Academic and Registration Calendar 2026-2027 - Preliminary
| Preliminary 2026 - 2027 Academic Year | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule of Classes Online | Mon Mar 2 | Mon Oct 12 |
| Priority Registration (First week schedule) | Mon Mar 30 - Sun Aug 23 | Mon Nov 2 - Sun Jan 3 |
| Open Registration (Add'l $35 Fee for Initial Registration) | Mon Aug 24 - Sun Aug 30 | Mon Jan 4 - Sun Jan 10 |
| University Year Appointments Begin/End | ||
| Classes Begin | Mon Aug 31 | Mon Jan 11 |
| Holiday - University Closed | Mon Sep 7 | Mon Jan 18 |
| Late Registration (Add'l $70 for Initial Reg. only); | Mon Aug 31 - Mon Sep 7 | Mon Jan 11 - Mon Jan 18 |
| Late Registration (Add'l $70 for Initial Reg. only); | Tue Sep 8 - Mon Sep 14 | Tue Jan 19 - Mon Jan 25 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Cancellation; | Mon Sep 14 | Mon Jan 25 |
| Midterm Grading | ||
| Withdraw from Classes through Academica | Tue Sep 15 - Mon Nov 9 | Tue Jan 26 - Mon Mar 29 |
| Degree Applications Due | Fri Oct 2 | Fri Feb 12 |
| Holiday - No Classes | Mon Oct 12 - Tue Oct 13 (Fall Break) | Mon Mar 15 - Sun Mar 21 (Spring Break) |
| Federal Election Holiday - University Closed | Tues Nov 3 | |
| Holiday - No Classes | Wed Nov 25 | |
| Holiday - University Closed | Thu Nov 26 - Sat Nov 28 | |
| Classes End | Mon Dec 15 | Mon Apr 26 |
| Study Day - Final Exams May Not Be Scheduled | Tue Dec 16 | Tue Apr 27 |
| Final Exams | Thurs Dec 17 - Tue Dec 22 | Wed Apr 28 - Mon May 3 |
| Commencement | Wed Dec 23 | Tues May 4 or Wed May 5 |
| Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule of Classes Online | Mon Jan 25 | Mon Jan 25 | Mon Jan 25 |
| Priority Registration (First week schedule) | Mon Feb 8 - Thu May 6 | Mon Feb 8 - Thu May 6 | Mon Feb 8 - Thu May 6 |
| Classes Begin | Fri May 7 | Fri May 7 | Wed Jun 30 |
| Late Registration | Fri May 7 - Thu May 20 | Fri May 8 - Thu May 13 | Wed Jun 30 - Tue Jul 6 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Cancellation | Thu May 20 | Thu May 13 | Tue Jul 6 |
| Holiday - University Closed | Mon May 31 | Mon May 31 | |
| Day Scheduled as a Monday* | Fri Jun 4 | Fri Jun 4 | |
| Withdraw from Classes through Academica | Fri May 21- Thurs Jul 15 | Fri May 14 - Mon June 14 | Wed Jul 7 - Thurs Aug 5 |
| Degree Applications Due | Fri June 3 | Fri June 3 | Fri June 3 |
| Holiday - University Closed | Fri Jun 18 | Fri Jun 18 | |
| Census Date | Tue Jul 6 | Tue Jul 6 | Tue Jul 6 |
| Holiday - University Closed | Mon Jul 5 | Mon Jul 5 | |
| Day Scheduled as a Monday* | Fri Jul 9 | Fri Jul 9 | |
| Classes End | Fri Jul 30 | Fri Jun 25 | Tue Aug 17 |
| Study Day - Final Exams May Not Be Scheduled | Sat Jul 31 | Sat Jun 26 | Wed Aug 18 |
| Final Exams | Mon Aug 2 - Thu Aug 5 | Mon Jun 28 - Tue Jun 29 | Thu Aug 19 - Fri Aug 20 |
Last updated 3/17/2025
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.
* An equal number of class days is needed for courses