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 |
|---|---|
| New Student Convocation | Aug. 16, Sunday |
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 17, Monday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 20, Thursday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 26, Wednesday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 7, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Sept. 10, Thursday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Oct. 19, Monday |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 19, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Oct. 22 – 23, Thursday – Friday |
| General Election Day occurs only in even numbered years. Classes will meet today. | Nov. 3, Tuesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 25 – 29, Wednesday – Sunday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 4, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 5, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 7 – 14, Monday – Monday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 14, Monday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 11, Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 18, Monday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 19, Tuesday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Feb. 1, Monday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 3, Thursday |
| Midpoint in Semester | March 3, Thursday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 6 – 13, Sunday – Sunday |
| Awards Day | April 21, Thursday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 25, Monday |
| Reading Day | April 26, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | April 27 – May 4, Wednesday – Wednesday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | May 6 – 7, Friday – Saturday |
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or Self Service Carolina (SSC) for summer schedule information (available Spring 2016).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day to apply for August graduation | June 14, Tuesday |
| Independence Day Holiday (no classes) | July 4, Monday |
| Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise) |
Aug. 6, Saturday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | Feb. 26, Friday |
| SC Honors College Registration Begins (Honors sections only) | Feb. 26, Friday |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | April 11, Monday |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | April 25, 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 2015 or Spring 2016 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 2015: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 26, Wednesday |
| Fall 2015: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Oct. 19, Monday |
| Spring 2016: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 19, Tuesday |
| Spring 2016: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 3, Thursday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 7, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Oct. 22 – 23, Thursday - Friday |
| General Election Day occurs only in even numbered years. Classes will meet today. | Nov. 3, Tuesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 25 – 29, Wednesday – Sunday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 18, Monday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 6 – 13, Sunday – Sunday |
| Independence Day Holiday (no classes) | July 4, Monday |
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.