Academic Calendar Fall Semester 2024 - American University (2024)

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The University’s Academic Calendar is subject to change. In the event that changes are made, the latest, most up-to-date version will be posted at www.american.edu/provost/registrar/academic-calendar.cfm.

Refunds, adds/drops/withdrawals, and grade changes for nonstandard classes are calculated proportionately, based on the percentage of the course completed. For more information on refunds, adds/drops/withdrawals, and grade changes for classes, please visitwww.american.edu/finance/studentaccounts/refunds-for-course-drops-and-withdrawals.cfm.

  • Fall Standard
  • Fall 8 Week Sessions
  • Fall SIS Online
  • Fall SPA Online
  • Term 4 Oct-Dec

Fall Standard

DateDayEvent
08/01/2024ThuPayment due
08/26/2024MonClasses begin
09/02/2024MonLabor Day; no classes; university offices closed
09/09/2024MonLast day to add a class, internship, Independent Reading or Research, or Community Service-Learning project; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
09/10/2024TueWithdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund)
09/16/2024MonLast day to withdraw with 50% refund
09/23/2024MonLast day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
10/11/2024FriFall break; no classes, university offices open
10/21/2024MonLast day to apply for graduation
11/01/2024FriLast day to withdraw or change a grade option
11/05/2024TueElection Day; no classes;university offices closed
11/08/2024FriTheses and dissertations due in deans’ offices for degree candidates
11/26/2024TueTuesday classes cancelled; Friday classes meet
11/27/2024-12/01/2024Wed-SunThanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed Thursday and Friday
12/06/2024FriClasses end; theses and dissertations due in registrar’s office for degree candidates
12/07/2024-12/08/2024Sat-SunStudy Days; no classes
12/09/2024-12/14/2024Mon-SatFinal examinations
12/15/2024SunCommencement Ceremony for August and December graduates
12/17/2024TueFinal grades deadline
12/23/2024MonOfficial Degree Award Date (date that appears on December Diplomas)
12/23/2024-01/01/2025Mon-WedWinter break; university offices closed

Fall 8 Week Sessions

DateDayEvent
08/01/2024ThuPayment due
08/26/2024MonSession I classes begin
09/01/2024SunSession I last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
09/02/2024MonSession I withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund)
09/02/2024MonLabor Day; no classes; university offices closed
09/05/2024ThuSession I last day to withdraw with 50% refund
09/09/2024MonSession I last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
09/30/2024MonSession I last day to withdraw or change a grade option
10/20/2024SunSession I classes end
10/21/2024MonSession II classes begin
10/21/2024MonLast day to apply for graduation
10/27/2024SunSession IIlast day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
10/28/2024MonSession II withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund)
10/31/2024ThuSession II last day to withdraw with 50% refund
11/04/2024MonSession II last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
11/05/2024TueElection Day; no classes; university offices closed
11/25/2024MonSession II last day to withdraw or change a grade option
11/27/2024-12/01/2024Wed-SunThanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed Thursday and Friday
12/14/2024SatSession II classes end
12/15/2024SunCommencement Ceremony for August and December graduates
12/23/2024MonOfficial Degree Award Date (date that appears on December Diplomas)
12/23/2024-01/01/2025Mon-WedWinter break; university offices closed

Fall SIS Online

DateDayEvent
09/02/2024MonPayment due
09/02/2024MonClasses begin
09/02/2024MonLabor Day; no classes; university offices closed
09/15/2024SunLast day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
09/16/2024MonWithdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund)
09/20/2024-09/22/2024Fri-SunMIS Immersion Weekend
09/22/2024SunLast day to withdraw with 50% refund
09/29/2024SunLast day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
10/21/2024MonLast day to apply for graduation
11/10/2024SunLast day to withdraw or change a grade option
11/28/2024-11/29/2024Thu-FriThanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed
12/15/2024SunClasses end
12/15/2024SunCommencement Ceremony for August and December graduates
12/17/2024TueFinal grades deadline
12/23/2024MonOfficial Degree Award Date (date that appears on December Diplomas)
12/23/2024-01/01/2025Mon-WedWinter break; university offices closed

Fall SPA Online

DateDayEvent
08/26/2024Mon Fall A classes begin. Payment due for Fall A
09/01/2024SunFall A last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
09/02/2024MonFall A withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund)
09/05/2024ThuFall A last day to withdraw with 50% refund
09/09/2024MonFall A last day to withdraw with 25% refund (No refunds after this date)
09/30/2024MonFall A last day to withdraw or change a grade option
10/20/2024SunFall A classes end
10/21/2024MonFall B classes begin. Payment due for Fall B
10/21/2024MonLast day to apply for graduation
10/27/2024SunFall B last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
10/28/2024MonFall B withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund)
10/31/2024ThuFall B last day to withdraw with 50% refund
11/04/2024MonFall B last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
11/25/2024MonFall B last day to withdraw or change a grade option
12/15/2024SunFall B classes end
12/15/2024SunFall Commencement Ceremony for August and December graduates
12/23/2024MonOfficial Degree Award Date (date that appears on December Diplomas)

Term 4 Oct- Dec

DateDayEvent
09/30/2024MonPayment Due
09/30/0224MonStart of term; start of classes
10/08/2024TueLast day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded; deadline to apply to graduate
10/09/2024WedWithdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund)
10/13/2024SunLast day to withdraw with 50% refund
10/18/2024FriLast day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
11/05/2024TueElection Day; no classes; university offices closed
11/15/2024FriLast day to withdraw or change a grade option
11/28/2024ThuThanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed Thursday and Friday
11/30/2024SatMake up classes for those not held on Thanksgiving
12/08/2024SunEnd of classes
12/14/2024SatEnd of term
12/15/2024SunCommencement Ceremony for August and December graduates
12/23/2024MonOfficial Degree Award Date (date that appears on December Diplomas)
12/23/2024-01/01/2025Mon-WedWinter break; university offices closed

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