OT Academic Calendar

Fall 2023

Tuesday - Thursday, August 29 - 31
- Orientation
Monday, September 4
- Labor Day–University Holiday
Tuesday, September 5
- First Day of Classes
Friday, September 15
- End of Change of Program Period
- Last Day to Add a Class
- Last Day to Receive Tuition Refund for Class Dropped
Wednesday, October 18
- October Degrees Conferred
Tuesday, November 7
- Election Day–University Holiday
Wednesday - Friday, November 22 - 24
- Thanksgiving Holiday
- Note: Attendance is required in classes held on Monday and Tuesday of that week.
Monday, December 11
- Last Day of Classes
Tuesday - Thursday, December 12 – 14
- Reading/Study Days
Friday – Friday, December 15 - 22
- Final Exam Period

Tuesday - Friday, January 2 – 12
- Winter Break
- Some electives may be during this time period
Monday - Wednesday, January 15 - 31
- Class of 2024 Level 1 Fieldwork (exact dates determined by site)
Monday, January 15
- Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday observed–University Holiday
Tuesday, January 16
- First Day of Classes
Friday, January 27
- End of Change of Program Period
- Last Day to Add a Class
- Last Day to Receive Tuition Refund for Class Dropped
February - April/May
- Class of 2024 Level II Fieldwork
Wednesday, February 14
- February Degrees Conferred
Monday - Friday, March 18 - 22
- Spring Break (Please note this is not the standard university spring break)
Thursday - Sunday, March 21 - 24
- AOTA Annual Conference (Orlando, FL)
Monday, April 29
- Last Day of Classes
Tuesday - Thursday, April 30 - Thursday, May 2
- Reading/Study Days
Friday - Friday, May 3 - 10
- Final Exam Period
Wednesday, May 15
- University Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16
- Occupational Therapy Commencement Ceremony

*Please note that the academic calendar is subject to change.