The University Registrar establishes the official calendar followed by the University of South Carolina system. Access the full current and upcoming semester academic calendars to find key dates and information including holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term.
Fall 2017
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 16, Wednesday |
| New Student Convocation | Aug. 23, Wednesday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 24, Thursday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 30, Wednesday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 4, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Oct. 16, Monday |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 16, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Oct. 19 – 20, Thursday - Friday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 22 – 26, Wednesday – Sunday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 8, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 9, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 11 – 18, Monday - Monday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 18, Monday |
Spring 2018
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 15, Monday |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 16, Tuesday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 22, Monday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 9, Friday |
| Midpoint in Semester | March 9, Friday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 11 – 18, Sunday – Sunday |
| Awards Day | April 19, Thursday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 30, Monday |
| Reading Day | May 1, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | May 2 – 9, Wednesday - Wednesday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | May 11 – 12, Friday - Saturday |
Summer 2018
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or Self Service Carolina (SSC) for summer schedule information (available Spring 2018).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 28, Monday |
| Last day to apply for Summer graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Independence Day Holiday (no classes) | July 4, Wednesday |
| Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise) |
Aug. 15, Wednesday |
Spring 2018 Registration Dates: Columbia Campus
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | Sept. 22, Friday |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | Sept. 22, Friday |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | Nov. 6, Monday |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | Nov. 13, Monday |
Summer and Fall 2018 Registration Dates: Columbia Campus
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | Feb. 23, Friday |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | Feb. 23, Friday |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | April 9, Monday |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | April 16, Monday |
Payment Deadlines
Payment deadlines for each semester are set by the Bursar's Office.
Drop / Add / Refund Dates
The dates listed below are for classes that meet for the full term during the Fall 2017 or Spring 2018 semester. Each part of term has specific drop, add, and refund dates. Review your schedule in Self Service Carolina (SSC) to determine the part of term for your classes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall 2017: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 30, Wednesday |
| Fall 2017: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Oct. 16, Monday |
| Spring 2018: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 22, Monday |
| Spring 2018: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 9, Friday |
Holidays 2017-18
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 4, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Oct. 19 – 20, Thursday - Friday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 22 – 26, Wednesday – Sunday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 15, Monday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 11 – 18, Sunday – Sunday |
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 28, Monday |
| Independence Day Holiday (no classes) | July 4, Wednesday |
Final Exams: Columbia Campus
See the complete exam schedule. The final exam schedule is designed for full semester length classes. Not all class meeting times are reflected. Your instructor will announce your exam time if it is not listed.