Academic Calendar
2027鈥�2028
With approval from appropriate governance board, dates of events are subject to change.
Fall Semester 2027
| August 20鈥�26, Fri.鈥揟丑耻. | International Student Orientation |
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| AUGUST 23鈥�24, MON.鈥揟UE. | Pre-College Conference |
| AUGUST 26, THU. | College Housing Opens for New Students, 8 a.m. |
| AUGUST 26鈥�29, THU.鈥揝UN. | New Student Orientation |
| AUGUST 28, SAT. | College Housing Opens for Returning Students, 10 a.m. |
| AUGUST 29, SUN. | Convocation for New Students, 2 p.m. |
| AUGUST 30, MON. | Classes Begin |
| SEPTEMBER 6, MON. | Labor Day; Classes in Session |
| SEPTEMBER 8, WED. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses |
| SEPTEMBER 22, WED. | Critical Issues Symposium; Day Classes Not in Session, 5 p.m. and Later Classes in Session |
| OCTOBER 1, FRI. | Last Day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲鈥� Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses |
| OCTOBER 8, FRI. | Fall Recess Begins, 6 p.m. |
| OCTOBER 13, WED. | Fall Recess Ends, 8 a.m. Wednesday Schedule in Effect |
| OCTOBER 19, TUE. | First-Half Semester Courses End |
| OCTOBER 20, WED. | Last- Half Semester Courses Begin |
| OCTOBER 20, WED. | Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| TBD | One Big Weekend 鈥� Homecoming and Family Weekend |
| OCTOBER 28, THU. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses |
| OCTOBER 28, THU. | Last Day to Enroll in Independent Study or Research Courses |
| NOVEMBER 1鈥�5, MON.鈥揊RI. | Class Registration for Spring (continuing students) |
| NOVEMBER 9, TUE. | Last Day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲鈥� Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses |
| NOVEMBER 23, TUE. | Last Day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲鈥� Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses |
| NOVEMBER 24, WED. | Thanksgiving Recess Begins, Offices Closed |
| NOVEMBER 29, MON. | Thanksgiving Recess Ends, 8 a.m. |
| DECEMBER 10, FRI. | Last Day of Classes |
| DECEMBER 13鈥�17, MON.鈥揊RI. | Semester Examinations |
| DECEMBER 17, FRI. | College Housing Closes, 5 p.m. |
| DECEMBER 21, TUE. | Final Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| DECEMBER 24, FRI. | Campus Shutdown Begins, Offices Closed |
| Number of Days | TBD |
Spring Semester 2028
| JANUARY 3, MON. | Campus Shutdown Ends, Offices Reopen |
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| JANUARY 8, SAT. | College Housing Opens, 12 p.m. |
| JANUARY 10, MON. | Classes Begin |
| JANUARY 19, WED. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses |
| JANUARY 28, FRI. | Incomplete (I) Grades from Fall Semester become "F" |
| february 11, fri. | Last Day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲鈥� Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses |
| february 11, fri. | Winter Recess Begins, 6 p.m. |
| february 16, wed. | Winter Recess Ends, 8 a.m. Monday Schedule in Effect |
| february 29, tue. | First-Half Semester Courses End |
| march 1, wed. | Last-Half Semester Courses Begin |
| march 1, wed. | Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| MARCH 9, THU. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses |
| MARCH 9, THU. | Last Day to Enroll in Independent Study or Research Courses |
| MARCH 17, FRI. | Spring Recess Begins, 8 a.m. |
| MARCH 27, MON. | Spring Recess Ends, 8 a.m. |
| MARCH 29, WED. | Last Day to Withdraw for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses |
| APRIL 3鈥�6, MON.鈥揟HU. | Class Registration for Fall (Continuing Students) |
| APRIL 14, FRI. | Good Friday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
| APRIL 17, MON. | Easter Holiday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Open |
| TBD | Last day to Withdraw for a 鈥淲" Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses |
| APRIL 27, THU. | Honors Convocation, Jack Miller Auditorium, 7 p.m. |
| APRIL 28, FRI. | Spring Festival; Classes Dismissed at 3 p.m. |
| MAY 1鈥�5, MON.鈥揊RI. | Semester Examinations |
| MAY 5, FRI. | College Housing Closes for Students Not Participating in Commencement, 5 p.m. |
| MAY 7, SUN. | Baccalaureate and Commencement |
| MAY 8, MON. | College Housing Closes for Students Participating in Commencement, 12 p.m. |
| MAY 10, WED. | Final Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| Number of Days | TBD |
May Term 2028
| MAY 8, MON. | Classes Begin |
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| MAY 10, WED. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
| TBD | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
| tbd | Milestone Weekend |
| MAY 25, THU. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
| MAY 29, MON. | Memorial Day Holiday: Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
| JUNE 2, FRI. | May Term Ends |
June Term 2028
| JUNE 5, MON. | Classes Begin |
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| JUNE 7, WED. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
| TBD | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
| JUNE 16, FRI. | Incomplete (I) Grades from Spring Semester Become "F" |
| JUNE 22, THU. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
| JUNE 30, FRI. | June Term Ends |
July Term 2028
| JULY 3, MON. | Classes Begin |
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| JULY 4, TUE. | July 4th; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
| JULY 5, WED. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
| TBD | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
| JULY 20, THU. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
| JULY 28, FRI. | July Term Ends |