Academic Calendars
The Cooper Union for The Advancement of Science and Art operates within a two-semester calendar (fall and spring). Most classes are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. We offer a limited summer session with courses typically provided in Math, Physics, and Engineering. See building hours for when buildings are open.
2022 – 2023 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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Fri, Aug 5 | Student Bill Due Date | |
Sun, Aug 21 | Welcome Week Begins | |
Sun, Aug 21 | Residence Hall Move-In | |
Sun, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 28 | In-Person Welcome Week | |
Mon, Aug 29 | Fall 2022 semester begins | |
Mon, Sept 5 | Labor Day | Offices and classrooms closed |
Tues, Sept 6 | Course add/drop deadline | Last day to add/drop courses. Last day to fully withdraw from School and receive full tuition and fees refund. |
Tues, Oct 11 | Outstanding Student Bills Due and Account Hold | Hold placed on student records preventing future course registration and/or release of transcript pending payment |
Fri, Oct 21 | Midterm Break | No Classes. Administrative offices remain open |
Tues, Oct 25 | Last day to withdraw from classes | |
Tues, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 21 | Course Registration for Spring 2023 | Registration into Spring semester courses. All students must have advisor approval in order to register |
Tues, Nov 22 | MODIFIED SCHEDULE | FRIDAY classes meet |
Thurs, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 25 | Thanksgiving | Offices and classrooms closed |
Mon, Nov 28 | Classes resume | |
Wed, Dec 7 | MODIFIED SCHEDULE | FRIDAY classes meet |
Fri, Dec 9 | Study Period | No Classes |
Mon, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 16 | Final classes, crits, and exams | Students meet in regularly assigned rooms at regular times |
Fri, Dec 16 | End of fall term | Last Day of Fall 2022 semester |
Mon, Dec 19 - Mon, Jan 16 | Winter recess | Offices and classrooms closed |
Wed, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 2 | Staff Holiday | |
Tues, Jan 3 | Administrative offices reopen | All grades due to the office of the Registrar before noon (12PM). |
Mon, Jan 16 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Offices and classrooms closed |
Tues, Jan 17 | Spring 2023 semester begins | MONDAY classes meet |
Tues, Jan 17 - Tues, Jan 24 | Course adjustment period | Students can add or drop courses with advisor assistance |
Tues, Jan 24 | Course add/drop deadline | Last day to add/drop courses. Last day to fully withdraw from School and receive full tuition and fees refund. |
Wed, Feb 15 | MODIFIED SCHEDULE | FRIDAY classes meet |
Fri, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 20 | Founder's Day/President's Day | Offices and classrooms closed |
Fri, Mar 10 | Outstanding Balances Due | Hold to be placed on student account if outstanding balance remains |
Sat, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 19 | Spring Recess | No Classes. Administrative offices remain open |
Tues, Mar 21 | Last day to withdraw from classes | |
Tues, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 21 | Course Registration for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 | Registration into Summer and Fall semester courses. All students must have advisor approval in order to register |
Thurs, May 4 - Fri, May 5 | Study Period | No classes |
Mon, May 8 - Fri, May 12 | Final classes, crits, and exams | Students meet in regularly assigned rooms at regular times |
Fri, May 12 | Last day of Spring 2023 semester | |
Mon, May 15 | Senior grades due | Senior grades due in Office of the Registrar before noon (12 PM) |
Wed, May 17 | All non-senior grades due | All non-senior grades due in Office of the Registrar before noon (12 PM) |
Tues, May 23 | Commencement Rehearsal | |
Tues, May 23 | End of the Year Show Opening | |
Wed, May 24 | Commencement | |
Mon, May 29 | Memorial Day | Offices and classrooms closed |
Mon, June 19 | Juneteenth | Offices and classrooms closed |
Tues, July 4 | Independence Day | Offices and classrooms closed |