Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2025
August 25, 2025 - December 13, 2025 (16 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Thursday, August 14 | Payment Due Date (By Noon) |
| Monday, August 18 | Faculty Return |
| Thursday, August 21 | Payment Due Date (By Noon) |
| Monday, August 25 | Classes Begin |
| Saturday, August 30 | Last Day to Add a 16-Weeks Semester Course |
| Monday, September 1 | Labor Day Holiday Begins |
| Tuesday, September 2 | Classes Resume |
| Wednesday, September 10 | Last Day to Drop a 16-Weeks Semester Course |
| Wednesday, September 10 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition and Fees) |
| Thursday, September 25 | Fall 2025 Graduation Application Deadline |
| Monday, September 29 | Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 Priority Registration Begins |
| Wednesday, October 1 | Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 General Registration Begins |
| Thursday, October 16 | Fall Break Begins |
| Friday, October 17 | Fall Break Ends |
| Saturday, October 18 | Classes Resume |
| Monday, October 20 | Midterm Exams Begin |
| Saturday, October 25 | Midterm Exams End |
| Tuesday, October 28 | Midterm Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
| Friday, November 7 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Wednesday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins |
| Sunday, November 30 | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends |
| Sunday, November 30 | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends |
| Monday, December 1 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, December 6 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, December 8 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, December 13 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Monday, December 15 | Final Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
Fall Semester 2025 (12 Week)
September 22, 2025 - December 13, 2025 (12 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Thursday, September 18 | Payment Due Date (By Noon) |
| Monday, September 22 | Classes Begin |
| Thursday, September 25 | Last Day to Add a 12-Week Course |
| Thursday, September 25 | Fall 2025 Graduation Application Deadline |
| Friday, September 26 | Last Day to Drop a 12-Week Course |
| Friday, September 26 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Monday, September 29 | Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 Priority Registration Begins |
| Wednesday, October 1 | Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 General Registration Begins |
| Thursday, October 16 | Fall Break Begins |
| Friday, October 17 | Fall Break Ends |
| Saturday, October 18 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, November 21 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Wednesday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins |
| Sunday, November 30 | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends |
| Monday, December 1 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, December 6 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, December 8 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, December 13 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Monday, December 15 | Final Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
Fall Semester 2025 (2nd 7-Week)
October 20, 2025 - December 13, 2025 (7 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Thursday, October 16 | Payment Due Date (By Noon) |
| Monday, October 20 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, October 21 | Last Day to Add a 2nd 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, October 26 | Last Day to Drop a 2nd 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, October 26 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Tuesday, November 25 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Wednesday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins |
| Sunday, November 30 | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends |
| Monday, December 1 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, December 6 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, December 8 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, December 13 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Monday, December 15 | Final Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
Winter 2025 Intersession
December 1, 2025 - December 19, 2025 (3 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, December 1 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, December 2 | Last Day to Add a Winter Session Course |
| Wednesday, December 3 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Wednesday, December 3 | Last Day to Drop a Winter Session Course |
| Friday, December 12 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of “W” |
| Friday, December 19 | Last Day of Classes |
| Friday, December 19 | Final Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
Spring Semester 2026
January 12, 2026 - May 9, 2026 (16 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 5 | Faculty Return |
| Monday, January 12 | Classes Begin |
| Saturday, January 17 | Last Day to Add a 16-Week Semester Course |
| Monday, January 19 | Martin Luther King Holiday |
| Tuesday, January 20 | Classes Resume |
| Wednesday, January 28 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Wednesday, January 28 | Last Day to Drop a 16-Week Semester Course |
| Thursday, February 12 | Spring Graduation Application Deadline |
| Monday, February 16 | Mardi Gras Holiday Begins |
| Tuesday, February 17 | Mardi Gras Holiday Ends |
| Wednesday, February 18 | Classes Resume |
| Monday, March 2 | Fall 2026 Priority Registration Begins |
| Wednesday, March 4 | Fall 2026 General Registration Begins |
| Monday, March 9 | Midterm Exams Begin |
| Saturday, March 14 | Midterm Exams End |
| Tuesday, March 17 | Midterm Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
| Friday, March 27 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Friday, April 3 | Spring Break Begins |
| Sunday, April 12 | Spring Break Ends |
| Monday, April 13 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, May 2 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, May 4 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, May 9 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Final Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
| Tuesday, May 19 | Spring 2026 Commencement |
Spring Semester 2026 (1st 7-Week)
January 12, 2026 - February 27, 2026 (7 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 5 | Faculty Return |
| Monday, January 12 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, January 13 | Last Day to Add a 1st 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, January 18 | Last Day to Drop a 1st 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, January 18 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Monday, January 19 | Martin Luther King Holiday |
| Wednesday, January 21 | Classes Resume |
| Thursday, January 22 | Spring Graduation Application Deadline |
| Friday, February 13 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Wednesday, February 25 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday, February 26 | Final Exams Begin |
| Friday, February 27 | Final Exams End |
| Monday, March 2 | Final Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
Parts of term not outlined on the Academic Calendar have 3 days from the start date for a 100% refund.