Academic Calendars
Calendars for the Undergraduate programs are available through the University Registrar.
Semester Format
The academic year is divided into three (3) semesters: Fall, Winter, and Summer. Five 8-week terms per academic year.
- Fall
- Term 1: August - October
- Term 2: October - December
- Winter
- Term 1: January - February
- Term 2: March - May
- Summer
- Term 1: May - July
- No 2nd term
FULL SEMESTER: Please note Ph.D. Research and Dissertation courses are offered in full semester format: Fall (16 Weeks), Winter (16 Weeks) and Summer (12 Weeks).
2023 - 2024 Academic Year
Registration Dates
| Full Semester | April 10, 2023 - August 20, 2023 |
| Term 1 | April 10, 2023 - August 20, 2023 |
| Term 2 | April 10, 2023 - October 15, 2023 |
| Late Registration Begins (Late Fee Applied) | August 11, 2023 |
| Last Day to Pay Tuition & Fees to Avoid Late Fee | September 21, 2023 |
Term Dates
| Full Semester (16 Weeks) | August 21, 2023 - December 10, 2023 |
| Term 1 (8 Weeks) | August 21, 2023 - October 15, 2023 |
| Term 2 (8 Weeks) | October 16, 2023 - December 10, 2023 |
University Holidays and Special Events
| Labor Day (University Closed) | Monday, September 4, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Break (University Closed) | Thursday, November 23 - Friday, November 24, 2023 |
| Winter Break (No Classes) | Monday, December 11, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024 |
Drop/Withdraw Deadlines
| Full Semester (Ph.D. Research and Dissertation Only) | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | August 21, 2023 - August 27, 2023 |
| 75% Refund | August 28, 2023 - September 3, 2023 |
| 50% Refund | September 4, 2023 - September 10, 2023 |
| 25% Refund | September 11, 2023 - September 17, 2023 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | November 19, 2023 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | October 1, 2023 |
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | August 21, 2023 - August 27, 2023 |
| 75% Refund | August 28, 2023 - September 3, 2023 |
| 50% Refund | September 4, 2023 - September 10, 2023 |
| 25% Refund | September 11, 2023 - September 17, 2023 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | September 24, 2023 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | October 1, 2023 |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | October 16, 2023 - October 22, 2023 |
| 75% Refund | October 23, 2023 - October 29, 2023 |
| 50% Refund | October 30, 2023 - November 5, 2023 |
| 25% Refund | November 6, 2023 - November 12, 2023 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | November 19, 2023 |
| Last Day to Request Incomplete | November 26, 2023 |
No Refunds after September 17, 2023, for Term 1.
No Refunds after November 12, 2023, for Term 2.
Registration Dates
| Full Semester | October 23, 2023 - January 2, 2024 |
| Term 1 | October 23, 2023 - January 2, 2024 |
| Term 2 | October 23, 2023 - March 3, 2024 |
| Late Registration Begins (Late Fee Applied) | December 22, 2023 |
| Last Day to Pay Tuition & Fees to Avoid Late Fee | February 2, 2024 |
Term Dates
| Full Semester (16 Weeks) | January 3, 2024 - April 28, 2024 |
| Term 1 (8 Weeks) | January 3, 2024 - February 25, 2024 |
| Term 2 (8 Weeks) | March 4, 2024 - April 28, 2024 |
University Holidays and Special Events
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Closed) | Monday, January 15, 2024 |
| Spring Break (No Classes) | Monday, February 26, 2024 – Sunday, March 3, 2024 |
Drop/Withdraw Deadlines
| Full Semester (Ph.D. Research and Dissertation Only) | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | January 3, 2024 - January 9, 2024 |
| 75% Refund | January 10, 2024 - January 16, 2024 |
| 50% Refund | January 17, 2024 - January 23, 2024 |
| 25% Refund | January 24, 2024 - January 30, 2024 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | April 7, 2024 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | February 18, 2024 |
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | January 3, 2024 - January 9, 2024 |
| 75% Refund | January 10, 2024 - January 16, 2024 |
| 50% Refund | January 17, 2024 - January 23, 2024 |
| 25% Refund | January 24, 2024 - January 30, 2024 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | February 11, 2024 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | February 18, 2024 |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | March 4, 2024 - March 10, 2024 |
| 75% Refund | March 11, 2024 - March 17, 2024 |
| 50% Refund | March 18, 2024 - March 24, 2024 |
| 25% Refund | March 25, 2024 – March 31, 2024 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | April 7, 2024 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | April 14, 2024 |
No Refunds after January 30, 2024, for Term 1.
No Refunds after March 31, 2024, for Term 2.
Registration Dates
| Full Semester | April 1, 2024 - May 5, 2024 |
| Term 1 | April 1, 2024 - May 5, 2024 |
| Late Registration Begins (Late Fee Applied) | April 26, 2024 |
| Last Day to Pay Tuition & Fees to Avoid Late Fee | June 6, 2024 |
Term Dates
| Full Semester (12 Weeks) | May 6, 2024 - July 28, 2024 |
| Term 1 (8 Weeks) | May 6, 2024 – June 30, 2024 |
University Holidays and Special Events
| Memorial Day (University Closed) | Monday, May 27, 2024 |
| Independence Day (University Closed) | Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
Drop/Withdraw Deadlines
| Full Semester (Ph.D. Research and Dissertation Only) | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | May 6, 2024 - May 12, 2024 |
| 75% Refund | May 13, 2024 - May 19, 2024 |
| 50% Refund | May 20, 2024 - May 26, 2024 |
| 25% Refund | May 27, 2024 - June 2, 2024 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | July 7, 2024 |
| Last Day to Request Incomplete | July 14, 2024 |
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | May 6, 2024 - May 12, 2024 |
| 75% Refund | May 13, 2024 - May 19, 2024 |
| 50% Refund | May 20, 2024 - May 26, 2024 |
| 25% Refund | May 27, 2024 - June 2, 2024 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | June 16, 2024 |
| Last Day to Request Incomplete | June 16, 2024 |
No Refunds after June 2, 2024, for Full Semester and Term 1.
2024 - 2025 Academic Year
Registration Dates
| Full Semester | April 8, 2024 - August 19, 2024 |
| Term 1 | April 8, 2024 - August 19, 2024 |
| Term 2 | April 8, 2024 - October 14, 2024 |
| Late Registration Begins (Late Fee Applied) | August 9, 2024 |
| Last Day to Pay Tuition & Fees to Avoid Late Fee | September 17, 2024 |
Term Dates
| Full Semester (16 Weeks) | August 19, 2024 - December 8, 2024 |
| Term 1 (8 Weeks) | August 19, 2024 - October 13, 2024 |
| Term 2 (8 Weeks) | October 14, 2024 - December 8, 2024 |
University Holidays and Special Events
|
Labor Day (University Closed) |
Monday, September 2, 2024 |
|
Thanksgiving Break (University Closed) |
Thursday, November 28 - Friday, November 29, 2024 |
|
Winter Break (No Classes) |
Monday, December 9, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2024 |
Drop/Withdraw Deadlines
| Full Semester (Ph.D. Research and Dissertation Only) | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | August 19, 2024 - August 25, 2024 |
| 75% Refund | August 26, 2024 - September 1, 2024 |
| 50% Refund | September 2, 2024 - September 8, 2024 |
| 25% Refund | September 9, 2024 - September 15, 2024 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | November 17, 2024 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | September 29, 2024 |
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | August 19, 2024 - August 25, 2024 |
| 75% Refund | August 26, 2024 - September 1, 2024 |
| 50% Refund | September 2, 2024 - September 8, 2024 |
| 25% Refund | September 9, 2024 - September 15, 2024 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | September 22, 2024 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | September 29, 2024 |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | October 14, 2024 - October 20, 2024 |
| 75% Refund | October 21, 2024 - October 27, 2024 |
| 50% Refund | October 28, 2024 - November 3, 2024 |
| 25% Refund | November 4, 2023 - November 10, 2024 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | November 17, 2024 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | November 24, 2024 |
No Refunds after September 15, 2024, for Term 1.
No Refunds after November 10, 2024, for Term 2.
Registration Dates
| Full Semester | October 21, 2024 - January 5, 2025 |
| Term 1 | October 21, 2024 - January 5, 2025 |
| Term 2 | October 21, 2024 - March 9, 2025 |
| Late Registration Begins (Late Fee Applied) | December 27, 2024 |
| Last Day to Pay Tuition & Fees to Avoid Late Fee | February 4, 2025 |
Term Dates
| Full Semester (16 Weeks) | January 6, 2025 – May 4, 2025 |
| Term 1 (8 Weeks) | January 6, 2025 - March 2, 2025 |
| Term 2 (8 Weeks) | March 10, 2025 - May 4, 2025 |
University Holidays and Special Events
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Closed) | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| Spring Break (No Classes) | Monday, March 3, 2025 – Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
Drop/Withdraw Deadlines
| Full Semester (Ph.D. Research and Dissertation Only) | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | January 6, 2025 - January 12, 2025 |
| 75% Refund | January 13, 2025 - January 19, 2025 |
| 50% Refund | January 20, 2025 - January 26, 2025 |
| 25% Refund | January 27, 2025 – February 2, 2025 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | April 13, 2025 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | February 16, 2025 |
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | January 6, 2025 - January 12, 2025 |
| 75% Refund | January 13, 2025 - January 19, 2025 |
| 50% Refund | January 20, 2025 - January 26, 2025 |
| 25% Refund | January 27, 2025 - February 2, 2025 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | February 9, 2025 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | February 16, 2025 |
| Term 2 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | March 10, 2025 - March 16, 2025 |
| 75% Refund | March 17, 2025 - March 23, 2025 |
| 50% Refund | March 24, 2025 - March 30, 2025 |
| 25% Refund | March 31, 2025 – April 6, 2025 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | April 13, 2025 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete | April 20, 2025 |
No Refunds after February 2, 2025, for Term 1.
No Refunds after April 6, 2025, for Term 2.
Registration Dates
| Full Semester | March 31, 2025 - May 4, 2025 |
| Term 1 | March 31, 2025 - May 4, 2025 |
| Late Registration Begins (Late Fee Applied) | April 25, 2025 |
| Last Day to Pay Tuition & Fees to Avoid Late Fee | June 3, 2025 |
Term Dates
| Full Semester (12 Weeks) | May 5, 2025 - July 27, 2025 |
| Term 1 (8 Weeks) | May 5, 2025 – June 29, 2025 |
University Holidays and Special Events
| Memorial Day (University Closed) | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| Independence Day (University Closed) | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
Drop/Withdraw Deadlines
| Full Semester (Ph.D. Research and Dissertation Only) | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | May 5, 2025 - May 11, 2025 |
| 75% Refund | May 12, 2025 - May 18, 2025 |
| 50% Refund | May 19, 2025 - May 25, 2025 |
| 25% Refund | May 26, 2025 - June 1, 2025 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | July 6, 2025 |
| Last Day to Request Incomplete | June 15, 2025 |
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund (Drop/Add Week) | May 5, 2025 - May 11, 2025 |
| 75% Refund | May 12, 2025 - May 18, 2025 |
| 50% Refund | May 19, 2025 - May 25, 2025 |
| 25% Refund | May 26, 2025 - June 1, 2025 |
| Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) | June 8, 2025 |
| Last Day to Request Incomplete | June 15, 2025 |
No Refunds after June 1, 2025, for Full Semester and Term 1.
NSU Holiday Schedule
NSU Holiday Calendar
NSU administrative and academic offices/departments are closed on NSU observed holidays.
| HOLIDAY | NSU OBSERVED DATE |
|---|---|
| Winter Closure 2023-2024 End | Sunday, December 24, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024; return Tuesday, January 2, 2024. |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 15, 2024 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 27, 2024 |
| Independence Day | Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 2, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| Friday, November 29, 2024 | |
| *Winter Closure (2024-2025) | * Subject to university president's discretion and approval |