Projected Academic Calendar 2026-2027 [On Ground]
Fall Semester 2026 (16-week semester)
Aug 14, Friday
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First Year Seminar and Transfer Orientation
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| Aug 17, Monday |
First day of classes
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| Aug 24, Monday |
Last day to enroll or change class schedule and receive 100% tuition/fees adjustment |
| Sept 7, Monday |
Labor Day - No classes |
| Oct 14, Wednesday |
Mid-Semester grades due |
| Oct 15-16, Thursday -Friday |
Fall Break - No classes
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| Oct 19, Monday |
Scheduling for Spring 2027 opens for Seniors |
Oct 21, Wednesday
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Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF” |
| Oct 26, Monday |
Scheduling for Spring 2027 opens for Juniors |
| Nov 2, Monday |
Scheduling for Spring 2027 opens for Sophomores and new students/readmits |
| Nov 9, Monday |
Scheduling for Spring 2027 opens for Freshmen |
Nov 11, Wednesday
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Last day to drop a class or withdraw from school |
| Nov 23-27, Monday – Friday |
Thanksgiving Holidays - No classes
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| Nov 30-Dec 4, Monday – Friday |
Classes resume, Dead Week |
| Dec 7, Monday |
Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Monday night classes begin at 5:00 p.m. |
| Dec 8, Tuesday |
Final Examinations for 9:00 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 9:25 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Tuesday night classes begin at 5:00 p.m. |
| Dec 9, Wednesday |
Final Examinations for 10:40 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 10:50 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m. |
| Dec 10, Thursday |
Final Examinations for 11:40 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 12:15 p.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Thursday night classes begin at 5:00 p.m. |
| Dec 11, Friday |
Final Examinations for 12:40 p.m. MW classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 1:40 p.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m. |
Dec 12, Saturday
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Projected Graduation, 10:00 a.m.
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Fall 2026 Term I (8-week semester)
| Aug 17, Monday |
Term 1 On-Ground Classes begin |
Aug 20, Thursday
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Last day to enroll or change T1 on-ground class schedule and receive 100% tuition/fees adjustment |
| Aug 25, Tuesday |
Last day to drop a T1 on-ground class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF” |
Sept 16, Wednesday
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Last Day to drop a T1 on-ground class or withdraw from school |
Oct 13, Tuesday
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Term I on-ground classes end, Final exams TBA
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Fall 2026 Term II (8-week semester)
| Oct 14, Wednesday |
Term 2 on-ground classes begin
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| Oct 19, Monday |
Last day to enroll or change T2 on-ground class schedule and receive 100% tuition/fees adjustment |
| Oct 22, Thursday |
Last day to drop a T2 on-ground class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF” |
| Nov 11, Wednesday |
Last day to drop a T2 on-ground class or withdraw from school |
Dec 9, Wednesday
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Term II on-ground classes end, Final exams TBA
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Winter Intersession, December 14, 2026 – January 10, 2027
| Dec 14, Monday |
Winter Intersession classes begin
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Dec 17, Thursday
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Last day to enroll in or drop a Winter Intersession class and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will either be “WP” or “WF” |
Dec 28, Monday
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Last day to drop a Winter Intersession class or withdraw from school |
| Jan 10, Sunday |
Winter Intersession classes end |
Jan 11, Monday
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Winter Intersession Final Exams (given on campus)
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Spring Semester 2027 (16-week semester)
| Jan 11, Monday |
New Student Orientation (8:30 a.m.)
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| Jan 12, Tuesday |
Spring classes begin |
| Jan 18, Monday |
Service Day – No day classes |
| Jan 20, Wednesday |
Last day to enroll or change spring on-ground class schedule and receive 100% tuition/fees adjustment |
| Mar 1, Monday |
Scheduling for Fall 2027/Spring 2028 opens for Seniors |
| Mar 5, Friday |
Mid-semester grades due |
| Mar 8-12, Monday-Friday |
Spring Break - No on-ground classes |
Mar 15, Monday
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Scheduling for Fall 2027/Spring 2028 opens for Juniors
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| Mar 22, Monday |
Scheduling for Fall 2027/Spring 2028 opens for Sophomores and for new students/readmits |
| Mar 24, Wednesday |
Last day to drop a spring on-ground class and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF” |
| Mar 26, Friday |
Good Friday--No on-ground classes |
| Mar 29, Monday |
Scheduling for Fall 2027/Spring 2028 opens for Freshmen |
Apr 14, Wednesday
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Last day to drop a spring on-ground class or withdraw from school |
| Apr 26-30, Monday – Friday |
Dead Week |
| May 3, Monday |
Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Monday night classes begin at 5:00 p.m. |
| May 4, Tuesday |
Final Examinations for 9:00 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 9:25 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Tuesday night classes begin at 5:00 p.m. |
| May 5, Wednesday |
Final Examinations for 10:40 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 10:50 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m. |
| May 6, Thursday |
Final Examinations for 11:40 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 12:15 p.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Thursday night classes begin at 5:00 p.m. |
| May 7, Friday |
Final Examinations for 12:40 p.m. MW classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 1:40 TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
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| May 8, Saturday |
Morning Commencement: 10:00 a.m.
Afternoon Commencement: 1:00 p.m.
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Spring 2027 Term I (8-week semester)
| Jan 12, Tuesday |
Term 1 On-Ground classes begin |
Jan 15, Friday
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Last day to enroll or change T1 on-ground class schedule and receive 100% tuition/fees adjustment |
| Jan 21, Thursday |
Last day to drop a T1 on-ground class and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF” |
Feb 10, Wednesday
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Last Day to drop a T1 on ground class or withdraw from school |
Mar 15, Monday
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Term I on ground classes end, Final exams TBA
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Spring 2027 Term II (8-week semester)
Mar 16, Tuesday
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Term 2 on ground classes begin
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Mar 19, Friday
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Last day to enroll or change T2 on ground class schedule and receive 100% tuition/fees adjustment |
Mar 24, Wednesday
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Last day to drop a T2 on ground class and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF” |
Apr 13, Wednesday
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Last day to drop a T2 on ground class or withdraw from school |
May 7, Friday
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Term 2 classes end, Final exams TBA
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Summer 2027 Term I (4-week semester)
| May 10, Monday |
Summer Term 1 classes begin |
May 13, Thursday
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Last day to enroll or change T1 class schedule and receive 100% tuition/fees adjustment |
| May 18, Tuesday |
Last day to drop a T1 class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF” |
| June 4, Friday |
Last day to drop a T1 class or withdraw from school |
| June 27, Sunday |
Summer Term 1 classes end. Final exams TBA. |
Summer 2027 Term II (4-week semester)
| June 28, Monday |
Summer Term 2 classes begin |
July 1, Thursday
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Last day to enroll or change T2 class schedule and receive 100% tuition/fees adjustment
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July 6, Tuesday
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Last day to drop a T2 class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF” |
July 23, Friday
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Last day to drop a T2 class or withdraw from school |
| August 15, Sunday |
Summer T2 classes end, Final exams TBA. |
Summer 2027 Full Term (8-week semester)
| May 10, Monday |
Full term classes begin |
June 4, Friday
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Last day to enroll or change Full Term class schedule and receive 100% tuition/fees adjustment
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| June 22, Tuesday |
Last day to drop and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF” |
July 7, Wednesday
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Last day to drop or withdraw from school |
| August 15, Sunday |
Full term classes end. Final exams TBA.
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