Academic Calendar: Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Full Semester
| Event | Event |
|---|---|
| August 1 (Saturday) | Deadline to Apply for December Graduation |
| August 17 (Monday) | First day of classes |
| August 21 (Friday) | Last day to add or drop classes without a “W” |
| September 7 (Monday) | Labor Day – No classes/University closed |
| October 1 (Thursday) | Application Period Opens for May Graduation |
| October 5 (Monday) - October 8 (Thursday) |
Mid-semester |
| October 9 (Friday) | Fall Recess – No classes/University open |
| October 23 (Friday) | Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of “W” |
| October 26 (Monday) - November 6 (Friday) |
Advising Session |
| November 23 (Monday) - November 27 (Friday) |
Thanksgiving break – No classes (University open Monday-Wednesday) |
| December 4 (Friday) | Last day of classes and to completely withdraw from University |
| December 7 (Monday) - December 10 (Thursday) |
Final Exams |
| December 12 (Saturday) | Commencement |
| December 14 (Monday) | Deadline for faculty to submit grades |
| December 15 (Tuesday) | Final grades posted |
| December 31 (Thursday) | Deadline to apply for May Graduation |
First Session
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 1 (Saturday) | Deadline to Apply for December Graduation |
| August 17 (Monday) | First day of classes |
| August 21 (Friday) | Last day to add or drop classes without a “W” |
| September 7 (Monday) | Labor Day – No classes/University closed |
| September 16 (Wednesday) | Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of “W” |
| October 1 (Thursday) | Application Period Opens for May Graduation |
| October 7 (Wednesday) | Last day of classes |
| October 8 (Thursday) | Final Exams |
Second Session
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 12 (Monday) | Classes begin |
| October 14 (Wednesday) | Last day to add or drop classes without a “W” |
| November 11 (Wednesday) | Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of “W” |
| November 23 (Monday) - November 27 (Friday) |
Thanksgiving break – No classes (University open Monday-Wednesday) |
| December 4 (Friday) | Last day of classes and to completely withdraw from University |
| December 7 (Monday) - December 10 (Thursday) |
Final Exams |
| December 12 (Saturday) | Commencement |
| December 14 (Monday) | Deadline for faculty to submit final grades |
| December 15 (Tuesday) | Final grades posted |
| December 31 (Wednesday) | Deadline to apply for May Graduation |