Important Dates for Students
January 21 - May 15, 2026
Full-term and Mini Semester (MS) dates
| 16 Week Term (16WK) |
First 8-Week Term (MS1) |
Second 8-Week Term (MS2) |
Short Course Term (SC) |
|
| Jan-21 - May-15 | Jan-21 - Mar-13 | Mar-16 - May-15 | Jan-21 - May-15 | |
| First Day of Classes | January 21 | January 21 | March 16 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 22 | January 22 | March 17 | 2nd day of the course start date |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 29 | January 29 | March 24 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Deadline to Charge Books to Financial Aid | February 06 | February 06 | February 06 | February 06 |
| CENSUS - Last Day to Unregister WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor) (100% Refund) | February 06 | February 06 | March 24 | 3rd day after course start date |
| President's Day | February 16 | February 16 | Does not apply to MS2 | February 16 |
| Student Engagement Survey (CCSSE or RNL) | Mar 02 - Mar 13 | Mar 02 - Mar 13 | Mar 02 - Mar 13 | Mar 02 - Mar 13 |
| ETS (Proficiency Profile Test) | March/April | March/April | March/April | March/April |
| Fall/Summer Schedule Published | March 15 | March 15 | March 15 | March 15 |
| Spring Break | Mar 30 - Apr 05 | Mar 30 - Apr 05 | Mar 30 - Apr 05 | Mar 30 - Apr 05 |
| Summer/Fall 2026 Registration Begins | April 01 | April 01 | April 01 | April 01 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for Current Term | April 01 | April 01 | April 01 | April 01 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | April 17 | February 20 | April 17 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Spring Holiday for Staff (Campus Closed) | April 03 | April 03 | April 03 | April 03 |
| Final Exams | May 11 - May 16 | Mar 11 - Mar 13 | May 13 - May 15 | Various (see Class Syllabus) |
| Last Day of Classes | May 15 | March 13 | May 15 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Commencement | May 15 | Does not apply to MS1 | May 15 | May 15 |
| Nursing Pinning Ceremony | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 |
| Final Grades Available | May 20 | May 20 | May 20 | May 20 |
| Institution Holidays - Campus Closed | |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 19, 2026 |
| Presidents Day | February 16, 2026 |
| Spring Holiday | April 3, 2026 |
Important Dates for Students
May 27 - July 31, 2026
| 10 Week Term (10WK) |
8-Week Term (SU3) |
First 5-Week Term (SU1) |
Second 5-Week Term (SU2) |
Short Course (SC) |
|
| May 27 - Jul 31 | May 27 - Jul 17 | May 27 - Jun 26 | Jun 29 - Jul 31 | May 27 - Jul 31 | |
| Memorial Day - Holiday (Campus Closed) | May 25 | May 25 | May 25 | May 25 | May 25 |
| First Day of Classes | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | June 29 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | May 28 | May 28 | May 28 | June 30 | 2nd day of the course start date |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | June 04 | June 04 | June 02 | July 02 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Deadline to Charge Books to Financial Aid | June 04 | June 04 | June 02 | June 02 | 3rd day after course start date |
| CENSUS - Last Day to Unregister WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor) (100% Refund) | June 04 | June 04 | June 04 | July 08 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Degree Exceptions Request | June 04 | June 04 | June 04 | July 08 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Graduation Application Deadline for Current Term | July 01 | July 01 | July 01 | July 01 | July 01 |
| Independence Day Observed - Holiday (Campus Closed) | July 03 | July 03 | July 03 | July 03 | July 03 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | July 09 | June 25 | June 18 | July 16 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Final Exams | Jul 28 - Jul 31 | Jul 14 - Jul 17 | Jun 23 -Jun 26 | Jul 28 - Jul 31 | Various (see Class Syllabus) |
| Last Day of Classes | July 31 | July 17 | June 26 | July 31 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Final Grades Available | Aug 05 | July 22 | July 01 | Aug 05 | Aug 05 |
| Institution Holidays - Campus Closed | |
| Memorial Day - Holiday (Campus Closed) | May 25, 2026 |
| Independence Day Observed - Holiday (Campus Closed) | July 03, 2026 |
Important Dates for Students
August 19, 2026 – December 11, 2026
Full-term and Mini Semester (MS) dates
| 16 Week Term (16WK) |
First Eight Week Term (MS1) |
Second Eight Week Term (MS2) |
Short Course (SC) |
|
| Aug 19 – Dec 11 | Aug 19 - Oct 09 | Oct 12 - Dec 11 | Aug 19 - Dec 11 | |
| First Day of Classes | August 19 | August 19 | October 12 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | August 20 | August 20 | October 13 | 2nd day of the course start date |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | August 27 | August 27 | October 20 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Change of Major Deadline for Current Semester | September 2 | September 2 | September 2 | September 2 |
| Deadline to Charge Books to Financial Aid | September 4 | September 4 | September 4 | September 4 |
| CENSUS - Last Day to Unregister WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor) (100% Refund) | September 4 | September 4 | October 20 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Degree Exceptions Request | September 4 | September 4 | September 4 | September 4 |
| Labor Day-Campus Closed | September 7 | September 7 | Does not apply to MS2 | September 7 |
| Disburse Financial Aid | September 8 | September 8 | October 22 | |
| Spring 2027 Schedule Published | September 15 | September 15 | September 15 | September 15 |
| Spring 2027 Registration Begins | October 1 | October 1 | October 1 | October 1 |
| Graduation Application Deadline | November 1 | November 1 | November 1 | November 1 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | November 20 | September 18 | November 20 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Fall Break | Nov 20 - Nov 26 | Does not apply to MS1 | Nov 20 - Nov 26 | Nov 20 - Nov 26 |
| Fall Break for Staff (Campus Closed) | Nov 23 - Nov 29 | Does not apply to MS1 | Nov 23 - Nov 29 | Nov 23 - Nov 29 |
| Final Exams | December 6 - 11 | October 7 - 9 | December 9 - 11 | Various (see Class Syllabus) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 11 | October 9 | December 11 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Final Grades Available | December 16 | October 14 | December 16 | December 16 |
| Holiday Break-Campus Closed | Dec 19 - Jan 03 | Dec 19 - Jan 03 | Dec 19 - Jan 03 | Dec 19 - Jan 03 |
| Institution Holidays - Campus Closed | |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 7, 2026 |
| Fall Break | November 20-26, 2026 |
| Holiday Break | December 19 - January 3, 2026 |
Important Dates for Students
January 20 - May 14, 2027
Full-term and Mini Semester (MS) dates
| 16 Week Term (16WK) |
First 8-Week Term (MS1) |
Second 8-Week Term (MS2) |
Short Course Term (SC) |
|
| Jan-20 - May-14 | Jan-20 - Mar-12 | Mar-15 - May-14 | Jan-20 - May-14 | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr Day Campus Closed | January 18 | January 18 | January 18 | January 18 |
| First Day of Classes | January 20 | January 20 | March 15 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 21 | January 21 | March 16 | 2nd day of the course start date |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 28 | January 28 | March 23 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Deadline to Charge Books to Financial Aid | February 5 | February 5 | February 5 | February 5 |
| CENSUS - Last Day to Unregister WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor) (100% Refund) | February 5 | February 5 | March 23 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Degree Exceptions Requested | February 5 | February 5 | February 5 | February 5 |
| Financial Aid Disbursement | February 9 | February 9 | February 9 | February 9 |
| President's Day | February 15 | February 15 | Does not apply to MS2 | February 15 |
| Fall/Summer Schedule Published | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 |
| Summer/Fall 2027 Registration Begins | March 1 | March 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
| Student Engagement Survey (CCSSE or RNL) | Mar 1 - Mar 12 | Mar 1 - Mar 12 | Mar 1 - Mar 12 | Mar 1 - Mar 12 |
| ETS (Proficiency Profile Test) | March/April | March/April | March/April | March/April |
| Spring Break | Mar 20 - Mar 28 | Does not apply to MS1 | Mar 20 - Mar 28 | Mar 20 - Mar 28 |
| Spring Holiday for Staff Campus Closed |
March 26 | March 26 | March 26 | March 26 |
| Graduation Application Deadline | April 01 | April 01 | April 01 | April 01 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | April 16 | February 19 | April 16 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Final Exams | May 9 - May 14 | Mar 10 - Mar 12 | May 12 - May 14 | Various (see Class Syllabus) |
| Last Day of Classes | May 14 | March 12 | May 14 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Commencement | May 14 | Does not apply to MS1 | May 14 | May 14 |
| Nursing Pinning Ceremony | May 15 | May 15 | May 15 | May 15 |
| Final Grades Available | May 19 | March 17 | May 19 | May 19 |
| Institution Holidays - Campus Closed | |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 18, 2027 |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 20-28, 2027 |
Important Dates for Students
August 20, 2025 – December 12, 2025
Full-term and Mini Semester (MS) dates
| 16 Week Term (Full Term) |
First Eight Week Term (MS1) |
Second Eight Week Term (MS2) |
Short Course (SC) |
|
| Aug 20 – Dec 12 | Aug 20 - Oct 10 | Oct 13 - Dec 12 | Aug 20 - Dec 12 | |
| First Day of Classes | August 20 | August 20 | October 13 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | August 21 | August 21 | October 14 | 2nd day of the course start date |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | August 28 | August 28 | October 21 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Labor Day (Campus Closed) | September 1 | September 1 | Does not apply to MS2 | September 1 |
| Deadline to Charge Books to Financial Aid | September 05 | September 05 | September 05 | September 05 |
| CENSUS - Last Day to Unregister WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor) (100% Refund) | September 05 | September 05 | October 21 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Degree Exceptions Request | September 05 | September 05 | September 05 | September 05 |
| Spring 2026 Schedule Published | October 15 | October 15 | October 15 | October 15 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for Current Term | November 01 | November 01 | November 01 | November 01 |
| Spring 2026 Registration Begins | November 01 | November 01 | November 01 | November 01 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | November 14 | September 19 | November 14 | 3rd day after course start date |
| Fall Break | Nov 24 - Nov 30 | Does not apply to MS1 | Nov 24 - Nov 30 | Nov 24 - Nov 30 |
| Fall Break for Staff (Campus Closed) | Nov 26 - Nov 28 | Does not apply to MS1 | Nov 26 - Nov 28 | Nov 26 - Nov 28 |
| Final Exams | December 07 - 12 | October 08 - 10 | December 10 - 12 | Various (see Class Syllabus) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 12 | October 10 | December 12 | Various (see Class Schedule) |
| Final Grades Available | December 17 | October 15 | December 17 | December 17 |
| Institution Holidays - Campus Closed | |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 1, 2025 |
| Fall Break | November 24-28, 2025 |
| Winter Break | December 20 - January 04, 2025 |