Academic Year 2026–2027
Fall Semester
Friday, August 7, 2026
Arrival Day, Check-in, and Financial Clearance for all other new First-Year Students
Reem-Kayden Center, 9 am – 2 pm
(New students will check in and get their IDs and keys)
Monday, August 10, 2026 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Language and Thinking Program
Friday, August 21, 2026
Arrival Day, Check-in, and Financial Clearance for All New Transfer Students
Reem-Kayden Center, 9 am – 12 pm
(Check in with the Deans of Students, Dean of Studies, Residence Life, Health Services, and the Center for Civic Engagement as your first stop before launching into an activity-filled move-in and orientation period. Use this period to get your student ID and parking permit, if applicable)
Monday, August 24, 2026 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Transfer Student Language and Thinking Program
9 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026
Matriculation Days - Advising and Class Registration for New First-Year and Transfer Students
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Arrival Day for All Returning Students
Check-in and Financial Clearance for All Returning Students
Check-in and Financial Clearance for All Returning Students
Monday, August 31, 2026
First Day of Fall Classes
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Drop/Add Period Ends 5 pm
Moderation Short Papers Due for students moderating in the fall semester
Moderation Short Papers Due for students moderating in the fall semester
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Late Drop Period Ends (last day to drop a class)
Pass/Fail/D Grading Option Deadline (last day for students to petition faculty to take a class pass/fail/D)
Pass/Fail/D Grading Option Deadline (last day for students to petition faculty to take a class pass/fail/D)
Monday, October 12, 2026 – Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Fall Break
Friday, October 23, 2026
Midterm Grades and Criteria Sheets Due from faculty
Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Sunday, November 29, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess (classes end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25)
Friday, December 4, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
Monday, December 7, 2026
Senior Projects Due
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Advising Day
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Registration for Spring Classes Opens
Monday, December 14, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026
Completion Days—Regular Classes and Final Exams (all students and faculty remain on campus)
Friday, December 18, 2026
Last Day of fall Classes (fall semester ends)
Monday, January 4, 2027
Final Fall Grades and Criteria Sheets Due to the office of the Registrar
Spring Semester
Tuesday, January 26, 2027
Arrival Day, Check-in, and Financial Clearance for Spring Transfer Students
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 – Friday, January 29, 2027
Transfer Student Language and Thinking Program
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Check-in and Financial Clearance for All Returning Students
Monday, February 1, 2027
First Day of Spring Classes
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Drop/Add Period Ends at 5 p.m.
Moderation Short Papers Due for students moderating in the spring semester
Moderation Short Papers Due for students moderating in the spring semester
Wednesday, March 3, 2027
Late Drop Period Ends - Pass/Fail/D Grading Option Deadline
Saturday, March 20, 2027 – Sunday, March 28, 2027
Spring Recess
Monday, March 29, 2027
Midterm Grades and Criteria Sheets Due
Monday, May 3, 2027 – Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Advising Days
No classes are held on advising days
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Senior Projects Due (5:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 6, 2027
Registration for Fall Classes Opens at 8 a.m.
Wednesday, May 19, 2027 – Tuesday, May 25, 2027
Completion Days—Regular Classes and Final Exams: All students and faculty remain on campus
Monday, May 24, 2027
Provisional Senior Grades Due in the Office of the Registrar
Tuesday, May 25, 2027
Last Day of Spring Classes
Thursday, May 27, 2027
Baccalaureate Service and Senior Dinner
Saturday, May 29, 2027
Commencement
Monday, June 7, 2027
Final Grades and Criteria Sheets Due to the Office of the Registrar