Academic Calendar for Spring Semester 2026

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Spring Graduation Application Available
New Year's Day Holiday (offices closed)
Last day to change residential dining plan or add voluntary dining plan to student account
Dining Plan Information
Last day to be admitted as a degree-seeking undergraduate student
Last day to be admitted for summer semester as a degree-seeking undergraduate student
First day of Classes
$100 late registration fee for continuing students begins for initial enrollment on or after this date
Fee Details
Summer Schedule of Classes Released on Web
Faculty can begin making textbook selections for Summer semester
Last day to register or add without instructor permission; online registration ends
Last day to change audit status (Registration Activity Form required; instructor must sign form or provide online permission; submit form and ID to Enrollment Services)
Registration Activity Form
MLK Day Holiday; University Closed
Participation Rosters due from Faculty by 11:59 PM
Instructor approval required to register (Registration Activity Form required; student must contact Instructor for Instructor Permission to register; deliver form and photo ID to Enrollment Services)
Registration Activity Form
Last day to drop/withdraw and receive 100% tuition refund (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to Enrollment Services on a business day)
Registration Cancellation- Prior Term Balance
Student Financial Responsibility
Last day to waive optional services such as Student Health Insurance, Student Legal Services, and Counseling and Wellness Services
Census Date
Faculty last day to modify Course Proposals in Curriculog (all steps)
Last day to drop course without a grade (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to Enrollment Services on a business day)
Undergraduate and Graduate Deadline to Apply for Graduation
Fall & Spring Schedules of Classes Released on Web
Summer Registration begins
Dates by Registration Group
Faculty textbook selections for Summer semester due
Faculty can begin making textbook selections for Fall and Spring semesters
Faculty May Begin Reporting Midterm Grades at 8am (required for all undergraduate classes; optional for graduate classes)
Summer registration is open to all students
A-Term Last Day of Classes
Faculty eCampus Inclusive Courseware Deadline to opt in/out Summer semester
Spring Break -
Grading Opens for A Term
Midterm Grades due by Noon (Only applies to FULL term classes Required of all undergraduate classes; optional for graduate classes)
Fall Registration begins
Dates by Registration Group
Faculty textbook selections for Fall and Spring semesters due
A-Term Final Grades Due by Noon
Summer Fee Assessment Begins
Last day to drop course with a W grade (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to Enrollment Services on a business day)
Summer Graduation Application Available
Last Day to Register to Walk in the Spring Commencement Ceremony
Fall Registration open to all students
Summer Fees Due for registrations through April 15
Last Day to Submit a Photo for the Spring Commencement Ceremony
Last day of classes
Faculty may begin entering final grades
Full Term Final Examinations Begin

A & B Term Examinations Vary - See Course Syllabus


Exam Schedules
Graduation/Commencement Lake Campus students (5:30 PM)
Graduation/Commencement - Graduate School (master's/doctoral students)
Today's date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Boonshoft School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony (3:30 PM)
Graduation/Commencement - Undergraduate Students
Final Grades Due for Full and B Terms by Noon
Last Day to Have a Spring Semester Credential Awarded
Deadline to Request Diploma Pick-Up
Request Diploma Pick-Up at Enrollment Services
Diplomas Available for Pick-Up at Enrollment Services (must have been requested in advance)
Diplomas Mailed
Spring Fee Assessment Begins
Fees due for registrations through December 15th