Important Dates on the 2022–2023 Academic Calendar for UNH
Key dates for each semester are listed in the UNH Academic Calendar, including breaks, holidays, exam schedules, add/drop dates, and other crucial dates and deadlines.
The Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters are used at the University of New Hampshire. Additionally, there is the three-week UNH J-term (January Term) in January. Up to 4 credits can be earned during this period toward your degree. You have the choice of attending classes in-person, online, or both.
UNH academic calendar fall 2022
- First-year student and Transfer move-in is August 26, 2022.
- The on-campus apartment move-in is on August 27, 2022.
- Returning student move-in is on August 28, 2022.
- UNH Fall 2022 semester classes start on August 29, 2022.
- UNH September Graduation date is September 1, 2022. No ceremony
- Labor Day Holiday is September 5, 2022, according to UNH holiday calendar. UNH closed.
- September 6, 2022 is the last day for graduate students to register (for first class) without $25 late fee.
- Fall 2022 and Half Term 1 Webcat registration continues on September 7, 2022, classes are permission required.
- Fall 2022 Webcat registration ends on September 9, 2022 at 4:30 PM.
- The LAST DAY to add courses or honors designation is September 9, 2022.
- September 9, 2022 is the LAST DAY to add Half Term 1 courses, according to UNH academic calendar 2022-2023.
- The LAST DAY to choose Pass/Fail grading option for continuing degree students is September 9, 2022.
- The LAST DAY to completely withdraw from the University and qualify for 100% tuition refund if eligible is September 9, 2022 by 4:30 pm.
- September 9, 2022 is the LAST DAY to drop Half Term 1 courses and qualify for 100% tuition refund if eligible.
- The LAST DAY to drop to part-time and qualify for 100% tuition refund if eligible is September 9, 2022.
- September 16, 2022 is the LAST DAY for graduate students to register and pay without having degree status discontinued (GRAD 800, 900, and DEPT 899 and 999).
- Early alert progress reporting closes on September 30, 2022.
- Enrollment Census Day/R+30 is September 30, 2022, according to UNH academic calendar 2022-2023.
- September 30, 2022 is the LAST DAY for graduate and undergraduate students to drop courses or change to audit.
- The LAST DAY to carry excess credits without surcharge is September 30, 2022.
- The LAST DAY to completely withdraw from the university and qualify for 50% tuition refund if eligible is September 30, 2022 by 4:30 pm.
- The LAST DAY to drop Half Term 1 courses and qualify for 50% tuition refund if eligible is September 30, 2022.
- September 30, 2022 is the LAST DAY to drop to part-time and qualify for 50% tuition refund if eligible.
- UNH Homecoming Weekend is from October 8, 2022 to October 9, 2022.
- UNH fall break 2022 (Mid-semester break) is on October 10, 2022. No classes. UNH Mid-semester break is just one day long.
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day is October 10, 2022.
- October 14, 2022 is the due date for completion of undergraduate coursework resolving Spring/Summer 2022 IC grades.
- Early alert progress reporting opens on October 14, 2022.
- Half Term 1 classes end on October 14, 2022, according to UNH academic calendar 2022-2023.
- October 14, 2022 is the LAST DAY to completely withdraw from the University without receiving grades of WP or WF.
- UNH Mid-semester is October 14, 2022.
- Half Term 2 classes begin on October 17, 2022. Half Term 2 Webcat registration continues, and classes are permission required.
- Early alert progress reporting closes on October 21, 2022.
- October 21, 2022 is the LAST DAY to add Half Term 2 courses.
- The LAST DAY to drop Half Term 2 courses and qualify for 100% tuition refund if eligible is October 21, 2022.
- UNH Family Weekend 2022 is from October 22, 2022 to October 23, 2022.
- October 28, 2022 is the LAST DAY for faculty to submit final grades for Spring/Summer IC undergraduate coursework in Webcat.
- The LAST DAY for undergraduates to Apply to Graduate for December 2022 is October 31, 2022.
- November 4, 2022 is the LAST DAY to choose Pass/Fail grading option for new, first-term degree students.
- The LAST DAY to drop Half Term 2 courses and qualify for 50% tuition refund if eligible is November 4, 2022.
- Daylight Savings Ends on November 6, 2022, according to UNH academic calendar 2022-2023.
- Election Day is November 8, 2022; No exams are scheduled; Classes follow a Friday schedule.
- Veterans Day holiday is November 11, 2022. UNH is closed.
- UNH Thanksgiving break 2022 is from November 23, 2022 to November 25, 2022.
- Classes resume on November 28, 2022.
- December 2, 2022 is the LAST DAY for graduate students to Apply to Graduate for December 2022.
- December 7, 2022 is the LAST DAY announced written or oral exams may be given before finals.
- December 12, 2022 is the due date for completion of graduate-level coursework resolving Spring/Summer 2022 IC grades.
- UNH Fall 2022 semester classes end on December 12, 2022.
- Half Term 2 classes end on December 12, 2022, according to UNH academic calendar 2022-2023.
- December 12, 2022 is the LAST DAY to file the completion of minor form for December 2022 graduates.
- Durham reading day is December 13, 2022.
- UNH Durham – Fall 2022 Final Exams begin at 6:00 pm on December 13, 2022 to December 20, 2022.
- UNH winter break 2022 is from December 26, 2022 to January 2, 2023. It is 8 days long.
- Faculty grade submission deadline is December 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm.
- UNH December Graduation date – no ceremony is December 31, 2022.
UNH academic calendar J-Term 2023
A program called UNH J-term (January Term) lasts for three weeks in January. Up to 4 credits can be earned during this period toward your degree. For students who are unsure of what to do during the protracted winter vacation, this is a fantastic chance. You have the choice of attending classes in-person, online, or both.
For those who want to experience life abroad but don't have the time in their schedules to spend an entire semester doing so, J-term study abroad programs are fantastic. During J-term, there are some fantastic study abroad programs managed by UNH.
- January Term 2023 Registration Begins on October 17, 2022.
- December 23, 2022 is the Noon registration deadline for students without Webcat accounts registering for any J-term 2023 courses beginning December 28.
- January Term trips & online classes begin on December 28, 2022.
- January term on-campus classes begin on January 3, 2023.
- January 3, 2023 is the LAST DAY to add JTerm classes on Webcat.
- The LAST DAY to drop JTerm classes with a refund. Full tuition and fees refunded is January 3, 2023. Refund policies may vary for a study away/abroad course.
- January 6, 2023 is the LAST DAY to drop JTerm classes without a petition. No refund is available.
- J-Term Mid-Semester is January 9, 2023, according to UNH academic calendar 2022-2023.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday is January 16, 2023; UNH is closed.
- January term classes end on January 20, 2023.
- Lunar New Year (Chinese culture) is January 22, 2023.
- February 3, 2023 is the JTerm faculty grade submission deadline at Noon.
UNH academic calendar spring 2023
- UNH Spring 2023 registration begins for Graduate students at 8 am on November 14, 2022.
- Spring 2023 registration begins for SENIORS at 7 am on November 21, 2022.
- Spring 2023 registration begins for TSAS Third Year Students from November 21, 2022 at 7 am to November 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm.
- Spring 2023 registration begins for JUNIORS on November 28, 2022 at 7 am.
- Spring 2023 registration begins for TSAS Seniors on November 28, 2022 at 7 am to November 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm.
- Spring 2023 registration closes for JUNIORS/SENIORS on November 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm.
- Spring 2023 registration begins for current FRESHMAN at 7 am on December 1, 2022.
- Spring 2023 registration begins for TSAS Freshman at 7 am on December 1, 2022 to December 5, 2022 at 6 pm.
- Spring 2023 registration closes for FRESHMAN on December 5, 2022 at 6 pm.
- Spring 2023 registration begins for SOPHOMORES on December 6, 2022 at 7 am and closes on December 9, 2022 at 11:59 pm.
- Spring 2023 registration reopens for undergraduate/graduate students on December 12, 2022 at 8 am.
- Spring 2023 registration begins for Continuing Ed/non-degree students on December 14, 2022 at 8 am.
- UNH Spring 2023 semester classes start on January 24, 2023.
- President’s Day holiday is on February 20, 2023.
- Mid-semester is March 10, 2023, according to UNH academic calendar 2022-2023.
- UNH Spring break 2023 is from March 13, 2023 to March 19, 2023.
- Classes resume on March 20, 2023 after The University of New Hampshire Spring break recess 2023.
- Summer Session Registration begins on March 20, 2023.
- The last day of classes is May 8, 2023.
- Curtailed Operation Make-up Day or Reading Day is May 9, 2023, according to UNH academic calendar 2022-2023.
- Reading Day is May 10, 2023.
- Final exams begin on May 11, 2023 to May 17, 2023.
- UNH Commencement 2023 ceremony is on May 20, 2023.
For more on UNH academic calendar, visit the University of New Hampshire calendar website.