Academic Calendars
Undergraduate (UG) & Graduate (GRAD)
Summer 2026 May 26 - August 14
Common Dates
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| Mar. 30 | Registration Begins |
| May 25 | Memorial Day – Offices Closed |
| Jun. 19 | Juneteenth – Offices Closed |
| Jul. 3 | Independence Day – Offices Closed |
4-Week Sessions
| Session | Start Date | Cancellation Date | Add/Drop (100% Refund) | Pass/Fail Deadline | Withdraw (W) | Withdraw (WF) | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | May 26 | May 13 | May 27 | June 1 | June 9 | June 18* | June 18 |
| Session 2 | June 22 | June 10 | June 23 | June 26 | July 6 | July 17 | July 17 |
| Session 3 | July 20 | July 2 | July 21 | July 24 | August 3 | August 14 | August 14 |
6-Week Sessions
| Session | Start Date | Cancellation Date | Add/Drop (100% Refund) | Pass/Fail Deadline | Withdraw (W) | Withdraw (WF) | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | May 26 | May 13 | May 28 | June 3 | June 17 | July 2 | July 2 |
| Session 2 | July 6 | June 18 | July 8 | July 14 | July 29 | August 14 | August 14 |
12-Week Session
| Session | Start Date | Cancellation Date | Add/Drop (100% Refund) | Pass/Fail Deadline | Withdraw (W) | Withdraw (WF) | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Session | May 26 | May 13 | May 28 | June 9 | July 13 | August 14 | August 14 |
Notes
- W = Withdraw without academic penalty
- WF = Withdraw failing
- All deadlines: Action must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on the date specified.
- Calendar subject to change without notice.
*Approved by Executive Cabinet November 19, 2025
Undergraduate (UG) & Graduate (GRAD)
Fall 2026 August 24 - December 16
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| Mar. 30 - Apr. 17 | Fall 2026 Early UG Registration Period |
| Mar. 30 - Aug. 28 | Fall 2026 UG & GRAD Registration Period |
| Aug. 24 | Classes Begin (15-week Session, 7-week Session I Grad) |
| Aug. 24-28 | Drop/Add Period and Late Registration (15-week Session UG & Grad) |
| Aug. 24-26 | Drop/Add Period and Late Registration (7 week I GRAD) |
| Sept. 7 | Labor Day – Offices Closed, No Classes |
| Sept. 11 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” (7-week session I GRAD) |
| Sept. 15 | Last Day to File Pass/Fail Form (15-week session UG) |
| Oct. 2 | Last Day for Grade Changes for UG Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 (Including Removal of Incomplete Grades) |
| Oct. 2 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” (15-week session GRAD) |
| Oct. 5 | UG Mid-Semester Warnings Available in PAWS (15-week session UG) |
| Oct. 9 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “WF” (7-week session I GRAD) |
| Oct. 9 | Last Day of Classes (7-week session I GRAD) |
| Oct. 12-13 | Fall Break - Offices Open, No Classes |
| Oct. 14 | Classes Begin (7-week session II GRAD), UG classes resume |
| Oct. 14-16 | Drop/Add Period and Late Registration (7-week II Grad) |
| Oct. 19 | Last Day to Register for 6-Week II Intensive Online Courses (UG) |
| Oct. 23 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” (15-week session UG) |
| Oct. 26 | First Day of 6-Week II Intensive Online Courses (UG) |
| Nov. 2 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” (7-week session II GRAD) |
| Nov. 25-29 | Thanksgiving Recess - Offices Closed, No Classes |
| Nov. 30 | Classes Resume |
| Dec. 9 | Last Day of Classes (15-week Session & 7-week Session II Grad) |
| Dec. 9 | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “WF” |
| Dec. 9 | Last Day for Grade Changes for Grad Spring 2026 & Summer 2026 (Including removal of Incomplete Grades) |
| Dec. 10-16 | Final Exams (15-Week Session UG) |
| Dec. 12 | Common Finals (15-week session UG) |
| Dec. 17 | Commencement |
| Dec. 18 | Grades Due |
| Dec. 21 | Finalize Grades/Probation/Dismissal |
*Approved by Executive Cabinet November 19, 2025
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