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Academic Calendar

Please be advised that the Academic Calendars listed below are subject to change. Calendars will be linked/updated when ready for release. 

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Further information regarding final Exam Schedules.

View Archived Academic Calendars.

Abbreviated Spring 2026 Academic Calendar 

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Full-term calendar
A-term calendar
B-term calendar 

Spring 2026 Full-Semester Classes 

Calendar InformationFULL TERM ( January 14 - May 8 )
Semester Begins (For Faculty)January 12
Deadline To Pay Tuition/Fees And Retain Schedule January 14
Classes Begin ($50 late registration fee begins)January 14
Last Day for Dropping or Adding Classes
Note: Last Day for dropping a class without a grade of 'W.'		January 26
Census Day February 3
Student Classes Dropped for Nonpayment of Tuition and FeesFebruary 3
Additional $100 Late Registration Fee BeginsFebruary 4
HOLIDAY: Mardi Gras 
(Classes do not meet/Administrative Offices Open February 18)		February 16 - 18
Deadline for Spring 2026 Degree Candidates:
Last Day to Apply for Graduate Degree
Last Day to Apply for Baccalaureate Degree		February 27
Deadline for Summer/Fall 2026 Degree Candidates: For priority 
registration appointment		February 27
Advising SessionMarch 23 - April 2
Spring 2026 Debt Holds Added to Student Accounts with Outstanding BalancesMarch 25
HOLIDAY: Easter/Spring Break 
(Classes do not meet/Administrative Offices Open April 7-10)		April 3 - April 12
Registration Begins for - (Available according to student's registration time ticket.)April 14
Last Day to Drop a Class or Resign from the University with a Grade of 'W.'April 13
Last Day to Submit Final Copies of Theses or Dissertations
Last Day to Complete Graduate Written and/or Oral Examinations		April 27
Last Day of ClassesMay 1
Final ExaminationsMay 4-5 & May 7-8
Semester EndsMay 8
Last Day for Faculty to Submit Final Grades to Registrar’s Office (noon deadline)May 11
Commencement ExercisesFriday, May15

A-Term Classes

Calendar Information A-TERM (Jan 14 - Mar 10)
Deadline To Pay Tuition/Fees And Retain Schedule January 14
Classes Begin ($50 late registration fee begins)January 14
Last Day for Dropping or Adding Classes
Note: Last Day for dropping a class without a grade of 'W.'		January 20
Census Day  January 23
Additional $100 Late Registration Fee BeginsJanuary 24
Last Day to Drop a Class or Resign from the University with a Grade of 'W.'February 19
Last Day of ClassesMarch10
Final ExaminationsMarch 10
Semester EndsMarch 10
Last Day for Faculty to Submit Final Grades to Registrar’s Office (noon deadline)March 12      
Commencement ExercisesFriday, May 15

B-Term Classes

Calendar InformationB-TERM (Mar 16 - May 5)
Deadline To Pay Tuition/Fees And Retain Schedule March 16
Classes Begin ($50 late registration fee begins)March 16
Last Day for Dropping or Adding Classes
Note: Last Day for dropping a class without a grade of 'W.'		March 19
Census Day 
Student Classes Dropped for Nonpayment of Tuition & Fees		March 24
Additional $100 Late Registration Fee BeginsMarch 25
Last Day to Drop a Class or Resign from the University with a Grade of 'W.'April 13
Last Day of ClassesMay 5
Final ExaminationsMay 5
Semester EndsMay 5
Last Day for Faculty to Submit Final Grades to Registrar’s Office (noon deadline)May 11
Commencement ExercisesFriday, May 15