The 2026–27 Academic Calendar provides a clear overview of all major university dates, including semester start and end periods, holidays, exam weeks, registration deadlines, and important academic milestones. Use this calendar to plan your year effectively, stay organized, and ensure you never miss a key deadline or event.
Last day to withdraw from a 2nd 8-week class with a W
26
New Student Move-In (Freshmen) / Convocare Ceremony, 5:00 p.m.
26–29
New Student Orientation (traditional campus only)
27–30
Returning Student Move-In
30
2nd 8-week Summer session ends
31
1st day of 16-week semester / 1st day of Fall 1 8-week term
September
September academic calendar dates and events
Date
Event
4
Last day to register, add, or change sections for the 16-week session / Last day to choose credit/no credit
6
Last day to drop 1st 8-week classes without a W, 100% refund (Census Date)
7
Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)
9
Canvas access turned off for non-payment
10
Last day to drop 8-week classes with 50% refund
13
Last day to drop 16-week classes without a W, 100% refund (Census Date)
14
Intent to Apply for Credit for Prior Learning due / Grade appeal hearing deadline for Spring & Summer 2026
15
Fall Career Skills Seminar
24
Fall Career Fair
30
Registration & Student Records Office drops students for non-payment
October
October academic calendar dates and events
Date
Event
2
Spring Registration Opens: MSCP & Early Registration Students
5
Spring Registration Opens: Seniors & Post-Baccalaureate
9
Avila Day (no classes, offices closed)
12
Last day to withdraw from a 1st 8-week class with a W
16–18
Avila Homecoming Weekend
19
Credit for Prior Learning portfolios due / Spring Registration Opens: Juniors
22
Your Global Future College and Career Fair
25
1st 8-week Fall session ends
26
2nd 8-week Fall session begins / Last day to register, add, or change sections for the 2nd 8-week session
November
November academic calendar dates and events
Date
Event
1
Last day to drop 2nd 8-week classes without a W, 100% refund (Census Date)
2
Spring Registration Opens: Sophomores
4
Canvas access turned off for non-payment
5
Last day to drop 2nd 8-week classes with 50% refund
16
Spring Registration Opens: Freshmen / Last day to withdraw from a 16-week class with a W
23
Graduation applications due (May 2027 Commencement)
25
Registration & Student Records Office drops students for non-payment
25–27
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, offices closed)
30
Last day to withdraw from a 2nd 8-week class with a W
December
December academic calendar dates and events
Date
Event
7
Spring Registration Opens: New & Transfer Students
14–18
Final Exams Week (Traditional Campus Only)
19
Housing closes for Winter Break, 12:00 p.m.
20
16-week Fall session ends / 2nd 8-week Fall session ends
21
Winter Intersession begins / Last day to register, add, or change sections for Winter Intersession
21–31
Christmas/New Year Break (offices closed)
23
Last day to drop Winter Intersession class without a W, 100% refund (Census Date)
24
Last day to drop Winter Intersession class with 50% refund
29
Last day to drop Winter Intersession class with a W
January
January academic calendar dates and events
Date
Event
1
New Year’s Day (offices closed)
4
Last day to withdraw from a Winter Intersession class with a W
6
New Student Move-In (requires prior approval)
9
Residence Halls Open for all students
10
Last day of Winter Intersession
11
1st 8-week Spring session begins / 16-week Spring session begins / Last day to register, add, or change sections for the 1st 8-week session
15
Last day to register, add, or change sections for the 16-week session / Last day to choose credit/no credit
17
Last day to drop 1st 8-week classes without a W, 100% refund (Census Date)
18
Martin Luther King Jr Day (no classes, offices closed)
20
Canvas access turned off for non-payment
21
Last day to drop 1st 8-week classes with 50% refund
24
Last day to drop 16-week classes without a W, 100% refund (Census Date)
31
Last day to drop 16-week classes with 50% refund
February
February academic calendar dates and events
Date
Event
1
Graduation applications due, Spring 1 (not participating in May Commencement) / SU/FA 26 Course Schedule Published / Grade appeal hearing deadline for Fall 2026
3
Registration & Student Records Office drops students for non-payment
12
Fall Registration Opens: MSCP & Early Registration Students
15
Fall Registration Opens: Seniors & Post-Baccalaureate / Last day to withdraw from 1st 8-week classes with a W
March
March academic calendar dates and events
Date
Event
1
Fall Registration Opens: Juniors
2
Spring Career Skills Seminar
7
1st 8-week Spring session ends
8–12
Spring Break (no classes)
15
2nd 8-week Spring session begins / Last day to register, add, or change sections for the 2nd 8-week session / Graduation applications due, Spring/Spring 2
16
Spring Career Fair
21
Last day to drop 2nd 8-week classes without a W, 100% refund (Census Date)
22
Fall Registration Opens: Sophomores / Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio due
24
Canvas access turned off for non-payment
25
Last day to drop 2nd 8-week classes with 50% refund
26
Good Friday (no classes, offices closed)
April
April academic calendar dates and events
Date
Event
5
Fall Registration Opens: First Year students
7
Registration & Student Records Office drops students for non-payment
12
Last day to withdraw from 16-week classes with a W
26
Last day to withdraw from 2nd 8-week classes with a W
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