Below is the approved academic calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year. Find related Registrar鈥檚 Office forms.
Last updated 11/17/25
Fall 2026
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Move-In | Monday | Aug 17 |
| Orientation for New Students Entering Fall 2026 | Tue - Mon | Aug 18 - 24 |
| Transfer and Exchange Student Registration | Friday | Aug 21 |
| New First Year Student Registration | Saturday | Aug 22 |
| Returning Student Move-In | Friday | Aug 21 |
| Convocation | Monday | Aug 24 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday | Aug 25 |
| Clearance | Tue - Thu | Aug 25 - 27 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 75% Tuition Proration | Tuesday | Sep 1 |
| Applied Music Add Deadline | Friday | Sep 4 |
| Audit Forms Due | Friday | Sep 4 |
| Last Day to Add Four- and Five-Unit Courses | Friday | Sep 4 |
| Labor Day -- no classes | Monday | Sep 7 |
| Census Date | Wednesday | Sep 9 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 50% Tuition Proration | Wednesday | Sep 9 |
| Applied Music Drop Deadline | Friday | Sep 11 |
| Final Day to Change to Part-Time Status w/ Tuition Adjustment | Monday | Sep 28 |
| Last Day to Drop Courses Without a "W" | Friday | Oct 2 |
| Late Drop Period Begins | Saturday | Oct 3 |
| Mid-Semester Progress Reports Submission Period | Mon - Sun | Oct 5 - 18 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship (INT) Paperwork to the HCC | Wednesday | Oct 7 |
| Last Day to Add Zero-, One-, and Two-Unit Courses | Friday | Oct 9 |
| Mid-Semester | Friday | Oct 9 |
| Fall Break -- no classes | Thu - Fri | Oct 15 - 16 |
| Advising Week | Mon - Mon | Oct 19 - 26 |
| CR/NC Forms Due | Monday | Oct 26 |
| Registration Week for Spring 2027 | Tue - Fri | Oct 27 - 30 |
| Thanksgiving Break -- no classes | Wed - Fri | Nov 25 - 27 |
| Last Day of Classes | Monday | Nov 30 |
| Last Day to Late Drop From Courses | Monday | Nov 30 |
| Petitions for Incomplete Due | Monday | Nov 30 |
| Reading Days | Tue - Wed | Dec 1 - 2 |
| Final Exams | Thu - Fri | Dec 3 - 4 |
| Reading Days | Sat - Sun | Dec 5 - 6 |
| Final Exams Resume | Mon - Thu | Dec 7 - 10 |
| End of Semester | Thursday | Dec 10 |
| Student Move-Out | 24 Hours After Last Final Exam or by Hall Closing (Whichever Comes First) | |
| Residence Halls Close 10 AM | Friday | Dec 11 |
| Grades Due 12 PM | Tuesday | Dec 15 |
Spring 2027
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation for New Students Entering Spring 2027 | Thu - Fri | Jan 14 - 15 |
| Returning Students Move-In 10 AM | Saturday | Jan 16 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | Monday | Jan 18 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday | Jan 19 |
| Clearance | Tue - Thu | Jan 19 - 21 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 75% Tuition Proration | Tuesday | Jan 26 |
| Applied Music Add Deadline | Friday | Jan 29 |
| Audit Forms Due | Friday | Jan 29 |
| Last Day to Add Four- and Five-Unit Courses | Friday | Jan 29 |
| Census Date | Wednesday | Feb 3 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 50% Tuition Proration | Wednesday | Feb 3 |
| Applied Music Drop Deadline | Friday | Feb 5 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday -- no classes | Monday | Feb 15 |
| Final Day to Change to Part-Time Status w/ Tuition Adjustment | Tuesday | Feb 23 |
| Last Day to Drop Courses Without a "W" | Friday | Feb 26 |
| Late Drop Period Begins | Saturday | Feb 27 |
| Mid-Semester Progress Reports Submission Period | Mon - Sun | Mar 1 - 21 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship (INT) Paperwork to the HCC | Wednesday | Mar 3 |
| Mid-Semester | Thursday | Mar 4 |
| Last Day to Add Zero-, One-, and Two-Unit Courses | Friday | Mar 5 |
| Spring Break -- no classes | Mon - Fri | Mar 8 - 12 |
| Advising Week | Mon - Mon | Mar 22 - 29 |
| CR/NC Forms Due | Monday | Mar 29 |
| Registration Week for Fall 2027 | Tue - Fri | Mar 30 - Apr 2 |
| Senior Comps Grades Due to Registrar | Monday | Apr 19 |
| Founder's Day -- no classes | Tuesday | Apr 20 |
| College Honors Due to Registrar | Monday | Apr 26 |
| Deadline to Petition to Participate in Commencement if Not Eligible by Policy | Wednesday | Apr 28 |
| Last Day of Classes | Wednesday | Apr 28 |
| Last Day to Late Drop From Courses | Wednesday | Apr 28 |
| Petitions for Incomplete Due | Wednesday | Apr 28 |
| Reading Day | Thursday | Apr 29 |
| Final Exams | Friday | Apr 30 |
| Reading Days | Sat - Sun | May 1 - 2 |
| Final Exams Resume | Mon - Fri | May 3 - 7 |
| End of Semester | Friday | May 7 |
| Student Move-Out | 24 Hours After Last Final Exam or by Hall Closing (Whichever Comes First) | |
| Residence Halls Close for Non Graduating Seniors 10 AM | Saturday | May 8 |
| Senior Grades Due 12 PM | Tuesday | May 11 |
| Commencement | Sunday | May 16 |
| Non-Senior Grades Due 12 PM | Monday | May 17 |
| Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors 10 AM | Monday | May 17 |
Summer 2027
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Monday | Apr 19 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | Monday | May 31 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday | Jun 1 |
| Audit Forms Due | Friday | Jun 4 |
| Last Day to Add Four-Unit Courses | Friday | Jun 4 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (Observed) -- no classes | Friday | Jun 18 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship (INT) Paperwork to the HCC | Wednesday | Jun 23 |
| Last Day to Drop Courses without a "W" | Tuesday | Jun 29 |
| Mid-Session Progress Reports Submission Period | Tues-Thurs | Jun 29 - Jul 8 |
| Last Day to Add Zero-, One-, and Two-Unit Courses | Friday | Jul 2 |
| Mid-Session | Friday | Jul 2 |
| Independence Day Holiday (Observed) -- no classes | Monday | Jul 5 |
| CR/NC Forms Due | Thursday | Jul 15 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday | Aug 6 |
| Reading Days | Sat-Sun | Aug 7 - 8 |
| Final Exams | Mon - Tues | Aug 9 - 10 |
| End of Session | Tuesday | Aug 10 |
| Grades Due 12 PM | Friday | Aug 13 |