Important Dates

Mark your calendars with the key University dates listed below. We will be updating this page regularly, please check back often.

Summer Semester

July 2023

July 4 Independence Day observed – University closed
July 5 Summer module 2 classes start
July 11 Last day to register for summer module 2 courses
July 19 Last day to drop summer module 2 courses without a “W” grade

August 2023

Aug. 1 Deadline to pay fall 2023 semester tuition
Aug.18 Last day of summer module 2 classes

Fall Semester

September 2023

Reminders From May through September, newly admitted students will receive emails with important information and approaching deadlines. Check your Suffolk email account regularly and be sure to follow instructions and timelines to ensure a smooth transition to Suffolk University's academic community.  
Sept. 3 Move-in day for new residential students
Sept. 4 Fall Orientation
Sept. 4 Labor Day – University closed
Sept. 5 New student Convocation & Welcome BBQ
Sept. 5 Fall 2023 evening classes start
Sept. 6 Fall 2023 day classes start
Sept. 12 Last day to register for fall 2023 semester courses
Sept. 13 50% tuition liability begins for fall 2023 semester
Sept. 20 75% tuition liability begins for fall 2023 semester
Sept. 26 Last day to drop fall 2023 courses without a “W” grade
Sept. 27 100% tuition liability begins for fall 2023 semester

October 2023

Oct. 9 Fall holiday – University closed
Oct. 19-21 Suffolk Weekend

November 2023

Reminders It is important to be aware of dates for registration and adding or dropping courses. If you do not observe these deadlines, you may not be able to register for a course you want, or to add or drop a course.  
Nov. 10 Veterans Day observed – University closed
Nov. 13-17 Registration week for spring 2024
Nov. 22-24 Thanksgiving break – University closed

December 2023

Dec. 8 Last day of fall 2023 classes
Dec. 9-10 Reading days
Dec. 11-15 Final exams and portfolio week
Dec. 25 Christmas Day observed – University closed

Spring Semester

January 2024

Jan. 1 New Year's Day – University closed
Jan. 3 Deadline to pay spring 2024 semester tuition
Jan. 15 Residence halls reopen for returning students
Jan. 16 First day of spring 2024 classes
Jan. 23 Last day to register for spring 2024 courses

February 2024

Feb. 6 Last day to drop spring 2024 courses without a “W” grade
Feb. 19 Presidents' Day – University closed

March 2024

Mar. 11-15 Spring Break

April 2024

April 15 Patriots' Day – University closed
April 29 Last day of spring 2024 classes
April 30 Reading day

May 2024

May 1-3, 6-7 Final exams and portfolio week
May 19 Commencement
May 27 Memorial Day – University closed