Graduate College Academics 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

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 DatesSummer 2026 DeadlinesFall 2026 DeadlinesSpring 2027 DeadlinesSummer 2027 Deadlines
Last day to submit "in Absentia" or GC 599 registration forms to the Graduate College for the current termJune 24, 2026September 4, 2026February 1, 2027TBD
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, 2026November 1, 2026April 4, 2027TBD
Apply to graduate in current term via Self-Service.July 5, 2026November 1, 2026April 4, 2027TBD
Last day to take final exam for current term doctoral degreeJuly 6, 2026November 13, 2026April, 2027July 2, 2027
Last day to complete deposit of current term doctoral dissertationsJuly 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 thesesJuly 24, 5 p.m.December 11, 2026, 5 p.m.May 7, 2027, 5 p.m.July 23, 5 p.m.
Degree Conferral DateAugust 10Dec 21, 2026May 15, 2027August 9, 2027

 

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