Academic Calendar: Spring 2026
Spring 2026
Full Semester
| Event | Event |
|---|---|
| January 12 (Monday) | First day of classes |
| January 16 (Friday) | Last day to add or drop classes without a “W” |
| January 19 (Monday) | Martin Luther King Day – No classes/University closed |
| March 2 (Monday) - March 5 (Thursday) |
Mid-semester |
| March 9 (Monday) - March 13 (Friday) |
Spring Break - No classes/University open |
| March 27 (Friday) | Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of “W” |
| April 1 (Wednesday) | Application Period Opens for December Graduation |
| April 3 (Friday) | Spring Recess - No classes/University open |
| April 6 (Monday) - April 17 (Friday) |
Advising Session |
| April 15 (Wednesday) | Application Period Opens for July Graduation |
| April 20 (Monday) - April 24 (Friday) |
Registration for upcoming academic year |
| May 1 (Friday) | Last day of classes and to completely withdraw from University |
| May 4 (Monday) - May 7 (Thursday) |
Final Exams |
| May 9 (Saturday) | Commencement |
| May 11 (Monday) | Deadline for faculty to submit grades |
| May 12 (Tuesday) | Final grades posted |
| June 15 (Monday) | Deadline to apply for July Graduation |
First Session
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 12 (Monday) | First day of classes |
| January 16 (Friday) | Last day to add or drop classes without a “W” |
| January 19 (Monday) | Martin Luther King Day – No classes/University closed |
| February 11 (Wednesday) | Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of “W” |
| March 4 (Wednesday) | Last day of classes |
| March 5 (Thursday) | Final Exams |
| March 9 (Monday) - March 13 (Friday) |
Spring Break - No classes/University open |
Second Session
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 16 (Monday) | Classes begin |
| March 18 (Wednesday) | Last day to add or drop classes without a “W” |
| April 1 (Wednesday) | Application Period Opens for December Graduation |
| April 3 (Friday) | Spring Recess - No classes/University open |
| April 15 (Wednesday) | Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of “W” |
| April 15 (Wednesday) | Application Period Opens for July Graduation |
| May 1 (Friday) | Last day of classes and to completely withdraw from University |
| May 4 (Monday) - May 7 (Thursday) |
Final Exams |
| May 9 (Saturday) | Commencement |
| May 11 (Monday) | Deadline for faculty to submit final grades |
| May 12 (Tuesday) | Final grades posted |
| June 15 (Monday) | Deadline to apply for July Graduation |