Academic Calendar
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 |
Spring Semester 2026 (12-Week)
February 9, 2026 - May 9, 2026 (12 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, February 9 | Classes Begin |
| Thursday, February 12 | Last Day to Add a 12-Week Semester Course |
| Thursday, February 12 | Spring Graduation Application Deadline |
| Friday, February 13 | Last Day to Drop a 12-Week Semester Course |
| Friday, February 13 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| 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 |
| Thursday, April 2 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" |
| Friday, April 3 | Spring Break Begins |
| Sunday, April 12 | Spring Break Ends |
| 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 |
Spring Semester 2026 (2nd 7-Week)
March 16, 2026 - May 9, 2026 (7 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, March 16 | Classes Begin |
| Tuesday, March 17 | Last Day to Add a 2nd 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, March 22 | Last Day to Drop a 2nd 7-Week Course |
| Sunday, March 22 | Last Day of 100% Refund (Tuition & Fees) |
| Friday, April 3 | Spring Break Begins |
| Sunday, April 12 | Spring Break Ends |
| Monday, April 13 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, April 24 | Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of a "W" |
| 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 |
Summer Semester 2026
June 1, 2026 - July 24, 2026 (8 Weeks)
| Date | Event/Deadline |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wednesday, July 29 | 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.