The Academic Calendar lists key dates for each semester, including breaks, holidays,
exams, etc. Prospective students and parents can also browse the course schedules
to get an idea of the courses that are available in upcoming semesters.
Course schedules are subject to change. Current students, faculty and staff can see
more details about the registration process, including dates and links to various
systems, on the .
*Online learning may occur at any time, depending on how the University may determine
classes are best taught under any circumstance. All courses, including selected labs,
practicals, project-based, and clinical courses may require limited, additional meeting
times to accommodate accreditation, regulatory, and similar requirements and students
will be advised about this at the beginning of those classes.*
Courses are available in a variety of different modalities (delivery formats), as
defined below. Students can see a course’s specific modality in Self-Service Banner
(SSB), by using the “Look Up Classes” function.Please read carefully before selecting your courses. Students should select the class
delivery mode that will best meet their needs. Changes to the method of delivery within
a course are not available.
Hybrid:Students attend in-person for half of the scheduled course time and the other half
of the class content is available online. Half the content is delivered in person
(you must attend on these days) and the other content is delivered asynchronously.Hybrid courses do not have a fully remote attendance option.
Online asynchronous (ONLI):Fully online asynchronous course with no live, required class sessions.
Remote synchronous (ONLI with specific meeting time):Fully online synchronous course where students attend virtually at the assigned class
time. Students should plan to be available during that time for synchronous online
learning.
Flex:Some of the students attend each class session in-person and others attend virtually
at the same time.Flex courses do not have a fully remote attendance option.
On-Ground:Fully on-ground course with every student meeting in-person.
Clinical/Laboratory:Practical courses that have an on-ground required component.
Graduate (course numbers = 6000-7000)
Undergraduate (course numbers = 1000-5000)
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Fall 2026 Undergraduate
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Note: the lists below are broken down to help students search for courses that fill
specific needs. The courses in the lists below are also included in the Full Course
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Academic Calendar, 2026-2027
August 2026
Event
Date
First-year & Transfer Student Move-in
Thursday, August 20
Registration; Returning Student Move-In
Friday, August 21
Term Start
Monday, August 24
Classes Begin
Monday, August 24
Open Drop/Add Deadline
Monday, August 31
P/F Grade Election Deadline
Monday, August 31
September 2026
Event
Date
Labor Day (No Classes)
Monday, September 7
October 2026
Event
Date
Midterm Grades Due
Friday, October 16
Fall Break (No Classes)
Monday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 20
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Friday, October 30
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Saturday, October 31 - Wednesday, December 9
November 2026
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29
Residence Halls Close (Thanksgiving Break)
Tuesday, November 24 at 10 p.m.
Residence Halls Re-Open
Sunday, November 29 at 12 p.m.
December 2026
Event
Date
Reading Days (No Classes)
Tuesday, December 8 — Wednesday, December 9
Exams
Thursday, December 10 — Wednesday, December 16
End Term
Wednesday, December 16
Residence Halls Close (Winter Break)
Wednesday, December 16 at 10 p.m.
Grades Due
Sunday, December 20 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
August 2026
Event
Date
First-year & Transfer Move-in
Thursday, August 20
Registration; Returning Student Move-in
Friday, August 21
Term Start
Monday, August 24
Classes Begin
Monday, August 24
Open Drop/Add Deadline
Monday, August 31
P/F Grade Election Deadline
Monday, August 31
September 2026
Event
Date
Labor Day (No Classes)
Monday, September 7
Midterm Grades Due
Friday, September 18
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Monday, September 28
October 2026
Event
Date
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Tuesday, September 29 — Monday, October 5
Exams
Occur Last Week of Classes Tuesday, October 6 — Monday, October 12
End Term
Monday, October 12
Grades Due
Friday, October 16 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
Fall Break (no classes)
Monday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 20
October 2026
Event
Date
Term Start
Wednesday, October 21
Classes Begin
Wednesday, October 21
Add/Drop deadline
Wednesday, October 28
Pass/Fail Grade Election deadline
Wednesday, October 28
November 2026
Event
Date
Midterm Grades Due
Wednesday, November 18
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Saturday, November 21
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Sunday, November 22 — Sunday, December 6
Residence Halls Close
Tuesday, November 24 at 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29
Residence Halls Re-open
Sunday, November 29 at 12 p.m.
December 2026
Event
Date
Exams
Occur Last Week of Classes Monday, December 7 — Saturday, December 12
End Term
Saturday, December 12
Residence Halls Close (Winter Break)
Wednesday, December 16 at 10 p.m.
Grades Due
Wednesday, December 16 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
December 2026
Event
Date
Term Start
Thursday, December 17
Open Drop/Add Deadline
Thursday, December 24
P/F Grade Election Deadline
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Day (No Classes)
Friday, December 25
January 2027
Event
Date
New Year’s Day (No Classes)
Friday, January 1
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Monday, January 4
End Term
Thursday, January 14
Grades Due
Monday, January 18 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
January 2027
Event
Date
First Year & Transfer Move-In
Monday, January 18
Registration; Returning Student Move-In
Sunday, January 17 at 12 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes)
Monday, January 18
Term Start
Wednesday, January 20
Classes Begin
Wednesday, January 20
Open Drop/Add Deadline
Wednesday, January 27
P/F Grade Election Deadline
Wednesday, January 27
February 2027
Event
Date
Midterm Grades Due
Friday, February 19
March 2027
Event
Date
Midterm Grades Due
Friday, March 12
Residence Halls Close
Friday, March 12 at 10 p.m.
Spring Break (No Classes)
Sunday, March 14 — Sunday, March 21
Residence Halls Re-Open
Sunday, March 21 at 12 p.m.
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Friday, March 26
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Saturday, March 27 - Wednesday, May 5
April 2027
Event
Date
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Saturday, April 4 - Wednesday, May 6
May 2027
Event
Date
Reading Day (No Classes)
Wednesday, May 5
Exams
Thursday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 12
End Term
Wednesday, May 12
Residence Halls Close (Summer Break) For Students not Participating in Commencement
Wednesday, May 12 at 10 p.m.
Spring Commencement 2027
Friday, May 14 - Saturday, May 15
Grades due
Sunday, May 16 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
January 2027
Event
Date
First Year & Transfer Move-In
Thursday, January 14
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes)
Monday, January 18
Registration; Returning Students Move-In
Tuesday, January 19 at 12 p.m.
Term Start
Wednesday, January 20
Classes Begin
Wednesday, January 20
Open Drop/Add Deadline
Wednesday, January 27
P/F Grade Election Deadline
Wednesday, January 27
February 2027
Event
Date
Midterm Grades
Wednesday, February 17
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Wednesday, February 24
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Thursday, February 25 - Tuesday, March 2
March 2027
Event
Date
Exams
Occur Last Week of Classes Wednesday, March 3 — Tuesday, March 9
End Term
Tuesday, March 9
Grades Due
Saturday, March 13 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
January 2027
Event
Date
First Year & Transfer Student Move-In
Monday, January 18
March 2027
Event
Date
Residence Halls Close
Friday, March 12 at 10 p.m.
Spring Break (no classes)
Sunday, March 14 — Sunday, March 21
Residence Halls Re-Open
Sunday, March 21 at 12 p.m.
Term Start
Monday, March 22
Classes Begin
Monday, March 22
Open Drop/Add Deadline
Monday, March 29
P/F Grade Election Deadline
Monday, March 29
April 2027
Event
Date
Midterm Grades Due
Saturday, April 17
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Saturday, April 24
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Sunday, April 25 - Sunday, May 2
May 2027
Event
Date
Exams
Occur Last Week of Classes Monday, May 3 - Saturday, May 8
End Term
Saturday, May 8
Grades Due
Wednesday, May 12 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
Residence Halls Close (Summer Break) For Students Not Participating in Commencement
Wednesday, May 12 at 10 p.m.
Spring Commencement 2027
Friday, May 14 - Saturday, May 15
May 2027
Event
Date
Term Start
Thursday, May 13
Classes Begin
Thursday, May 13
Open Drop/Add Deadline
Thursday, May 20
P/F Grade Election Deadline
Thursday, May 20
Memorial Day (No Classes)
Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31
June 2027
Event
Date
Midterm Grades Due
Friday, June 11
Juneteenth (No Classes)
Friday, June 18
July 2027
Event
Date
Independence Day Break (No Classes)
Monday, July 5
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Wednesday, July 14
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Thursday, July 15 - Sunday, August 15
August 2027
Event
Date
Exams
Monday, August 16 — Saturday, August 21
End Term
Saturday, August 21
Grades Due
Wednesday, August 25 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
May 2027
Event
Date
Term Start
Thursday, May 13
Classes Begin
Thursday, May 13
Open Drop/Add Deadline
Thursday, May 20
P/F Grade Election Deadline
Thursday, May 20
Memorial Day Break (No Classes)
Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31
June 2027
Event
Date
Midterm Grades Due
Saturday, June 12
Juneteenth (No Exams or Classes)
Friday, June 18
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Monday, June 21
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Saturday, June 19 - Wednesday, June 23
Exams
Occur Last Week of Classes Thursday, June 24 — Saturday, July 3
July 2027
Event
Date
End Term
Saturday, July 3
Grades due
Friday, July 9 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
July 2027
Event
Date
Independence Day Break (No Classes)
Monday, July 5
Term Start
Tuesday, July 6
Classes begin
Tuesday, July 6
Open Drop/Add Deadline
Tuesday, July 13
P/F Grade Election Deadline
Tuesday, July 13
Midterm Grades Due
Saturday, July 31
August 2027
Event
Date
Course Withdrawal Deadline
Saturday, August 7
Incomplete Grade Request Period
Sunday, August 8 - Sunday, August 15
Exams
Occur Last Week of Classes Monday, August 16 — Saturday, August 21
End Term
Saturday, August 21
Grades Due
Wednesday, August 25 After all grades are received, week-long end of term processing will begin. When completed,
final grades will be available in Banner.
