University of Portland Bulletin 2023-2024

University Calendar

Fall Semester

2023-24

Day(s)

2024-25

Fall Semester

Aug. 28

Mon.

Aug. 26

Semester begins: Classes begin at 8:10 a.m.

Aug. 28

Mon.

Aug. 26

Late registration begins

Sept. 1

Fri.

Aug. 30

Last day to drop courses with full tuition refund

Sept. 1

Fri.

Aug. 30

Last day to register or change registration (drop/add)

Sept. 4

Mon.

Sept. 2

Labor Day (classes in session, offices closed)

Oct. 2

Varies

Oct. 1

Last day to apply for degree in May

Oct. 13
Fri. Oct. 11 Mid-semester (academic warnings)
Oct. 16-20 Mon.-Fri. Oct. 14-18
Fall vacation, no classes

Nov. 6-9

Mon.-Thurs.

Nov. 4-7

Online advanced registration for spring semester, seniors and juniors

Nov. 12-15

Sun.-Wed.

Nov. 10-13

Online advanced registration for spring semester,

sophomores and first-year students

Nov. 23-24 Thurs.-Fri. Nov. 28-29
Thanksgiving vacation - no classes (begins 4 p.m. Wednesday)

Nov. 27

Mon.

Nov. 25

Last day to change pass/no pass

Nov. 27

Mon.

Nov. 25

Last day to withdraw from courses

Dec. 8

Fri.

Dec. 6

Last day of classes

Dec. 11-14

Mon.-Thurs.

Dec. 9-12

Semester examinations

Dec. 14

Thurs.

Dec. 12

Meal service ends with evening meal

Dec. 15

Fri.

Dec. 13

Christmas vacation begins, residence halls close

Dec. 19

Tue.

Dec. 17

All grades due in registrar’s office, 9:00 a.m.

Spring Semester

2023-24 Day(s) 2024-25 Spring Semester
Jan. 15 Mon. Jan. 13 Semester begins
Jan. 15 Mon. Jan. 13 Late registration begins
Jan. 15 Mon. Jan. 20 MLK Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jan. 26 Fri. Jan. 17
Last day to register or change registration (drop/add)
Feb. 1 Varies Feb. 3 Last day to apply for degree in August
Mar. 11
Mon. Feb. 17
Advanced registration for Summer Session begins
Mar. 1 Fri. Feb. 28  Mid-semester (academic warnings)
Mar. 1
Varies Mar. 10
Last day to apply for degree in December
Mar. 4-8 Mon.-Fri. Mar. 3-7
Spring vacation, no classes
Mar. 18-21 Mon.-Thurs. Mar. 17-20
Online advanced registration for fall semester, seniors and juniors
Mar. 24-27 Sun.-Wed. Mar. 23-26 Online advanced registration for fall semester, sophomores and first-year students
Apr. 15 Mon. Apr. 14
Last day to change pass/no pass
Apr. 15 Mon. Apr. 14
Last day to withdraw from courses
Apr. 9 Tue. Apr. 8

Founders' Day  (special schedule)

Classes with 4 p.m. or later start times are in session.

Mar. 29-Apr. 1 Fri.-Mon. Apr. 18-21 Easter vacation – no classes (begins 4 p.m. Thursday, ends 4 p.m. Monday. Monday classes with 4 p.m. or later start times are in session.)
Apr. 26
Fri. Apr. 25 Last day of classes
Apr. 29-May 2 Mon.-Thurs. Apr. 28-May 1 Semester examinations
May 2 Thurs. May 1
Meal service ends with evening meal
May 5
Sun. May 4
Commencement
May 6
Mon. May 5
Residence halls close for graduating students
May 7
Tue. May 6
All grades due in registrar’s office, 9:00 a.m.
May 13 Mon. May 12
Continuous registration for Summer Session

Summer Session

Summer Session Calendar 2024


First 6-week Second 6-week First 8-week Second 8-week
Registration for Summer Session begins

Mon. 3/11

Classes begin Mon. 5/13 Mon. 6/24 Mon. 5/13 Mon. 6/10
Last day to pay tuition & fees Mon. 4/29 Mon. 4/29 Mon. 4/29 Mon. 4/29
Last date to register for a directed study, practicum, thesis, research, or internship**

Thu. 6/27

Last day to add or drop courses Thu. 5/16 Thu. 6/27 Fri. 5/17 Fri. 6/14
Last day to withdraw from classes with full tuition refund Thu. 5/16 Thu. 6/27 Fri. 5/17 Fri. 6/14
Memorial Day observed, University closed Mon. 5/27
Last day to withdraw from classes with 40% tuition refund* Tue. 5/21 Tue. 7/2 Fri. 5/24 Fri. 6/21
Last day to change from pass/no pass Fri. 6/7 Fri. 7/19 Fri. 6/7 Fri. 7/5
Last day to withdraw from classes Fri. 6/7 Fri. 7/19 Fri. 6/7 Fri. 7/5
Last date to apply for August degree Fri. 2/2
Last day of classes Thu. 6/20 Thu. 8/1 Fri. 7/5 Thu. 8/1

Juneteenth observed - no classes

Classes normally in session Wednesday 6/19 will be held on Friday 6/21

Wed. 6/19

Independence Day observed, University closed

Thur. 7/4

Official transcript from other institutions due for graduation candidates

Mon. 7/29

Incomplete/In Progress grade removals due

 Mon. 7/29

Grades due at 9:00 am Tue. 6/25 Tue. 8/6 Tue. 7/9 Tue. 8/6
Grades available online

 Wed. 8/7

*Please note the registration fee is non-refundable.

**One-hour music performance may be added through 7/5.

Summer Session Calendar 2023


First 6-week Second 6-week First 8-week Second 8-week
Registration for Summer Session begins Mon. 2/20
Classes begin Mon. 5/15 Mon. 6/26 Mon. 5/15 Mon. 6/12
Last day to pay tuition & fees Mon. 5/1 Mon. 5/1 Mon. 5/1 Mon. 5/1
Last date to register for a directed study, practicum, thesis, research, or internship** Thu. 6/29
Last day to add or drop courses Thu. 5/18 Thu. 6/29 Fri. 5/19 Fri. 6/16
Last day to withdraw from classes with full tuition refund Thu. 5/18 Thu. 6/29 Fri. 5/19 Fri. 6/16
Memorial Day observed, University closed

Mon.

5/29

Last day to withdraw from classes with 40% tuition refund* Tue. 5/23 Wed. 7/5 Fri. 5/26 Fri. 6/23
Last day to change from pass/no pass Fri. 6/9 Fri. 7/21 Fri. 6/9 Fri. 7/7
Last day to withdraw from classes Fri. 6/9 Fri. 7/21 Fri. 6/9 Fri. 7/7
Last date to apply for August degree Wed. 2/1
Juneteenth observed - no classes Classes normally in session Monday, 6/19 will be held on Friday, 6/16

Mon.

6/19

Last day of classes Thu. 6/22 Thu. 8/3 Thu. 7/6 Thu. 8/3
Independence Day observed, University closed

Tue.

7/4

Official transcript from other institutions due for graduation candidates Mon. 7/31
Incomplete/In Progress grade removals due Mon. 7/31
Grades due at 9:00 am Tue. 6/27 Tue. 8/8 Tue. 7/11 Tue. 8/8
Grades available online Wed. 8/9

*Please note the registration fee is non-refundable.

**One-hour music performance courses may be added through 7/6.