Academic Calendar

The William Woods University Calendar is published by the Office of Academic Affairs and lists key dates during the academic year and the Summer Session of the University. Changes may be made in this calendar without notification. Schedule modifications made subsequent to the publication of this document are announced through memoranda, newsletters, and other official documents and publications of the University.

2022-2023

2022-2023 Important Dates:

Fall Term – 2022

August 7 – Fall 2022 Open Registration Ends
August 18 – New Student Orientation
August 19 – 8 Week Session 2 Ends
August 22 – Classes Begin
August 22 – 8 Week Session 1 Starts
August 24 – New Student Registration Ends
August 29 – Add/Drop Deadline
September 5 – Labor Day
September 19 – Last day to drop a 16 Week Course without a W grade
October 7 - 9 – Fall Family Weekend
October 14 – 8 Week Session 1 Ends
October 17 – 8 Week Session 2 Starts
October 17 - 18 – Fall Holiday
October 28 – Last day to drop a 16 Week Course with a W grade
Spring 2023 Open Registration Dates
- November 7 – Senior/Honors Open Registration
- November 9 – Juniors Open Registration
- November 14 – Sophomores Open Registration
- November 16 – Freshman Open Registration
November 23 - 25 – Thanksgiving Break
November 29 – Senior Showcase
December 5 - 9 – Final Exams
December 9 – 8 Week Session 2 Ends
December 9 – Classes End
December 12 - January 6 – Winter Break
December 18 – Spring 2023 Open Registration Ends

Spring Term – 2023

January 9 – Classes Begin
January 9 – 8 Week Session 1 Starts
January 16 – MLK Day no classes
February 6 – Last day to drop a 16 Week Course without a W grade
February 22 – Student Performance Reviews for Major
March 3 – 8 Week Session 1 Ends
March 6 – 8 Week Session 2 Begins
March 6 - 10 – Mid-Semester Break
March 17 – Last day to drop a 16 Week Course with a W grade
Summer 2023 Open Registration Dates
- March 27 – Senior/Honors Open Registration
- March 29 – Juniors Open Registration
- April 3 – Sophomores Open Registration
- April 5 – Freshman Open Registration
April 13 – Symposium for Scholarship and Creative Activity
April 14 - 16 – Alumni Weekend
April 16 – Summer 2023 Open Registration Ends
April 24 - 28 – Final Exams
April 28 – Convocation
April 29 – Commencement

Summer Term – 2023

May 1 - Summer Session 1 Begins
May 26 – Last day to drop a 16 Week Course without a W grade
June 12 - 30 - Freshman Advantage
June 23 - Summer Session 1 Ends
June 26 - Summer Session 2 Begins
July 7 – Last day to drop a 16 Week Course with a W grade
August 18 - Summer Session 2 Ends