ACADEMIC CALENDAR DATES

SOU Academic Calendar – Dates & Deadlines

Keep track of important dates and deadlines for current and upcoming terms by reviewing the Southern Oregon University academic calendar. The academic calendar and priority registration timetables are subject to change. Changes to the calendar and registration timetables will be updated as they are available.

Fall Term 2023

Full 11-Week Session: September 27 - December 15

September, 2023:
1 – Returning Student form for Winter Term 2024 opens
1 – Non-Degree Seeking student application for Winter Term 2024 opens
4 – Labor Day (University closed)
27 – Fall Term begins

October, 2023:
5 – Last day to complete Returning Student form for Fall Term 2023
5 – Last day to apply as Non-Degree Seeking Student for Fall Term 2023
6 – Minimum payment due for tuition, housing, meal plans and student fees
6 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
6 – Last day to return textbooks without a drop slip
9 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day (University open)
9 – Degree Application for Winter Term 2024 available
13 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
16 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
27 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
27 – Last day to add a course or change sections
27 – Last day to change “Audit” option
27 – Last day to charge Bookstore merchandise to student account
27 – Last day to refund textbooks with drop slip
30 – Priority registration for Winter Term 2024 begins

November, 2023:
10 – Last day to purchase Fall Term textbooks
10 – Non-Degree Seeking registration for Winter Term 2024 begins
10 – Veteran’s Day Observed (University closed)
22 – No Classes (University open)
23, 24 – Thanksgiving Holiday (University closed)

December, 2023:
1 – Returning Student form for Spring Term 2024 opens
1 – Non-Degree Seeking student application for Spring Term 2024 opens
4 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
4 – Last day to withdraw completely from the University
4 – Instructors can begin entering Fall Term 2023 grades
11 thru 15 – Sell back textbooks at the SOU Bookstore
11 thru 15 – Finals Week
15 – Fall Term ends
15 – Last day to return textbook rentals
Dec 16 thru Jan 7 – Winter Break (continues through Jan 7)
20 – Grades available to students (12 pm)
25 – Christmas Day Observed (University closed)
27 – Degree Application for Spring Term 2024 available

January, 2024:
1 – New Year’s Day Observed (University closed)
20 – Last day to change P/NP or graded option

First 5-Week Session: September 27 - November 05 (Part of Term 5W1)

September, 2023:
27 – First 5-Week Session begins

October, 2023:
6 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
6 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
9 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day (University open)
10 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date (Date adjusted for Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
13 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
23 – Last day to submit course withdrawal

November, 2023:
5 – First 5-Week Session ends

December, 2023:
20 – Grades available to students (12:00 pm)

January, 2024:
20 – Last day to change P/NP or graded option

Second 5-Week Session: November 06 - December 15 (Part of Term 5W2)

November, 2023:
6 – Second 5-Week Session begins
10 – Veteran’s Day Observed (University closed)
13 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval (Date adjusted for Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
13 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date (Date adjusted for Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
13 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
20 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
22 – No Classes (University open)
23, 24 – Thanksgiving Holiday (University closed)
27 – Last day to submit course withdrawal

December, 2023:
15 – Second 5-Week Session ends
20 – Grades available to students (12 pm)

January, 2024:
20 – Last day to change P/NP or graded option

MBA Online – MSEd Online 2022-2023

2022-2023 Academic Year MBA/MSEd Online

Fall 2022: First 7 Week Session
September 21 – 7 Week Session Begins (Instruction will begin on September 26)
October 1 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
October 1 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
October 1 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
October 7 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
October 10 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day (University open)
October 17 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
November 11 – Veteran’s Day (University closed)
November 13 – 7 Week Session Ends
November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday (University closed)
December 14 – Grades available to students (12 pm)
December 26 – Christmas Day Observed (University closed)
January 2 – New Year’s Day Observed (University closed)

Winter 2023: 7 Week Session
January 9 – 7 Week Session begins
January 14 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
January 14 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
January 14 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr Day (University closed)
January 20 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
January 30 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
February 26 – 7 Week Session ends
March 29 – Grades available to students (12 pm)

Spring 2023: 7 Week Session
April 3 – 7 Week Session begins
April 8 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
April 8 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
April 8 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
April 14 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
April 24 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
May 21 – 7 Week Session ends
May 29 – Memorial Day (University closed)
June 21 – Grades available to students (12 pm)

Summer 2023: First 7 Week Session
June 19 – 7 Week Session begins
June 19 – Juneteenth (University closed)
June 23 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
June 23 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
June 23 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
June 30 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
July 4 – Independence Day (University closed)
July 10 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
August 6 – 7 Week Session ends
August 30 – Grades available to students (12 pm)

Summer 2023: Second 7 Week Session
August 7 – 7 Week Session begins
August 11 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
August 11 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
August 11 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
August 18 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
August 28 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
September 4- Labor Day (University closed)
September 24 – 7 Week Session ends
As Entered – Grades available to students

MBA Online – MSEd Online 2023-2024

2023-2024 Academic Year MBA/MSEd Online

Fall 2023: First 7 Week Session
September 27 – 7 Week Session Begins (Instruction will begin on October 02)
October 6 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
October 6 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
October 6 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
October 9 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
October 9 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day (University open)
October 16 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
October 30 – Registration for Winter Term 2024 begins
November 11 – Veteran’s Day (University closed)
November 19 – 7 Week Session Ends
November 23, 24 – Thanksgiving Holiday (University closed)
December 20 – Grades available to students (12 pm)
December 25 – Christmas Day Observed (University closed)
January 1 – New Year’s Day Observed (University closed)

Winter 2024: 7 Week Session
January 9 – 7 Week Session begins
January 12 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
January 12 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
January 12 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr Day (University closed)
January 19 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
January 29 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
February 5 – Registration for Spring Term 2024 begins
February 25 – 7 Week Session ends
March 11 – Registration for Summer Term 2024 begins
March 27 – Grades available to students (12 pm)

Spring 2024: 7 Week Session
April 1 – 7 Week Session begins
April 5 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
April 5 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
April 5 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
April 8 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
April 22 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
May 6 – Registration for Fall Term 2024 begins
May 19 – 7 Week Session ends
May 27 – Memorial Day (University closed)
June 19 – Juneteenth (University closed)
June 20 – Grades available to students (12 pm) (Date adjust for Juneteenth)

Summer 2024: First 7 Week Session
June 17 – 7 Week Session begins
June 19 – Juneteenth (University closed)
June 21 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
June 21 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
June 21 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
June 24 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
July 4 – Independence Day (University closed)
July 8 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
August 4 – 7 Week Session ends
August 28 – Grades available to students (12 pm)

Summer 2024: Second 7 Week Session
August 5 – 7 Week Session begins
August 9 – Last day to add courses, change sections, or register without instructor approval
August 9 – Late add fee ($100) for any classes added after this date
August 9 – Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped courses, no refunds after this date
August 16 – Last day to drop a course without being responsible for a grade
August 26 – Last day to submit course withdrawal
September 2 – Labor Day (University closed)
September 22 – 7 Week Session ends
As Entered – Grades available to students

Current Year Academic Calendars

22-23 Academic Calendar (PDF)
22-23 Online MBA & MSEd Program Academic Calendar (PDF)

Next Year Academic Calendars

23-24 Academic Calendar (PDF)
23-24 Online MBA & MSEd Program Academic Calendar (PDF)

Previous Year’s Academic Calendars