Academic calendars are subject to change without notice. This calendar is regularly maintained and supersedes what may have been listed in the most recent catalog which is published annually.
The academic calendar is broken down by fall, winter, spring and summer terms.
The Religious Accommodation Policy can be invoked for those seeking excused absences from work or classes: Religious Holidays: Policy and Calendar
Academic Year 2025-2026
Full Term August 25, 2025 - December 5, 2025
First day of class
Monday, August 25, 2025
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Friday, August 29, 2025 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, September 5, 2025
Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading
Friday, September 12, 2025
Common Hour Exams
Monday, September 22 - Thursday, October 2, 2025
Deadline to apply for January graduation
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Midterm grades due
Friday, October 10, 2025
Pacing Break (no classes held)
Monday, October 13, 2025
Common Hour Exams
Monday, October 27 - Thursday, November 6, 2025
Civic Engagement Day (no classes held)
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, November 7, 2025
Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs Office
Friday, November 7, 2025
Winter/Spring Registration Period
Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 14, 2025
Winter/Spring Registration Period
Winter (All Students): Monday, November 10, 2025
Spring (Varies Based on Classification): Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 14, 2025
Last day for in-class exams
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28, 2025
Deadline to apply for May graduation
Monday, December 1, 2025
Last day of class
Friday, December 5, 2025
Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS
Friday, December 5, 2025
Review/Consultation Days (RCS)
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Monday, December 8, 2025
Final exam period
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Grades due by 8:30 am
Saturday, December 20, 2025 @ 08:30 AM EST
Degrees Awarded
Sunday, January 18, 2026
First Part of Term August 25, 2025 - October 10, 2025
First day of class
Monday, August 25, 2025
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, September 26, 2025
Last day of class
Friday, October 10, 2025
Grades Due by 8:30 am
Monday, October 13, 2025 @ 08:30 AM EST
Second Part of Term October 14, 2025 - December 5, 2025
First day of class
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, October 17, 2025
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, November 14, 2025
Last day of class
Friday, December 5, 2025
Grades Due by 8:30 am
Saturday, December 20, 2025 @ 08:30 AM EST
Winter Term December 22, 2025 - January 16, 2026
First day of class
Monday, December 22, 2025
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Holiday - no classes held
Wednesday, December 24 - Thursday, December 25, 2025
Last day for online registration with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Monday, December 29, 2025
New Year's Day- no classes held
Thursday, January 1 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, January 2, 2026
Last day of class
Friday, January 16, 2026
Grades due by 8:30 am
Monday, January 19, 2026
Please note: Due to the shortened nature of the winter term, the dates for courses may vary from the schedule above. Students are strongly encouraged to verify the course dates.
Full Term January 19, 2026 - May 13, 2026
Deadline to apply for May graduation
Monday, December 1, 2025
First day of class
Monday, January 19, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, January 30, 2026
Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading
Friday, February 6, 2026
Common Hour Exams
Monday, February 16 - Thursday, February 26, 2026
Midterm grades due
Friday, March 6, 2026
Spring Break
Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13, 2026
Common Hour Exams
Monday, March 30 - Thursday, April 9, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, April 10, 2026
Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office
Friday, April 10, 2026
Summer/Fall Registration Period Opening (tentative)
Summer (All Students): Monday, April 13, 2026
Fall (Varies Based on Classification): Monday, April 13 - Thursday, April 16, 2026
Last day for in-class exams
Friday, April 24, 2026
Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS
Friday, May 1, 2026
Last day of class
Friday, May 1, 2026
Review/Consultation Days (RCS)
Saturday, May 2 - Monday, May 4, 2026
Final exam period
Tuesday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Grades due by 8:30 am
Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Graduate Commencement & Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Degree Award Date
Sunday, May 17, 2026
First Part of Term January 19, 2026 - March 6, 2026
First day of class
Monday, January 19, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, February 20, 2026
Last day of class
Friday, March 6, 2026
Grades due by 8:30 am
Monday, March 9, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Second Part of Term March 16, 2026 - May 1, 2026
First day of class
Monday, March 16, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, April 17, 2026
Last day of class
Friday, May 1, 2026
Grades due by 8:30 am
Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Full Term May 26, 2026 - August 15, 2026
First day of class
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 4:45 PM EST
Memorial Day (no classes)
Monday, May 25, 2026
Make-up day (Memorial Day)
Friday, May 29, 2026
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, June 5, 2026
Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail
Friday, June 5, 2026
Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office
Friday, July 31, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, July 31, 2026
Last day of class
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Final exams
Friday/Saturday, August 14-15, 2026
Grades due by 8:30 am
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Degrees Awarded (Tentative)
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Summer Term I May 26, 2026 - July 04, 2026
First day of class
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, May 29, 2026
Memorial Day (No classes held)
Monday, May 25, 2026
Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail
Friday, May 29, 2026
Make-up day (Memorial Day Holiday)
Friday, May 29, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, June 12, 2026
Last day of class
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Final exams
Friday/Sunday, July 3-5, 2026
Grades due by 8:30 am
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Summer Term II July 6, 2026 - August 15, 2026
First day of class
Monday, July 6, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail
Friday, July 10, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, July 24, 2026
Last day of class
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Final exams
Friday/Saturday, August 14-15, 2026
Grades due by 8:30 am
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Academic Year 2026-2027
Full Term August 24, 2026 - December 4, 2026
First day of class
Monday, August 24, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, September 4, 2026
Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading
Friday, September 11, 2026
Common Hour Exams
Monday, September 21 - Thursday, October 1, 2026
Deadline to apply for January graduation
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Midterm grades due
Friday, October 9, 2026
Pacing Break (no classes held)
Monday, October 12, 2026
Common Hour Exams
Monday, October 26 - Thursday, November 5, 2026
Civic Engagement Day (no classes held)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, November 6, 2026
Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs Office
Friday, November 6, 2026
Winter/Spring Registration Period
Monday, November 9 - Thursday, November 12, 2026
Winter/Spring Registration Period
Winter (All Students): Monday, November 9, 2026
Spring (Varies Based on Classification): Monday, November 9 - Thursday, November 12, 2026
Last day for in-class exams
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday-Friday, November 25-27, 2026
Last day of class
Friday, December 4, 2026
Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS
Friday, December 4, 2026
Review/Consultation Days (RCS)
Saturday, December 5, 2026 - Monday, December 7, 2026
Final exam period
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 - Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Grades due by 8:30 am
Saturday, December 19, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Degrees Awarded
Sunday, January 24, 2027
First Part of Term August 24, 2026 - October 9, 2026
First day of class
Monday, August 24, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, September 25, 2026
Last day of class
Friday, October 9, 2026
Grades Due by 8:30 am
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Second Part of Term October 13, 2026 - December 4, 2026
First day of class
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, October 16, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, November 13, 2026
Last day of class
Friday, December 4, 2026
Grades Due by 8:30 am
Saturday, December 19, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Winter Term December 28, 2026 - January 22, 2027
First day of class
Monday, December 28, 2026
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Last day for online registration with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Thursday, December 31, 2026
New Year's Day- no classes held
Friday, January 1, 2027
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, January 8, 2027
Last day of class
Friday, January 22, 2027
Grades due by 8:30 am
Tuesday, January 26, 2027
Please note: Due to the shortened nature of the winter term, the dates for courses may vary from the schedule above. Students are strongly encouraged to verify the course dates.
Full Term January 25, 2027 - May 7, 2027
First day of class
Monday, January 25, 2027
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Friday, January 29, 2027 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Deadline to apply for May graduation
Sunday, February 1, 2027
Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading
Friday, February 12, 2027
Common Hour Exams
Monday, February 22 - Thursday, March 4, 2027
Midterm grades due
Friday, March 12, 2027
Spring Break
Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19, 2027
Common Hour Exams
Monday, March 29 - Thursday, April 8, 2027
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, April 16, 2027
Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office
Friday, April 16, 2027
Summer/Fall Registration Period Opening (tentative)
Summer (All Students): Monday, April 12, 2027
Fall (Varies Based on Classification): Monday, April 12 - Thursday, April 15, 2027
Last day for in-class exams
Friday, April 30, 2027
Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS
Friday, April 30, 2027
Last day of class
Friday, May 7, 2027
Review/Consultation Days (RCS)
Saturday, May 8 - Monday, May 10, 2027
Final exam period
Wednesday, May 12 through Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Grades due by 8:30 am
Saturday, May 20, 2027 @ 08:30 AM EST
Graduate Commencement & Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Saturday, May 22, 2027
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 23, 2027
Degree Award Date
Sunday, May 23, 2027
First Part of Term January 25, 2027 - March 12, 2027
First day of class
Monday, January 25, 2027
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, January 26, 2027 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Thursday, January 28, 2027
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, February 26, 2027
Last day of class
Friday, March 12, 2027
Grades due by 8:30 am
Tuesday, March 16, 2026 @ 08:30 AM EST
Second Part of Term March 22, 2026 - May 7, 2026
First day of class
Monday, March 22, 2027
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, March 23, 2027 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, April 23, 2027
Last day of class
Friday, May 7, 2027
Grades due by 8:30 am
Saturday, May 22, 2027 @ 08:30 AM EST
Full Term May 24, 2027 - August 12, 2027
First day of class
Monday, May 24, 2027
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Friday, May 28, 2027 @ 4:45 PM EST
Memorial Day (no classes)
Monday, May 31, 2027
Make-up day (Memorial Day)
Friday, June 4, 2027
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, June 4, 2027
Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail
Friday, June 4, 2027
Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office
Friday, July 30, 2027
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, July 30, 2027
Last day of class
Thursday, August 12, 2027
Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS
Thursday, August 12, 2027
Final exams
Friday/Saturday, August 13-14, 2027
Grades due by 8:30 am
Tuesday, August 17, 2027 @ 08:30 AM EST
Degrees Awarded (Tentative)
Sunday, August 22, 2027
Summer Term I May 24, 2027 - July 03, 2027
First day of class
Monday, May 24, 2027
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, May 25, 2027 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, May 28, 2027
Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail
Friday, May 28, 2027
Memorial Day (No classes held)
Monday, May 31, 2027
Make-up day (Memorial Day Holiday)
Friday, June 4, 2027
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, June 11, 2027
Last day of class
Thursday, July 1, 2027
Final exams
Friday/Saturday, July 2-3, 2027
Grades due by 8:30 am
Tuesday, July 6, 2027 @ 08:30 AM EST
Summer Term II July 5, 2027 - August 12, 2027
First day of class
Monday, July 5, 2027
Last day for online registration without instructor permission
Tuesday, July 6, 2027 @ 4:45 PM EST
Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W
Friday, July 9, 2027
Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail
Friday, July 9, 2027
Last day to withdraw with a W
Friday, July 23, 2027
Last day of class
Thursday, August 12, 2027
Final exams
Friday/Saturday, August 13-14, 2027
Grades due by 8:30 am
Tuesday, August 17, 2027 @ 08:30 AM EST