Academic Calendar

Note that some special deadlines apply to late-start classes; see the Registrar's Office for specific non-standard add/drop dates.

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  • Monday March 16 - Spring Recess – No day or evening classes

  • Tuesday March 17 - Spring Recess – No day or evening classes

  • Wednesday March 18 - Spring Recess – No day or evening classes

  • Thursday March 19 - Spring Recess – No day or evening classes

  • Friday March 20 - Spring Recess – No day or evening classes

  • Wednesday April 1 - Summer and fall course schedules available online

  • Wednesday April 8 - Summer & fall priority registration for current students begins

  • Friday April 10 - Last day to drop/withdraw with a grade of “W”

  • Wednesday April 15 - Summer and fall registration for new students begins

  • Monday April 20 - Patriots’ Day – No day classes, evening classes meet as scheduled

  • Tuesday April 21 - Follow Monday’s schedule for day classes; follow Tuesday’s schedule for evening classes

  • Monday May 11 - Last day of evening classes

  • Tuesday May 12 - Evening final exams & projects

  • Tuesday May 12 - Last day of day classes

  • Wednesday May 13 - Day final exams & projects

  • Wednesday May 13 - Evening final exams & projects

  • Thursday May 14 - Day final exams & projects

  • Thursday May 14 - Evening final exams & projects

  • Friday May 15 - Day final exams & projects

  • Thursday May 21 - Classes begin – Summer I

  • Thursday May 21 - Grades available after 12 p.m.

  • Friday May 22 - Last day to add classes – Summer I (7 weeks)

  • Friday May 22 - Commencement 2026

  • Monday May 25 - Memorial Day – No day or evening classes

  • Wednesday May 27 - Last day to drop/withdraw – 100% refund – Summer I (7 weeks)

  • Thursday May 28 - Last day to add classes – Summer I (14 weeks)

  • Thursday May 28 - Last day to drop/withdraw – 100% refund – Summer I (14 weeks)

  • Friday May 29 - Last day to drop/withdraw – 75% refund – Summer I (7 weeks)

  • Friday May 29 - Last day to use bookstore financial aid accounts

  • Thursday June 4 - Last day to drop/withdraw – 75% refund – Summer I (14 weeks)

  • Friday June 12 - Follow a Monday/Wednesday schedule (Monday/Wednesday classes meet)

  • Friday June 19 - Juneteenth Holiday – No day or evening classes

  • Thursday June 25 - Last day to drop/withdraw with a grade of “W” – Summer I (7 weeks)

  • Friday July 3 - Independence Day (observed) – No day or evening classes

  • Wednesday July 8 - Last day of classes – Summer I (7 weeks)

  • Monday July 13 - Classes begin – Summer II

  • Tuesday July 14 - Last day to add classes – Summer II

  • Thursday July 16 - Last day to drop/withdraw – 100% refund – Summer II

  • Monday July 20 - Last day to drop/withdraw – 75% refund – Summer II

  • Thursday July 30 - Last day to drop/withdraw with a grade of “W” – Summer I (14 weeks)

  • Friday July 31 - No classes, reserved for IT updates

  • Friday August 14 - Last day to drop/withdraw with a grade of “W” – Summer II

  • Thursday August 27 - Last day of classes – Summer I & II

  • Wednesday September 2 - Grades available after 12 p.m.


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