Part of Term (POT) values indicate the time frame for the course. The Class Schedule shows what part of term each course is scheduled in to assist with identifying deadlines.
For information about refund deadlines, please refer to the Office of the Registrar.
Spring 2026 Dates/Deadlines
| Academic Dates | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| 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. | Apr 3 |
| Apply to graduate in May via Self-Service. | Apr 5 |
| Last day to take final exam for May doctoral degree | April 10 |
| Last day to complete deposit of May doctoral dissertations | May 1, 5pm |
| Last day to complete deposit of May master's theses | May 8, 5pm |
| May Degree Conferral Date | May 16 |
| Description | Full Term (1) | First 8 Weeks (A) | Second 8 Weeks (B) | Courses Without Part of Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of course in weeks | 16 | 8 | 8 | Varies |
| Term dates including finals | Jan 20-May 14 | Jan 20-Mar 13 | Mar 23- May 14 | Varies |
| CANCEL semester for 100% refund | Jan 19: 11:59PM | Jan 19: 11:59PM | Mar 22: (if enrolled ONLY in POT B classes) | Use Registrar's Calendar for all deadlines |
| First day of instruction for the POT | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Mar 22 | |
| Add a class via Self-Service | Feb 2: 11:59PM | Jan 26: 11:59PM | Mar 27: 11:59PM | |
| Change credit hours on variable credit course via Self-Service | Feb 2: 11:59PM | Jan 26: 11:59PM | Mar 27: 11:59PM | |
| Submit request for GC 599 Registration | Feb 2 | N/A | N/A | |
| Submit request for in absentia status to Graduate College | Feb 2 | Feb 2 | Feb 2 | |
| DROP a class with refund if tuition range changes or billing hours decrease. NO refund for dropping a class after this date (12.5% point of the class) | Feb 2: 11:59PM | Jan 26: 11:59PM | Mar 27: 11:59PM | |
| Submit request to Audit a class | Feb 2 | Jan 26 | Mar 27 | |
| DROP a class via Self-Service (This is halfway point of the class) Students may complete a Late Registration/Late Course Change form after this date. | Mar 13: 11:59PM | Feb 13: 11:59PM | Apr 17: 11:59PM | |
| Spring Break | Mar 14-22 | |||
| Last day to withdraw for minimum 40% refund (60% point of the class) | Apr 3 | Feb 20 | Apr 24 | |
| DROP a class via Graduate College with no 'W' grade or record of the class on your academic history. | Apr 17 | Feb 27 | May 1 | |
| WITHDRAW from semester without 'W' grades (this means dropping all courses) | Apr 17 | Feb 27 | May 1 | |
| Submit credit/no credit request to college office (This is 75% point of the class) | Apr 17 | Feb 27 | May 1 | |
| Instruction ends | May 6 | Mar 13 | May 6 | |
| Last day to add/drop a course with program approval (a "W") is recorded | May 7 | Mar 13 | May 7 | |
| Last day to change a grade of DFR (in a non-thesis course) or I, awarded last fall to prevent F by rule | May 7 | |||