Academic Calendar
The calendar outlines key academic dates, including federal and state holidays (when no classes or assignments are scheduled), final exam periods, non-instructional days, and census dates. The fall and spring academic terms each span 16 weeks. Summer sessions run from May through August and vary in length from 4 to 12 weeks.
Note: Dates and events are subject to change. Changes will be communicated to campus via email, campus newspaper or other means as appropriate.
Fall 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 21 (Fri) | Residence Halls open for first year students only New Student Orientation activities begin |
| Aug 22 (Sat) | Residence Halls open for all students |
| Aug 24 (Mon) | Classes begin |
| Sept 3 (Thurs) |
CENSUS DAY |
| Sept 4 (Fri) | Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Sept 7 (Mon) | Labor Day - No classes |
| Sept 21 (Mon) | Last day to apply for Fall 2026 graduation |
| Sept 28 (Mon) | Second 5-week session begins - see census and drop dates below calendar |
| Oct 8 (Thur) | Day of Giving - no afternoon classes |
| Oct 12 (Mon) | Native American Day - No classes |
| Oct 16 (Fri) | Mid-term |
| Oct 20 (Mon) | Second 8-week session begins - see census and drop dates below calendar |
| Oct 21 (Wed) | Mid-term grades for undergraduate full-term courses are due at midnight |
| TBD | Registration dates for continuing students’ pre-registration for summer/fall of 2026 |
| Nov 2 (Mon) | Third 5-week session begins - see census and drop dates below calendar |
| Nov 6 (Fri) | Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or withdraw from the university entirely with no refund of university charges |
| Nov 11 (Wed) | Veterans’ Day Holiday Observed - No classes |
| Nov 25-29 (Wed-Sun) | Thanksgiving recess |
| Dec 9 (Wed) | Final exam preparation - No classes |
| Dec 10-16 (Thurs-Wed) | Final examination period |
| Dec 12 (Sat) | Commencement |
| Dec 16 (Wed) | Semester Ends* (*official graduate date on student transcript) |
| Dec 21 (Mon) | Final grades due by midnight |
Standard full term: August 24 to December 16
- Census date: September 3
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): November 6
First 8-week session: August 24 to October 16
- Census date: September 3
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): November 6
Second 8-week session: October 19 to December 16
- Census date: October 23
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): November 30
First 5-week session: August 24 to September 25
- Census date: August 26
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): September 16
Second 5-week session: September 28 to October 30
- Census date: September 30
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): October 21
Third 5-week session: November 2 to December 8
- Census date: November 4
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): November 24
Schedule for classes meeting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Combination (MWF, M, MW, WF, MTWTh, MTWThF, F)
| Time class begins | Day of Final | Date of Final | Time of Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Monday | December 14 | 8 - 10 a.m. |
| 9 a.m. | Friday | December 11 | 8 - 10 a.m. |
| 10 a.m. | Monday | December 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| 11 a.m. | Friday | December 11 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| 12 P.m. | Friday | December 11 | 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
| 1 p.m. | Monday | December 14 | 1 - 3 p.m. |
| 2 p.m. | Friday | December 11 | 1 - 3 p.m. |
| 3 p.m. | Monday | December 14 | 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
| 4 p.m. | Wednesday | December 16 | 8 - 10 a.m. |
Schedule for class meeting on Tuesday and Thursday Combination (TTh, T, Th)
| Time class begins | Day of Final | Date of Final | Time of Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Tuesday | December 15 | 8 - 10 a.m. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Tuesday | December 15 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| 11 a.m. | Thursday | December 10 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| 12 p.m. | Tuesday | December 15 | 1 - 3 p.m. |
| 1 P.m. | Thursday | December 10 | 1 - 3 p.m. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Tuesday | December 15 | 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
| 4 p.m. | Thursday | December 10 |
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Courses beginning 5 p.m. or later will be held during their regular scheduled times.
Spring 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 9 (Sat) | 8:00 AM Residence Halls open for all students |
| Jan 11 (Mon) | Classes begin |
| Jan 18 (Mon) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No classes |
| Jan 20 (Wed) |
Census Day |
| Jan 21 (Thur) | Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late assessment |
| Feb 5 (Fri) | Last day to apply for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 graduation |
| Feb 15 (Mon) | President’s Day - No classes |
| Feb 16 (Tue) | Second 5-week session begins - see census and drop dates below calendar |
| Mar 5 (Fri) | Last day of first half semester classes |
| Mar 8 (Mon) | Midterm - Second 8-week session begin - see census and drop dates below calendar |
| May 11 (Thurs) | Midterm grades due 11:59 PM for undergraduate full-term courses |
| Mar 12-21 (Sat-Sun) | Spring break - Residence Halls close at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 12 and reopen 8:00 AM on Sunday, March 21 |
| TBD | Registration dates for continuing students’ pre-registration for summer and fall 2027 and spring 2028 |
| Mar 26-28 (Fri-Sun) | Easter Holiday |
| Mar 29 (Mon) | Third 5-week session begins - see census and drop dates below calendar |
| Apr 6 (Tue) | Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or withdraw from the university entirely with no refund of university charges |
| May 3-7 (Mon-Fri) | Final examination period - see full testing schedule below |
| May 7 (Fri) | Semester ends* (*official graduation date noted on transcript) |
| May 8 (Sat) | Commencement - DSU Fieldhouse |
| May 12 (Wed) | Final grades due by 11:59 PM |
Standard full term: January 11 to May 7
- Census date: January 20
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): April 6
First 8-week session: January 11 to March 5
- Census date: January 15
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): February 18
Second 8-week session: March 8 to May 7
- Census date: March 12
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): May 21
First 5-week session: January 11 to February 12
- Census date: January 13
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): February 3
Second 5-week session: February 16 to March 26
- Census date: February 18
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): March 9
Third 5-week session: March 29 to April 30
- Census date: March 31
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): April 21
Schedule for classes meeting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Combination (MWF, M, MW, MF, MTWTh, MTWThF, F)
| Time class begins | Day of Final | Date of Final | Time of Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Monday | May 3 | 8:00 - 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | Wednesday | May 5 | 8:00 - 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | Monday | May 3 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | Wednesday | May 5 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | Friday | May 7 | 8:00 - 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | Monday | May 3 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | Wednesday | May 5 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | Monday | May 3 | 3:30 - 5:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | Wednesday | May 5 | 3:30 - 5:30 PM |
Schedule for class meeting on Tuesday and Thursday Combination (TTh, T, Th)
| Time class begins | Day of Final | Date of Final | Time of Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Tuesday | May 4 | 8:00 - 10:30 AM |
| 9:30 AM | Tuesday | May 4 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | Thursday | May 6 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | Tuesday | May 4 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | Thursday | May 6 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
| 2:30 PM | Tuesday | May 4 | 3:30 - 5:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | Thursday | May 6 | 3:30 - 5:30 PM |
Courses beginning 5:00 PM and later will be held during their regular scheduled times.
Summer 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 17 (Mon) | Full 12-week and first 6-week sessions begin |
| May 20 (Thur) | Census date for first 6-week sessions Last day to add or drop a first session class with full refund |
| May 24 (Mon) | Census date for full 12-week sessions Last day to add or drop a full session class with full refund |
| May 31 (Mon) | Memorial Day - No classes |
| June 14 (Mon) | Last day to withdraw from first 6-week session - no refund |
| June 18 (Fri) | Juneteenth Holiday - No classes |
| June 25 (Fri) | First 6-week session ends |
| July 1 (Thur) | Census Date for second 6-week sessions Last day to add or drop a second session class with full refund |
| July 5 (Mon) | Independence Day - No classes |
| July 14 (Wed) | Last day to withdraw from the full 12-week sessions - no refund |
| July 26 (Fri) | Last day to withdraw from the second 6-week sessions - no refund |
| Aug 6 (Fri) | Full 12-week and second 6-week sessions end |
| Aug 11 (Wed) | Final grades due by 11:50 PM |
Standard full term: May 17 to August 6
- Census date: May 24
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): July 14
First 6-week session: May 17 to June 25
- Census date: May 20
- Last day to withdraw (LDW): July 17
Second 6-week session: June 28 to August 6
- Census date: July 1