2023-24 Academic Calendar

The University Registrar establishes the official calendar, followed by the Medical University of South Carolina, with approval from the Deans of the colleges within the university. Access the full current and upcoming semester academic calendars to find key dates and information, including holidays, registration dates, drop or add dates, commencement, and other important dates. Start dates, end dates, and breaks within the semester may vary by program. Specific clinical courses within some professional programs may overlap semesters. The dates for drop/add, state and federal holidays, and commencement are valid throughout the university.

Event Calendar A Calendar B
Fall Semester BeginsAugust 14, 2023August 22, 2023
Labor Day (Campus Closed)September 4, 2023
Last Day to Drop/Add ClassesSeptember 5, 2023
Research Day (No Classes)November 3, 2023
Thanksgiving (Campus Closed)November 23-24, 2023
Fall Semester EndsDecember 20, 2023 December 15, 2023
Christmas (Campus Closed)December 22-26, 2023
Event Calendar A Calendar B
Spring Semester BeginsJanuary 3, 2024
Interprofessional DayJanuary 12, 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King Day (Campus Closed)January 15, 2024
Last Day to Drop/Add ClassesJanuary 17, 2024
Spring Semester EndsApril 30, 2024
University CommencementMay 18, 2024
Event Calendar A Calendar B
Summer Semester BeginsMay 1, 2024May 29, 2024
Memorial Day (Campus Closed)May 27, 2024
Last Day to Drop/Add ClassesJune 12, 2024
Independence Day (Campus Closed)July 4, 2024
Summer Semester EndsAugust 14, 2024August 9, 2024