ACADEMIC CALENDAR AND DEADLINES
Not all courses conform to the standard session dates. Please see individual courses for exact dates.
Subject to change.
| DATES | DAYS | |
|---|---|---|
| March 23 | Monday | Registration begins for Graduate and Senior class standing students at 1:30 p.m. |
| March 25 | Wednesday | Registration begins for Junior class standing students at 1:30 p.m. |
| March 30 | Monday | Registration begins for Sophomore class standing students at 1:30 p.m. |
| April 1 | Wednesday | Registration begins for First-year class standing students at 1:30 p.m. |
| August 31 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| September 7 | Sunday | Last day to register or add a class without department permission. |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day – University Closed Department permission required to add classes. Override required to register. |
| September 27 | Sunday | Last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” grade on transcript. *Absolute last day to register or add a class |
| October 1 | Thursday | Last day to apply for graduation without additional fees (See Fee Information Tab). |
| October 5 – October 6 | Monday-Tuesday | Mid-Semester Break – Classes Not in Session |
| October 7 | Wednesday | Last day to file the Pass/D/D+/Fail form |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Mid-Semester Advisories Due |
| November 1 | Sunday | Deadline for graduation application for inclusion in Mid-year Commencement Ceremony Book. |
| November 8 | Sunday | Last day to withdraw from an individual course – for Undergraduate students Note: For courses shorter than 15 weeks, the student must withdraw within the first 2/3 of the course. |
| November 25 -November 29 | Wednesday-Sunday | Thanksgiving Break – Classes Not in Session |
| December 9 | Wednesday | Last day to completely withdraw from all courses – for Undergraduate students |
| December 10 | Thursday | Snow/Study/Reading day for Undergraduate classes only. Graduate classes meet. |
| December 11 | Friday | Snow/Study/Reading day for Undergraduate classes only. Graduate classes meet. Last day to withdraw from a course – for Graduate students |
| December 12 -18 | Sunday- Friday | Final exams for all classes |
| December 18 | Friday | Semester ends |
| December 18 | Friday | Commencement |
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Late registration fee for continuing students ($100) | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
| Bill Payment due | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
| Late Registration Fee increases ($200) for continuing Undergraduates | Sunday, August 2, 2026 |
| Late Payment Fee Assessed ($100) | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| Late Registration Fee for all students ($300) | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Late Payment Fee Assessed ($150) | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Late Payment Fee Assessed ($250) | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
Tuition Refund Period
| Full Semester Courses: August 31 – December 18, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Percentage Tuition Refund | |
| Through September 6, 2026 | 100 |
| Monday – Sunday September 7 – 13, 2026 | 75 |
| Monday – Sunday September 14-20, 2026 | 50 |
| Monday – Sunday September 21-27, 2026 | 25 |
| Part of Term A: August 31 – October 23, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Percentage Tuition Refund | |
| Through September 3, 2026 | 100 |
| Sunday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2026 | 75 |
| Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, September 11, 2026 | 50 |
| Saturday, September 12 – Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 25 |
| Part of Term B: October 26 – December 18, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Percentage Tuition Refund | |
| Through Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 100 |
| Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 75 |
| Monday, November 2 – Thursday, 5, 2026 | 50 |
| Friday, November 6 – Monday, November 9, 2026 | 25 |
Please be aware that fees are not refundable once the session begins. Students are responsible for tuition and fees in accordance with University policy, regardless of class attendance.
| Graduation Deadlines | ||
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Students filing for December 2026 Graduation ($25 ) | Friday, October 2, 2026 | |
| Undergraduate Students filing for December 2026 Graduation ($50 ) | Friday, October 2, 2026 | |
| Undergraduate Students filing for May 2027 Graduation ($25) | Friday, October 2, 2026 | |
Students are responsible for adhering to the published deadlines. CLICK THE “FEE INFORMATION” TAB AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
Please be aware that fees are not refundable once the session begins. Credits for dropped courses are calculated as of the date of notification to the University either by portal drop or written notification to the Registrar’s Office. Students are responsible for tuition and fees in accordance with University policy, regardless of class attendance.
**NOTE: Unregistered students who remain in courses will not be permitted to register after this deadline and forfeit any credits/grades they feel they are entitled to by virtue of attending the course in question.
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