Academic Calendar Spring 2026
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Events | Short Session I | Full Session | Short Session II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising Spring 2026 | SEP 15 - OCT 10 | ||
| Regular Registration | OCT 13 - DEC 10 | OCT 13 - DEC 10 | OCT 13 - FEB 18 |
| Payment Deadline Regular Registration | DEC 10 | DEC 10 | FEB 18 |
| Web Registration System Closed/Students Dropped for Non-Payment | DEC 11 | ||
| Late Registration ~ $50 late fee will only assess to students registering on/after 1st day of classes. | DEC 12 - JAN 13 | DEC 12 - JAN 16 | FEB 19 - MAR 10 |
| Classes Begin | JAN 12 | JAN 12 | MAR 9 |
| Drop/Add | JAN 12 - JAN 13 | JAN 12 - JAN 16 | MAR 9 - MAR 10 |
| Payment Deadline Late Registration | JAN 16 | JAN 16 | MAR 10 |
| Web Registration System Closed/Students Dropped for Non-Payment | JAN 20 | JAN 20 | MAR 11 |
| Faculty No Show Reporting Period | JAN 14 - 27 NOON | JAN 17 - 27 NOON | MAR 11 - 18 NOON |
| Students Dropped for No Show | JAN 27 END OF BUSINESS | JAN 27 END OF BUSINESS | MAR 18 END OF BUSINESS |
| University Holidays | JAN 19 | JAN 19 MAR 23 - MAR 27 |
MAR 23 - MAR 27 |
| Midterm Grades Due | FEB 11 | MAR 11 | APR 15 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" Grade | FEB 18 | APR 8 | APR 22 |
| Advising Fall 2026 | FEB 9 - MAR 6 | ||
| Regular Registration for Fall 2026 | MAR 9 - JUL 22 | ||
| Honors Convocation | TBD | ||
| Last Day of Classes | MAR 2 | MAY 4 | MAY 4 |
| Final Exams | MAR 3 - 4 | MAY 5 - 8 | MAY 5 - 6 |
| Final Grades Due/Faculty Deadline to Remove Incomplete Grades ("I") for prior term | MAR 5 NOON | MAY 11 NOON | MAY 11 NOON |
| Commencement Ceremony | MAY 13 & 14 | ||
| Degree Conferral Date | MAY 8 | ||
| Spring 2024 Degrees Posted By | JUL 8 | ||
| Diploma Mailing By | JUL 22 | ||
| Last Day to Apply for Upcoming Graduations: Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 |
APR 15, 2026 MAY 15, 2026 OCT 15, 2026 |
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Approved: 1/15/25
Registration closes at midnight on the final day of regular and late registration.
| Calendar Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting the Completed and Signed FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to the Federal Processor | OCT 1 |
| Priority Registration for Enrolled Students | OCT 13 - OCT 17 |
| Priority Graduate Admissions Deadline | Click Here |
| Spring Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting All Supporting DocumentationRequested by the Office of Financial Aid | NOV 1 |
| Priority Undergraduate Admission Deadline | DEC 11 |
| Payment Deadline for Full, Session I and eCore Full and Session I Regular Registration | DEC 10 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | DEC 11 |
| Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP Registration Start Date (Session I and Full) | DEC 12 |
| Residence Hall Move In Days: Macon, Cochran, and Eastman | JAN 8 (New) and JAN 9 (Returning) |
| Bookstore Charges Open for Financial Aid | JAN 7 |
| Payment Deadline for Full, Session I and eCore Full and Session I Late Registration and Drop/Add | JAN 16 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Full and Session I, eCore Full and Session I LateRegistration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | JAN 20 |
| First Financial Aid Refund | FEB 16 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | FEB 18 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Late Registration and Drop/Add | MAR 10 |
| Drop for Non-Payment Session II and eCore Session II Late Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | MAR 11 |
| All Residence Halls Close for Spring | MAY 11 |
| Grades Available in SWORDS | MAY 20 |