Winter 2026 Academic Dates
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General Dates
- Web Registration Begins: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Last Date for Address Changes (that impact Tuition Rates): Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Commencement: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Students earning degrees or certificates must apply for graduation on or before the last day of the semester in which the requirements are met.
Class Dates for 7, 12, and 15-Week
15-week
- Classes Begin: Monday, January 12
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Wednesday, January 21
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Tuesday, February 3
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Monday, March 23
- Last Day of Class: Monday, May 4
1st 7-week*
- Classes Begin: Monday, January 12
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Monday, January 19
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Tuesday, February 3
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Monday, February 16
- Last Day of Class: Monday, March 2
1st 12-week
- Classes Begin: Monday, January 12
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Tuesday, January 20
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Tuesday, February 3
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Monday, March 9
- Last Day of Class: Monday, April 13
2nd 12-week
- Classes Begin: Tuesday, February 3
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Wednesday, February 11
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Wednesday, February 25
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Tuesday, March 31
- Last Day of Class: Monday, May 4
2nd 7-week
- Classes Begin: Tuesday, March 17
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Tuesday, March 24
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Wednesday, April 8
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Tuesday, April 21
- Last Day of Class: Monday, May 4
Note:
Final grades for classes must be submitted 2.5 business days after the last day of the class, unless otherwise noted above. Grades are due by noon. If two session durations have final grades due on consecutive days, the due dates will be combined to the later date. Final grades are immediately available after submission by the instructor.
Class Dates Exceptions
17-week
- Classes Begin: Monday, January 12
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Wednesday, January 21
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Tuesday, February 3
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Friday, March 27
- Last Day of Class: Thursday, May 7
14-week
- Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 20
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Wednesday, January 28
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Wednesday, February 11
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Saturday, March 21
- Last Day of Class: Monday, May 4
11-week
- Classes Begin: Monday, February 2
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Monday, February 9
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Tuesday, February 24
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Wednesday, March 25
- Last Day of Class: Friday, April 17
1st 5-week*
- Classes Begin: Monday, January 12
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Thursday, January 15
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Tuesday, February 3
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Tuesday, February 3
- Last Day of Class: Sunday, February 15
2nd 5-week
- Classes Begin: Monday, February 16
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Thursday, February 19
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Sunday, March 8
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Monday, March 16
- Last Day of Class: Sunday, March 29
3rd 5-week
- Classes Begin: Monday, March 30
- Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund: Thursday, April 2
- No Show (NS) Grades Due by Noon: Tuesday, April 21
- Last Day for Withdrawal (W): Tuesday, April 21
- Last Day of Class: Sunday, May 3
Notes:
Final grades for classes must be submitted 2.5 business days after the last day of the class, unless otherwise noted above. Grades are due by noon. If two session durations have final grades due on consecutive days, the due dates will be combined to the later date. Final grades are immediately available after submission by the instructor.
Faculty Information
- Faculty Professional Development Day: Friday, January 9, 2026
- 1st 7-week Final Grade Reporting Deadline at Noon: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- 1st 12-week Final Grade Reporting Deadline at Noon: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- 2nd 7-week, 2nd 12-week Final Grade Reporting Deadline at Noon: Thursday, May 7, 2026
- 15-week Final Grades Reporting Deadline at Noon: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Holidays Observed
- Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Mid-Winter Break: Monday-Sunday, March 9-15, 2026
* Class sessions missed due to a holiday will be managed as outlined in the section syllabus
