Academic Calendar 2026-2027 for Online Programs in SIS
The Academic Calendar for Online Programs in SIS is divided into four terms. The Fall 1 term is restricted to only incoming students; no cross-enrollments are allowed across the Fall 1 and Fall 2 terms. Standard courses are delivered over 15 weeks.
The add/drop/withdrawal and refund schedule applies to all courses with a standard schedule during a term. Add/drop/withdrawal, refund, and grade change dates for courses on nonstandard schedules are calculated proportionately, based on the percentage of the course completed. Please visit the Course Drop and Withdrawals page for more information. A student’s state of residency may determine refund eligibility and amounts. Final grades are always due 72 hours after the official end date of the course.
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | Mon | Fall 1 classes begin |
| 08/03/2026 | Mon | Fall 1 tuition balance due |
| 08/16/2026 | Sun | Last day to add a fall 1 course |
| 08/16/2026 | Sun | Last day to drop a fall 1 course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 08/17/2026 | Mon | Fall 1 withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 08/23/2026 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a fall 1 course for a 50% refund |
| 08/30/2026 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a fall 1 course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 09/07/2026 | Mon | Labor Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 10/11/2026 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a fall 1 course or change a grade option |
| 11/15/2026 | Sun | Fall 1 classes end |
| 08/03/2026 | Mon | Fall 2 tuition balance due |
| 08/28/2026 | Fri | Fall 2 immersion program begins (non-standard refund table) |
| 09/07/2026 | Mon | Fall 2 classes begin |
| 09/07/2026 | Mon | Labor Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 09/20/2026 | Sun | Last day to add a fall 2 course |
| 09/20/2026 | Sun | Last day to drop a fall 2 course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 09/21/2026 | Mon | Fall 2 withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 09/27/2026 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a fall 2 course for a 50% refund |
| 10/04/2026 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a fall 2 course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 11/15/2026 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a fall 2 course or change a grade option |
| 11/26/2026 | Thu | Thanksgiving holiday; no classes, university offices closed Thursday and Friday |
| 12/20/2026 | Sun | Fall 2 classes end |
| 12/20/2026 | Sun | Fall Commencement Ceremony for August and December graduates |
| 12/23/2026 | Wed | Official Degree Award Date (the date that appears on December diplomas; no event associated with this date) |
| 12/24/2026 - 01/03/2027 | Thu - Sun | Winter Break; University Offices Closed |
| 01/11/2027 | Mon | Spring classes begin |
| 01/11/2027 | Mon | Spring tuition balance due |
| 01/18/2027 | Mon | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 01/24/2027 | Sun | Last day to add a spring course |
| 01/24/2027 | Sun | Last day to drop a spring course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 01/25/2027 | Mon | Spring withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 01/31/2027 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a spring course for a 50% refund |
| 02/07/2027 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a spring course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 03/21/2027 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a spring course or change a grade option |
| 04/25/2027 | Sun | Spring classes end |
| 05/07/2027 - 05/09/2027 | Fri - Sun | Commencement Weekend Activities (Start Date) |
| 05/09/2027 | Sun | Official Degree Award Date |
| 04/26/2027 | Mon | Summer immersion programs begin (non-standard refund table) |
| 05/03/2027 | Mon | Summer classes begin |
| 05/03/2027 | Mon | Summer tuition balance due |
| 05/16/2027 | Sun | Last day to add a summer course |
| 05/16/2027 | Sun | Last day to drop a summer course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 05/17/2027 | Mon | Summer withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 05/23/2027 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a summer course for a 50% refund |
| 05/31/2027 | Mon | Memorial Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 05/30/2027 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a summer course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 06/18/2027 | Fri | Juneteenth; no classes, university offices closed |
| 07/05/2027 | Mon | Independence Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 07/11/2027 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a summer course or change a grade option |
| 08/15/2027 | Sun | Summer classes end |
| 08/29/2027 | Sun | Official Degree Award Date (the date that appears on August diplomas; no event associated with this date) |