Academic Calendar
2026鈥�2027
With approval from appropriate governance board, dates of events are subject to change.
Fall Semester 2026
| August 21鈥�27, Fri.鈥揟丑耻. | International Student Orientation |
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| August 24鈥�25, MON.鈥揟鲍贰. | Pre-College Conference |
| AUGUST 27, THU. | College Housing Opens for New Students, 8 a.m. |
| AUGUST 27鈥�30, THU.鈥揝UN. | New Student Orientation |
| AUGUST 29, SAT. | College Housing Opens for Returning Students, 10 a.m. |
| August 30, Sun. | Convocation for New Students, 2 p.m. |
| August 31, MON. | Classes Begin |
| September 7, Mon. | Labor Day; Classes in Session |
| September 9, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses |
| September 23, Wed. | Critical Issues Symposium; Day Classes Not in Session, 5 p.m. and Later Classes in Session |
| OCTOBER 2, FRI. | Last Day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲鈥� Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses |
| October 2, Fri. | Fall Recess Begins, 6 p.m. |
| October 7, Wed. | Fall Recess Ends, 8 a.m. Wednesday Schedule in Effect |
| OCTOBER 20, TUE. | First-Half Semester Courses End |
| OCTOBER 21, WED. | Last- Half Semester Courses Begin |
| October 21, Wed. | Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| TBD | One Big Weekend 鈥� Homecoming and Family Weekend |
| OCTOBER 29, WED. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses |
| OCTOBER 29, WED. | Last Day to Enroll in Independent Study or Research Courses |
| November 2鈥�6, Mon.鈥揊谤颈. | Class Registration for Spring (continuing students) |
| NOVEMBER 10, TUE. | Last Day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲鈥� Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses |
| NOVEMBER 24, TUE. | Last Day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲鈥� Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses |
| November 25, WED. | Thanksgiving Recess Begins, Offices Closed |
| NOVEMBER 30, Mon. | Thanksgiving Recess Ends, 8 a.m. |
| December 11, Fri. | Last Day of Classes |
| December 14鈥�18, Mon.鈥揊谤颈. | Semester Examinations |
| December 18, Fri. | College Housing Closes, 5 p.m. |
| December 22, THU. | Final Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| DECEMBER 24, THU. | Campus Shutdown Begins, Offices Closed |
| Number of Days | TBD |
Spring Semester 2027
| JANUARY 4, MON. | Campus Shutdown Ends, Offices Reopen |
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| JANUARY 9, SAT. | College Housing Opens, 12 p.m. |
| JANUARY 11, MON. | Classes Begin |
| JANUARY 20, WED. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses |
| JANUARY 29, FRI. | Incomplete (I) Grades from Fall Semester become "F" |
| FEBRUARY 12, FRI. | Last Day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲鈥� Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses |
| FEBRUARY 12, FRI. | Winter Recess Begins, 6 p.m. |
| FEBRUARY 17, WED. | Winter Recess Ends, 8 a.m. Monday Schedule in Effect |
| MARCH 2, TUE. | First-Half Semester Courses End |
| MARCH 3, WED. | Last-Half Semester Courses Begin |
| MARCH 3, WED. | Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| MARCH 11, THU. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses |
| MARCH 11, THU. | Last Day to Enroll in Independent Study or Research Courses |
| APRIL 1, THU. | Last Day to Withdraw for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses |
| MARCH 12, FRI. | Spring Recess Begins, 8 a.m. |
| MARCH 22, MON. | Spring Recess Ends, 8 a.m. |
| MARCH 26, FRI. | Good Friday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
| MARCH 29, MON. | Easter Holiday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Open |
| APRIL 12鈥�15, Mon.鈥揟贬鲍. | Class Registration for Fall (Continuing Students) |
| APRIL 15, THU. | Last day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲" Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses |
| APRIL 29, THU. | Honors Convocation, Jack Miller Auditorium, 7 p.m. |
| APRIL 30, FRI. | Spring Festival; Classes Dismissed at 3 p.m. |
| MAY 3鈥�7, MON.鈥揊RI. | Semester Examinations |
| MAY 7, FRI. | College Housing Closes for Students Not Participating in Commencement, 5 p.m. |
| may 9, sun. | Baccalaureate and Commencement |
| MAY 10, MON. | College Housing Closes for Students Participating in Commencement, 12 p.m. |
| MAY 12, WED. | Final Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| Number of Days | TBD |
May Term 2027
| may 10, mon. | Classes Begin |
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| may 12, wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
| TBD | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
| tbd | Milestone Weekend |
| may 27, thu. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
| may 31, mon. | Memorial Day Holiday: Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
| JUNE 4, Fri. | May Term Ends |
June Term 2027
| JUNE 7, MON. | Classes Begin |
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| JUNE 9, WED. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
| TBD | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
| JUNE 18, FRI. | Incomplete (I) Grades from Spring Semester Become "F" |
| JUNE 24, THU. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
| JULY 2, FRI. | June Term Ends |
July Term 2027
| JULY 5, MON. | July 4th Observed; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
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| JULY 6, TUE. | Classes Begin |
| JULY 8, THU. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
| TBD | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
| JULY 22, THU. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
| JULY 30, FRI. | July Term Ends |