Academic Calendar
The GW Nursing Academic Calendar includes key academic dates for each semester, such as holidays, exam periods and modifications to class schedules. Some dates are subject to change.
Spring 2023
- 10-Week Session: January 17 - March 26
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January 17 Tuesday Classes Begin February 12 Sunday Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" February 13 Monday Withdrawal Period Begins ("W" notation) February 17-18 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive I February 20 Monday President's Day (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) March 5 Sunday Last Day to Withdraw ("W" notation) March 13-18 Monday-Saturday Spring Break (ABSN Program will hold classes) March 15 Wednesday Spring 2023 Graduation Application Due March 31-April 1 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive II April 10-16 Monday-Sunday Reading Days (ABSN Program only) March 26 Sunday Last Day of Classes May 21 Sunday Spring Degree Conferral - 13-Week Session: January 17 - April 23
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January 17 Tuesday Classes Begin February 12 Sunday Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" February 13 Monday Withdrawal Period Begins ("W" notation) February 17-18 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive I February 20 Monday President's Day (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) March 13-18 Monday-Saturday Spring Break (ABSN Program will hold classes) March 15 Wednesday Spring 2023 Graduation Application Due March 31-April 1 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive II April 2 Sunday Last Day to Withdraw ("W" notation) April 10-16 Monday-Sunday Reading Days (ABSN Program only) April 23 Sunday Last Day of Classes May 21 Sunday Spring Degree Conferral - 14-Week Session: January 17 - April 30
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January 17 Tuesday Classes Begin February 12 Sunday Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" February 13 Monday Withdrawal Period Begins ("W" notation) February 17-18 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive I February 20 Monday President's Day (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) March 13-18 Monday-Saturday Spring Break (ABSN Program will hold classes) March 15 Wednesday Spring 2023 Graduation Application Due March 31-April 1 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive II April 9 Sunday Last Day to Withdraw ("W" notation) April 10-16 Monday-Sunday Reading Days (ABSN Program only) April 30 Sunday Last Day of Classes May 21 Sunday Spring Degree Conferral
Summer 2023
- 10-Week Session: May 22 - August 31
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May 22 Monday Classes Begin May 29 Monday Memorial Day (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) June 16-17 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive I June 18 Sunday Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" June 19 Monday Withdrawal Period Begins ("W" notation) June 19 Monday Juneteenth Observed (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) July 4 Tuesday Independence Day Observed (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) July 9 Sunday Last Day to Withdraw ("W" notation) July 15 Friday Summer 2023 Graduation Application Due July 21-22 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive II July 30 Sunday Last Day of Classes August 31 Thursday Summer Degree Conferral - 13-Week Session: May 22 - August 20
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May 22 Monday Classes Begin May 29 Monday Memorial Day (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) June 16-17 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive I June 18 Sunday Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" June 19 Monday Withdrawal Period Begins ("W" notation) June 19 Monday Juneteenth Observed (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) July 4 Tuesday Independence Day Observed (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) July 15 Friday Summer 2023 Graduation Application Due July 21-22 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive II July 30 Sunday Last Day to Withdraw ("W" notation) August 20 Sunday Last Day of Classes August 31 Thursday Summer Degree Conferral
Fall 2023
Please note, GW Nursing does not observe Fall Break.
- 10-Week Session: August 28 - November 5
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August 28 Monday Classes Begin September 4 Monday Labor Day (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) September 24 Sunday Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" September 25 Monday Withdrawal Period Begins ("W" notation) September 29-30 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive I October 15 Sunday Last Day to Withdraw ("W" notation) November 3-4 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive II November 15 Wednesday Fall 2023 Graduation Application Due November 20-25 Monday-Saturday Thanksgiving Break (no classes) November 20-25 Monday-Saturday Reading Days (ABSN Program only) November 5 Sunday Last Day of Classes January 5 Friday Fall Degree Conferral - 13-Week Session: August 28 - December 3
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August 28 Monday Classes Begin September 4 Monday Labor Day (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) September 24 Sunday Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" September 25 Monday Withdrawal Period Begins ("W" notation) September 29-30 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive I November 3-4 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive II November 12 Sunday Last Day to Withdraw ("W" notation) November 15 Wednesday Fall 2023 Graduation Application Due November 20-25 Monday-Saturday Thanksgiving Break (no classes) November 20-25 Monday-Saturday Reading Days (ABSN Program only) December 3 Sunday Last Day of Classes January 5 Friday Fall Degree Conferral - 14-Week Session: August 28 - December 10
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August 28 Monday Classes Begin September 4 Monday Labor Day (No in-person classes for ABSN Program) September 24 Sunday Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" September 25 Monday Withdrawal Period Begins ("W" notation) September 29-30 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive I November 3-4 Friday-Saturday Ph.D. Weekend Intensive II November 15 Wednesday Fall 2023 Graduation Application Due November 19 Sunday Last Day to Withdraw ("W" notation) November 20-25 Monday-Saturday Thanksgiving Break (no classes) November 20-25 Monday-Saturday Reading Days (ABSN Program only) December 10 Sunday Last Day of Classes January 5 Friday Fall Degree Conferral
Schedule of Classes
Refer to the Schedule of Classes to confirm the dates for your courses.
Drop-Refund Schedule
The course drop-refund schedule can be found in the School of Nursing Bulletin.
GW Nursing Events
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