Important Dates for Students

This web page includes important upcoming deadlines and dates for students. It is meant to be a comprehensive list for all major university events and deadlines across multiple departments and divisions.

Dates are subject to change. Bookmark this page and check it regularly. Any key additions or changes to these dates will be announced email. 

You may also refer to the Academic Calendar and the Religious Observances Calendar.

DateDescription
August 10, 2026Fall 2026 Bill Due
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August 28, 2026First Day of Session A. Ends December 16, 2026.
August 28, 2026First day of Session B. Ends October 16, 2026
August 31, 2026Five month tuition payment plan, last day to enroll.
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September 4, 2026Last day to add a class to your schedule for Session A and Session B or drop a class at 100% adjustment
September 7, 2026Labor Day. No classes held.
September 9, 2026Last Day to drop a session B class at 50% adjustment
September 14, 2026Fall 2026 Health Insurance waiver deadline.
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September 14-18, 2026Session A (14-week) and Session B (7-week) Progress Report 1: Early Alert
September 24, 2026Last day to drop a Session A class at 50% adjustment
September 30, 2026Four month tuition payment plan, last day to enroll.
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September 30, 2026Last day to withdraw from Session B
October 2-4, 2026Family Weekend
October 3, 2026Homecoming
October 12, 2026Spring 2027 & Summer 2027 schedule published for viewing
October 12–16, 2026 Session A Mid-Term Progress Report
October 16, 2026Last day of Session B. Classes in all Sessions meet on a Monday schedule.
October 17-25, 2026Fall Break. No classes held.
October 26, 2026First Day of Session C
October 30, 2026Registration for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 begins.
October 31, 2026Three month tuition payment plan, last day to enroll.
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November 5, 2026Last day to withdraw from Session A
November 5, 2026Last day for a partial medical withdrawal.
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November 9–15, 2026 Session C Progress Report
November 9, 2026Last day to drop a Session C class at 50% adjustment.
November 13, 2026Deadline to submit graduation application for winter 2027.
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November 25-29, 2026Thanksgiving Break. No classes held.
November 30, 2026Last Day to withdraw from Session C
December 8, 2026Last day for a full medical withdrawal
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December 14, 2026Classes meet on a Thursday schedule.
December 15, 2026Classes meet on a Friday schedule.
December 16, 2026"Last day of Session A and Session C. End of Term.
December 17, 2026Residence halls close at 11 a.m.
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December 21, 2026Winter Session 2027 Due Date
December 21, 2026Winter Session 2027 first day of classes.
December 24, 2026Last day to add a class to your schedule or drop at 100% adjustment for Winter Session 2027
December 28, 2026Last day to drop a class at 50% for Winter Session 2027
January 4, 2027Spring 2027 Bill Due
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January 13, 2027Last day of Winter session 2027 classes
January 13, 2027Residence Halls open for the Spring 2027 semester.
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January 22, 2027Winter 2027 grades go live
March 6-14, 2027Spring Break
April 9, 2027Registration for Fall 2027 and Winter 2027 begins.
May 4, 2027Residence Halls close at 11 a.m.
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