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Standard and Non-Standard Term Dates

Although departments can offer their classes at varying lengths, the Office of the University Registrar recommends the following standardized start/end dates for each semester/session.

Any class that does not follow one of the below start/end dates will have unique deadlines not shown here. To view these non-standard dates and deadlines you must check the specific class section on the Schedule of Classes.

Spring 2026

The spring semester consist of 16 instructional weeks. Most classes meet for the full term but some may only meet for a part of the full term (1st 8-weeks or 2nd 8-weeks).

Full Term (January 12 - May 8)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 1/16/2026  
Change Grade Type 1/30/2026  
Drop Class 1/30/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 1/31/2026 - 4/3/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 1/16/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 1/17/2026 - 1/23/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 1/24/2026 - 1/30/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 1/31/2026 - 4/3/2026  

First 8-Week Part of Term (January 12 - March 6)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 1/14/2026  
Change Grade Type 1/21/2026  
Drop Class 1/21/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 1/22/2026 - 2/19/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 1/14/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 1/15/2026 - 1/18/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 1/19/2026 - 1/21/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 1/22/2026 - 2/19/2026  

Second 8-Week Part of Term (March 9 - May 8)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 3/12/2026  
Change Grade Type 3/19/2026  
Drop Class 3/19/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 3/20/2026 - 4/20/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 3/12/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 3/13/2026 - 3/15/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 3/16/2026 - 3/19/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 3/20/2026 - 4/20/2026  

Summer 2026

The summer session consists of a single 12-week term. Most classes will not meet for the entire twelve weeks but will instead meet for a part of the full term (1st 8-weeks, 2nd 8-weeks, 1st 6-weeks, etc.).

Full 12-Week Term (May 18 - August 12)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 5/21/2026  
Change Grade Type 6/1/2026  
Drop Class 6/1/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 6/2/2026 - 7/18/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 5/21/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 5/22/2026 - 5/27/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 5/28/2026 - 6/1/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 6/2/2026 - 7/18/2026  

First 8-Week Part of Term (May 18 - July 15)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 5/20/2026  
Change Grade Type 5/27/2026  
Drop Class 5/27/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 5/28/2026 - 6/28/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 5/20/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 5/21/2026 - 5/24/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 5/25/2026 - 5/27/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 5/28/2026 - 6/28/2026  

Second 8-Week Part of Term (June 16 - August 12)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 6/18/2026  
Change Grade Type 6/25/2026  
Drop Class 6/25/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 6/26/2026 - 7/26/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 6/18/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 6/19/2026 - 6/22/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 6/23/2026 - 6/25/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 6/26/2026 - 7/26/2026  

First 6-Week Part of Term (May 18 - June 30)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 5/20/2026  
Change Grade Type 5/25/2026  
Drop Class 5/25/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 5/26/2026 - 6/18/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 5/20/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 5/21/2026 - 5/23/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 5/24/2026 - 5/25/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 5/26/2026 - 6/18/2026  

Second 6-Week Part of Term (July 1 - August 12)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 7/3/2026  
Change Grade Type 7/8/2026  
Drop Class 7/8/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 7/9/2026 - 7/31/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 7/3/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 7/4/2026 - 7/5/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 7/6/2026 - 7/8/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 7/9/2026 - 7/31/2026  

First 4-Week Part of Term (May 18 - June 15)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 5/19/2026  
Change Grade Type 5/23/2026  
Drop Class 5/23/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 5/24/2026 - 6/7/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 5/19/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 5/20/2026 - 5/21/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 5/22/2026 - 5/23/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 5/24/2026 - 6/7/2026  

Second 4-Week Part of Term (June 16 - July 15)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 6/17/2026  
Change Grade Type 6/21/2026  
Drop Class 6/21/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 6/22/2026 - 7/7/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 6/17/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 6/18/2026 - 6/19/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 6/20/2026 - 6/21/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 6/22/2026 - 7/7/2026  

Third 4-Week Part of Term (July 16 - August 12)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 7/17/2026  
Change Grade Type 7/21/2026  
Drop Class 7/21/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 7/22/2026 - 8/5/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 7/17/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 7/18/2026 - 7/19/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 7/20/2026 - 7/21/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 7/22/2026 - 8/4/2026  

Fall 2026

The fall semester consist of 16 instructional weeks. Most classes meet for the full term but some may only meet for a part of the full term (1st 8-weeks or 2nd 8-weeks).

Full Term (August 24 - December 18)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 8/28/2026  
Change Grade Type 9/11/2026  
Drop Class 9/11/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 9/12/2026 - 11/14/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 8/28/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 8/29/2026 - 9/4/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 9/5/2026 - 9/11/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 9/12/2026 - 11/14/2026  

First 8-Week Part of Term (August 24 - October 16)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 8/28/2026  
Change Grade Type 9/2/2026  
Drop Class 9/2/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 9/3/2026 - 10/1/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 8/26/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 8/27/2026 - 8/30/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 8/31/2026 - 9/2/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 9/3/2026 - 10/1/2026  

Second 8-Week Part of Term (October 19 - December 18)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 10/22/2026  
Change Grade Type 10/29/2026  
Drop Class 10/29/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 10/30/2026 - 11/30/2026 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 10/22/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 10/23/2026 - 10/25/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 10/26/2026 - 10/29/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 10/30/2026 - 11/30/2026  

Winter 2025

The winter intersession consist of a single 3-week term.

Full 3-Week Term (December 21 - January 8)

Event Deadline Date(s) Additional Information
Add Class 12/22/2026  
Change Grade Type 12/24/2026  
Drop Class 12/24/2026 Class will not appear on the transcript
Withdraw from Class 12/25/2026 - 1/3/2027 Class will appear on the transcript with a 'W' grade
100% Refund/Reduction Received 12/22/2026  
80% Refund/Reduction Received 12/23/2026  
50% Refund/Reduction Received 12/24/2026  
0% Refund/Reduction Received 12/25/2026 - 1/3/2027