Academic Calendar
All Academic Calendar events are available on the University Calendar.
Second Fall 2026
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NOTE: Indicated holidays are tentative pending approval of the Official University Holiday Schedule.
October
- Monday, October 12 - Tuesday, October 13: Fall break (University open, classes do not meet)
- Wednesday, October 14: Classes begin
- Tuesday, October 20: Last day to register or add a class or declare Audit
- Monday, October 26: Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade
November
- Tuesday, November 3: Election day (University closed, classes do not meet)
- Wednesday, November 4: Registration for spring term begins
- Tuesday, November 10: Last day for instructors to issue midterm evaluations
- Tuesday, November 17: Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without final grades
- Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving holidays (Classes do not meet, University closed Thursday/Friday)
December
- Friday, December 4: Last day of classes
- Monday, December 7 - Friday, December 11: Examinations
- Monday, December 14: 9:00 A.M.–Deadline to submit candidate grades
- Wednesday, December 16: 9:00 A.M.–Deadline to submit other grades
- Wednesday, December 16: Doctoral Commencement Ceremony
- Thursday, December 17: Commencement Ceremonies
*Academic Calendar dates are subject to change as conditions warrant.