The following calendar is effective as of August 1, 2026. Updates may have occurred since the publication of the Bulletin. Please refer to the Academic Services calendar on the Registrar's website for the most up-to-date version.
Fall Semester 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 24 | Monday | Classes begin |
| September 1 | Tuesday | Last day to add full-term classes* |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 29 | Tuesday | Last day to drop a full-term class* |
| October 10-13 | Saturday-Tuesday | Fall Break (No Monday and Tuesday classes) |
| October 27 | Tuesday | Last day to drop with a grade of "W" |
| November 25-29 | Wednesday-Sunday | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 7 | Monday | Classes end |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Reading Day |
| December 9-12 | Wednesday-Saturday | Fall final exams |
| December 13 | Sunday | Reading Day |
| December 14-15 | Monday-Tuesday | Fall final exams |
| December 18 | Friday | Fall final grades due by noon |
| December 16-Jan 10 | Winter Recess |
Spring Semester 2027
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| January 11 | Monday | Classes begin |
| January 18 | Monday | MLK Holiday |
| January 20 | Wednesday | Last day to add full-term classes* |
| February 16 | Tuesday | Last day to drop a full-term class* |
| March 6-14 | Saturday-Sunday | Spring Break (no classes) |
| March 19 | Friday | Last day to drop with a grade of "W"* |
| April 26 | Wednesday | Classes end |
| April 27 | Tuesday | Reading Day |
| April 28-30 | Wednesday-Friday | Spring final exams |
| May 1-2 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading Days |
| May 3-5 | Monday-Wednesday | Spring final exams |
| May 10 | Monday | Final grades due for May Degree Candidates by noon |
| May 17 | Monday | Commencement |
| May 18 | Tuesday | Final grades due for non-degree candidates by noon |
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For courses taught in less than the full term’s duration (e.g., 7.5 week classes) proportional drop and add deadlines are available on the Academic Services calendar on the Registrar’s website.