Academic Planning
Academic Calendar 2026- 2027
Important dates, deadlines, and events for the academic year
- 2026 - 2027
2025 - 2026
Fall 2026 Semester
Start date
Fall 2026 Course Registration
July 15
Start date
New Student Orientation (Virtual)
August 20-21
Start date
Fall 2026 Semester BeginsPhD Distance Classes Begin
August 25
Start date
PhD Onsite Classes Begin
August 28
Start date
MA Classes Begin
August 29
Start date
Drop Deadline – 100% Tuition Refund
September 4
Spring 2027 Semester
Start date
Fall Semester Grades Due
January 3
Start date
Office Re-Opens
January 4
Start date
Spring 2027 Semester BeginsPhD Distance Classes Begin
January 5
Start date
MA Classes Begin
January 8
Start date
PhD Onsite Classes Begin
January 9
Start date
Drop Deadline – 100% Tuition Refund
January 15
Summer 2027 Semester
Start date
Summer 2027 Semester BeginsPhD Distance Classes Begin
May 4
Start date
PhD Onsite Classes Begin
May 8
Start date
Drop Deadline – 100% Tuition Refund
May 14
Start date
Deadline for 50% Tuition Refund with Withdrawal (No Refunds after this Date)
May 21
Start date
Memorial Day – Office Closed
May 31
Start date
Office Re-OpensTuition/Payment Plan Due
June 1
2026 - 2027
Fall 2026 Semester
August - December 2026
Start date
Fall 2026 Course Registration
July 15
Start date
New Student Orientation (Virtual)
August 20-21
Start date
Fall 2026 Semester BeginsPhD Distance Classes Begin
August 25
Start date
PhD Onsite Classes Begin
August 28
Start date
MA Classes Begin
August 29
Start date
Drop Deadline – 100% Tuition Refund
September 4
Spring 2027 Semester
January - May 2027
Start date
Fall Semester Grades Due
January 3
Start date
Office Re-Opens
January 4
Start date
Spring 2027 Semester BeginsPhD Distance Classes Begin
January 5
Start date
MA Classes Begin
January 8
Start date
PhD Onsite Classes Begin
January 9
Start date
Drop Deadline – 100% Tuition Refund
January 15
Summer 2027 Semester
June - August 2027
Start date
Summer 2027 Semester BeginsPhD Distance Classes Begin
May 4
Start date
PhD Onsite Classes Begin
May 8
Start date
Drop Deadline – 100% Tuition Refund
May 14
Start date
Deadline for 50% Tuition Refund with Withdrawal (No Refunds after this Date)
May 21
Start date
Memorial Day – Office Closed
May 31
Start date
Office Re-OpensTuition/Payment Plan Due
June 1