2027-2028 Academic Calendar

Fall 2027

Saturday, August 7 - Sunday, August 22

Early Term Start (ETS) Courses

Monday, August 23

Full Term 16-week Courses (1) and 7-week Courses (7A) begin

Wednesday, August 25

Last day to self-add a 7-week (7A) course

Monday, August 30

Last day to add with instructor permission or drop a 7-week (7A) course; Last day to self-add a Full Term 16-week (1) course

Monday, September 6

Labor Day (no classes held)

Tuesday, September 7

Last day to add with instructor permission or drop a Full Term 16-week (1) course

Monday, September 27

Undergraduate midterm progress ratings for Full Term 16-week Courses (1) begin

Monday, October 4

Last day to withdraw from a 7-week (7A) course

Friday, October 8

Fall Wellness Day (no classes held)

Monday, October 11

7-week Courses (7A) end

Tuesday, October 12

7-week Courses (7B) begin

Wednesday, October 13 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Undergraduate midterm progress ratings for Full Term 16-week Courses (1) end

Thursday, October 14

Last day to self-add a 7-week (7B) course

Thursday, October 14 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for 7-week Courses (7A) ends

Monday, October 18

Last day to add with instructor permission or drop a 7-week (7B) course

Monday, October 25

Priority registration for Spring 2028 begins

Wednesday, November 10

Student Feedback Forms (SFFs) for Full Term 16-week Courses (1) open

Monday, November 22 - Wednesday, November 24

Fall Break (no classes held)

Thursday, November 25 - Sunday, November 28

Thanksgiving holiday (no classes held)

Monday, November 29

Last day to withdraw from a 7-week (7B) course

Monday, December 6

Full Term 16-week Courses (1), 7-week Courses (7B), and Short Duration Courses (SDC) end; Last day to withdraw from a Full Term 16-week course

Tuesday, December 7

Study Day (no exams held)

Wednesday, December 8 - Friday, December 10

Days 1-3 of Final Exams for Full Term 16-week Courses (1)

Wednesday, December 8 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Student Feedback Forms (SFFs) for Full Term 16-week Courses (1) close

Thursday, December 9 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for 7-week Courses (7B) and Short Duration Courses (SDC) ends

Saturday, December 11 - Sunday, December 12

Study Days (no exams held)

Monday, December 13 - Tuesday, December 14

Days 4 & 5 of Final Exams for Full Term 16-week Courses (1)

Wednesday, December 15

Diploma date (effective)

Friday, December 17 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for Full Term 16-week Courses (1) ends

Spring 2028

Wednesday, December 15 - Sunday, January 9

Early Term Start (ETS) Courses

Monday, January 10

Full Term 16-week Courses (1) and 7-week Courses (7A) begin

Wednesday, January 12

Last day to self-add a 7-week (7A) course

Monday, January 17

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes held)

Tuesday, January 18

Last day to self-add a Full Term 16-week (1) course; Last day to add with instructor permission or drop a 7-week (7A) course

Monday, January 24

Last day to add with instructor permission or drop a Full Term 16-week (1) course

Monday, February 14

Undergraduate midterm progress ratings for Full Term 16-week Courses (1) begin

Monday, February 28

Last day to withdraw from a 7-week (7A) course

Monday, February 28 - Sunday, March 5

Spring Break (no classes held)

Monday, March 6

7-week Courses (7A) end; Undergraduate midterm progress ratings for Full Term 16-week Courses (1) end

Tuesday, March 7

7-week Courses (7B) begin

Thursday, March 9

Last day to self-add a 7-week (7B) course

Thursday, March 9 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for 7-week Courses (7A) ends

Monday, March 13

Last day to add with instructor permission or drop a 7-week (7B) course

Monday, March 20

Priority registration for Summer 2028 begins

Monday, March 27

Priority registration for Fall 2028 begins

Monday, April 17

Last day to withdraw from a 7-week (7B) course

Monday, April 24

Full Term 16-week Courses (1), 7-week Courses (7B), and Short Duration Courses (SDC) end; Last day to withdraw from a Full Term 16-week (1) course

Tuesday, April 25

Study Day (no exams held)

Wednesday, April 26 - Friday, April 28

Days 1-3 of Final Exams for Full Term 16-week Courses (1)

Wednesday, April 26 at 11:59 p.m.

Student Feedback Forms (SFFs) for Full Term 16-week Courses (1) close

Thursday, April 27 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for 7-week Courses (7B) and Short Duration Courses (SDC) ends

Saturday, April 29 - Sunday, April 30

Study Days (no exams held)

Monday, May 1 - Tuesday, May 2

Days 4 & 5 of Final Exams for Full Term 16-week Courses (1)

Wednesday, May 3

University Commencement and Diploma date (effective)

Friday, May 5 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for Full Term 16-week Courses (1) ends

Summer I 2028

Monday, May 15

Full Term 6-week Courses (1), 4-week Courses (4A), 12-week Courses (12A), and Short Duration Courses (SDC) begin

Wednesday, May 17

Last day to add or drop 4-week (4A) course

Sunday, May 21

Last day to add or drop a Full Term 6-week (1) course

Tuesday, May 23

Last day to add or drop a 12-week (12A) course

Monday, May 29

Memorial Day (no classes held)

Monday, June 5

Last day to withdraw from a 4-week (4A) course

Monday, June 12

4-week Courses (4A) end

Tuesday, June 13

4-week Courses (4B) begin

Thursday, June 15 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for 4-week Courses (4A) ends

Monday, June 19

Juneteenth (no classes held -- students in the schools of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Law, and Podiatric Medicine should consult their respective school calendars regarding classes and clinical activity)

Tuesday, June 20

Last day to withdraw from Full Term 6-week (1) or drop 4-week (4B) courses

Monday, June 26

Full Term 6-week Courses (1) end

Tuesday, June 27

Diploma date (effective; Summer I Full Term Courses only)

Thursday, June 29 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for Full Term 6-week Courses (1) ends

Tuesday, July 4

Independence Day (no classes held)

Wednesday, July 5

Last day to withdraw from a 4-week (4B) course

Tuesday, July 11

4-week Courses (4B) end

Friday, July 14 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for 4-week Courses (4B) ends

Tuesday, August 1

Last day to withdraw from a 12-week (12A) course

Tuesday, August 8

12-week Courses (12A) and Short Duration Courses (SDC) end

Friday, August 11 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for 12-week Courses (12A) and Short Duration Courses (SDC) ends

Summer II 2028

Tuesday, June 27

Full Term 6-week Courses (1) and Short Duration Courses (SDC) begin

Tuesday, July 4

Independence Day (no classes held)

Wednesday, July 5

Last day to add or drop a Full Term 6-week (1) course

Wednesday, July 12

4-week Courses (4A) begin

Friday, July 14

Last day to add or drop a 4-week (4A) course

Tuesday, August 1

Last day to withdraw from a Full Term 6-week (1) or 4-week (4A) course

Tuesday, August 8

Full Term 6-week Courses (1), 4-week Courses (4A), and Short Duration Courses (SDC) end

Wednesday, August 9

Diploma date (effective; Summer II and Summer I 4B and 12A)

Friday, August 11 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Final grading for Full Term 6-week Courses (1), 4-week Courses (4A), and Short Duration Courses (SDC) ends

 

Religious, cultural and federal observances dates

Dates may be subject to change. Updated on October 30, 2026.