Academic Calendar for Fall Semester 2026
| Event | Full Term | A Term | B Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty eCampus Inclusive Courseware Deadline to opt in/out Spring semester | Saturday, November 1, 2025 | ||
| New Curriculog Forms available to Faculty | Monday, August 3, 2026 | ||
| Fees due for registrations occurring on or before 8/15 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | ||
| Last day to apply for admission as a degree-seeking undergraduate student | Monday, August 17, 2026 | ||
| Residence Hall Move-in | Wednesday, August 19 to Thursday, August 20, 2026 | ||
| Last day to be admitted as a degree-seeking undergraduate student | Friday, August 21, 2026 | ||
| Apartment Move In | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | ||
| First Day of Classes | Monday, August 24, 2026 | Monday, August 24, 2026 | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| $100 late registration fee for continuing students begins for initial enrollment on or after this date | Monday, August 24, 2026 | Monday, August 24, 2026 | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Last day to change audit status (Registration Activity Form required; instructor must sign form or provide online permission; submit form and ID to RaiderConnect) | Friday, August 28, 2026 | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
| Last day to register or add without instructor permission; online registration ends | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
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Instructor approval required to register (Registration Activity Form required; student must contact Instructor for Instructor Permission to register; deliver form and photo ID to RaiderConnect) |
Monday, August 31, 2026 | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Participation Roster Reports Due from Faculty by Midnight | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Last day to drop/withdraw and receive 100% tuition refund (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to RaiderConnect on a business day) | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Friday, August 28, 2026 | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Registration Cancellation- Prior Term Balance | Friday, September 4, 2026 | ||
| Last day to purchase or waive student health insurance | Friday, September 4, 2026 | ||
| No classes held in observance of Labor Day weekend | Saturday, September 5, 2026 | ||
| Labor Day Holiday; University Closed | Monday, September 7, 2026 | ||
| Census Date | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Last day to drop course without a grade (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to RaiderConnect on a business day) | Friday, September 18, 2026 | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Undergraduate and Graduate Deadline to Apply for Graduation | Friday, September 18, 2026 | ||
| Faculty May Begin Reporting Midterm Grades at 8am (required for all undergraduate classes; optional for graduate classes) | Monday, September 28, 2026 | ||
| Midterm Grades due by Noon (Only applies to FULL term classes Required of all undergraduate classes; optional for graduate classes) | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | ||
| A-Term Final Grades Due by Noon | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | ||
| Last day to drop course with a W grade (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to RaiderConnect on a business day) | Friday, October 23, 2026 | Friday, September 18, 2026 | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Last Day to Register to Walk in Fall Commencement Ceremony | Friday, November 6, 2026 | ||
| Veterans Day; University Closed | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | ||
| No classes held, University offices open | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | ||
| Thanksgiving Holiday; University Closed | Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27, 2026 | ||
| Curriculum Deadline for all New Courses and New Programs | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | ||
| Last day of classes | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
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Full Term Final Examinations Begin A & B Term Examinations Vary - See Course Syllabus |
Monday, December 7, 2026 | ||
| Graduate Commencement Ceremony | Friday, December 11, 2026 | ||
| Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony | Saturday, December 12, 2026 | ||
| Spring Semester Fees Due for Registration on or before December 15 | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | ||
| Final Grades Due for Full and B terms due by Noon | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | ||
