Student Academic Calendar
Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing
For information about how to add, drop, and/or withdraw visit the START Office website.
Fall 2026
Please refer to the Business Office Payment Deadlines-Fall 2026 for more detailed information regarding refund dates.
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
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Classes begin for Full term and 1st 8-week sessions |
Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 1st 8-week session | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for Full term session | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| Labor Day Holiday (No classes-Campus Offices Closed) | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Payment Due Date-Full term and 1st 8-week sessions | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from 1st 8-week sessions | Friday, September 25, 2026 | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
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Classes end for 1st 8-week session |
Friday, October 16, 2026 |
Friday, October 16, 2026 |
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Fall Midterm Break (No Classes-Campus Offices Open) |
Monday, October 19, 2026 |
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
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Scholastic Contest (No Classes-Campus Offices Open) |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
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Classes begin for 2nd 8-week session |
Monday, October 26, 2026 |
Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 2nd 8-week session | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from Full term session | Friday, November 6, 2026 | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| May Graduation Application Deadline | Monday, November 9, 2026 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Payment Due Date - 2nd 8-week session | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break/Thanksgiving (No Classes-Campus Office Open on November 25) | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from 2nd 8-week session | Friday, November 27, 2026 | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
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Final Exam Week |
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
Friday, December 18, 2026 |
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Classes end for Full term and 2nd 8-week sessions |
Friday, December 18, 2026 |
Friday, December 18, 2026 |
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December Graduation |
Friday, December 18, 2026 |
Friday, December 18, 2026 |
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Final Grades Due (allow approximately 2-3 weeks for processing due to the campus closure for winter break) |
Monday, December 21, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
Monday, December 21, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Semesters
Spring 2027
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Classes begin for Full term and 8W1 sessions |
Monday, January 11, 2027 |
Monday, January 11, 2027 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 8W1 session | Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | Wednesday, January 13, 2027 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for Full term session | Sunday, January 17, 2027 | Sunday, January 17, 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W1 session | Friday, February 12, 2027 | Friday, February 12, 2027 |
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Classes end for 8W1 session |
Friday, March 5, 2027 |
Friday, March 5, 2027 |
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Classes begin for 8W2 session |
Monday, March 15, 2027 |
Monday, March 15, 2027 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 8W2 session | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw from Full term session | Friday, April 2, 2027 | Friday, April 2, 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W2 session | Friday, April 16, 2027 | Friday, April 16, 2027 |
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Classes end for Full term and 8W2 sessions |
Friday, May 7, 2027 |
Friday, May 7, 2027 |
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May Commencement/Graduation |
Saturday, May 8, 2027 |
Saturday, May 8, 2027 |