CUNY Academic Calendar 2023/2024: Important Dates

If you’re a student at the City University of New York (CUNY), then you know just how important it is to keep track of the CUNY academic calendar.

Knowing when classes start, when breaks are, and when finals take place can be the difference between success and failure.

In this blog post, we’ll go over the CUNY academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic year, including important dates and holidays, so that you can stay on top of your schedule and plan ahead.

CUNYfirst: Your Key to the CUNY Academic Calendar

Before we dive into the specifics of the CUNY academic calendar, it’s worth mentioning CUNYfirst. This is the online portal that CUNY students use to register for classes, check their grades, and manage their financial aid.

It’s also where you can find the most up-to-date information about the CUNY academic calendar. So if you’re ever unsure about a date, be sure to check CUNYfirst first!

CUNY academic calendar spring 2023

Check out the important dates, and deadlines on the CUNY academic calendar for Spring 2023.

Sunday, January 15, 2023 is the deadline to upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination documents to CUNYfirst.
Student Dropped for COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Compliance with initial series of vaccination shots (e.g. two doses of Moderna or Pfizer, one dose of Johnson & Johnson, or equivalent) is from Monday, January 16, 2023 to Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
The last day to drop for a 100% tuition refund is Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 is the last day to file a Permit request.
Spring 2023 classes start on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. It is the start of the Spring Term.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 is the last day to add a course.
The last day to drop for a 75% tuition refund is Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Financial Aid Certification Enrollment Status Date is Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Verification of Enrollment Rosters is Available to faculty on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Grade of WD is assigned to students who officially drop a course
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 is the last day to drop for a 50% tuition refund.
College is closed from Sunday, February 12, 2023 to Monday, February 13, 2023.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 is the last day to drop for a 25% tuition refund.
The last day to Change or Declare a Major/Minor to be effective Spring 2023 is Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
The census date is Tuesday, February 14, 2023, according to the CUNY academic calendar 2022-2023.
Verification of Enrollment Rosters is due from faculty on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
WN Grades are assigned on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. A grade of W is assigned to students who officially withdraw from a course.
College is closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, according to the CUNY holiday schedule 2023.
Classes follow a Monday schedule on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
WA Grades Assigned on Friday, February 24, 2023 – Immunization non-compliance.
Saturday, April 1, 2023 is the R2T4 60% Date for the Session, according to CUNY academic calendar 2023.
CUNY Spring break 2023 is from Wednesday, April 5, 2023 to Thursday, April 13, 2023. The City University of New York Spring break is 9 days long.
Reading Day is from Friday, May 12, 2023 to Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 is the last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of W.
Final Examinations are from Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 is the end of Spring Term 2023.
Final Grade Submission deadline is Friday, May 26, 2023.
College is closed on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Academic Calendar Summer 2023

The Summer 2023 Academic Calendar for CUNY includes important dates for students planning to attend summer sessions.

May 30: Start of Summer Session
Jun 19: College Closed
Jul 04: College Closed
Jul 17: R2T4 60% Date for the term
Aug 18: End of Summer Session

CUNY Academic Calendar Fall 2022

The fall semester is always an exciting time at CUNY. Here are the important dates to keep in mind for the 2023/2024 academic year:

Aug 24: Last day to drop for 100% tuition refund and file permit request
Aug 25: Start of Fall Term
Aug 31: Last day to add a course and drop for 75% tuition refund
Sep 07: Last day to drop for 50% tuition refund
Sep 14: Last day to drop for 25% tuition refund and change/declare major/minor
Sep 15: WN grades assigned and last day for withdrawal from a course
Sep 25: WA grades assigned for immunization non-compliance
Oct 10: Classes follow Monday schedule
Nov 03: R2T4 60% Date for the term
Nov 22-24: No Classes Scheduled – College Closed
Dec 11: Last day to drop a course with a grade of W
Dec 20: End of Fall Term
Dec 26: Final Grade Submission Deadline*

CUNY Academic Calendar Winter Session

The winter session is a great opportunity to get ahead or catch up on credits. Here are the dates to keep in mind for the 2023/2024 academic year:

December 27th, 2023 – January 17th, 2024: Winter session

CUNY Academic Calendar Spring 2024

The spring semester is when the weather starts to warm up and students start to get excited for the end of the year. Here are the important dates to keep in mind for the 2023/2024 academic year:

January 29th, 2024: Spring classes begin
February 19th-20th, 2024: Presidents’ Day weekend (no classes)
March 25th – April 1st, 2024: Spring break (no classes)
May 13th, 2024: Last day of spring classes
May 14th-20th, 2024: Final exams