Academic Calendar
The Cooper Union for The Advancement of Science and Art operates within a two-semester calendar (fall and spring). Most classes are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. See building hours for when buildings are open.
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2023-2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Aug 20 to Aug 27 | Welcome week | Orientation events all week |
Sat, Aug 26 | Community picnic | Community picnic prior to welcome new students, all invited |
Mon, Aug 28 | Fall 2023 semester begins | |
Mon, Aug 28 - Tues, Sept 5 | Add/drop period | Students can add or drop courses with advisor assistance |
Mon, Aug 28 | Last day for a registration refund | The student registration fee is non-refundable after Aug 28 and not subject to the partial refund policy |
Mon, Sept 4 | Labor Day | Offices and classrooms closed |
Tues, Sept 5 | Course add/drop deadline | Last day to add or drop courses. Last day to fully withdraw from school and receive full tuition refund. Registration fee is non-refundable |
Tues, Oct 10 | Outstanding Student Bills Due and Account Hold | Hold placed on student records preventing future course registration |
Tues, Oct 31 | Last day to withdraw from classes | |
Mon, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 17 | Course Registration for Spring 2024 | Registration into spring semester courses. All students must have advisor approval in order to register |
Tues, Nov 21 | Modified Schedule Day | Thursday classes meet |
Wed, Nov 22 | Modified Schedule Day | Friday classes meet |
Thurs, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 24 | Thanksgiving Holiday | Offices and classrooms closed |
Mon, Nov 27 | Classes resume | |
Thurs, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 8 | Study Period | No classes. Administrative offices remain open |
Mon, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 15 | Final classes, crits, and exams | Classes meet in regularly assigned rooms at regular times |
Fri, Dec 15 | End of fall term | Last day of the Fall 2023 semester |
Mon, Dec 18 - Mon, Jan 15 | Winter Recess | |
Thurs, Dec 21 - Jan 7 | Staff Holiday | Offices and classrooms closed |
Wed, Jan 3 | Grades due | All grades due to the Office of the Registrar before noon (12pm) |
Mon, Jan 8 | Administrative offices reopen | |
Mon, Jan 15 | Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Day | Offices and classrooms closed |
Tues, Jan 16 | Spring 2024 semester begins | |
Tues, Jan 16 | Modified Schedule Day | Monday classes meet |
Tues, Jan 16 - Tues, Jan 23 | Add/drop period | Students can add or drop courses with advisor assistance |
Tues, Jan 16 | Last day for registration fee refund | The student registration fee is non-refundable after Jan 16 and not subject to the partial refund policy |
Thurs, Jan 25 | Course add/drop deadline | Last day to add or drop courses. Last day to fully withdraw from school and receive full tuition refund. Registration fee is non-refundable |
Fri, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 19 | Founder's Day/President's Day | Offices and classrooms closed |
Tues, Mar 5 | Last day to withdraw from classes | |
Fri, Mar 9 | Outstanding Student Bills Due and Account Hold | Hold places on student records preventing future course registration |
Mon, Mar 18 - Fri, Mar 22 | Spring Recess | No Classes. Administrative offices remain open |
Tues, Apr 16 - Fri, Apr 19 | Course Registration for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 | Registration into summer and fall semester courses. All students must have advisor approval in order to register |
Wed, May 1 | Modified Schedule Day, 2024 | Friday classes meet |
Thurs, May 2 - Fri, May 3 | Study Period | No classes. Administrative offices remain open |
Mon, May 6 - Fri, May 10 | Final classes, crits, and exams | Students meet in regularly assigned rooms at regular times |
Fri, May 10 | Last day of Spring 2024 semester | |
Mon, May 13 | Senior grades due | Senior grades due in Office of the Registrar before noon (12 PM) |
Wed, May 15 | All non-senior grades due | All non-senior grades due in Office of the Registrar before noon (12 PM) |
Tues, May 21 | End of Year Show opening | |
Tues, May 21 | Commencement Rehearsal | |
Wed, May 22 | 2024 Commencement | |
Mon, May 27 | Memorial Day | Offices and classrooms closed |
Wed, June 19 | Juneteenth | Offices and classrooms closed |
Thurs, July 4 | Independence Day | Offices and classrooms closed |