| Semester I – Fall | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | 2028-2029 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Conference | Aug. 24 | Aug. 23 | Aug. 21 |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 31 | Aug. 30 | Aug. 28 |
| Course Add and Drop Periods | See Academic Planning Guide | ||
| Student Convocation | Aug. 27 | Aug. 26 | Aug. 24 |
| * Labor Day – No Classes, University Closed | Sept. 7 | Sept. 6 | Sept. 4 |
| Deadline: Removal of "I" grade from Summer Semester | Sept. 25 | Sept. 17 | Sept. 15 |
| Filing Deadline – Application for Graduation: Winter Semester, May | Sept. 30 | Sept. 30 | Sept. 29 |
| Web Registration Begins – Summer Semester | Oct. 26 | Oct. 25 | Oct. 23 |
| In Person/Open Registration Begins - Summer Semester | Nov. 2 | Nov. 1 | Oct. 30 |
| Final date, Election of S Grade | Nov. 6 | Nov. 5 | Nov. 3 |
| Final Filing Date/Doctoral Capstone experience for December Graduation | Nov. 19 | Nov. 18 | Nov. 16 |
| Final Date, Withdrawal from Courses (No later than 75% of complete course work) | Nov. 20 | Nov. 19 | Nov. 17 |
| * Thanksgiving Recess (begins at 3:00pm on the Wednesday before) – No Classes, University Closed | Nov. 26 - 29 | Nov. 25 - 28 | Nov. 23 - 26 |
| Final Examinations (Last Class Session) | Dec. 14 - 19 | Dec. 13 - 18 | Dec. 11 - 16 |
| End of Fall Semester | Dec. 19 | Dec. 18 | Dec. 16 |
| Grades Due by 12:00 Noon | Dec. 22 | Dec. 21 | Dec. 19 |
| * Christmas/New Year Recess – No Classes, University Closed | Dec. 24 - Jan. 3 | TBD | TBD |
| Semester II – Winter | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Conference | Jan. 8 | Jan. 7 | Jan. 5 |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 11 | Jan. 10 | Jan. 8 |
| * Martin Luther King Day – No Classes, University Closed | Jan. 18 | Jan. 17 | Jan. 15 |
| Course Add and Drop Periods | See Academic Planning Guide | ||
| Deadline – Removal of "I" grade from Fall Semester | Jan. 29 | Jan. 28 | Jan. 26 |
| Filing Deadline – Application for Graduation: Summer Term, July | Jan. 30 | Jan. 29 | Jan. 31 |
| * Spring Vacation – No Classes, University Open | March 8 - 13 | March 6 - 11 | March 5 - 10 |
| Final Date, Election of "S" Grade | March 19 | March 17 | March 16 |
| Web Registration Begins – Fall and Winter Semesters | April 5 | April 3 | April 2 |
| In-person/Open Registration Begins – Fall and Winter Semesters | April 12 | April 10 | April 10 |
| Final Filing Date/Doctoral Capstone Experience for May Graduation | April 8 | April 6 | April 5 |
| Final Date, Withdrawal from Courses (No later than 75% of complete course work) | April 9 | April 7 | April 6 |
| * Easter Recess (begins at 3:00pm on the Thursday before) – No Classes, University Closed | March 26 - 28 | April 14 - 16 | March 30 - April 1 |
| Final Examinations (Last Class Session) | May 3 - 8 | May 1 - 6 | April 30 - May 5 |
| End of Winter Semester | May 8 | May 6 | May 5 |
| Grades Due by 12:00 noon | May 11 | May 9 | May 8 |
| Graduation Liturgy | May 11 | TBD | TBD |
| Commencement | May 13 - 14 | TBD | TBD |
| Semester III – Summer | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | May 17 | May 15 | May 14 |
| Course Add and Drop Periods | See Academic Planning Guide | See Academic Planning Guide | See Academic Planning Guide |
| * Memorial Day – No Classes, University Closed | May 31 | May 29 | May 28 |
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Filing Deadline – Application for Graduation: Fall Semester, December |
May 28 | May 31 | May 31 |
| Deadline – Removal of "I" Grade from Winter Semester | June 18 | June 16 | June 15 |
| * Independence Day – No Classes, University Closed | July 5 | July 4 | July 4 |
| Final Date, Election of "S" Grade | July 9 | July 7 | July 6 |
| Final Filing Date / Doctoral Capstone Experience for July Graduation |
July 8 | July 6 | July 5 |
| Final Date, Withdrawal from Courses (No later than 75% of complete course work) | July 16 | July 14 | July 13 |
| Final Examinations (Last Class Session) | Aug. 2 - 7 | July 31 - Aug. 5 | July 30 - Aug. 4 |
| End of Summer Semester | Aug. 7 | Aug. 5 | Aug. 4 |
| Grades Due by 12:00 noon | Aug. 10 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 7 |
* Observed holidays and breaks, note university offices may be closed
Important dates, policies, and refund information for tuition payments are available on the Student Accounts webpage.
