Academic Calendar Spring 2026
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Events | Short Session I | Full Session | Short Session II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising Spring 2026 | SEP 15 - OCT 10 | ||
| Regular Registration | OCT 13 - DEC 10 | OCT 13 - DEC 10 | OCT 13 - FEB 18 |
| Payment Deadline Regular Registration | DEC 10 | DEC 10 | FEB 18 |
| Web Registration System Closed/Students Dropped for Non-Payment | DEC 11 | ||
| Late Registration ~ $50 late fee will only assess to students registering on/after 1st day of classes. | DEC 12 - JAN 15 | DEC 12 - JAN 21 | MAR 4 - MAR 12 |
| Classes Begin | JAN 14 | JAN 14 | MAR 11 |
| Drop/Add | JAN 14 - JAN 15 | JAN 14 - JAN 21 | MAR 11 - MAR 12 |
| Payment Deadline Late Registration | JAN 21 | JAN 21 | MAR 12 |
| Web Registration System Closed/Students Dropped for Non-Payment | JAN 22 | JAN 22 | MAR 13 |
| Faculty No Show Reporting Period | JAN 16 - 28 NOON | JAN 22 - 28 NOON | MAR 13 - 18 NOON |
| Students Dropped for No Show | JAN 28 END OF BUSINESS | JAN 28 END OF BUSINESS | MAR 18 END OF BUSINESS |
| University Holidays | JAN 19 | JAN 19 MAR 23 - MAR 27 |
MAR 23 - MAR 27 |
| Midterm Grades Due | FEB 11 | MAR 11 | APR 15 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" Grade | FEB 18 | APR 8 | APR 22 |
| Advising Fall 2026 | FEB 9 - MAR 6 | ||
| Regular Registration for Fall 2026 | MAR 9 - JUL 22 | ||
| Honors Convocation | TBD | ||
| Last Day of Classes | MAR 4 | MAY 6 | MAY 6 |
| Final Exams | MAR 5 - 6 | MAY 7 - MAY 12 | MAY 7 - MAY 8 |
| Final Grades Due/Faculty Deadline to Remove Incomplete Grades ("I") for prior term | MAR 9 NOON | MAY 13 NOON | MAY 13 NOON |
| Commencement Ceremony | MAY 13 & 14 | ||
| Degree Conferral Date | MAY 12 | ||
| Spring 2024 Degrees Posted By | JUL 8 | ||
| Diploma Mailing By | JUL 22 | ||
| Last Day to Apply for Upcoming Graduations: Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 |
APR 15, 2026 MAY 15, 2026 OCT 15, 2026 |
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Approved: 11/14/24
Registration closes at midnight on the final day of regular and late registration.
All campuses close at noon on Friday, Spring and Fall semesters. Summer semester closed on Fridays.
Other Important Dates Spring 2026
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Calendar Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting the Completed and Signed FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to the Federal Processor | OCT 1 |
| Priority Registration for Enrolled Students | OCT 13 - OCT 17 |
| Priority Graduate Admissions Deadline | Click Here |
| Spring Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting All Supporting DocumentationRequested by the Office of Financial Aid | NOV 1 |
| Priority Undergraduate Admission Deadline | DEC 13 |
| Payment Deadline for Full, Session I and eCore Full and Session I Regular Registration | DEC 10 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | DEC 11 |
| Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP Registration Start Date (Session I and Full) | DEC 12 |
| Residence Hall Move In Days: Macon, Cochran, and Eastman | JAN 11 (Returning) and JAN 12 (New) |
| Bookstore Charges Open for Financial Aid | JAN 7 |
| Payment Deadline for Full, Session I and eCore Full and Session I Late Registration and Drop/Add | JAN 21 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Full and Session I, eCore Full and Session I LateRegistration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | JAN 22 |
| First Financial Aid Refund | FEB 16 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | FEB 18 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Late Registration and Drop/Add | MAR 12 |
| Drop for Non-Payment Session II and eCore Session II Late Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | MAR 13 |
| All Residence Halls Close for Spring | MAY 13 |
| Grades Available in SWORDS | MAY 22 |