Academic Calendar
Traditional Undergraduate Calendar 2026-2027
| Fall Semester | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Residence Halls open for new students | Aug 22 (Sa) |
| New student and family orientation | Aug 22-23 (Sa-Su) |
| Residence Halls open for returning students | Aug 23 (Su) |
| Fall Semester Begins | Aug 24 (M) |
| Classes Begin | Aug 25 (Tu) |
| Close of Course Registration | Sept 3 (Th) |
| World Outreach Week | Sept 21-25 (M-F) |
| Fall Study Break (No Classes) | Oct 8-9 (Th-F) |
| Registration for Spring Semester Opens | Oct 20 (Tu) |
| Last date to withdraw from school and receive prorated tuition | Oct 23 (F) |
| Thanksgiving Vacation | Nov 25-27 (W-F) |
| Classes Resume | Nov 30 (M) |
| Deadline for May Graduation Application | Dec 1 (Tu) |
| Final Exams | Dec 7-11 (M-F) |
| Residence Halls Close at 2:00 p.m. | Dec 11 (F) |
| Fall Semester Ends | Dec 13 (Su) |
| Spring Semester | 2027 |
|---|---|
| Residence halls open for all students | Jan 3 (Su) |
| Spring Semester Begins | Jan 4 (M) |
| Classes Begin | Jan 6 (W) |
| Close of Course Registration | Jan 15 (F) |
| MLK Serve Day (No Classes, Day of Service) | Jan 18 (M) |
| Assessment & Career Day (No Classes, Required Workshops) | Mar 4 (Th) |
| Last date to withdraw from school and receive prorated tuition | Mar 5 (F) |
| Grad Finale: All 2026-27 graduates participating in Commencement should attend | TBA |
| Good Friday Observed (No Classes) | Mar 19 (F) |
| Spring Break | Mar 22-26 (M-F) |
| Easter Travel Day (No Classes) | Mar 29 (M) |
| Registration Opens for Summer and Fall Semesters | Apr 6 (Tu) |
| Final Exams | Apr 26-30 (M-F) |
| Residence Halls Close at 2:00 p.m. | Apr 30 (F) |
| Commencement | May 1 (Sa) |
| Spring Semester Ends | May 2 (Su) |
| Summer Term | 2027 |
|---|---|
| Summer Term Begins | May 3 (M) |
| Close of Course Registration | May 12 (W) |
| Last day to drop any course and receive W grade | July 2 (F) |
| Summer Term Ends | Aug 22 (Su) |