Academic Calendar Spring 2027
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Events | Short Session I | Full Session | Short Session II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising Spring 2027 | SEP 14 - OCT 9 | ||
| Regular Registration | OCT 12 - DEC 16 | OCT 12 - DEC 16 | OCT 12 - FEB 26 |
| Payment Deadline Regular Registration | DEC 16 | DEC 16 | FEB 26 |
| Web Registration System Closed/Students Dropped for Non-Payment | DEC 17 | ||
| Late Registration ~ $50 late fee will only assess to students registering on/after 1st day of classes. | DEC 18 - JAN 14 | DEC 18 - JAN 20 | MAR 1 - MAR 18 |
| Classes Begin | JAN 13 | JAN 13 | MAR 18 |
| Drop/Add | JAN 13 -14 | JAN 13 - 20 | MAR 17 - 18 |
| Payment Deadline Late Registration | JAN 20 | JAN 20 | MAR 18 |
| Web Registration System Closed/Students Dropped for Non-Payment | JAN 21 | JAN 21 | MAR 19 |
| Faculty No Show Reporting Period | JAN 15 - 28 NOON | JAN 21 - 28 NOON | MAR 19 - 24 NOON |
| Students Dropped for No Show | JAN 28 END OF BUSINESS | JAN 28 END OF BUSINESS | MAR 24 END OF BUSINESS |
| University Holidays | JAN 18 | JAN 18 MAR 8 - 12 |
MAR 8 - 12 |
| Midterm Grades Due | FEB 10 | MAR 3 | APR 14 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" Grade | FEB 17 | APR 21 | APR 21 |
| Advising Fall 2027 | FEB 8 - MAR 12 | ||
| Regular Registration for Fall 2027 | MAR 15 - JUL 21 | ||
| Honors Convocation | TBD | ||
| Last Day of Classes | MAR 3 | MAY 5 | MAY 5 |
| Final Exams | MAR 4 - 5 | MAY 6 - 11 | MAY 6 - 7 |
| Final Grades Due/Faculty Deadline to Remove Incomplete Grades ("I") for prior term | MAR 8 NOON | MAY 12 NOON | MAY 12 NOON |
| Commencement Ceremony | MAY 12 & 13 | ||
| Degree Conferral Date | MAY 11 | ||
| Spring 2027 Degrees Posted By | JUL 6 | ||
| Diploma Mailing By | JUL 20 | ||
Last Day to Apply for Upcoming Graduations:
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Approved: 11/05/2025
Registration closes at midnight on the final day of regular and late registration.
| 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 12 - OCT 16 |
| Priority Graduate Admissions Deadline | Go to the Graduate Program page for program-specific admissions information |
| Spring Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting All Supporting Documentation Requested 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 16 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | DEC 17 |
| Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP Registration Start Date (Session I and Full) | DEC 18 |
| Residence Hall Move In Days: Macon, Cochran, and Eastman | JAN 8 (Returning) and JAN 9 (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 20 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Full and Session I, eCore Full and Session I LateRegistration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | JAN 21 |
| First Financial Aid Refund | FEB 15 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | FEB 26 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Late Registration and Drop/Add | MAR 18 |
| Drop for Non-Payment Session II and eCore Session II Late Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | MAR 19 |
| Second Session First Financial Aid Refund | APR 8 |
| All Residence Halls Close for Spring | MAY 12 |
| Grades Available in SWORDS | MAY 21 |