Academic Calendar | 2026-2027
| Fall 2026 | ||
| August 17 | Monday | Fall University Summit |
| August TBA | TBA | Orientation Session 5 (Make-Up, Long Distance, Summer Admits) |
| August TBA | TBA | Residence Halls Open for New Students at 9 AM |
| August TBA | TBA | New Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend |
| August TBA | TBA | Residence Halls Open for Returning Students |
| August 24 | Monday | First Day of Classes |
| August 28 | Friday | Last Day to Add/Drop Classes |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day – No Classes |
| September 21 | Monday | Incomplete Grades Due from Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 |
| September 25 | Friday | Last Day to Apply for May 2027 Graduation |
| October 5 – 9 | Monday – Friday | Midterm Week |
| October 12 – 13 | Monday – Tuesday | Indigenous People’s Day/Fall Break – No Classes |
| October 13 | Tuesday | Midterm Grades Due |
| October 21 | Wednesday | Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of a “W” |
| November 2 | Monday | Web Registration Begins for Spring 2027 and Winter 2027 |
| November 20 | Friday | Last Day to Apply for January 2027 Graduation |
| November 25 – 27 | Wednesday – Friday | Thanksgiving Break – No Classes |
| December 7 | Monday | Last Day of Classes |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Reading/Study Day |
| December 9 – 15 | Wednesday – Tuesday | Mandatory Attendance Week
Final Exams/Presentations/Papers (See Final Exam Schedule – 2.5-hour Block Assigned for All Courses) |
| Winter 2027 | ||
| December 18 | Friday | Last Day to Add a Class for a Winter Session |
| January 4 | Monday | Classes Begin – Winter Session |
| January 5 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop a Class with 100% Refund |
| January 15 | Friday | Last Day of Classes |
| January 17 | Sunday | Final Grades Due |
| Spring 2027 | ||
| January TBA | TBA | Residence Halls Open |
| January 11 | Monday | Spring University Summit |
| January 19 | Tuesday | First Day of Classes |
| January 25 | Monday | Add/Drop Week Ends |
| February 9 | Tuesday | Incomplete Grades Due from Fall 2026 Semester |
| March 8 – 12 | Monday – Friday | Midterm Week |
| March 14 | Sunday | Midterm Grades Due |
| March 22 – 29 | Monday – Friday | Spring Break/Easter Break – No Classes |
| March 30 | Tuesday | Classes Resume – F0llow a Monday Schedule |
| April 5 | Monday | Web Registration begins for Fall 2027 and Summer 2027 |
| April 7 | Wednesday | Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of “W” |
| April TBA | TBA | Founders Day |
| April 30 | Friday | Last Day to Apply for August 2027 Graduation |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Last Day of Classes |
| May 5 – 11 | Wednesday – Tuesday | Mandatory Attendance Week
Final Exams/Presentations/Papers (See Final Exam Schedule – 2.5-hour Block Assigned for All Courses) |
| May 12 – 14 | Wednesday – Friday | Senior Week |
| May 15 | Saturday | Commencement |
| Summer 2027 (4/6/12 Week Sessions) | ||
| May 24 | Monday | Classes Begin for Schedule A: Four Week Session |
| June 21 | Monday | Last Day of Classes for Session A |
| June 22 | Tuesday | Classes Begin for Schedule B: Four Week Session |
| July 19 | Monday | Last Day of Classes for Session B |
| July 20 | Tuesday | Classes Begin for Schedule C: Four Week Session |
| August 16 | Monday | Last Day of Classes for Session C |
| May 24 | Monday | Classes Begin for Schedule D: Six Week Session |
| July 5 | Monday | Last Day of Classes for Session D |
| July 6 | Tuesday | Classes Begin for Schedule E: Six Week Session |
| August 16 | Monday | Last Day of Classes for Session E |
| May 24 | Monday | Classes Begin for Schedule F: 12 Week Session |
| August 16 | Monday | Last Day of Classes for Session F |
Academic calendar is subject to change.