Academic Calendar Fall 2027
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| EVENT | SHORT SESSION I | FULL SESSION | SHORT SESSION II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising Fall 2027 | FEB 8 - MAR 5 | ||
| Regular Registration | MAR 8 - JUL 21 | MAR 8 - SEP 22 | |
| Payment Deadline Regular Registration | JUL 21 | SEP 22 | |
| Web Registration System Closed/Students Dropped for Non-Payment | JUL 22 | ||
| Late Registration ~ $50 late fee will only assess to students registering on/after 1st day of classes. | JUL 22 - AUG 12 | JUL 22 - AUG 17 | SEP 23 - OCT 7 |
| Housing Student Payment Deadline | AUG 2 | ||
| Classes Begin | AUG 11 | OCT 6 | |
| Drop/Add | AUG 11 - 12 | AUG 11 - 17 | OCT 6 - 7 |
| Payment Deadline Late Registration | AUG 17 | OCT 7 | |
| Web Registration System Closed/Students Dropped for Non-Payment | AUG 18 | OCT 8 | |
| Faculty No Show Reporting Period | AUG 13 - 24 NOON | AUG 18 - 24 NOON | OCT 8 - 14 NOON |
| Students Dropped for No Show | AUG 24 END OF BUSINESS | OCT 14 END OF BUSINESS | |
| University Holidays | SEPT 6 | SEPT 6 NOV 22 - 26 |
NOV 22 - 26 |
| Midterm Grades Due | SEPT 8 | OCT 6 | NOV 3 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" Grade | SEPT 15 | NOV 10 | |
| Advising Spring/Summer 2028 | SEP 13 - OCT 8 | ||
| Regular Registration for Spring/Summer 2028 | OCT 11 - DEC 17 | ||
| Last Day of Classes | SEP 29 | DEC 1 | DEC 1 |
| Final Exams | SEP 30 & OCT 4 | DEC 2 - 7 | DEC 2 & 6 |
| Final Grades Due/Faculty Deadline to Remove Incomplete Grades ("I") for prior term | OCT 5 NOON | DEC 8 NOON | |
| Commencement Ceremony | DEC 8 & 9 | ||
| Degree Conferral Date | DEC 7 | ||
| Fall 2027 Degrees Posted By | FEB 4, 2028 | ||
| Diploma Mailing By | FEB 18, 2028 | ||
Last Day to Apply for Upcoming Graduations:
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Approved: 10/22/2026
Registration closes at midnight on the final day of regular and late registration.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting the Completed and Signed FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to the Federal Processor | APR 16 |
| Priority Registration for Enrolled Students | MAR 8 - 12 |
| Priority Graduate Admissions Deadline | Go to the Graduate Program page for program-specific admissions information |
| Fall Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting All Supporting Documentation Requested by the Office of Financial Aid | JUL 2 |
| Priority Undergraduate Admission Deadline | JUL 9 |
| Payment Deadline for Full, Session I, and eCore Full and Session I Regular Registration | JUL 21 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | JUL 22 |
| Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP Registration Start Date (Session I and Full) | JUL 23 |
| Bookstore Charges Open for Financial Aid | AUG 9 |
| Housing Student Payment Deadline | AUG 2 |
| Residence Hall Move-In Days: Macon, Cochran, and Eastman | AUG 6 (New), AUG 7 (New & Returning) |
| Payment Deadline for Full, Session I, and eCore Full and Session I Late Registration and Drop/Add | AUG 17 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Full and Session I, eCore Full and Session I Late Registration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | AUG 18 |
| First Financial Aid Refund | AUG 27 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | SEP 22 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Late Registration and Drop/Add | OCT 7 |
| Drop for Non-Payment Session II and eCore Session II Late Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | OCT 8 |
| Second Session First Financial Aid Refund | OCT 15 |
| Grades Available in SWORDS | DEC 17 |