Academic Calendar -
Spring 2026
Please Note: All drop/add and refund deadlines shown below pertain to classes in the full 16-week semester. Short courses and other courses with start/end dates that differ from the main 16-week semester have unique drop/add and refund deadlines.
To find the drop/add and refund deadlines for any course in Self-Service, click on the class title or CRN to access the Class Details, then click on the Drop/Add and Refund Deadlines tab (learn more). See the Graduate College Calendar for additional deadlines that apply to graduate students.
December 15, 2025 - January 9, 2026
Winter intersession (4 weeks)
December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026
University Holiday
Tuesday, January 6
Instructors may begin submitting final grades for winter intersession classes
Monday, January 12
Class work begins
Monday, January 12
Final enrollment date - late fee assessed on or after this date
Monday, January 19
University Holiday
Tuesday, January 20
100% Refund, Nonrestrictive Drop/Add Deadline (details)*
Friday, January 23
Partial Refund, Restrictive Drop/Add Deadline (details)*
Friday, February 6
Excessive absence alerts due from instructors (details)
Tuesday, February 17
Instructors may begin submitting six-week grades
Wednesday, February 25 (noon)
Six-week grades due by noon from faculty
Tuesday, March 3
Instructors may begin submitting final grades for sessions that end within the first
eight weeks
Monday-Friday, March 16-20
Spring Break, no classes for students
Wednesday, April 1
Deadline to file graduation application (for name to appear in the spring commencement
program)
Friday, April 10
W Drop/Withdraw Deadline (details)*
Friday, April 24
Assigned W or F Withdrawal Deadline (details)*
Monday-Friday, April 27-May 1
Pre-Finals Week
Tuesday, April 28
Instructors may begin submitting final grades for all spring classes
Friday, May 1
Class work ends
Monday-Friday, May 4-8
Finals Week
Friday-Saturday, May 8-9
Commencement Ceremonies
Wednesday, May 13 (noon)
Final grades due by noon electronically from faculty
Friday, May 15
Final grades for all spring courses available on official transcripts
A University Holiday falls within the semester. If the scheduled classes do not meet, additional class time or assignments may make up the difference.
*Deadline applicable only for 16-week term courses. For all others, please refer here to determine your specific add/drop deadline.