The academic calendar contains the dates of major academic events occurring each academic year and serves as an information source and planning tool for students, faculty, staff, families, and outside organizations. The academic calendar is published once a year, but is subject to change at any time. For more information, please contact SAS.
The majority of programs at Clarkson University operate on a semester calendar. Additional calendars for the Graduate Health Science programs, along with some graduate programs designed for working professionals operate on different calendars. Milestone dates for the current calendar year are listed below. For a detailed, multi-year projection, please select the academic calendar that pertains to the program in which you are interested.
Semester Programs
The academic calendar for semester-based programs includes all undergraduate programs, all graduate residential programs in Potsdam, except health sciences, as well as the Engineering Management MS and graduate Education programs based at the Capital Region Campus.
View the Semester Academic Calendar
| Current Year Milestones - Potsdam | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 |
| First Day of Classes | August 29 | January 12 |
| Midterm Grades Available | October 12 |
March 20 |
| Reading Days | N/A | May 1-2 |
| Commencement (Potsdam) | December 17 |
May 13 |
| Final Grades Available | December 19 | May 15 |
Graduate Health Science Programs
Including the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, and the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program. Most milestone dates are program-dependent. Please view the detailed health sciences calendar by clicking the button below for more information.
View the Health Sciences Academic Calendar
| Current Year Milestones | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 |
| First Day of Classes | August 29 | Varies by program | Varies by program |
| Midterm Grades Available | October 12 |
March 3 |
N/A |
| Commencement | December 17 | May 12 | N/A |
| Final Grades Available | December 19 | May 13 | August 27 |
Quarter Programs
The academic calendar for the quarter-based programs includes all remaining graduate programs not referenced above. The current year highlights are included below.
View the Quarter Academic Calendar
| Current Year Milestones | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 |
| First Day of Classes | September 7 | January 3 | March 27 | June 12 |
| Enrollment Period | October 21-31 | February 10-20 | May 5-15 | TBD |
| Last Day of Classes | November 15 | March 10 | June 2 | August 18 |
| Final Exams | November 16-22 | March 13-17 | June 5-9 | August 21-25 |
| Final Grades Available | November 28 | March 21 | June 13 | August 29 |
| Commencement | December 17 (Potsdam) | June 8 (Schenectady) | June 8 (Schenectady) | N/A |