Academic Calendar
The academic year consists of two regular terms (fall and spring), a winter term and one summer term. Lehigh University defines a regular semester as 14 weeks and 70 individual days of instruction. When classes have ended, two (2) full days are scheduled as the reading-consultation and study period, to allow students time to prepare for final examinations. Final examinations are scheduled on nine (9) consecutive calendar days, and each day will have four (4) consecutive 3-hour exam periods per day. The winter term is four (4) weeks and the summer term is twelve (12) weeks with measured sessions.
Please note the academic calendar is subject to change without notice. The most current calendar is available on the Registration & Academic Services website.
Fall 2023
FULL TERM | ||
August 28 | Monday | First day of class |
December 8 | Friday | Last day of class |
December 12 | Tuesday | Final exams begin |
December 20 | Wednesday | Final exams end |
FIRST PART OF TERM | ||
August 28 | Monday | First day of class |
October 13 | Friday | Last day of class |
SECOND PART OF TERM | ||
October 17 | Tuesday | First day of class |
December 8 | Friday | Last day of class |
Spring 2024
FULL TERM | ||
January 22 | Monday | First day of class |
May 3 | Friday | Last day of class |
May 7 | Tuesday | Final exams begin |
May 15 | Wednesday | Final exams end |
May 18 | Saturday | Graduate Commencement & Doctoral Hooding Ceremony |
May 19 | Sunday | Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony |
FIRST PART OF TERM | ||
January 22 | Monday | First day of class |
March 8 | Friday | Last day of class |
SECOND PART OF TERM | ||
March 18 | Monday | First day of class |
May 3 | Friday | Last day of class |