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 (2023 – 2026)
| AY |
Term |
Start Date |
End Date |
| 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 |
| 2024-2025 |
Summer 2024 |
5/20/2024 |
8/16/2024 |
|
Fall 2024 |
8/19/2024 |
12/20/2024 |
|
Spring 2025 |
1/6/2025 |
5/16/2025 |
| 2025-2026 |
Summer 2025 |
5/19/2025 |
8/15/2025 |
| |
Fall 2025 |
8/18/2025 |
12/19/2025 |
| |
Spring 2026 |
1/5/2026 |
5/15/2026 |
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.
Regulations Subject to Change
The educational process necessitates change. Each step of the educational process, from admission through graduation, requires continuous review and appropriate approval by University officials. The University, therefore, reserves the right to change the requirements and regulations contained in this catalog and to determine whether a student has satisfactorily met requirements for admission or graduation, and to reject any applicant’s qualifications to pursue higher education. Nothing in this Catalog should be considered a guarantee that completion of a University program and graduation from the University will result in employment.