Academic calendar 2026-27

2026-27 Academic Catalog

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Fall 2026 (20261FA)
14-Week Session Mon, Aug. 31: Classes begin Tues, Sept. 1, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Mon, Sept. 7: Labor Day (college closed) Thurs, Sept. 10, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Thurs, Sept. 10, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Thurs, Oct. 15, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Fri, Oct. 16 Fall break day (no classes, college open) Mon, Oct. 19: Reading day (no classes, college open) Fri, Nov. 6, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline (Drop Form) Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving break (college closed) Fri. Dec. 4: Last day of classes Dec. 7-11: Exam week Dec. 12-Jan. 3: Winter break (no classes) Tues, Dec. 15: Grades posted in Arches Thurs, Dec. 17: Transcripts with Fall graduation available (Arches) Dec. 24-Jan. 1: College closed	1st 7-Week Session Mon, Aug. 31: F71 Classes begin Tues, Sept. 1, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Fri, Sept. 4, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Fri, Sept. 4, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Wed, Sept. 23, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a F71 course and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Fri, Oct. 2, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline for F71 courses (Drop Form) Thurs, Oct. 15: Last day of F71 classes 2nd 7-Week Session Tues, Oct. 20: F72 Classes begin Mon, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Mon, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Drop Form) Wed, Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a F72 course and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Fri, Nov. 20, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline for F72 courses (Drop Form) Fri, Dec. 4: Last day of F72 classes
J-Term 2027 (20262J)
Mon, Jan. 4: Classes begin Tues, Jan. 5, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Tues, Jan. 5, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Tues, Jan. 5, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a course and reuse the credits (Arches) Tues, Jan. 12, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline (Drop Form) Tues, Jan. 26: Last day of classes Jan. 27-Feb. 2: J-term break (no classes, college open) Fri, Jan. 29: Grades posted in Arches
Spring 2027 (20263SP)
14-Week Session Wed, Feb. 3: Classes begin Fri, Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Fri, Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Fri, Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Fri, Mar. 19, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Mar. 22-29: Spring break (no classes) Mar. 26: Good Friday (college closed) Fri, Apr. 16, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline (Drop Form) Fri, May 14: Last day of classes May 17-21: Exam week TBD.: MS-SLP Commencement Ceremony TBD.: Baccalaureate Service TBD.: Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Tues, May 25: Grades posted in Arches Thurs. May 27: Transcripts with Spring graduation available (Arches) Mon, May 31: Memorial Day (college closed)	1st 7-Week Session Wed, Feb. 3: S71 Classes begin Fri, Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Tues, Feb. 9, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Tues, Feb. 9, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Fri, Feb. 26, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a S71 course and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Fri, Mar. 5, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline for S71 courses (Drop Form) Fri, Mar. 19: Last day of S71 classes 2nd 7-Week Session Tues, Mar. 30: S72 Classes begin Mon, Apr. 5, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Mon, Apr. 5, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Drop Form) Fri, Apr. 23, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a S72 course and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Fri, Apr. 30, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline for S72 courses (Drop Form) Fri, May 14: Last day of S72 classes
Summer 2027 (20264SU)
Sat, May 22: Travel classes begin Thurs, May 27, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Tues, June 1: Summer session classes begin Wed, June 2, Noon: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Wed, June 2, Noon: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) & no refund Fri, June 11, Noon: Withdrawal deadline for June 1-25 classes (Drop Form) Fri, June 11, Noon: Deadline to complete pre-Internship requirements Fri, June 18: Juneteenth (college closed) Fri, June 25: Last day of summer session Thurs, July 1: Grades posted in Arches for June 1-25 classes Mon, July 5: Independence Day (college closed) Fri, Aug. 13, Noon: Withdrawal deadline for travel classes, summer-long experience, research/fieldwork, & internships (Drop Form) Fri, Aug. 13: End of term for travel classes Tues, Aug. 17: Grades posted in Arches for travel classes, summer-long experience, research/fieldwork, & internships Thurs, Aug. 19: Transcripts with Summer graduation available (Arches)

Detailed Academic Calendars Below

Fall semester 2026-27

Open Registration: Fall 2026 & J-term 2027 for any continuing students only in Arches (online add form reopens)	SU	8 a.m. Monday, July 27 - Noon, Friday, July 31
Deadline for all application materials for fall semester new non-degree students	SU	Noon, Friday, Aug. 14
Deadline to apply to be a 2026 Fall graduate (see Arches to apply)	SU	Friday, Aug. 14
Open Registration: Fall 2026 & J-term 2027 for any continuing students only in Arches (online add form reopens)	SU	8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17 - Noon, Friday, Aug. 21
International student move-in	SU	Sunday-Monday, Aug. 23-24
Last day for faculty to request a multi-section exam	SU	Wednesday, Aug. 26
Opening Convocation	SU	1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28
Welcome Week	SU	Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30
Open Registration: Fall 2026 & J-term 2027 for any continuing students only in Arches (online add form reopens Monday, Aug. 31st at 8 a.m.)	1	8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1
New first-year and transfer students must see their first-year advisor for adding and dropping. (All requests subject to review.) Do not use Arches.	1	8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10
Classes begin for F71 and 14-week courses	1	7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31
Dropping Fall 14-week courses in Arches	1-2	7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10
Adding Fall 14-week courses using the online add form only	1-2	8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10
Last date for enrolling students to complete initial registration - see policy in the catalog	1	4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4
Add/drop deadline for F71 courses ("W" grade appears on transcript for each drop processed after this date) (Process drops through Arches and adds using the online add form only.)	1	4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4
Pass/no credit deadline for F71 courses (see P/NC policy) (online P/NC form)	1	4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4
Labor Day (college closed)	2	Monday, Sept. 7
Internship registration deadline for Fall 14-week	2	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 9
Add deadline for 14-week courses (Process using the online add form only.) Petitions required and late fees apply after this deadline.	2	4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept 10
Drop deadline for 14-week courses (Process through Arches only.) ("W" grade appears on transcript for each drop processed after this date.)	2	4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept 10
Pass/no credit deadline for 14-week courses (see P/NC policy) (online P/NC form)	2	4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10
Summer term incomplete coursework July/Aug. courses due to instructors^	3	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16
Deadline to drop F71 courses and reuse course credits. (online drop form) Courses that remain on the schedule after this date apply toward overload fees (see policy).	4	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23
Summer term incomplete grades July/Aug. courses due to the Registrar	4	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23
All missing final High School transcripts must be sent to the Office of the Registrar (students without final HS transcripts will be restricted from registration)	4	4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
All honor pledges due from FYI/LSC (Honor Pledge Form) (students without pledges will be restricted from registration)	4	4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
Withdrawal deadline for F71 courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	5	4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2
Advisor restrictions placed on all new student and undeclared student records. Advisors must clear students for registration after this date	6	Tuesday, Oct. 6
Symposium Day (participation required, alternative day of learning)	6	Wednesday, Oct. 7
Homecoming and Family Weekend	6	Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11
Deadline to drop 14-week courses and reuse course credits. (online drop form) Courses that remain on the schedule after this date apply toward overload fees. (see policy)	7	4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15
Last day of F71 courses	7	Thursday, Oct. 15
Fall Break Day (no classes, college open)	7	Friday, Oct. 16
Reading Day (no classes, college open)	8	Monday, Oct. 19
First day of F72 courses	8	Tuesday, Oct. 20
Internship registration deadline for F72	8	4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23
Registration for Seniors (2023 and earlier cohorts), and SLP graduate students for Spring and J-term - (dates/times assigned process through Arches)	9	Monday, Oct. 26 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27
Add/drop deadline for F72 courses (forms available online) ("W" grade appears on transcript for each drop processed after this date)	9	4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26
Pass/no credit deadline for F72 courses (see P/NC policy) (online P/NC form)	9	4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26
Registration for Juniors (2024 cohort) for Spring and J-term - (dates/times assigned process through Arches)	9	Thursday, Oct. 29 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30
Registration for Sophomores (2025 cohort) for Spring and J-term - (dates/times assigned process through Arches)	10	Thursday, Nov. 5 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6
Withdrawal deadline for 14-week courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	10	4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6
Registration for First-Year students (2026 cohort) for Spring and J-term - (dates/times assigned process through Arches)	11	Thursday, Nov. 12 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13
Deadline to drop F72 courses and reuse course credits. (online drop form) Courses that remain on the schedule after this date apply toward overload fees (see policy).	11	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11
Open Registration: Spring and J-term for all students (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	12-E	7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11
Withdrawal deadline for F72 courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	12	4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20
*Application deadline for spring part-time non-degree student materials (application, official transcripts, letter of support, etc.)	13	Monday, Nov. 23
Thanksgiving break (college closed)	13	Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 25-27
Deadline for final exam petitions	14	Noon, Monday, Nov. 30
Business Office deadline for payment. Drop for non-payment deadline (students with an outstanding balance are dropped from J-term course.) Contact Business Office with questions.	14	4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4
Last day of 14-week and F72 courses	14	6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4
Exam week (see policies)	E	Monday-Friday, Dec. 7-11
Drop for non-payment deadline (students with an outstanding balance are dropped from all future spring courses, program is ended, must vacate campus housing.) Contact Business Office with questions.	E	Friday, Dec. 11
Deadline to apply for spring graduation 2027 (Process through Arches)	E	Noon, Friday, Dec. 11
Graduation date for transcript	B	Friday, Dec 11, 2026
Winter break (no classes)	B	Saturday, Dec. 12 - Sunday, Jan. 3
Final grades due (process through Arches)	B	Noon, Monday, Dec. 14
Grades posted to Arches	B	Tuesday, Dec. 15
Transcripts with fall grades and graduation available (Arches). Paper requests must be requested by noon 12/22/26 to be processed in December. Otherwise, transcripts will be processed by January 4th, 2027. (Last day for Fall Grads to request free transcripts is 1/15/2027)	B	Thursday, Dec. 17
College Closed	B	Thursday, Dec. 24 - Friday, Jan. 1

January term 2027

Open Registration: J-term (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	E	7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 - Noon Friday, Dec. 11
Open Registration: J-term (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4)	B/1	7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5
J-term classes begin	1	7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4
Internship registration deadline for J-term	1	4:30 pm, Monday, Jan. 4
Add/drop deadline for J-term courses in Arches ("W" grade appears on transcript for each drop processed after this date) Deadline to reuse J-term credits for the year. Courses that remain on the schedule after this date apply toward overload fees (see policy). (Process through Arches and/or online forms)	1	4:30 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 5
Last date for enrolling students to complete initial registration - see policy in the catalog	1	4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5
Pass/no credit deadline for J-term courses (online P/NC form) (see P/NC policy)	1	4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5
Withdrawal deadline for J-term courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	2	4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12
Fall semester incomplete coursework due to instructors^	2	Wednesday, Jan. 13
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (irregular class schedule, celebratory programming 10:00 am - 2:00 pm see the daily schedule online)	3	Monday, Jan. 18
Fall semester incomplete grades due to Registrar	3	Wednesday, Jan. 20
Open Registration: Spring for all students (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	3	7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22
Classes end	4	6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26
Deadline for faculty to submit multi-section exam requests for Spring semester courses	4	4:30 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 27
J-term break (no classes, college open)	B	Wednesday, Jan. 27 - Tuesday, Feb. 2
J-Term grades due (process through Arches)	B	Noon, Thursday, Jan. 28
Grades posted to Arches	B	Friday, Jan. 29

Spring semester 2026-27

Open Registration: Spring for all students (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	B	7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22
Last day for faculty to request a multi-section exam	B	Wednesday, Jan. 27
Open Registration: Spring for all students (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	B/1	7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5
Classes begin for S71 and 14-week courses	1	7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3
Graduation application deadline for Speech Language Pathology students (Process through Arches)	1	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3
Dropping courses in Arches	1-2	7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12
Adding courses using the online add form only	1-2	8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12
Add/drop deadline for S71 courses ("W" grade appears on transcript for each drop processed after this date) (Process drops through Arches and adds using the online add form only.)	2	4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9
Pass/no credit deadline for S71 courses (see P/NC policy) (online P/NC form)	2	4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9
Last date for enrolling students to complete initial registration - see policy in the catalog	2	4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9
Internship registration deadline for Spring 14-week	2	4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11
Drop deadline for 14-week courses (Process through Arches only.) ("W" grade appears on transcript for each drop processed after this date.)	2	4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12
Add deadline for 14-week courses (Process using the online add form only.) Petitions required and late fees apply after this deadline.	2	4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12
Pass/no credit deadline for 14-week courses (online P/NC form) (see P/NC policy)	2	4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12
First-year students may declare their academic majors (use online Major/Minor program change form) (new spring admits are not eligible until fall semester)	2	Friday, Feb. 12
J-term incomplete coursework due to instructors	4	4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25
Deadline to drop S71 courses and reuse course credits. (online drop form) Courses that remain on the schedule after this date apply toward overload fees (see policy).	4	4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26
All honor pledges due from FYI/LSC (Honor Pledge Form) (students without pledges will be restricted from registration)	4	4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26
Open Registration: Summer 2027 in Arches (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	4	8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27
J-term incomplete coursework due to Registrar	5	4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4
Withdrawal deadline for S71 courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	5	4:30 p.m. Friday, March 5
Deadline to drop 14-week courses and reuse course credits. (online drop form) Courses that remain on the schedule after this date apply toward overload fees (see policy).	7	4:30 p.m. Friday, March 19
Deadline to submit program declaration forms for fall semester registration and advising	7	4:30 p.m. Friday, March 19
Last day of S71 courses	7	Friday, March 19
Spring break (no classes)	B/8	Monday, March 22 - Monday, March 29
Good Friday (college closed)	B	Friday, March 26
First day of S72 courses	8	Tuesday, March 30
Advisor holds placed on student records for those who have not declared a major	8	Tuesday, March 30
Internship registration deadline for S72	8	4:30 p.m. Friday, April 2
Add/drop deadline for S72 course (forms available online) ("W" grade appears on transcript for each drop processed after this date)	9	4:30 p.m. Monday, April 5
Pass/no credit deadline for S72 courses (online P/NC form) (see P/NC policy)	8	4:30 p.m. Monday, April 5
Registration for rising SR students and SLP graduate students for Fall semester and J-term (Process through Arches by assigned date/time)	9	Wednesday, April 7 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8
Registration for rising JR students for Fall semester and J-term (Process through Arches by assigned date/time)	10	Monday, April 12 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13
Withdrawal deadline for 14-week courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	10	4:30 p.m. Friday, April 16
Registration for rising SO students for Fall semester and J-term (Process through Arches by assigned date/time)	11	Monday, April 19 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20
Deadline to drop S72 courses and reuse course credits. Courses that remain on the schedule after this date apply toward overload fees. (see policy) (online drop form)	11	4:30 p.m. Friday, April 23
Open Registration: Fall semester and J-term for all students in Arches (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	12-E	7 a.m. Monday, April 26 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 21
Class of 2027 Grad Days	12	Monday-Tuesday, April 26-27
Withdrawal deadline for S72 courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	12	4:30 p.m. Friday, April 30
Major/Minor/Advisor program declaration form reopens	13	8 a.m. Monday, May 3
*Application deadline for summer part-time non-degree student materials (application, official transcripts, letter of support, etc.)	13	4:30 p.m. Monday, May 3
Celebration of Learning (alternative day of learning attendance required)	13	Wednesday, May 5
Deadline for final exam petitions	14	Noon, Monday, May 10
Deadline to apply for fall semester graduation (process through Arches)	14	Noon, Friday, May 14
Last day of 14-week and S72 courses	14	6 p.m. Friday, May 14
Exam week (see policies)	E	Monday-Friday, May 17-21
Graduation date for transcript	SU	Friday, May 21, 2027
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Hooding and Commencement Ceremony	SU	TBD
Baccalaureate Service	SU	TBD
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony	SU	TBD
Final grades due (process through Arches)	SU	Noon, Monday, May 24
Grades posted to Arches	SU	Tuesday, May 25
Mini Faculty Retreat	SU	Wednesday, May 26
Transcripts with spring grades and graduation available (Arches) (Last day for Spring Grads to request free transcripts is 7/6/2027)	SU	Thursday, May 27
Memorial Day (college closed)	SU	Monday, May 31

Summer term 2027

Start of the term (travel courses): Saturday, May 22

Add/Drop deadline in Arches: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27

Memorial Day: Monday, May 31 (college closed)

Start of on campus classes: Tuesday, June 1

Deadline to add summer course (online add form only): 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 1 - Noon, Wednesday, June 2

Deadline to drop summer course without a "W" grade (online drop form only). No refund after this date: Noon, Wednesday, June 2

Withdrawal deadline for June 1-25 classes and pre-Internship requirements due: Noon, Friday, June 11

Juneteenth: Friday, June 18 (college closed)

Spring semester incomplete coursework due to instructors: Thursday, June 24^

End of on campus classes: Friday, June 25

On campus experiences grades due: Noon, Wednesday, June 30

Independence Day: Monday, July 5 (college closed)

Spring incomplete grade due to Registrar: Tuesday, July 6

Deadline for part time non-degree fall application materials: Friday, Aug. 13*

End of term (travel courses): Friday, Aug. 13

Graduation date for transcript: Friday, Aug. 13

Deadline to post summer term June grades: Noon, Monday Aug. 16

Fall Semester 2027 begins Monday, Aug. 30

Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 6 (college closed)

Key:

^Some faculty may require an earlier deadline for incomplete coursework. Extensions beyond the published deadline are only granted under rare circumstances and through prior petition by the Committee on Advanced Standing and Degrees. Forms available online.

*Non-degree students must have all materials submitted for application by above deadlines (application, high school or college transcript, etc.)

F71 = Fall semester first seven week courses

F72 = Fall semester second seven week courses

S71 = Spring semester first seven week courses

S72 = Spring semester second seven week courses

B = Break Week (some days of break there are no classes but offices are open, others the campus is closed)

E = Exam Week

SU = Summer Break

Updated L. Fowler 11.25.25
Faculty and Board adopted 11-21-17