Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York. It was founded in 1870 and is the largest university in the Upstate New York region. The university has a diverse student body of over 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and offers a wide range of academic programs in the arts, sciences, business, communications, and more. Syracuse is known for its strong programs in communications, business, and engineering, and also has a well-regarded law school. The university is also home to the prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Important dates and deadlines for the autumn, spring, and summer sessions are listed in the Syracuse academic calendar. You can find all of the registration deadlines, class schedules, payment due dates, and graduation dates here.
Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters are observed at Syracuse University. There are roughly 15 weeks in a semester.
Fall 2022 semester at Syracuse University
- Registration for new graduate and undergraduate students begins on Monday, August 1, 2022.
- Schedule adjustment for returning undergraduate students is from Monday, August 15 to Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
- Syracuse University Welcome week is from Thursday, August 25 to Sunday, August 28, 2022.
- Schedule adjustment for new undergraduate students is from Saturday, August 27 to Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
- Syracuse University fall 2022 classes start on Monday, August 29, 2022. It is the first day of classes/Extended Campus Classes.
- Fall 2022 late registration is from Monday, August 29 to Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Check out MySlice Portal.
- Labor Day holiday (no classes, University offices closed) is Monday, September 5, 2022, according to the Syracuse University holiday schedule.
- The Add deadline is Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
- The early-semester progress report is from Monday, September 12, 2022 to Friday, September 16, 2022.
- The Academic/Financial deadline to drop a class is Monday, September 19, 2022.
- Monday, September 19, 2022 is the grading option deadline (choose pass/fail or audit).
- The Religious observance notification deadline is Monday, September 19, 2022.
- Mid-semester progress reporting is from Thursday, October 13 to Sunday, October 23, 2022.
- Syracuse fall Midterm is Monday, October 17, 2022, according to the Syracuse academic calendar 2022-2023.
- Fall 2022 Withdrawal deadline is Friday, November 18, 2022.
- Syracuse University Thanksgiving Break 2022 is from Sunday, November 20 to Sunday, November 27, 2022. No residential classes, University offices are open Monday through Wednesday.
- The last day of classes for the fall semester is Friday, December 9, 2022.
- Reading days are Saturday, December 10 to Sunday, December 11, 2022; Tuesday, December 13, and Thursday, December 15, 2022.
- Syracuse fall 2022 final examinations are from Monday, December 12 to Friday, December 16, 2022; Tuesday and Thursday pm only.
- The last day of the fall semester is Friday, December 16, 2022.
- Syracuse University Winter break 2022-2023 is from Saturday, December 17, 2022 to Monday, January 16, 2023.
- Syracuse graduation 2022/Degree Award Date is Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
- Final grades are due from faculty on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
Syracuse academic calendar Winterlude 2022-2023
A 3 or 4-credit Winterlude class is a Spring session course that runs from mid-December to mid-January prior to the start of the Spring semester. Each course is entirely delivered online.
The winter term at Syracuse University includes seminars on a broad range of subjects. In just four weeks, you can raise your GPA, earn three or four credits, and get ready for an international semester.
Students from Syracuse University can enroll in full- or part-time Winterlude classes. Before enrolling in a Winterlude course, main campus students should consult with their Home College academic counselor for advice.
- Registration for Winterlude begins on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
- Syracuse University Winterlude begins on Monday, December 19, 2022.
- Winterlude add deadline is Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
- Winterlude pass/fail deadline is Friday, December 23, 2022.
- Friday, December 23, 2022 is the Winterlude academic/financial drop deadline.
- The Winterlude withdrawal deadline is Monday, January 9, 2023.
- Winterlude ends on Friday, January 13, 2023.
- Martin Luther King Junior holiday is Monday, January 16, 2023, according to the Syracuse University holiday schedule. No residential classes, University offices closed.
- Winterlude grades are due on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Syracuse academic calendar spring 2023
- Registration for Spring 2023 is from Wednesday, November 2, 2022 to Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
- Spring 2023 Registration for new graduate students is on Monday, January 2, 2023.
- Winter Welcome new undergraduate registration from Saturday, January 14 to Sunday, January 15, 2023.
- Syracuse spring 2023 classes start on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. It is the first day of classes.
- Late registration and schedule adjustment are from Tuesday, January 17 to Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
- The Add deadline is Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
- The early-semester progress report is from Monday, January 30 to Friday, February 3, 2023.
- The Academic/Financial deadline to drop a class is Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
- The grading option deadline (choose pass/fail or audit) is Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023 is the Religious Observance Notification Deadline.
- Syracuse Midterm for Spring 2023 is Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
- The mid-semester progress report is from Wednesday, March 8 to Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
- Syracuse Spring Break 2023 is from Sunday, March 12 to Sunday, March 19, 2023. Syracuse university Spring recess is one week long.
- Registration for Summer 2023 begins on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
- According to the Syracuse academic calendar 2023-2023, registration for Fall 2023 is from Wednesday, April 5 to Friday, June 30, 2023.
- The withdrawal deadline is Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
- The last day of classes for Spring 2023 is Monday, May 1, 2023.
- Reading days are from Tuesday, May 2 to Wednesday, May 3, 2023 and from Saturday, May 6 to Sunday, May 7, 2023.
- Spring 2023 Final examinations are from Thursday, May 4 to Friday, May 5, 2023 and from Monday, May 8 to Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
- The last day of the spring 2023 Semester is Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
- Syracuse Commencement Weekend is from Saturday, May 13, 2023 and Sunday, May 14, 2023.
- Syracuse graduation 2023/Degree Award Date is Sunday, May 14, 2023.
- Final grades are due from faculty on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Syracuse academic calendar summer 2023
- Syracuse University Maymester 2023 is from Monday, May 15 to Friday, May 26, 2023.
- The regular Academic Session is from Monday, May 15 to Friday, August 25, 2023.
- The mid-semester progress report is from Wednesday, June 28 to Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
- Memorial Day holiday (University offices closed) is Monday, May 29, 2023, according to the Syracuse University holiday schedule 2023.
- Six Week First Session is from Monday, May 22 to Friday, June 30, 2023.
- Twelve Week Session is from Monday, May 22 to Friday, August 11, 2023.
- Mid-semester progress report Six Week First Session is from Friday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
- Juneteenth holiday (no residential classes) is Monday, June 19, 2023, according to the Syracuse University holiday schedule 2023.
- The degree Award Date is Friday, June 30, 2023.
- Mid-semester progress report for Twelve Week Session is from Friday, June 30 to Friday, July 7, 2023.
- Six Week Second Session is from Monday, July 3 to Friday, August 11, 2023.
- Independence Day holiday (University offices closed) is Tuesday, July 4, 2023, according to the Syracuse University holiday schedule 2023.
- Mid-semester progress report Six Week Second Session is from Friday, July 21 to Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
- The degree Award Date is Friday, August 25, 2023.
Visit the Syracuse University calendar homepage for more information about the 2022–2023 academic year.