Fall Semester 2026
◄ Summer Semester 2026 | Spring Semester 2027 ►
| Aug. 23 | Sunday | Mass of the Holy Spirit |
| Aug. 24 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| Aug. 24 - 28 | Monday - Friday | Final Registration |
| Aug. 28 | Friday |
Latest date to register, change class schedule, and declare pass/fail or audit options Last day for registration cancellation and full tuition refund for the term |
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Sept. 4 |
Friday |
Latest date for 80% tuition refund for Total Withdrawal from the University |
| Sept. 7 | Monday |
Holiday: Labor Day (No classes. Offices closed.) |
| Sept. 11 | Friday |
Latest date for 40% tuition refund for Total Withdrawal from the University |
| Sept. 18 | Friday |
Latest date for 20% tuition refund for Total Withdrawal from the University |
| Oct. 16 | Friday |
Latest date for prospective December graduates to submit thesis/dissertation drafts and schedule comprehensive exams Latest date for prospective December graduates to apply for graduation |
| Oct. 12 - 16 | Monday - Friday |
Midterm Exam Week |
| Oct. 19 - 20 | Monday - Tuesday |
Fall Class Break Days (No classes. Offices open.) |
| Oct. 20 |
Tuesday |
Latest date for reporting midterm grades |
| Oct. 21 | Wednesday |
Classes meeting according to Monday class schedule |
| Oct. 23 | Friday |
Latest date for change of Incomplete ("I") grades from Spring and Summer 2026 for undergraduate-level courses. Undergraduate I-graded courses not graded by this date will be converted to permanent grades of "F." |
| Nov. 1 | Sunday | Holy Day: All Saints Day |
| Nov. 13 | Friday |
Latest date for undergraduates (other than first-semester freshmen and first-semester transfers) and graduate students to withdraw with a "W" grade from a 15-week class |
| Nov. 20 | Friday |
Latest date for prospective December graduates to submit approved theses/dissertations to Gumberg Library and to take comprehensive exams |
| Nov. 23 - 28 | Monday-Saturday |
Holiday: Thanksgiving (No classes. Offices closed Wednesday, November 25, Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27.) |
| Dec. 9 |
Wednesday |
Latest date for first-semester freshmen and first-semester transfer students to withdraw
with a "W" grade from a 15-week class Last class day of 15-week term |
| Dec. 10 | Thursday |
Reading Day |
| Dec. 11 - 17 | Friday - Thursday |
Final Examinations |
| Dec. 17 | Thursday |
Latest date for change of Incomplete ("I") grades from Spring and Summer 2026 for
graduate-level courses. Graduate I-graded courses not graded by this date will be
converted to permanent grades of "F." |
| Dec. 18 | Friday |
Official Graduation Day |