Academic Calendar
Summer Semester 2026
June 1, 2026 - July 24, 2026 (8 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 21 | Payment Due Date (By Noon) |
| Monday, June 1 | Classes Begin |
| Wednesday, June 3 | Last Day to Add an 8-Week Semester Course |
| Monday, June 8 | Last Day to Drop an 8-Week Semester Course |
| Monday, June 8 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday |
| Saturday, June 20 | Classes Resume |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Summer Graduation Application Deadline |
| Friday, July 3 | Independence Day Holiday |
| Saturday, July 4 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, July 10 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of “W” |
| Wednesday, July 22 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday, July 23 | Final Exams Begin |
| Friday, July 24 | Final Exams End |
| Tuesday, July 28 | Final Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
Summer Semester 2026 (1st 4-Week)
June 1, 2026 - June 26, 2026 (4 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 21 | Payment Due Date (By Noon) |
| Monday, June 1 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, June 2 | Last Day to Add a 1st 4-Week Semester Course |
| Wednesday, June 3 | Last Day to Drop a 1st 4-Weeks Semester Course |
| Wednesday, June 3 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Thursday, June 18 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of “W” |
| Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday |
| Saturday, June 20 | Classes Resume |
| Wednesday, June 24 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday, June 25 | Final Exams Begin |
| Friday, June 26 | Final Exams End |
| Sunday, June 28 | Final Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
Summer Semester 2026 (2nd 4-Week)
June 29, 2026 - July 24, 2026 (4 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Thursday, June 25 | Payment Due Date (By Noon) |
| Monday, June 29 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, June 30 | Last Day to Add a 2nd 4-Week Semester Course |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Last Day to Drop a 2nd 4-Week Semester Course |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Summer Graduation Application Deadline |
| Friday, July 3 | Independence Day Holiday |
| Saturday, July 4 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, July 17 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of a “W” |
| Wednesday, July 22 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday, July 23 | Final Exams Begin |
| Friday, July 24 | Final Exams End |
| Tuesday, July 28 | Final Grades Due, 12:00pm Deadline |
Fall Semester 2026
August 24, 2026 - December 12, 2026 (16 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 17 | Faculty Return |
| Monday, August 24 | Classes Begin |
| Saturday, August 29 | Last Day to Add a 16-Week Semester Course |
| Monday, September 7 | Labor Day Holiday Begins |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Classes Resume |
| Wednesday, September 9 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition and Fees) |
| Wednesday, September 9 | Last Day to Drop a 16-Week Semester Course |
| Friday, September 25 | Fall 2026 Graduation Application Deadline |
| Monday, September 28 | Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 Priority Registration Begins |
| Wednesday, September 30 | Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 General Registration Begins |
| Thursday, October 15 | Fall Break Begins |
| Friday, October 16 | Fall Break Ends |
| Saturday, October 17 | Classes Resume |
| Monday, October 19 | Midterm Exams Begin |
| Saturday, October 24 | Midterm Exams End |
| Tuesday, October 27 | Midterm Grades Due |
| Friday, November 6 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Wednesday, November 25 | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins |
| Sunday, November 29 | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends |
| Monday, November 30 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, December 5 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, December 7 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, December 12 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Monday, December 14 | Final Grades Due |
Fall Semester 2026 (1st 7-Week)
August 24, 2026 - October 9, 2026 (7 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 17 | Faculty Return |
| Monday, August 24 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Last Day to Add a 1st 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, August 30 | Last Day to Drop a 1st 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, August 30 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition and Fees) |
| Monday, September 7 | Labor Day Holiday Begins |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, September 25 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Friday, September 25 | Fall 2026 Graduation Application Deadline |
| Monday, September 28 | Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 Priority Registration Begins |
| Wednesday, September 30 | Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 General Registration Begins |
| Wednesday, October 7 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday, October 8 | Final Exams Begin |
| Friday, October 9 | Final Exams End |
| Monday, October 12 | Final Grades Due |
Fall Semester 2026 (12-Week)
September 21, 2026 - December 12, 2026 (12 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, September 21 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, September 22 | Last Day to Add a 12-Week Course |
| Friday, September 25 | Last Day to Drop a 12-Week Course |
| Friday, September 25 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Friday, September 25 | Fall 2025 Graduation Application Deadline |
| Monday, September 28 | Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 Priority Registration Begins |
| Wednesday, September 30 | Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 General Registration Begins |
| Thursday, October 15 | Fall Break Begins |
| Friday, October 16 | Fall Break Ends |
| Saturday, October 17 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, November 20 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Wednesday, November 25 | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins |
| Sunday, November 29 | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends |
| Monday, November 30 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, December 5 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, December 7 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, December 12 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Monday, December 14 | Final Grades Due |
Fall Semester 2026 (2nd 7-Week)
October 19, 2026 - December 12, 2026 (7 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 19 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, October 20 | Last Day to Add a 2nd 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, October 25 | Last Day to Drop a 2nd 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, October 25 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Tuesday, November 24 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Wednesday, November 25 | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins |
| Sunday, November 29 | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends |
| Monday, November 30 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, December 5 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, December 7 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, December 12 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Monday, December 14 | Final Grades Due |
Spring Semester 2027 (1st 7-Week)
January 11, 2027 - February 26, 2027 (7 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 4 | Faculty Return |
| Monday, January 11 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, January 12 | Last Day to Add a 1st 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, January 17 | Last Day to Drop a 1st 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, January 17 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Monday, January 18 | Martin Luther King Holiday |
| Tuesday, January 19 | Classes Resume |
| Monday, February 8 | Mardi Gras Holiday Begins |
| Tuesday, February 9 | Mardi Gras Holiday Ends |
| Wednesday, February 10 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, February 12 | Spring Graduation Application Deadline |
| Friday, February 12 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Wednesday, February 24 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday, February 25 | Final Exams Begin |
| Friday, February 26 | Final Exams End |
| Tuesday, March 2 | Final Grades Due |
Spring Semester 2027
January 11, 2027 - May 8, 2027 (16 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 4 | Faculty Return |
| Monday, January 11 | Classes Begin |
| Saturday, January 16 | Last Day to Add a 16-Week Semester Course |
| Monday, January 18 | Martin Luther King Holiday |
| Tuesday, January 19 | Classes Resume |
| Wednesday, January 27 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Wednesday, January 27 | Last Day to Drop a 16-Week Semester Course |
| Monday, February 8 | Mardi Gras Holiday Begins |
| Tuesday, February 9 | Mardi Gras Holiday Ends |
| Wednesday, February 10 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, February 12 | Spring Graduation Application Deadline |
| Monday, March 1 | Fall 2027 Priority Registration Begins |
| Wednesday, March 3 | Fall 2027 General Registration Begins |
| Monday, March 8 | Midterm Exams Begin |
| Saturday, March 13 | Midterm Exams End |
| Tuesday, March 16 | Midterm Grades Due |
| Thursday, March 25 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Friday, March 26 | Spring Break Begins |
| Sunday, April 4 | Spring Break Ends |
| Monday, April 5 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, May 1 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, May 3 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, May 8 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Tuesday, May 11 | Final Grades Due |
Spring Semester 2027 (12-Week)
February 10, 2027 - May 8, 2027 (12 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 10 | Classes Begin |
| Friday, February 12 | Spring Graduation Application Deadline |
| Saturday, February 13 | Last Day to Add a 12-Week Semester Course |
| Sunday, February 14 | Last Day to Drop a 12-Week Semester Course |
| Sunday, February 14 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Monday, March 1 | Fall 2027 Priority Registration Begins |
| Wednesday, March 3 | Fall 2027 General Registration Begins |
| Friday, March 26 | Spring Break Begins |
| Sunday, April 4 | Spring Break Ends |
| Monday, April 5 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, April 9 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Saturday, May 1 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, May 3 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, May 8 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Tuesday, May 11 | Final Grades Due |
Spring Semester 2027 (2nd 7-Week)
March 15, 2027 - May 8, 2027 (7 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, March 15 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, March 16 | Last Day to Add a 2nd 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, March 21 | Last Day to Drop a 2nd 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, March 21 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Friday, March 26 | Spring Break Begins |
| Sunday, April 4 | Spring Break Ends |
| Monday, April 5 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, April 23 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of a "W" |
| Saturday, May 1 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, May 3 | Final Exam Week Begins |
| Saturday, May 8 | Final Exam Week Ends |
| Tuesday, May 11 | Final Grades Due |
Summer Semester 2027
June 1, 2027 - July 23, 2027 (8 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 1 | Classes Begin |
| Thursday, June 3 | Last Day to Add an 8-Week Semester Course |
| Tuesday, June 8 | Last Day to Drop an 8-Week Semester Course |
| Tuesday, June 8 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Friday, June 18 | Juneteenth Holiday |
| Saturday, June 19 | Classes Resume |
| Thursday, July 1 | Summer Graduation Application Deadline |
| Friday, July 9 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Wednesday, July 21 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday, July 22 | Final Exams Begin |
| Friday, July 23 | Final Exams End |
| Tuesday, July 27 | Final Grades Due |
Summer Semester 2027 (1st 4-Week)
June 1, 2027 - June 26, 2027 (4 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 1 | Classes Begin |
| Wednesday, June 2 | Last Day to Add a 1st 4-Week Semester Course |
| Thursday, June 3 | Last Day to Drop a 1st 4-Weeks Semester Course |
| Thursday, June 3 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Thursday, June 17 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Friday, June 18 | Juneteenth Holiday |
| Saturday, June 19 | Classes Resume |
| Wednesday, June 23 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday, June 24 | Final Exams Begin |
| Friday, June 25 | Final Exams End |
| Sunday, June 27 | Final Grades Due |
Summer Semester 2027 (2nd 4-Week)
June 28, 2027 - July 23, 2027 (4 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 28 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, June 29 | Last Day to Add a 2nd 4-Week Semester Course |
| Wednesday, June 30 | Last Day to Add a 2nd 4-Week Semester Course |
| Thursday, July 1 | Summer Graduation Application Deadline |
| Wednesday, July 21 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday, July 22 | Final Exams Begin |
| Friday, July 23 | Final Exams End |
| Tuesday, July 27 | Final Grades Due |
Parts of term not outlined on the Academic Calendar have 3 days from the start date for a 100% refund.