Academic Calendar, 2026–27
Published by the Office of the Registrar. Where this page and the Catalog differ, the Catalog governs. Class start and end times are governed by the published schedule.
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration closes | Aug 14 | Dec 18 | Apr 30 |
| Late registration ends (fee applies) | Aug 21 | Jan 8 | May 14 |
| Instruction begins | Aug 24 | Jan 11 | May 17 |
| Last day to add | Aug 28 | Jan 15 | May 21 |
| Last day to withdraw without penalty | Sep 11 | Jan 29 | Jun 4 |
| Midterm | Oct 9 | Feb 26 | — |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Oct 30 | Mar 19 | Jun 25 |
| Instruction ends | Dec 11 | Apr 30 | Jul 30 |
| Grades due | Dec 16 | May 5 | Aug 4 |
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Late registration is subject to the late registration fee published in the Schedule of Charges. Charges are non-refundable after the second week of instruction except as provided in the Refund Policy (Policy 5.20). Graduation applications for spring candidates are due February 12, 2027.
Holidays and closures
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving recess | November 25–27, 2026 |
| Winter closure | December 21, 2026–January 1, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
Shop, barn, and clinical assignments may require attendance during recess periods where continuity of care or process requires it. Affected students are notified by the program.
Commencement
The Sixty-Fifth Annual Commencement will be held Saturday, May 8, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. in Drover Court. Guest information is published at Commencement.
Page last revised 1 August 2026 · /academics/registrar/calendar · Office of the Registrar