Academic Calendar and Course Schedules

The Academic Calendar lists key dates for each semester, including breaks, holidays, exams, etc. Prospective students and parents can also browse the course schedules to get an idea of the courses that are available in upcoming semesters.

Course Schedules     Academic Calendars

 

Course Schedules

Course schedules are subject to change. Current students, faculty and staff can see more details about the registration process, including dates and links to various systems, on the Registration page in myCharger.

*Online learning may occur at any time, depending on how the University may determine classes are best taught under any circumstance. All courses, including selected labs, practicals, project-based, and clinical courses may require limited, additional meeting times to accommodate accreditation, regulatory, and similar requirements and students will be advised about this at the beginning of those classes.*

  • Courses are available in a variety of different modalities (delivery formats), as defined below. Students can see a course’s specific modality in Self-Service Banner (SSB), by using the “Look Up Classes” function. Please read carefully before selecting your courses. Students should select the class delivery mode that will best meet their needs. Changes to the method of delivery within a course are not available.

    • Hybrid: Students attend in-person for half of the scheduled course time and the other half of the class content is available online. Half the content is delivered in person (you must attend on these days) and the other content is delivered asynchronously. Hybrid courses do not have a fully remote attendance option.
    • Online asynchronous (ONLI): Fully online asynchronous course with no live, required class sessions.
    • Remote synchronous (ONLI with specific meeting time): Fully online synchronous course where students attend virtually at the assigned class time. Students should plan to be available during that time for synchronous online learning.
    • Flex: Some of the students attend each class session in-person and others attend virtually at the same time. Flex courses do not have a fully remote attendance option.
    • On-Ground: Fully on-ground course with every student meeting in-person.
    • Clinical/Laboratory: Practical courses that have an on-ground required component.
Academic Calendar, 2025-2026
  • May 2026
    Event Date
    Term Start Thursday, May 14
    Classes Begin Thursday, May 14
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Thursday, May 21
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Thursday, May 21
    Memorial Day (No Classes) Monday, May 25


    June 2026
    Event Date
    Juneteenth (No Classes) Friday, June 19
    Midterm Grades Due Friday, June 26


    July 2026
    Event Date
    Independence Day Break (No Classes) Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Friday, July 17
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Saturday, July 18 - Thursday, August 13


    August 2026
    Event Date
    Reading Day Tuesday, August 6
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Saturday, July 18 - Thursday, August 20
    Exams Friday, August 14 — Thursday, August 20
    End Term Thursday, August 20
    Grades Due Sunday, August 20
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
    Administrative Graduation Sunday, August 18
  • May 2026
    Event Date
    Term Start Thursday, May 14
    Classes Begin Thursday, May 14
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Thursday, May 21
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Thursday, May 21
    Memorial Day Break (No Classes) Monday, May 25


    June 2026
    Event Date
    Midterm Grades Due Thursday, June 11
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Thursday, June 18
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Friday, June 19 - Tuesday, June 23
    Juneteenth (No Exams or Classes) Friday, June 19
    Exams Occur Last Week of Classes
    Wednesday, June 24 — Wednesday, July 1
    End Term Wednesday, July 1
    Grades due Monday, July 6
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.




  • July 2026
    Event Date
    Independence Day Break (No Classes) Friday, July 3 — Sunday, July 5
    Term Start Monday, July 6
    Classes begin Monday, July 6
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Monday, July 13
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Monday, July 13
    Midterm Grades Due Friday, July 31


    August 2026
    Event Date
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Friday, August 7
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Saturday, August 8 - Thursday, August 13
    Exams Occur Last Week of Classes
    Friday, August 14 — Thursday, August 20
    End Term Thursday, August 20
    Grades Due Monday, August 24
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
Academic Calendar, 2026-2027
  • August 2026
    Event Date
    First-year & Transfer Student Move-in Thursday, August 20
    Registration; Returning Student Move-In Friday, August 21
    Term Start Monday, August 24
    Classes Begin Monday, August 24
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Monday, August 31
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Monday, August 31


    September 2026
    Event Date
    Labor Day (No Classes) Monday, September 7


    October 2026
    Event Date
    Midterm Grades Due
    Friday, October 16
    Fall Break (No Classes) Monday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 20
    Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, October 30
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Saturday, October 31 - Wednesday, December 9


    November 2026
    Event Date
    Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29
    Residence Halls Close (Thanksgiving Break) Tuesday, November 24 at 10 p.m.
    Residence Halls Re-Open Sunday, November 29 at 12 p.m.


    December 2026
    Event Date
    Reading Days (No Classes) Tuesday, December 8 — Wednesday, December 9
    Exams Thursday, December 10 — Wednesday, December 16
    End Term Wednesday, December 16
    Residence Halls Close (Winter Break) Wednesday, December 16 at 10 p.m.
    Grades Due Sunday, December 20
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
  • August 2026
    Event Date
    First-year & Transfer Move-in Thursday, August 20
    Registration; Returning Student Move-in Friday, August 21
    Term Start Monday, August 24
    Classes Begin Monday, August 24
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Monday, August 31
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Monday, August 31


    September 2026
    Event Date
    Labor Day (No Classes) Monday, September 7
    Midterm Grades Due Friday, September 18
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Monday, September 28


    October 2026
    Event Date
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Tuesday, September 29 — Monday, October 5
    Exams Occur Last Week of Classes
    Tuesday, October 6 — Monday, October 12
    End Term Monday, October 12
    Grades Due Friday, October 16
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
    Fall Break (no classes) Monday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 20
  • October 2026
    Event Date
    Term Start Wednesday, October 21
    Classes Begin Wednesday, October 21
    Add/Drop deadline Wednesday, October 28
    Pass/Fail Grade Election deadline Wednesday, October 28


    November 2026
    Event Date
    Midterm Grades Due Wednesday, November 18
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Saturday, November 21
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Sunday, November 22 — Sunday, December 6
    Residence Halls Close Tuesday, November 24 at 10 p.m.
    Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29
    Residence Halls Re-open Sunday, November 29 at 12 p.m.


    December 2026
    Event Date
    Exams Occur Last Week of Classes
    Monday, December 7 — Saturday, December 12
    End Term Saturday, December 12
    Residence Halls Close (Winter Break) Wednesday, December 16 at 10 p.m.
    Grades Due Wednesday, December 16
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
  • December 2026
    Event Date
    Term Start Thursday, December 17
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Thursday, December 24
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Thursday, December 24
    Christmas Day (No Classes) Friday, December 25


    January 2026
    Event Date
    New Year’s Day (No Classes) Friday, January 1
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Monday, January 4
    End Term Thursday, January 14
    Grades Due
    Refund Policy
    Monday, January 18
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
  • January 2027
    Event Date
    First Year & Transfer Move-In Monday, January 18
    Registration; Returning Student Move-In Sunday, January 17 at 12 p.m.
    Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes) Monday, January 18
    Term Start Wednesday, January 20
    Classes Begin Wednesday, January 20
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Wednesday, January 27
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Wednesday, January 27


    March 2027
    Event Date
    Midterm Grades Due Friday, March 12
    Residence Halls Close Friday, March 12 at 10 p.m.
    Spring Break (No Classes) Sunday, March 14 — Sunday, March 21
    Residence Halls Re-Open Sunday, March 21 at 12 p.m.
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Friday, March 26
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Saturday, March 27 - Wednesday, May 5


    May 2027
    Event Date
    Reading Day (No Classes) Wednesday, May 5
    Exams Thursday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 12
    End Term Wednesday, May 12
    Residence Halls Close (Summer Break) For Students not Participating in Commencement Wednesday, May 12 at 10 p.m.
    Spring Commencement 2027 Friday, May 14 - Saturday, May 15
    Grades due Sunday, May 16
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
  • January 2027
    Event Date
    First Year & Transfer Move-In Thursday, January 14
    Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes) Monday, January 18
    Registration; Returning Students Move-In Tuesday, January 19 at 12 p.m.
    Term Start Wednesday, January 20
    Classes Begin Wednesday, January 20
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Wednesday, January 27
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Wednesday, January 27


    February 2027
    Event Date
    Midterm Grades Wednesday, February 17
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Wednesday, February 24
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Thursday, February 25 - Tuesday, March 2


    March 2027
    Event Date
    Exams Occur Last Week of Classes
    Wednesday, March 3 — Tuesday, March 9
    End Term Tuesday, March 9
    Grades Due Saturday, March 13
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
  • January 2027
    Event Date
    First Year & Transfer Student Move-In Monday, January 18


    March 2027
    Event Date
    Residence Halls Close Friday, March 12 at 10 p.m.
    Spring Break (no classes) Sunday, March 14 — Sunday, March 21
    Residence Halls Re-Open Sunday, March 21 at 12 p.m.
    Term Start Monday, March 22
    Classes Begin Monday, March 22
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Monday, March 29
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Monday, March 29


    April 2027
    Event Date
    Midterm Grades Due Saturday, April 17
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Saturday, April 24
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Sunday, April 25 - Sunday, May 2


    May 2027
    Event Date
    Exams Occur Last Week of Classes
    Monday, May 3 - Saturday, May 8
    End Term Saturday, May 8
    Grades Due Wednesday, May 12
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
    Residence Halls Close (Summer Break) For Students Not Participating in Commencement Wednesday, May 12 at 10 p.m.
    Spring Commencement 2027 Friday, May 14 - Saturday, May 15
  • May 2027
    Event Date
    Term Start Thursday, May 13
    Classes Begin Thursday, May 13
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Thursday, May 20
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Thursday, May 20
    Memorial Day (No Classes) Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31


    June 2027
    Event Date
    Midterm Grades Due Friday, June 11
    Juneteenth (No Classes) Friday, June 18


    July 2027
    Event Date
    Independence Day Break (No Classes) Monday, July 5
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Wednesday, July 14
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Thursday, July 15 - Sunday, August 15


    August 2027
    Event Date
    Exams Monday, August 16 — Saturday, August 21
    End Term Saturday, August 21
    Grades Due Wednesday, August 25
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.
  • May 2027
    Event Date
    Term Start Thursday, May 13
    Classes Begin Thursday, May 13
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Thursday, May 20
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Thursday, May 20
    Memorial Day Break (No Classes) Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31


    June 2027
    Event Date
    Midterm Grades Due Saturday, June 12
    Juneteenth (No Exams or Classes) Friday, June 18
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Monday, June 21
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Saturday, June 19 - Wednesday, June 23
    Exams Occur Last Week of Classes
    Thursday, June 24 — Saturday, July 3


    July 2027
    Event Date
    End Term Saturday, July 3
    Grades due Friday, July 9
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.


  • July 2027
    Event Date
    Independence Day Break (No Classes) Monday, July 5
    Term Start Tuesday, July 6
    Classes begin Tuesday, July 6
    Open Drop/Add Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Tuesday, July 13
    P/F Grade Election Deadline Tuesday, July 13
    Midterm Grades Due Saturday, July 31


    August 2027
    Event Date
    Course Withdrawal Deadline
    Refund Policy
    Saturday, August 7
    Incomplete Grade Request Period Sunday, August 8 - Sunday, August 15
    Exams Occur Last Week of Classes
    Monday, August 16 — Saturday, August 21
    End Term Saturday, August 21
    Grades Due Wednesday, August 25
    After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed, final grades will be available in Banner.