IEP Semester Dates

The IEP offers two 15-week semesters in the fall and spring and one 10-week session in the summer*. Click on the link below for the upcoming semester dates. If links are not active, please scroll down to find detailed dates for each semester of the 2022-2023 academic year.

2023-2024 Semester Date Summary

Term	Orientation	First Day of Class	Last Day of Exams
Spring 2023	January 4-5	January 9	April 27
Summer 2023*	May 11-12	May 15	July 20
Fall 2023	August 17-18	August 21	December 7
Spring 2024	TBD	TBD	TBD

Note: This academic calendar is subject to periodic review and revision. Please email iep@ncsu.edu if you have any questions about the schedule as it is posted.

*The summer session is generally recommended for returning students due to its shortened schedule. The Summer 2023 session, however, is accepting new students. Email iep@ncsu.edu for more information if you are interested in applying for the summer IEP 10-week session.

The IEP semester dates are for the following students:

English language students
Undergraduate conditionally admitted students
Pathway Program students
- Semester dates are for IEP classes only.
- Credit classes follow the university’s academic calendar.
Graduate conditionally admitted students
Part-time students

Application Dates

Pathway Program English Language Study

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2023 Summer

Month	Date	Day	Event
May	11-12	Thurs.-Fri.	New Student Orientation
May	12	Friday	Tuition and fees due
May	15	Monday	First day of classes
June	19	Monday	Holiday - No Classes
July	4	Monday	Holiday - No Classes
July	18	Tues.	Last day of classes
July	19-20	Wed.-Thurs.	Final Exams
July	25	Tuesday	Final Grades Posted
July	26-28	Wed.-Fri.	Semester Performance Review
July	29	Saturday	Suggested departure date

2023 Fall

Month	Date	Day	Event
August	17-18	Thurs.- Fri.	New Student Orientation
August	18	Friday	Tuition and fees due
August	21	Monday	First day of classes
September	4	Monday	Holiday - No classes
October	9-10	Mon.-Tues.	Fall Break - No classes
November	22-24	Wed.-Fri.	Thanksgiving Holiday - No classes
December	1	Friday	Last Day of IEP classes
December	4-7	Mon.-Thurs.	Final Exams
December	12	Tuesday	Final Grades Posted
December	13-15	Wed.-Fri.	Semester Performance Review
December	16	Saturday	Suggested Departure Date

2024 Spring – not yet updated

Month	Date	Day	Event
January	5-6	Thurs. - Fri.	New Student Orientation
January	6	Friday	Tuition and fees due
January	9	Monday	First day of classes
January	16	Monday	No classes
January	23	Monday	Official Enrollment Date
March	13 - 17	Mon. - Fri.	No classes
April	21	Friday	Last day of IEP classes
April	24 - 27	Mon. - Thurs.	Final Exams
May	2	Tuesday	Final Grades Posted
May	3-5	Weds. - Fri.	Semester Performance Review
May	6	Saturday	Suggested Departure Date

Calendar Terms

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Official Enrollment Date

The last day for a student to withdraw without being counted as having attempted his/her current level of study. After this date, the student’s attempt at his/her current level will count as one of the three opportunities to complete a level in the IEP.

If a student wishes to withdraw, they should first read the IEP Withdrawal Procedures in the Current Student Portal. It is important to note that there are dates during the semester where the financial and visa implications of withdrawing change.

Drop/Revision Deadline: Last Day to Request a Withdrawal

Withdrawals after this date are granted only when exceptional circumstances exist. If a student wishes to withdraw, they should first read the IEP Withdrawal Procedures in the Current Student Portal. It is important to note that there are dates during the semester where the financial and visa implications of withdrawing change.