Academic calendar 2027-28

2027-28 Academic Catalog (Edits in Progress)

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Fall 2027 (20271FA)
14-Week Session Wed, Aug. 25: Classes begin Thurs, Aug. 26, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Fri, Sept. 3, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Fri, Sept. 3, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Mon, Sept. 6: Labor Day (college closed) Thurs, Oct. 7, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Oct. 8-11 Fall break 1 (no classes, college open) Fri, Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline (Drop Form) Nov. 1-2 Fall break 2 (no classes, college open) Nov. 24-26: Thanksgiving break (college closed) Fri. Dec. 3: Last day of classes Dec. 6-10: Exam week Dec. 11-Jan. 11: Winter break (no classes) Tues, Dec. 14: Grades posted in Arches Thurs, Dec. 16: Transcripts with Fall graduation available (Arches) Dec. 24-Jan. 2: College closed	1st 7-Week Session Wed, Aug. 25: F71 Classes begin Thurs, Aug. 26, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Tues, Aug. 31, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Tues, Aug. 31, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Wed, Sept. 15, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a F71 course and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Fri, Sept. 24, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline for F71 courses (Drop Form) Thurs, Oct. 7: Last day of F71 classes 2nd 7-Week Session Tues, Oct. 12: F72 Classes begin Mon, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Mon, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Drop Form) Wed, Nov. 3, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a F72 course and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Fri, Nov. 12, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline for F72 courses (Drop Form) Fri, Dec. 3: Last day of F72 classes
Spring 2028 (20273SP)
14-Week Session Wed, Jan. 12: Classes begin Fri, Jan. 14, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Mon, Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Mon, Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Fri, Feb. 25, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Mar. 13-17: Spring break (no classes) Fri, Mar. 24, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline (Drop Form) Apr. 14-17: Easter Break (college closed Fri., no classes Mon.) Fri, Apr. 21: Last day of classes Apr. 24-28: Exam week TBD: MS-SLP Commencement Ceremony TBD: Baccalaureate Service TBD: Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Tues, May 2: Grades posted in Arches Thurs, May 4: Transcripts with Spring graduation available (Arches)	1st 7-Week Session Wed, Jan. 12: S71 Classes begin Fri, Jan. 14, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Wed, Jan. 19, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Wed, Jan. 19, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Fri, Feb. 4, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a S71 course and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Fri, Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline for S71 courses (Drop Form) Fri, Feb. 25: Last day of S71 classes 2nd 7-Week Session Mon, Feb. 28: S72 Classes begin Mon, Mar. 6, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Mon, Mar. 6, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Drop Form) Fri, Mar. 31, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a S72 course and reuse the credits (Drop Form) Fri, Apr. 7, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline for S72 courses (Drop Form) Fri, Apr. 21: Last day of S72 classes
May 2028 (20275MA)
Sat, Apr. 29: Travel classes begin Wed, May 3: Classes begin Thurs, May 4, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Thurs, May 4, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Arches) Thurs, May 4, 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to drop a course and reuse the credits (Arches) Thurs, May 11, 4:30 p.m.: Withdrawal deadline (Drop Form) Fri, May 26: Last day of classes Mon, May 29: Memorial Day (college closed) Wed, May. 31: Grades posted in Arches
Summer 2028 (20277SU)
Thurs, May 25, 4:30 p.m.: Last day to add classes in Arches Sat, May 27: Travel classes begin Mon, May 29: Memorial Day (college closed) Tues, May 30: Summer session classes begin Wed, May 31, Noon: Last day to add classes with Add Form/instructor permission Wed, May 31, Noon: Last day to drop classes without W grade (Drop Form) & no refund Wed, June 7, Noon: Withdrawal deadline for May 30 - June 23 classes (Drop Form) Wed, June 7, Noon: Deadline to complete pre-Internship requirements Mon, June 19: Juneteenth (college closed) Fri, June 23: Last day of summer session Wed, June 28: Grades posted in Arches for May 30 - June 23 classes Tues, July 4: Independence Day (college closed) Fri, Aug. 11, Noon: Withdrawal deadline for travel classes, summer-long experience, research/fieldwork, & internships (Drop Form) Fri, Aug. 11: End of term for travel classes Tues, Aug. 15: Grades posted in Arches for travel classes, summer-long experience, research/fieldwork, & internships Thurs, Aug. 17: Transcripts with Summer graduation available (Arches)

Detailed Academic Calendars Below

Fall semester 2027-28

Open Registration: Fall 2027 for any continuing students only in Arches (online add form reopens)	SU	8 a.m. Tuesday, July 27 - Noon, Friday, July 30
Deadline for all application materials for fall semester new non-degree students	SU	Noon, Friday, Aug. 6
Deadline to apply to be a 2027 Fall graduate (see Arches to apply)	SU	Friday, Aug. 6
Open Registration: Fall 2027 for any continuing students only in Arches (online add form reopens)	SU	8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9 - Noon, Friday, Aug. 13
International student move-in	SU	Sunday-Monday, Aug. 15-16
Deadline for faculty to submit multi-section exam requests for Fall semester courses	SU	Wednesday, Aug. 18
Opening Convocation	B	1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20
Welcome Week	B-1	Friday-Sunday, Aug. 20-22
Open Registration: Fall 2027 for any continuing and new transfer students only in Arches (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	1	8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26
New First-Year students must see their First-Year advisor for adding and dropping Aug. 23-31. Do Not Use Arches. (All requests subject to review.) Aug. 31 is the last day to add a course. From Sept. 1–3, course drops must be submitted through Arches. First-Year students should consult with their First-Year Advisor before making any schedule changes.	1	8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3
Classes begin for F71 and 14-week courses	1	7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25
Dropping Fall 14-week courses in Arches	1-2	7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3
Adding Fall 14-week courses using the online add form only	1-2	8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3
Last date for enrolling students to complete initial registration - see policy in the catalog	2	4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31
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.)	2	4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31
Pass/no credit deadline for F71 courses (see P/NC policy) (online P/NC form)	2	4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31
Internship registration deadline for Fall 14-week	2	4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2
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, Sept. 3
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, Sept. 3
Pass/no credit deadline for 14-week courses (see P/NC policy) (online P/NC form)	2	4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3
Labor Day (college closed)	3	Monday, Sept. 6
Summer term incomplete coursework July/Aug. courses due to instructors^	3	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8
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. 15
Summer term incomplete grades July/Aug. courses due to the Registrar	4	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15
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. 17
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. 17
Withdrawal deadline for F71 courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	5	4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24
Advisor restrictions placed on all new student and undeclared student records. Advisors must clear students for registration after this date	6	Tuesday, Sept. 28
Homecoming and Family Weekend	6	Friday-Sunday, Oct. 1-3
Major / Minor Fair	7	1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6
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. 7
Last day of F71 courses	7	Thursday, Oct. 7
Fall Break 1 (no classes, college open)	7/8	Friday-Monday, Oct. 8-11
First day of F72 courses	8	Tuesday, Oct. 12
Internship registration deadline for F72	8	4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15
Registration for Seniors (2024 and earlier cohorts), and SLP graduate students for Spring - (dates/times assigned process through Arches)	9	Monday, Oct. 18 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19
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. 18
Pass/no credit deadline for F72 courses (see P/NC policy) (online P/NC form)	9	4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18
Symposium Day (participation required, alternative day of learning)	9	Thursday, Oct. 21
Registration for Juniors (2025 cohort) for Spring - (dates/times assigned process through Arches)	9	Thursday, Oct. 21 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22
Registration for Sophomores (2026 cohort) for Spring - (dates/times assigned process through Arches)	10	Thursday, Oct. 28 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29
Withdrawal deadline for 14-week courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	10	4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29
Fall Break 2 (no classes, college open)	11	Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 1-2
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. 3
Registration for First-Year students (2027 cohort) for Spring - (dates/times assigned process through Arches)	11	Thursday, Nov. 4 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5
Open Registration: Spring for all students (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	12-E	7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10
Withdrawal deadline for F72 courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	12	4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12
*Application deadline for spring part-time non-degree student materials (application, official transcripts, letter of support, etc.)	13	Noon, Monday, Nov. 15
Deadline for final exam petitions	14	Noon, Monday, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving break (college closed)	14	Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 24-26
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.	15	4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3
Last day of 14-week and F72 courses	15	6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3
Exam week (see policies)	E	Monday-Friday, Dec. 6-10
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	4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10
Deadline to apply for spring graduation 2028 (Process through Arches)	E	Noon, Friday, Dec. 10
Graduation date for transcript	B	Friday, Dec 10, 2027
Winter break (no classes)	B	Saturday, Dec. 11 - Tuesday, Jan. 11
Final grades due (process through Arches)	B	Noon, Monday, Dec. 13
Grades posted to Arches	B	Tuesday, Dec. 14
Transcripts with fall grades and graduation available (Arches). Paper requests must be requested by noon 12/23/27 to be processed in December. Otherwise, transcripts will be processed by January 4th, 2027. (Last day for Fall Grads to request free transcripts is 1/25/2028)	B	Thursday, Dec. 16
College Closed	B	Friday, Dec. 24 - Sunday, Jan. 2
Intersession (optional online or study away)	I	Sunday, Dec. 26 - Monday, Jan. 10

Spring semester 2027-28

Open Registration: Spring for all students (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	B	7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7
Deadline for faculty to submit multi-section exam requests for Spring semester courses	B	Wednesday, Jan. 5
Open Registration: Spring for all students (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	B/1	7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14
Classes begin for S71 and 14-week courses	1	7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12
Graduation application deadline for Speech Language Pathology students (Process through Arches)	1	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (irregular class schedule, celebratory programming noon - 1:30 pm, see email)	2	Monday, Jan. 17
Dropping courses in Arches	2-3	7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24
Adding courses using the online add form only	2-3	8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24
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. Wednesday, Jan. 19
Pass/no credit deadline for S71 courses (see P/NC policy) (online P/NC form)	2	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19
Last date for enrolling students to complete initial registration - see policy in the catalog	2	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19
Major Declaration Day	2	1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21
Internship registration deadline for Spring 14-week	2	4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21
Drop deadline for 14-week courses (Process through Arches only.) ("W" grade appears on transcript for each drop processed after this date.)	3	4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24
Add deadline for 14-week courses (Process using the online add form only.) Petitions required and late fees apply after this deadline.	3	4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24
Pass/no credit deadline for 14-week courses (online P/NC form) (see P/NC policy)	3	4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24
First-year students may declare their academic majors (use online Major/Minor program change form) (new spring admits are not eligible until fall semester)	3	Monday, Jan. 24
Advisor holds placed on student records for those who have not declared a major	3	Friday, Jan. 28
Fall incomplete coursework due to instructors	4	4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3
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. 4
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. 4
Open Registration: May Term and Summer 2028 in Arches (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	4	8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27
Fall incomplete grades due to Registrar	5	4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10
Withdrawal deadline for S71 courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	5	4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 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. Friday, Feb. 25
Deadline to submit program declaration forms for fall semester registration and advising	7	4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25
Last day of S71 courses	7	Friday, Feb. 25
First day of S72 courses	8	Monday, Feb. 28
Internship registration deadline for S72	8	4:30 p.m. Friday, March 3
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, March 6
Pass/no credit deadline for S72 courses (online P/NC form) (see P/NC policy)	9	4:30 p.m. Monday, March 6
Registration for rising SR students (2025 cohort) and SLP graduate students for Fall semester (Process through Arches by assigned date/time)	9	Wednesday, March 8 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9
Spring break (no classes)	B	Monday-Friday, March 13-17
Registration for rising JR students (2026 cohort) for Fall semester (Process through Arches by assigned date/time)	10	Monday, March 20 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21
Withdrawal deadline for 14-week courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	10	4:30 p.m. Friday, March 24
Registration for rising SO students (2027 cohort) for Fall semester (Process through Arches by assigned date/time)	11	Monday, March 27 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28
Class of 2028 Grad Days	11	Wednesday-Thursday, March 29-30
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, March 31
Open Registration: Fall semester for all students in Arches (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	12-E	7 a.m. Monday, April 3 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 28
Celebration of Learning (alternative day of learning attendance required)	12	Thursday, April 6
Withdrawal deadline for S72 courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	12	4:30 p.m. Friday, April 7
*Application deadline for summer part-time non-degree student materials (application, official transcripts, letter of support, etc.)	13	4:30 p.m. Monday, April 10
Easter Break (college closed Friday, no classes Monday)	13-14	Friday, April 14 - Monday, April 17
Deadline for final exam petitions	14	Noon, Tuesday, April 18
Deadline to apply for fall semester graduation (process through Arches)	14	Noon, Friday, April 21
Last day of 14-week and S72 courses	14	6 p.m. Friday, April 21
Exam week (see policies)	E	Monday-Friday, April 24-28
Graduation date for transcript	E	Friday, April 28, 2028
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Hooding and Commencement Ceremony	E	TBD
Baccalaureate Service	E	TBD
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony	E	TBD
Final grades due (process through Arches)	MA	Noon, Monday, May 1
Mini Faculty Retreat	MA	Monday, May 1
FYI Retreat	MA	Tuesday, May 2
Grades posted to Arches	MA	Tuesday, May 2
Transcripts with spring grades and graduation available (Arches) (Last day for Spring Grads to request free transcripts is 6/4/2028)	MA	Thursday, May 4

May term 2028

Open Registration: May-term (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	SP	8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27
May-term travel classes begin	1	Saturday, April 29
Open Registration: May-term (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	1	7 a.m. Monday, May 1 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4
May-term classes begin	1	7 a.m. Wednesday, May 3
Internship registration deadline for May-term	1	4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3
Add/drop deadline for May-term courses in Arches ("W" grade appears on transcript for each drop processed after this date) Deadline to reuse May-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 p.m. Thursday, May 4
Pass/no credit deadline for May-term courses (online P/NC form) (see P/NC policy)	1	4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4
Withdrawal deadline for May-term courses (online drop form) No dropping permitted after this date	2	4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11
Spring semester incomplete coursework due to instructors^	2	Friday, May 12
Open Registration: Summer for all students (Process through Arches) (online add form reopens at 8 a.m.)	3	8 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25
Spring semester incomplete grades due to Registrar	3	Friday, May 19
Classes end	4	6 p.m. Friday, May 26
Memorial Day Holiday (college closed)	B	Monday, May 29
May-Term grades due (process through Arches)	B	Noon, Tuesday, May 30
Grades posted to Arches	B	Wednesday, May 31

Summer term 2028

Add/Drop deadline in Arches: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25

Start of the term (travel courses): Saturday, May 27

Memorial Day: Monday, May 29 (college closed)

Start of on campus classes: Tuesday, May 30

Deadline to add summer course (online add form only): Noon, Wednesday, May 31

Deadline to drop summer course without a "W" grade (online drop form only). No refund after this date: Noon, Wednesday, May 31

Withdrawal deadline for May 30 - June 23 classes and pre-Internship requirements due: Noon, Wednesday, June 7

Juneteenth: Monday, June 19 (college closed)

May semester incomplete coursework due to instructors: Thursday, June 22^

End of on campus classes: Friday, June 23

On campus experiences grades due: Noon, Wednesday, June 28

Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4 (college closed)

May incomplete grade due to Registrar: Thursday, June 29

Deadline for part time non-degree fall application materials: Friday, Aug. 11*

End of term (travel courses): Friday, Aug. 11

Graduation date for transcript: Friday, Aug. 11

Deadline to post summer term June grades: Noon, Monday Aug. 14

Fall Semester 2028 begins Wednesday, Aug. 23

Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 4 (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

FA = Fall Term

SP = Spring Term

MA = May Term

SU = Summer Session

Updated L. Fowler 8.19.26
Faculty and Board adopted 11-21-17