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Academic Calendar & Academic Bulletin (Catalog)

Academic Calendar & Academic Bulletin Will Guide You From “Now” To Graduation!

Two of the most important resources you’ll need as a student are the Academic Calendar and the Academic Bulletin.

The Academic Calendar will help guide you through the academic year, from the beginning of classes to midterms, from holidays and breaks to final exams. You will want to refer frequently to the Academic Catalog because it includes not only your course descriptions, but also degree requirements, our academic policies and other essential information. Both of these resources are available for your convenience online.


Spring 2026 – Main Campus

Move-in & Welcome WeekendJanuary 10 – 11
Classes BeginMonday, January 12
MLK Jr. Day (No Classes)January 19
Last Day to Add a Class to an Existing ScheduleJanuary 9
Athletic Progress ReportsFebruary 4
MidtermWeek of February 23
Midterm Grades DueMarch 11
Spring Break (No Classes)February 27 -March 6
Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing GradeMarch 23
Registration for Summer and Fall 2026 Begins: March 23: Seniors
March 25: Juniors
March 30: Sophomores
April 1: Freshmen
Athletic Progress ReportsApril 1
Last Day of ClassApril 24
Final Examination PeriodApril 27 – April 30
CommencementSaturday, May 2, 2026
Final Grades DueMay 5

Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Schedules:

Fall 2026 – Main campus

RISE WeekAugust 19-28
Classes BeginMonday, August 24
ConvocationMonday, August 24
Last Day to Add a Class to an Existing
Schedule
August 21
Labor Day (No classes)September 7
4-Week Progress ReportsSeptember 16
MidtermsWeek of October 5
Midterm BreakOctober 12-13
Midterm Grades DueOctober 14
Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing GradeOctober 28
Registration for Spring 2027October 26: Seniors
October 28: Juniors
November 2: Sophomores
November 4: First-Years
12- Week Progress ReportsNovember 11
Thanksgiving RecessNovember 25-27
Last Day of ClassesDecember 4
Final Examination PeriodDecember 7-10
Final Grades DueDecember 15

spring 2027 – Main campus

Classes BeginMonday, January 11
MLK, Jr. Day (no classes)January 18
Last Day to Add a Class to an Existing
Schedule
January 8
4-Week Progress ReportsFebruary 3
MidtermsWeek of February 22
Spring BreakFebruary 26 – March 5
Midterm Grades DueMarch 8
Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing GradeMarch 22
Registration for Fall 2027March 22: Seniors
March 24: Juniors
March 29: Sophomores
March 31: First-Years
12-Week Progress ReportsMarch 31
Last Day of ClassApril 22
Final Examination PeriodApril 26-29
CommencementSaturday, May 1, 2027
Final Grades DueMay 4

7-week terms

Spring Semester 2026

Term I Classes:  January 12 to March 1

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  February 9
  • Final Grades Due:  March 3

Term II Classes:  March 8 to April 26

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  April 5
  • Final Grades Due:  April 28

summer Semester 2026

Term I Classes:  May 11 to June 28

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  June 8
  • Final Grades Due:  June 30

Term II Classes:  June 29 to August 16

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  July 27
  • Final Grades Due:  August 18

Commencement: Saturday, May 2, 2026


Fall Semester 2026

Term I Classes:  August 24 to October 11

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  September 21
  • Final Grades Due:  October 13

Term II Classes:  October 18 to December 6

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  November 15
  • Final Grades Due:  December 8

Spring semester 2027

Term I Classes:  January 11 to February 28

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  February 8
  • Final Grades Due:  March 2

Term II Classes:  March 7 to April 25

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  April 4
  • Final Grades Due:  April 27

Commencement: Saturday, May 1, 2027

7-week terms, Monday – Thursday

Spring Semester 2026

Term I Classes:  January 12 to February 26

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  February 5
  • Final Grades Due:  March 3

Term II Classes:  March 9 to April 23

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  April 2
  • Final Grades Due:  April 28

Commencement: Saturday, May 2, 2026


Fall Semester 2026

Term I Classes:  August 24 to October 8

  • Labor Day (No classes): September 7
  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  September 24
  • Final Grades Due:  October 14

Term II Classes:  October 12 to December 3

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade: November 12
  • Thanksgiving Recess:  November 25-27
  • Final Grades Due:  December 8

Spring Semester 2027

Term I Classes:  January 11 to February 25

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  February 4
  • Final Grades Due:  March 2

Term II Classes:  March 8 to April 22

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  April 1
  • Final Grades Due:  April 27

Commencement: Saturday, May 1, 2027

Semester, Saturdays

Spring Semester 2026

  • January Classes:  January 17 to April 25
  • Spring Break (No Classes):  February 28
  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  March 14
  • Final Grades Due:  April 28

Commencement:  Saturday, May 2, 2026


Summer Semester 2026

  • Summer Intersession:  May 4-8
  • Summer Semester Classes: May 9- August 15
  • Independence Day Recess: July 4
  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  June 27
  • Final Grades Due:  August 18

Fall Semester 2026

  • August Classes: August 29- December 5
  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  October 17
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 28
  • Final Grades Due:  December 8

Spring Semester 2027

  • January Classes: January 16 – April 24
  • Spring Break (No Classes): February 27
  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade: March 13
  • Final Grades Due:  April 27

Commencement:  Saturday, May 1, 2027