Student Academic Calendar
Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing
For information about how to add, drop, and/or withdraw visit the START Office website.
Spring 2026
See Payment Deadlines, Fall 2025 for a complete refund schedule
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
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Classes begin for 16-week and 1st 8-week sessions |
Monday, January 12, 2026 |
Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 1st 8-week session | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 16-week session | Sunday, January 18, 2026 | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Day (No Classes – Campus Offices Open) | Monday, January 19, 2026 | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| 16-week and 1st 8-week Payment Deadline | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from 1st 8-week session | Friday, February 13, 2026 | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
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Classes end for 1st 8-week session |
Friday, March 6, 2026 |
Friday, March 6, 2026 |
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Mid-Term and Final 1st 8-week Grades Due by 4:00 p.m. (An additional 2-3 days is required for final grade processing) |
Monday, March 9, 2026 | Monday, March 9, 2026 |
| Mid-Term Break (No Classes – Campus Offices Open) | Monday, March 9, 2026 | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
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Classes begin for 2nd 8-week session |
Monday, March 16, 2026 |
Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 2nd 8-week session | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 2nd 8-week Payment Deadline | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from 16-week session | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from 2nd 8-week session | Friday, April 17, 2026 | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Spring Break (No Classes – Campus Offices Open) | Monday, April 6, 2026 | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Summer Graduation Application Deadline (subject to change) | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Fall/December Graduation Application Deadline (subject to change) | Monday, April 27, 2026 | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
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Final Exam Week |
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
Friday, May 8, 2026 |
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Classes end for 16-week and 2nd 8-week sessions |
Friday, May 8, 2026 |
Friday, May 8, 2026 |
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May Commencement/Graduation |
Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
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Final Grades Due by 4 p.m. (An additional 2-3 days is required for final grade processing) |
Wednesday May 13, 2026 | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
Upcoming Semesters
Summer 2026
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Classes begin for Full term and 4W1 sessions |
Monday, May 18, 2026 |
Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 4W1 session | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for Full term session | Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from 4W1 session | Monday, June 1, 2026 | Monday, June 1, 2026 |
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Classes end for 4W1 session |
Friday, June 12, 2026 |
Friday, June 12, 2026 |
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Classes begin for 8W1 session |
Monday, June 15, 2026 |
Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 8W1 session | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from Full term session | Monday, July 6, 2026 | Monday, July 6, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W1 session | Friday, July 17, 2026 | Friday, July 17, 2026 |
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Classes end for Full term and 8W1 sessions |
Friday, August 7, 2026 |
Friday, August 7, 2026 |
Fall 2026
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Classes begin for Full term and 8W1 sessions |
Monday, August 24, 2026 |
Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 8W1 session | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for Full term session | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W1 session | Friday, September 25, 2026 | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
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Classes end for 8W1 session |
Friday, October 16, 2026 |
Friday, October 16, 2026 |
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Classes begin for 8W2 session |
Monday, October 26, 2026 |
Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 8W2 session | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from Full term session | Friday, November 6, 2026 | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W2 session | Friday, November 27, 2026 | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
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Classes end for Full term and 8W2 sessions |
Friday, December 18, 2026 |
Friday, December 18, 2026 |
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December Graduation |
Friday, December 18, 2026 |
Friday, December 18, 2026 |
Spring 2027
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
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Classes begin for Full term and 8W1 sessions |
Monday, January 11, 2027 |
Monday, January 11, 2027 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 8W1 session | Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | Wednesday, January 13, 2027 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for Full term session | Sunday, January 17, 2027 | Sunday, January 17, 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W1 session | Friday, February 12, 2027 | Friday, February 12, 2027 |
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Classes end for 8W1 session |
Friday, March 5, 2027 |
Friday, March 5, 2027 |
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Classes begin for 8W2 session |
Monday, March 15, 2027 |
Monday, March 15, 2027 |
| Last day to add and drop courses for 8W2 session | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw from Full term session | Friday, April 2, 2027 | Friday, April 2, 2027 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W2 session | Friday, April 16, 2027 | Friday, April 16, 2027 |
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Classes end for Full term and 8W2 sessions |
Friday, May 7, 2027 |
Friday, May 7, 2027 |
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May Commencement/Graduation |
Saturday, May 8, 2027 |
Saturday, May 8, 2027 |