Spring 2024
Jan 8: Start Date/Instruction Begins
First day of in-class and online instruction. Students should access online courses through D2L.
Jan 15: Martin Luther King Day Holiday
No classes, offices closed.
Jan 17:Last day to drop or add and adjust final fees. Last day to drop or withdraw with no "W" grade.
Also referred to as "census day." Access MyState to add or drop courses via Registration Self Service. To withdraw (drop all classes and leave SDSU temporarily or permanently), call the Registrar's Office at 605-688-6195 or email SDSU Petitions WD Registrar.
Jan 18: Spring tuition and fees payment due; "W" grade begins
Jan 26: Last day to submit an undergraduate student graduation application for Spring 2024
Submit your graduation application via your MyState Dashboard.
Feb 19: President's Day Holiday
No classes, offices closed.
March 4: First half of Spring Term ends
Also referred to as midterm.
March 7: Deficiency reports due by midnight
If your instructor assigns you a deficiency grade (DEF) for a course, you will receive an email from the Registrar's Office alerting you to check your midterm grades. You can work with your instructor and advisor to make a plan to address your grade.
March 11-15: Spring Break
No classes.
March 29-31: Easter Recess
No classes.
April 2: Last day to drop/withdraw
Access MyState to drop courses via Registration Self Service. To withdraw (drop all classes and leave SDSU temporarily or permanently), call the Registrar's Office at 605-688-6195 or email SDSU Petitions WD Registrar. To withdraw after this date you will need to complete the Withdrawal Petition via DocuSign.
April 29-May 3: Final Exams
Check your course syllabi for information about your final exams.
May 3: Official graduation date
The degree date that will be noted on transcripts for Spring 2024 graduates.
May 4: Commencement
Information about the 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
May 8: Grades due by midnight
Instructors: Submit grades via SNAP. Students: Check your final grades via your MyState Dashboard.
Summer 2024
May 6-24: May Interim
May 27: Memorial Day Holiday
No classes, offices closed.
May 28-Aug. 2: 10-Week Academic Summer Session
June 14: Last day to submit a graduation application for summer 2024
Submit your graduation application via your MyState Dashboard.
June 19: Juneteenth Holiday
No classes, offices closed.
July 4: Independence Day Holiday
No classes, offices closed.
Aug. 5-23 August Interim
Aug. 23: Official graduation date (not Commencement)
The degree date that will be noted on transcripts for Summer 2024 graduates.
Fall 2024
Aug 26: Start Date/Instruction Begins
First day of in-class and online instruction. Students should access online courses through D2L.
Sept 2: Labor Day Holiday
No classes, offices closed.
Sept 5: Last day to drop or add and adjust final fees. Last day to drop or withdraw with no "W" grade.
Also referred to as "census day." Access MyState to add or drop courses via Registration Self Service. To withdraw (drop all classes and leave SDSU temporarily or permanently), call the Registrar's Office at 605-688-6195 or email SDSU Petitions WD Registrar.
Sept 6: Fall tuition and fees payment due; "W" grade begins
Sept 13: Last day to submit a graduation application for Fall 2024
Submit your graduation application via your MyState Dashboard.
Oct 14: Native American Day Holiday
No classes, offices closed.
Oct 18: First half of Fall Term ends
Also referred to as midterm.
Oct 23: Deficiency reports due by midnight
If your instructor assigns you a deficiency grade (DEF) for a course, you will receive an email from the Registrar's Office alerting you to check your midterm grades. You can work with your instructor and advisor to make a plan to address your grade.
Nov 8: Last day to drop/withdraw
Access MyState to drop courses via Registration Self Service. To withdraw (drop all classes and leave SDSU temporarily or permanently), call the Registrar's Office at 605-688-6195 or email SDSU Petitions WD Registrar. To withdraw after this date you will need to complete the Withdrawal Petition via DocuSign.
Nov 11: Veterans' Day Holiday
No classes, offices closed.
Nov 27-Dec 1: Thanksgiving Recess
No classes.
Dec 11: Final Exam Preparation
No classes.
Dec 12-18 Final Exams
Check your course syllabi for information about your final exams.
Dec 18: Official graduation date
The degree date that will be noted on transcripts for Fall 2024 graduates.
Dec 23: Grades due by midnight
Instructors: Submit grades via SNAP. Students: Check your final grades via your MyState Dashboard.
