Academic Calendars
Undergraduate (UG) & Graduate (GRAD)
Fall 2027 August 23 - December 15
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug. 23 | Classes Begin (15-week Session, 7-week Session I Grad) |
| Aug. 23-27 | Drop/Add Period and Late Registration (15-week Session UG & Grad) |
| Aug. 23-25 | Drop/Add Period and Late Registration (7 week I GRAD) |
| Sept. 3 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” (7-week I GRAD) |
| Sept. 6 | Labor Day – Offices Closed, No Classes |
| Sept. 7 | Last Day to File Pass/Fail Form (15-week session UG) |
| Sept. 24 | Last Day for Grade Changes for UG Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 (Including Removal of Incomplete Grades) |
| Sept. 24 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” (15-week session GRAD) |
| Sept. 27 | UG Mid-Semester Warnings Available in PAWS (15-week session UG) |
| Oct. 1 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “WF” (7-week session I GRAD) |
| Oct. 8 | Last Day of Classes (7-week session I GRAD) |
| Oct. 11-12 | Fall Break |
| Oct. 13 | Classes Begin (7-week session II GRAD) |
| Oct. 13-15 | Drop/Add Period and Late Registration (7-week II Grad) |
| Oct. 15 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” (15-week session UG) |
| Oct. 18 | Last Day to Register for 6-Week II Intensive Online Courses (UG) |
| Oct. 25 | First Day of 6-Week II Intensive Online Courses (UG) |
| Oct. 25 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” (7-week session II GRAD) |
| Nov. 24-28 | Thanksgiving Recess |
| Nov. 29 | Classes Resume |
| Dec. 8 | Last Day of Classes (15-week Session & 7-week Session II Grad) |
| Dec. 8 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “WF” |
| Dec. 8 | Last Day for Grade Changes for Grad Spring 2026 & Summer 2026 (Including removal of Incomplete Grades) |
| Dec. 9-15; 11 | Final Exams (15 Week Session UG) |
| Dec. 11 | Common Finals (15-week session UG) |
| Dec. 16 | Commencement |
| Dec. 17 | Grades Due |
| Dec. 20 | Finalize Grades/Probation/Dismissal |
*Approved by Executive Cabinet November 19, 2025