The Wittenberg University academic calendar serves as a roadmap for students, faculty, and staff, outlining important dates, deadlines, and events throughout the academic year. This comprehensive guide provides an overview of the calendar, highlighting key milestones and providing valuable information for the entire Wittenberg community.
Fall Semester 2023
August
- 17 (Thursday): Fall semester classes begin
- 28 (Monday): Last day to add/drop classes
September
- 4 (Monday): Labor Day (no classes)
- 18 (Monday): Founders’ Day (no classes)
October
- 9-13 (Monday-Friday): Fall Break (no classes)
- 31 (Tuesday): Halloween (no classes)
November
- 14 (Tuesday): Last day to withdraw from classes
- 23-25 (Thursday-Saturday): Thanksgiving Break (no classes)
December
- 5 (Tuesday): Finals begin
- 8 (Friday): Finals end
Spring Semester 2024
January
- 17 (Wednesday): Spring semester classes begin
- 22 (Monday): Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)
February
- 19-23 (Monday-Friday): Presidents’ Day Break (no classes)
March
- 11 (Monday): Last day to add/drop classes
- 27-31 (Wednesday-Sunday): Spring Break (no classes)
April
- 15 (Monday): Last day to withdraw from classes
May
- 13 (Monday): Last day of classes
- 16-17 (Thursday-Friday): Finals
- 18 (Saturday): Commencement
Key Deadlines
Fall Semester 2023
- August 16: Deadline to submit housing contracts for the fall semester
- September 1: Deadline for tuition payment
- October 31: Deadline for health insurance coverage for the fall semester
Spring Semester 2024
- December 15: Deadline to submit housing contracts for the spring semester
- January 15: Deadline for tuition payment
- April 15: Deadline for health insurance coverage for the spring semester
Event Highlights
Fall Semester 2023
- August 28: Welcome Week activities
- September 18: Founders’ Day Convocation
- November 14: Day of Giving
Spring Semester 2024
- January 22: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Convocation
- March 27: Spring Break Carnival
- May 18: Commencement
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Missing deadlines: Pay close attention to all academic deadlines and submit required materials on time.
- Not attending class: Regular class attendance is essential for success. Avoid skipping classes unless absolutely necessary.
- Procrastinating assignments: Start working on assignments early to avoid stress and ensure quality work.
- Neglecting academic support: Utilize resources such as tutoring, writing centers, and academic advisors when needed.
- Overloading on coursework: Balance your academic load wisely to avoid overwhelming yourself.
Effective Strategies for Academic Success
- Plan your schedule: Create a realistic study schedule that allows for ample time for classes, assignments, and extracurricular activities.
- Set goals: Establish clear academic goals and work towards achieving them consistently.
- Seek support: Don’t hesitate to reach out to your professors, classmates, or academic support services when you need help.
- Stay organized: Keep track of your assignments, class notes, and other important materials to stay on top of your work.
- Prioritize tasks: Focus on completing the most important tasks first to ensure their timely completion.
Step-by-Step Approach for Success
- Review the academic calendar: Familiarize yourself with important dates and deadlines.
- Organize your schedule: Create a study schedule and allocate time for classes, assignments, and extracurricular activities.
- Set academic goals: Establish specific goals for each course and work towards achieving them.
- Seek support: Identify resources such as tutoring, writing centers, and academic advisors that can provide assistance.
- Stay organized: Maintain a system for tracking assignments, class notes, and other important materials.
- Prioritize tasks: Identify the most important tasks and focus on completing them first.
- Evaluate your progress: Regularly assess your progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure success.
Tables
Table 1: Fall Semester 2023 Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 17 | Fall semester classes begin |
| August 28 | Last day to add/drop classes |
| September 4 | Labor Day (no classes) |
| September 18 | Founders’ Day (no classes) |
| October 9-13 | Fall Break (no classes) |
| October 31 | Halloween (no classes) |
| November 14 | Last day to withdraw from classes |
| November 23-25 | Thanksgiving Break (no classes) |
| December 5 | Finals begin |
| December 8 | Finals end |
Table 2: Spring Semester 2024 Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 17 | Spring semester classes begin |
| January 22 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes) |
| February 19-23 | Presidents’ Day Break (no classes) |
| March 11 | Last day to add/drop classes |
| March 27-31 | Spring Break (no classes) |
| April 15 | Last day to withdraw from classes |
| May 13 | Last day of classes |
| May 16-17 | Finals |
| May 18 | Commencement |
Table 3: Key Deadlines
| Semester | Deadline | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | August 16 | Housing contracts for fall semester |
| Fall 2023 | September 1 | Tuition payment |
| Fall 2023 | October 31 | Health insurance coverage for fall semester |
| Spring 2024 | December 15 | Housing contracts for spring semester |
| Spring 2024 | January 15 | Tuition payment |
| Spring 2024 | April 15 | Health insurance coverage for spring semester |
Table 4: Event Highlights
| Semester | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Welcome Week activities | August 28 |
| Fall 2023 | Founders’ Day Convocation | September 18 |
| Fall 2023 | Day of Giving | November 14 |
| Spring 2024 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Convocation | January 22 |
| Spring 2024 | Spring Break Carnival | March 27 |
| Spring 2024 | Commencement | May 18 |