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.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 16, Friday |
| New Student Convocation | Aug. 21, Wednesday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 22, Thursday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 28, Wednesday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 2, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Oct. 10 – 11, Thursday - Friday |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 14, Monday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 6, Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 27 – December 1, Wednesday – Sunday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 6, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 7, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 9 – 16, Monday - Monday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 16, Monday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 13, Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 20, Monday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 21, Tuesday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | March 2, Monday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 8 – 15, Sunday – Sunday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | April 6, Monday |
| Awards Day | April 16, Thursday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 27, Monday |
| Reading Day | April 28, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | April 29 – May 6, Wednesday - Wednesday |
| Virtual Commencement | To Be Announced |
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or
my.sc.edu for summer schedule information (available Spring 2020).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 25, Monday |
| Last day to apply for Summer graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Independence Day Holiday (no classes) | July 3, Friday |
| Virtual Commencement | To Be Announced |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in my.sc.edu | Sept. 20, Friday |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | Sept. 20, Friday |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | Nov. 11, Monday |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | Nov. 18, Monday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in my.sc.edu | Feb. 21, Friday |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | Feb. 21, Friday |
| Graduate students time tickets | April 21 - 24, Tuesday - Friday |
| Undergraduate time tickets | April 21 - 24, Tuesday - Friday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in my.sc.edu | Feb. 21, Friday |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | Feb. 21, Friday |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | April 6, Monday |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | April 13, Monday |
Payment deadlines for each semester are set by the Bursar's Office.
The dates listed below are for classes that meet for the full term during the Fall
2019 or Spring 2020 semester. Each part of term has specific drop, add, and refund dates. Review your schedule in my.sc.edu to determine the part of term for your classes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall 2019: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 28, Wednesday |
| Fall 2019: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 6, Wednesday |
| Spring 2020: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 21, Tuesday |
| Spring 2020: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | April 6, Monday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 2, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Oct. 10 – 11, Thursday - Friday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 27 – December 1, Wednesday – Sunday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 20, Monday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 8 – 15, Sunday – Sunday |
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 25, Monday |
| Independence Day Holiday (no classes) | July 3, Friday |
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.