Auburn Academic Calendar: Semester Start and End Dates, Add/Drop Periods.

The Auburn University academic calendar is a resource for students, staff, and faculty to plan their academic year.

The calendar includes important dates such as the start and end of classes, registration deadlines, holidays, and exam periods.

Auburn Academic Calendar

The Auburn University academic calendar for 2023-2024

This can be found on the university’s website.

The 2023-2024 academic year begins on August 16, 2023 and ends on May 16, 2024.

The fall semester runs from August 16, 2023 to December 15, 2023.

The spring semester runs from January 10, 2024 to May 16, 2024.

Auburn University academic calendar for the 2023-2024 academic year:

Fall Semester 2023

  • Classes Begin: August 14, 2023
  • Fall Break: October 9-15, 2023
  • Midterm Break: October 16-22, 2023
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 20-26, 2023
  • Final Exams: December 4-14, 2023
  • Commencement: December 15, 2023

Winter Break 2023-2024

  • December 16, 2023 – January 7, 2024

Spring Semester 2024

  • Classes Begin: January 8, 2024
  • Spring Break: March 11-18, 2024
  • Final Exams: April 29 – May 10, 2024
  • Commencement: May 3-6, 2024

Additional Important Dates

  • Last Day to Drop a Course Without Grade Penalty: August 24, 2023 (Fall Semester)
  • Last Day to Withdraw from a Course: October 20, 2023 (Fall Semester)
  • Last Day to Drop a Course Without Grade Penalty: January 26, 2024 (Spring Semester)
  • Last Day to Withdraw from a Course: March 30, 2024 (Spring Semester)

The Auburn University fall break for 2023

This is from October 9, 2023 to October 13, 2023.

The Auburn University academic calendar for 2024-2025 can be found on the university’s website.

The 2024-2025 academic year begins on August 19, 2024 and ends on May 15, 2025.

The fall semester runs from August 19, 2024 to December 13, 2024. The spring semester runs from January 13, 2025 to May 15, 2025.

Auburn University summer classes

This is offered in two sessions.

The first session runs from May 16, 2023 to June 23, 2023. The second session runs from June 26, 2023 to August 4, 2023.

Auburn University offers summer classes in two sessions.

Here are the details for the summer 2024 semester:

Session 1

  • Dates: May 20 – July 31, 2024
  • Length: 10 weeks

Second 2

  • Dates: May 20 – June 23, 2024
  • Length: 5 weeks

Session 3

  • Dates: June 29 – July 31, 2024
  • Length: 5 weeks

Each session offers a variety of courses, including core curriculum courses, general electives, and upper-level courses.

Students can register for up to 15 credit hours per session.

Here are some of the benefits of taking summer classes at Auburn University:

  • Get ahead on your coursework. Summer classes can help you get ahead on your coursework and graduate early.
  • Catch up on missed classes. If you missed a class or two during the regular semester, you can take it during the summer.
  • Take prerequisite courses. If you need to take a prerequisite course for a class you want to take in the fall, you can take it during the summer.
  • Explore new interests. Summer classes can be a great way to explore new interests and take courses that you wouldn’t have time for during the regular semester.