Messiah Academic Calendar 2023-2024: Your Comprehensive Guide

Fall Semester 2023

August
- 21: Classes begin
- 28: Last day to add/drop classes

September
- 4: Labor Day holiday
- 18: Last day to withdraw from classes with a "W" grade

October
- 16: Fall break begins
- 23: Classes resume

November
- 10: Veterans Day holiday
- 20-24: Thanksgiving break

December
- 11: Last day of classes
- 12-16: Final exams

Spring Semester 2024

January
- 15: Classes begin
- 22: Last day to add/drop classes

February
- 12: Lincoln's Birthday holiday
- 19-23: Presidents' Day break

March
- 8: Last day to withdraw from classes with a "W" grade
- 29-31: Easter break

April
- 12: Messiah College Honors Convocation

May
- 13: Last day of classes
- 14-18: Final exams

Summer Sessions 2024

May
- 20: Summer Session I begins

June
- 24: Summer Session I ends
- 25: Summer Session II begins

July
- 22: Summer Session II ends

Holidays and Breaks

The following holidays and breaks are observed by Messiah College:

• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving break
• Christmas break
• New Year's break
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Lincoln's Birthday
• Presidents' Day break
• Easter break
• Messiah College Honors Convocation

Academic Policies and Procedures

Add/Drop Policy

Students may add or drop classes during the first week of each semester without penalty. After the first week, students must obtain permission from their advisor to add or drop a class.

Withdrawal Policy

Students may withdraw from a class with a "W" grade until the last day to withdraw, as specified in the academic calendar. After this date, students will receive a failing grade in the class.

Final Exam Policy

Final exams are cumulative and cover all material covered in the course. Students must attend their scheduled final exams unless they have made prior arrangements with their professors.

Key Deadlines

The following key deadlines should be noted by Messiah College students:

• Last day to add/drop classes: First week of each semester
• Last day to withdraw from classes with a "W" grade: See academic calendar
• Last day of classes: See academic calendar
• Final exams: See academic calendar

Helpful Resources

Students can find additional information about the academic calendar, academic policies, and other important dates on the Messiah College website. Students can also contact the Office of the Registrar at (717) 766-2511 or [email protected] for assistance.