer 6 | 7/17/2023 | 8/7/2023 | 7/19/2023 | 7/31/2023 |
| Summer 7 | 7/5/2023 | 8/18/2023 | 7/11/2023 | 8/11/2023 |
| Summer 8 | 5/17/2023 | 7/27/2023 | 5/23/2023 | 7/20/2023 |
| Summer 9 | 7/10/2023 | 8/25/2023 | 7/17/2023 | 8/18/2023 |
| Summer 10 | 5/19/2023 | 6/27/2023 | 6/1/2023 | 6/16/2023 |
| Summer 11 | 7/5/2023 | 8/13/2023 | 7/13/2023 | 8/3/2023 |
| Ad Hocs | As Needed | As Needed | Ad hoc terms must add/drop by second class meeting—see your Associate Dean’s office | Ad hoc terms must withdraw no later than second to last class meeting—see your Associate Dean’s office |