Academic Calendar
The unit of credit at the University is based on semester credit hours. Prior to Summer 2021, some graduate level programs utilized quarter credit hours.
The USU Academic Year (AY) begins in the summer semester followed by the fall and spring semester. The start of the AY at USU will align with Armed Forces Day, i.e. third Saturday each May.
Summer semester, approximately 12 weeks, will typically run from late May to early August;
Fall semester, approximately 19 weeks, will typically run from August through December; and
Spring semester, approximately 19 weeks, will typically run from January through May.
Academic Year and Term Dates (2021 – 2024)
| AY |
Term |
Start Date |
End Date |
| 2021-2022 |
Summer 2021 |
5/17/2021 |
8/6/2021 |
|
Fall 2021 |
8/9/2021 |
12/17/2021 |
|
Spring 2022 |
1/3/2022 |
5/20/2022 |
| 2022-2023 |
Summer 2022 |
5/23/2022 |
8/12/2022 |
|
Fall 2022 |
8/15/2022 |
12/16/2022 |
|
Spring 2023 |
1/3/2023 |
5/19/2023 |
| 2023-2024 |
Summer 2023 |
5/22/2023 |
8/4/2023 |
|
Fall 2023 |
8/7/2023 |
12/15/2023 |
|
Spring 2024 |
1/2/2024 |
5/17/2024 |
All courses within the AY follow the Federal definition of credit hour published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 34, Part 600.2 I to determine USU credit hours regardless of course date range or delivery method within the semester. Enrollment, retention, and graduation rates will be measured on the continuous enrollment in each AY, in addition to new students starting as of each summer semester.