Academic Calendar 2026-2027
The following academic calendar includes deadlines for the academic year as determined by full-term classes meeting from the first day through final exams.
Parts of term/adjusted deadlines: Some classes may meet for shorter parts of term and their deadlines are adjusted accordingly. Deadlines for these class sections are available in the class details panel of the schedule of classes.
Religious holidays: Because of the extraordinary variety of religious affiliations of the University student body and staff, the Academic Calendar makes no provisions for religious holidays. However, it is University policy to respect the faith and religious obligations of the individual. Students with classes or examinations that conflict with their religious observances are expected to notify their instructors well in advance so that mutually agreeable alternatives may be worked out.
Fall Term: 2026
| University Year Appointments Begin 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| Priority Registration | March 30 - August 23, 2026 |
| Open Registration | August 24-30, 2026 |
| Semester Begins | August 31, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 31, 2026 |
| Holiday - University Closed | September 7, 2026 |
| Late Registration and 1st Week Late Add | August 31 - September 7, 2026 |
| Late Registration and 2nd Week late Add Override required | September 8-14, 2026 |
| Last Day for Tuition Cancellation - Full Term Courses/Census Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Early Assessment/Mid-Term Grading | TBD |
| Degree Applications Due | October 2, 2026 |
| Holiday - No Classes | October 12-13, 2026 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | November 9, 2026 |
| Holiday - No Classes | November 25, 2026 |
| Holiday - University Closed | November 26-28, 2026 |
| Classes End | December 15, 2026 |
| Study Day - Final Exams May Not Be Scheduled | December 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | December 17-23, 2026 |
| Commencement | TBD |
| Semester Ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Holiday - University Closed | December 25, 2026 - January 3, 2027 |
Winter Term: 2027
| Priority Registration | November 2, 2026 - January 3, 2027 |
| Open Registration | January 4-10, 2027 |
| Semester Begins | January 1, 2027 |
| Classes Begin | January 11, 2027 |
| Holiday - University Closed | January 18, 2027 |
| Late Registration and 1st Week Late Add | January 11-18, 2027 |
| Late Registration and 2nd Week late Add Override required | January 19-25, 2027 |
| Last Day for Tuition Cancellation - Full Term Courses/Census Date | January 25, 2027 |
| Early Assessment/Mid-Term Grading | TBD |
| Degree Applications Due | February 12, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | March 29, 2027 |
| Spring Break - No Classes | March 15-21, 2027 |
| Classes End | April 26, 2027 |
| Study Day - Final Exams May Not Be Scheduled | April 27, 2027 |
| Final Exams | April 28 - May 4, 2027 |
| Semester Ends | May 4, 2027 |
| Commencement | TBD |
| University Year Appointments End 1 | May 14, 2027 |
Spring/Summer Term: 2027
| Priority Registration | February 8 - May 6, 2027 |
| Classes Begin | May 7, 2027 |
| Late Registration | May 7-20, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop w/ Tuition Canceled | May 20, 2027 |
| Holiday - University Closed | May 31, 2027 |
| Day Scheduled as a Monday 2 | June 4, 2027 |
| Degree Applications Due | June 3, 2027 |
| Holiday - University Closed | June 18, 2027 |
| Census Date | July 6, 2027 |
| Holiday University Closed | July 5, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | July 15, 2027 |
| Classes End | July 30, 2027 |
| Study Day - Final Exams May Not Be Scheduled | July 31, 2027 |
| Final Exams | August 2-5, 2027 |
Spring Term: 2027
| Priority Registration | February 8 - May 6, 2027 |
| Classes Begin | May 7, 2027 |
| Late Registration | May 8-13, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop w/ Tuition Canceled | May 13, 2027 |
| Holiday - University Closed | May 31, 2027 |
| Day Scheduled as a Monday 2 | June 4, 2027 |
| Degree Applications Due | June 3, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | June 14, 2027 |
| Holiday - University Closed | June 18, 2027 |
| Classes End | June 25, 2027 |
| Study Day - Final Exams May Not Be Scheduled | June 26, 2027 |
| Final Exams | June 28-29, 2027 |
| Census Date | July 6, 2027 |
Summer Term: 2027
| Priority Registration | February 8 - May 6, 2027 |
| Degree Applications Due | June 3, 2027 |
| Classes Begin | June 30, 2027 |
| Late Registration | June 30 -July 6, 2027 |
| Last Day to Drop w/ Tuition Canceled | July 6, 2027 |
| Census Date | July 6, 2027 |
| Holiday - University Closed | July 5, 2027 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | August 5, 2027 |
| Classes End | August 17, 2027 |
| Study Day - Final Exams May Not Be Scheduled | August 18, 2027 |
| Final Exams | August 19-20, 2027 |
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University Year Appointments are a full nine months in length. Individual service assignments are the responsibility of the appropriate Dean, or, by delegation, the Department Chairperson
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An equal number of class days is needed for courses.