Registration Information and Registration Deadlines
There are many different parts of term that courses are offered within a semester. The Class Schedule includes what part of term each course is scheduled in to assist with identifying deadlines. Please refer to the calendars published on the Office of the Registrar's website for deadlines related to registration activities.
Summer 2026 Registration Deadlines
Fall 2026 Registration Deadlines
Spring 2027 Registration Deadlines
Summer 2027 Registration Deadlines - Coming soon
Registration Terminology
Understanding registration terminology will assist with understanding different deadlines and processes.
Cancel: Dropping all courses prior to the term beginning. Results in 100% refund.
Withdraw: Dropping all courses after the term begins. Refund amounts vary depending on date that a student withdraws.
Drop: Drop one or more courses, but not all. Refund amounts vary depending on date that a student drops a course.
Drop with a "W": Dropping a course after the 3/4 point in the term, but before finals begin. A "W" stands for authorized late withdrawal and does not factor into your GPA.
Summer 2026 Refund Deadlines Summer 2026 Withdrawal Refund Deadlines
Fall 2026 Refund Deadlines Fall 2026 Withdrawal Refund Deadlines
Spring 2027 Refund Deadlines Spring 2027 Withdrawal Refund Deadlines
Additional 2026-2027 Dates/Deadlines
| Academic Dates | Summer 2026 Deadlines | Fall 2026 Deadlines | Spring 2027 Deadlines | Summer 2027 Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to submit "in Absentia" or GC 599 registration forms to the Graduate College for the current term | June 24, 2026 | September 4, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | TBD |
| Last day to submit a change of curriculum request for the current term. This includes changing your degree program or adding/dropping a minor or concentration. | July 5, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | April 4, 2027 | TBD |
| Apply to graduate in current term via Self-Service. | July 5, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | April 4, 2027 | TBD |
| Last day to take final exam for current term doctoral degree | July 6, 2026 | November 13, 2026 | April, 2027 | July 2, 2027 |
| Last day to complete deposit of current term doctoral dissertations | July 17, 5 p.m. | December 4, 2026, 5 p.m. | April 30, 2027, 5 p.m. | July 16, 5 p.m. |
| Last day to complete deposit of current term master's theses | July 24, 5 p.m. | December 11, 2026, 5 p.m. | May 7, 2027, 5 p.m. | July 23, 5 p.m. |
| Degree Conferral Date | August 10 | Dec 21, 2026 | May 15, 2027 | August 9, 2027 |