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    Undergraduate

    A downloadable version of the 2025 to 2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar is available by clicking this link.

    The Summer 2026 Academic Calendar is available for download here.

    A downloadable version of the 2026 to 2027 Undergraduate Comprehensive Academic Calendar is available by clicking this link.

    Fall 2025

    Fall (8/18/2025 – 1/23/2026)
    Includes January Interterm ISP (1/5/2026 – 1/23/2026    )
    Tue, Apr 1Residency Reclassification Application Deadline for Fall 2025
    Apr 2 – Aug 22Fall 2025 Online Course Registration
    Tue, Jul 9*Student Financial Statements Available (Payment Plans Open)
    *Subject to change
    Sat, Jul 12Housing and Meal Plan Cancellation Fees Apply ($200 each)
    Thu, Jul 31Last day for 100% Housing & Meal Refund deadline 4:00 pm; Refunds Exclude Cancellation Fees
    Fri, Aug 1Baccalaureate Exam Report Due (for August Degree Conferral)
    Tuition and Fees Payment Deadline (US currency)
    Mon, Aug 4Tuition and Fees Late Payment Applied ($100 Penalty)
    Thesis Due to Library for August Graduates
    Fri, Aug 8August Degree Conferral
    Sun, Aug 10New Student Check-In Day
    Mon-Wed, Aug 11-13Orientation for New Admits
    Wed, Aug 13Returning Student Check-In (9:00 am)
    Thu-Fri, Aug 14-15Mini-Classes for Fall 2025
    Mon, Aug 18Fall Classes Begin
    Fall Off-Campus Study (OCS) Contract & Tuition Waiver Deadline
    Mon-Fri, Aug 18-22Fall 2025 & ISP Registration Add/Drop Period
    Fri, Aug 22Course Registration & Contract Submission Deadline
    Registration canceled after 4:00 pm if account is not cleared
    Mon-Fri, Aug 25-29Reinstatement Period; Late Registration/Contract Submission ($50 fees)
    Final registration adjustments may be made via course add/drop form; may have financial implications. Last day for 100% tuition and fees refund is Aug 29. After this, Contract renegotiations permitted only to adjust criteria such as due to addition of Mod II courses.
    Fri, Aug 29Last Day for 75% Housing & Meal Plan Refund (Except Cancellation Fees) if Cancelled by 4:00 pm
    Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan
    Mon, Sep 1Labor Day (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Fri, Sept 12Last Day for 25% Tuition and Fees Refund for full Withdrawals
    Last Day for 25% Housing & Meal Plan Refund if Cancelled (Except Cancellation Fees) by 4:00 pm
    Wed, Oct 1Residency Reclassification Application Deadline for Spring 2026
    Tue, Oct 7Module I Ends
    Wed-Mon, Oct 8-13Fall Break (No Classes)
    Mon, Oct 13Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Tue, Oct 14Module II Begins
    Fri, Oct 17Module II Registration Deadline
    Module I Course Evaluation Submission Deadline
    Wed, Oct 22Mini-Classes for Spring 2026 (No Classes)
    Spring Semester Registration Begins
    Tues, Oct 28Advising Day (No Classes)
    Deadline for Fall Contract Renegotiations
    Sat, Nov 1Deadline to Request Readmission for Spring Semester
    Off-Campus Study (OCS) Declaration Deadline
    Mon, Nov 3Provisional AOC (PAOC) Submission Deadline (5th Semester)
    Thesis Prospectus Submission Deadline (6th Semester)
    Mon, Nov 10Last Day to Withdraw or Drop a class (No Refund)
    Tues, Nov 11Veterans Day Observed (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Fri, Nov 14ISP Course Description Forms Due
    Last day to Notify Dining Services of Eligibility for No ISP Meal Plan Due to Off Campus Study
    Thu-Fri, Nov 27-28Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Fri, Dec 5Fall Classes End
    Spring 2026 Semester Registration Deadline
    Dec 6Late Spring Registration fee applies
    Mon-Fri, Dec 8-12Final Exam week
    Dec 8-10Final Exams
    Dec 11-12Final Exam/Hurricane Make Up Days
    Wed, Dec 17Course Designation and Evaluation Deadline
    Thu, Dec 18Contract Certification and Evaluation Deadline

    Spring 2026

    January Interterm ISP
    Mon, Jan 5January Interterm Begins
    Wed, Jan 7January ISP Drop/Add Deadline (No Refund)
    Fri, Jan 16Baccalaureate Exam Report Due for January Graduates
    Mon, Jan 19Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Tue, Jan 20Thesis Due to Library for January Graduates
    Fri, Jan 23Orientation for New Admits
    January Interterm/Fall 2025 Ends
    January Degree Conferral
    Spring 2026 (1/26/2026 – 5/22/2026)
    Mon, Jan 5*Student Financial Statements Available (Payment Plans Open)
    *Subject to change
    Fri, Jan 16Tuition and Fees Payment Deadline
    Mon, Jan 19Tuition and Fees late Payment Applied ($100)
    Mon, Jan 26Spring Classes Begin
    Spring Off-Campus Study (OCS) Contract & Tuition Waiver Deadline
    Fri, Jan 30Online Course Registration & Contract Submission Deadline
    Registration canceled after 5:00 pm if account is not cleared
    Mon-Fri, Feb 2-6Reinstatement Period: Late Registration/Contract Submission ($50 fees)
    Final registration adjustments may be made via course add/drop form; may have financial implications. Last day for 100% tuition and fees refund is Feb 6. After this, Contract renegotiations permitted only to adjust criteria such as due to addition of Mod II courses.
    Fri, Feb 6Last day for 75% Housing and Meals Refund for new Spring contract holders (cancellation fees apply). Must be cancelled by 4:00 pm
    Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan
    Mon, Feb 16Presidents Day/Washington’s Birthday (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Fri, Feb 20Last Day for 25% Tuition and Fees Refund for full Withdrawals
    Last Day for 25% Housing and Meal Plans Refund for new Spring contract holders (cancellation fees apply). Must be cancelled by 4:00 pm
    Fri, Mar 13Module I Ends
    Mon-Fri, Mar 16-20Spring Break (No Classes)
    Mon, Mar 23Module II Begins
    ISP Course Evaluation Submission Deadline
    Wed, Mar 25Mini-Classes for Fall 2026 (No Classes)
    Fri, Mar 27Module II Registration Deadline
    Module I Course Evaluation Submission Deadline
    Tues, Mar 31Fall Semester Registration Begins
    Advising Day (No Classes)
    Deadline for Spring Contract Renegotiation  
    Wed, Apr 1Deadline to Request Readmission for Fall Semester
    Provisional AOC (PAOC) Submission Deadline (5th Semester)
    Thesis Prospectus Submission Deadline (6th Semester)
    Wed, Apr 15Off-Campus Study (OCS) Declaration Deadline
    Fri, Apr 17Last Day to Withdraw or Drop a class (No Refund)
    Mon-Wed, Apr 27-29Baccalaureate/Reading Days (No Classes)
    Fri, May 15Spring Classes End
    Baccalaureate Examination Reports Due
    Mon-Fri, May 18-22Final Exam week
    May 18-19Reading Days
    May 20-22Final Exams
    Mon, May 18Course Designation & Evaluation Deadline (Potential Graduates)
    Tue, May 19Contract Certification & Evaluation Deadline (Potential Graduates)
    Fri, May 22Commencement and May Degree Conferral
    Mon, May 26Memorial Day (No classes; Offices Closed)
    Tue, May 27Course Designation and Evaluation Deadline
    Wed, May 28Contract Certification and Evaluation Deadline

    Summer 2026

    6/1/2026 – 8/7/2026

    Summer courses may be scheduled at varied days and times. Summer A, B, and C sessions
    anticipated. Courses will run on an accelerated, intensive summer schedule. See published Summer schedule document link at beginning of this page.

    Summer
    Fri, June 19Juneteenth (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Fri, July 3Independence Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) (Sat, July 4)

    Add/drop will be prorated as follows, counted in consecutive days from the first day of class, one day per week of class, or as noted per session. The last day to withdraw is at 63% into each course, as determined by the Office of the Registrar.

    Final Exams

    Fall 2025 Final Exam Schedule
    Time SlotExam Time
    MWF 9-9:50Wednesday 9-noon
    MWF 10-10:50Tuesday 9-noon
    MWF 11-11:50Monday 9-noon
    MW 4-5:20Wednesday 1-4
    MR 1-2:20Tuesday 1-4
    MR 2:30-3:50Monday 1-4
    MR 4-5:20Wednesday 5-8
    TR 9-10:20Tuesday 5-8
    TR 10:30-11:50Monday 5-8
    T 7-9Wednesday 5-8
    TF 1-2:20Wednesday 1-4
    TF 4-5:20Wednesday 5-8
    Spring 2026 Final Exam Schedule
    Time SlotExam Time
    MWF 9-9:50Wednesday 9-noon
    MWF 10-10:50Thursday 9-noon
    MWF 11-11:50Tuesday 9-noon
    MW 4-5:20Wednesday 1-4
    MR 1-2:20Thursday 1-4
    MR 2:30-3:50Tuesday 1-4
    MR 4-5:20Wednesday 5-8
    TR 9-10:20Thursday 5-8
    TR 10:30-11:50Tuesday 5-8
    T 7-9Wednesday 5-8
    TF 1-2:20Wednesday 1-4
    TF 4-5:20Wednesday 5-8

    Approved Future Calendars

    Future Undergraduate Calendars

    A downloadable version of the future 2027 to 2028 Undergraduate Academic Calendar is available by clicking this link.

    Academic Calendar for 2026-2027

    Fall 2026
    Wed, Jun 26Residency Reclassification Application Deadline for Fall 2026
    Tue, Jun 30Last day for 100% Housing Refund deadline 4:00 pm; Refunds Exclude $200 Cancellation Fee
    Wed, Jul 1Meal Plan Cancellation Fees Apply after Jul 1 ($200)
    Tue, Jul 7*Student Financial Statements Available (Payment Plans Open) *Subject to change
    Fri, Jul 31Baccalaureate Exam Report Due (for August Degree Conferral)
    Tuition and Fees Payment Deadline (US currency) by 4:00 pm
    Tuition and Fees Late Payment Applied ($100 Penalty) after 4pm
    Last Day for 100% Meal Plan Refund Cancellation Fees Apply ($200)
    Last Day for 75% Housing Plan Refund Cancellation Fees Apply ($200)
    Mon, Aug 3Thesis Due to Library for August Graduates
    Fri, Aug 7August Degree Conferral
    Sat, Aug 8Last Day for 50% Housing Refund Cancellation Fees Apply ($200)
    Sun, Aug 9New Student Check-In Day
    Mon-Fri, Aug 10-14Orientation for New Admits
    Fall Meal Plans Begin Mon, Aug 10
    Wed, Aug 12Returning Student Check-In (9:00 am)
    Mon, Aug 17FALL CLASSES BEGIN
    Fall Off-Campus Study (OCS) Contract & Tuition Waiver Deadline
    Mon-Fri, 17-21Fall 2026 & ISP Registration Add/Drop Period
    Thu, Aug 20Last Day for 25% Housing Refund Cancellation Fees Apply ($200)
    Fri, Aug 21Course Registration & Contract Submission Deadline
    Registration canceled after 4:00 pm if account is not cleared.
    Online Registration closes
    Last Day for 75% Meal Plan Refund (Except $200 Cancellation Fee) if Cancelled by 4:00 pm
    Sat, Aug 22No Meal Plan Refunds for Cancellations on or after Aug. 22. $200 Cancellation fee applies.
    Mon-Fri, Aug 24-28Reinstatement Period; Late Registration/Contract Submission ($50 fees)
    Final registration adjustments may be made via course add/drop form; may have financial implications. Last day for 100% tuition and fees refund is Aug 28 (housing & meal fees apply). Students responsible for all fees remaining after this date. After this date, Contract renegotiations permitted only to adjust criteria due to the addition of any Mod II courses.
    Fri, Aug 28Payment Plan Enrollment Deadline
    Mon, Sep 7Labor Day (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Fri, Sep 11Last Day for 25% Tuition and Fees Refund for full Withdrawal from NCF
    Wed, Sep 23Module I Last Day to Withdraw (no refund)
    Fri, Oct 2Module I Ends
    May 2027 Graduation Application Deadline
    Mon-Fri, Oct 5-9Fall Break (No Classes)
    Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Tues, Oct 13Module II Begins
    Wed, Oct 14Module I Course Evaluation Submission Deadline
    Fri, Oct 16Module II Registration Deadline
    Thu, Oct 22Mini Classes for Spring 2027 (No classes)
    Tues, Oct 27Advising Day (No classes)
    Fri, Oct 30Spring 2027 (SP27) Priority Registration Begins
    Sun, Nov 1Last Day 100% Housing Refund SP27 Deadline 4:00pm, $200 Cancellation Fee
    Mon, Nov 2Spring 2027 Registration Opens for All
    Mon, Nov 2Deadline to Request Readmission for Spring Semester
    Off-Campus Study (OCS) & Leave of Absence (LOA) Declaration Deadline Provisional AOC (PAOC) Submission Deadline (5th Semester)
    Thesis Prospectus (AOC) Submission Deadline (6th Semester)
    Tue, Nov 10Last Day to Withdraw or Drop a class (No Refund; Differs for Mod II & ISP)
    Wed, Nov 11Veteran’s Day (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Fri, Nov 13Contract Renegotiation Deadline (Criteria adjust: Mod II or dropped class)
    ISP Course Description Forms Due with ISP Off-Campus Study (OCS)
    Last day to Notify Dining Services of Eligibility for No ISP Meal Plan Due to OCS
    Mon, Nov 23Module II Last Day to Withdraw (No refund)
    Thu-Fri, Nov 26-27Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Fri, Dec 4Fall Classes End
    Spring 2027 Semester Registration Deadline
    Sat, Dec 5Spring 2027 Registration Late Fee Applies
    Mon-Fri, Dec 9-11Final Examination Week
    Mon -Tue, Dec 7-8Reading Days/Hurricane Make Up Days
    Wed -Fri, Dec 9-11Final Examinations (schedule below)
    Fri, Dec 11Registration Closes for Spring 2027 (SP27) (re-opens Mon, Jan 4)
    Last Day of Meals for Fall Meal Plan
    Sat, Dec 12Residence Halls Close at 12:00 pm
    Sun, Dec 13Last Day 75% Housing Refund SP27 Deadline 4:00 pm
    Cancellation fee applies ($200)
    Wed, Dec 16Course Designation and Evaluation Deadline
    Mon, Dec 21Contract Certification and Evaluation Deadline
    Independent Study Project: January Interterm (1/4-27/2027)
    Sun, Jan 3ISP Residence Halls Open at 12:00 pm
    Mon, Jan 4January Interterm Classes Begins      
    Spring 2027 Registration Re-opens
    *Student Financial Statements Available (Payment Plans Open)
    *Date subject to change
    Last Day 50% Housing Refund SP27 Deadline 4:00pm, $200 cancel. fee
    ISP Meal Plans Begin
    Wed, Jan 6January ISP Drop/Add Deadline (No Refund)
    Fri, Jan 15Tuition and Fees Payment Deadline (US currency) by 4:00 pm      
    Tuition and Fees Late Payment Applied ($100 Penalty) after 4pm
    Last Day for 100% Meal Plan Refund SP27 ($200 Cancellation Fee)
    Mon, Jan 18Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Wed, Jan 20Baccalaureate Exam Report Due for January Graduates
    Fri, Jan 22Thesis Due to Library for January Graduates
    Tue, Jan 26Residence Halls Open for New Spring Students
    Wed, Jan 27January Interterm/Fall 2026 Ends
    January Degree Conferral 
    ISP Meal Plans End
    Spring 2027
    Wed, Jan 27Orientation for New Admits  
    Residence Halls Open for Returning Students at 12:00 pm   
    Thu, Jan 28First Day of Classes
    *Thu, Jan 28 will run Mon class schedule; Fri, Jan 29 will run Tue class schedule
    Spring Off-Campus Study (OCS) Contract & Tuition Waiver Deadline
    Spring Meal Plans Begin
    Last Day for 25% Housing Refund, deadline 4:00 pm ($200 cancel. fee)
    Spring 2027 schedule updates in progress; see document link at beginning of this page
    Thu-Wed, Jan 28 -Feb 3Spring 2027 Registration Add/Drop Period
    Wed, Feb 3Online Course Registration & Contract Submission Deadline
    Registration canceled after 4:00 pm if account is not cleared
    Last Day for 75% Meal Plan Refund if Cancelled by 4:00 pm ($200 Cancellation Fee applies)
    Thu, Feb 4No Meal Plan Refunds for Cancellations on or after Feb 4. ($200 Cancellation fee applies.)
    Thu-Wed, Feb 4-10Reinstatement Period: Late Registration/Contract Submission ($50 fees)   
    Final registration adjustments may be made via course add/drop form; may have financial implications. Last day for 100% tuition and fees refund is Feb 10. After this, Contract renegotiations permitted only to adjust criteria due to the addition of any Mod II courses.     
    Wed, Feb 10Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan
    Mon, Feb 15President’s Day
    Wed, Feb 24Last Day for 25% Tuition and Fees Refund for full Withdrawals 
    Module I Last Day to Withdraw (No refund)
    Fri, Mar 19Module I Ends 
    Mon-Fri, Mar 22-26Spring Break (No classes)
    Mon, Mar 29Module II Begins                                                                             
    ISP Course Evaluation Submission Deadline
    Wed, Mar 31Module I Course Evaluation Submission Deadline
    Thu, Apr 1Deadline to Request Readmission for Fall Semester
    Off-Campus Study (OCS) & Leave of Absence (LOA) Declaration Deadline
    Fri, Apr 2Module II Registration Deadline 
    Thu, Apr 8Mini Classes for Fall 2027 (No Classes)
    Tue, Apr 13Advising Day (No Classes)
    Fri, Apr 16Fall 2027 Semester Priority Registration Opens
    Last Day to Withdraw or Drop a Spring class (No Refund)
    Mon, Apr 19Fall 2027 Semester General Registration Opens
    Provisional AOC (PAOC) Submission Deadline (5th Semester)
    Thesis Prospectus (AOC) Submission Deadline (6th Semester)
    Fri, Apr 23Contract Renegotiation Deadline (Criteria adjust: Mod II or dropped class)
    Mon-Wed, Apr 26-28Baccalaureate/Reading Days (No Classes)
    Fri, May 14Spring Classes End
    Baccalaureate Examination Reports (BER) Due for expected May graduates
    Fall 2027 Semester Registration Deadline
    Sat, May 15Late Fall 2027 Semester Registration, ($50) Late Fee applies
    Mon-Fri, May 17-21Final Examinations Week
    Mon-Tue, May 17-18Reading Days
    Tue-Fri, May 18-21Final Examinations (schedule below)
    Mon, May 17Thesis Submissions and Thesis Report Deadline
    Course Designation & Evaluation Deadline (Potential Graduates)
    Tue, May 18Contract Certification & Evaluation Deadline (Potential Graduates)
    Fri, May 21Commencement Ceremony and May Degree Conferral
    Fall 2027 Registration Closes (re-opens prior to start of Fall term)
    Spring Meal Plans End
    Sat, May 22Residence Halls Close at 12:00 pm
    Tue, May 25Course Designation and Evaluation Deadline
    Mon, May 31Memorial Day (No classes; Offices Closed)
    Tue, Jun 1Contract Certification and Evaluation Deadline
    Summer 2027
    Fri, Jun 18Juneteenth observed (No Classes; Offices Closed)
    Mon, Jul 5Independence Day observed (No Classes; Offices Closed) (Sat, July 4)
    Fri, Aug 6Last Day of Classes
    Summer Degree Conferral

    Future Graduate Calendars

    A downloadable version of the 2025 to 2027 Graduate Academic Calendars is available by clicking this link.

    Academic Calendar for 2025-2026

    TermActivity/EventStart DateEnd Date (If Applicable)
    Fall 2025First Day of Classes8/18/2025
    Fall 2025Labor Day9/1/2025
    Fall 2025Fall Break10/7/202510/10/2025
    Fall 2025Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day10/13/2025
    Fall 2025Veterans Day11/11/2025
    Fall 2025Thanksgiving Break11/27/202511/28/2025
    Fall 2025Reading/Hurricane Make-up Days12/8/202512/9/2025
    Fall 2025Martin Luther King, Jr. Day1/19/2026
    Fall 2025Last Day of Classes before ISP12/5/2025
    Fall 2025Final Examinations before ISP12/10/202512/12/2025
    Fall 2025Last Day of Classes1/23/2026ISP 1/5-23
    Spring 2026First Day of Classes1/26/2026
    Spring 2026President’s Day2/16/2026
    Spring 2026Spring Break3/16/20263/20/2026
    Spring 2026Reading Days4/27/20264/29/2026
    Spring 2026Reading/Hurricane Make-up Days5/18/20265/19/2026
    Spring 2026Last Day of Classes5/15/2026
    Spring 2026Final Examinations5/20/20265/22/2026
    Spring 2026Commencement5/22/2026
    Summer “A” 2026First Day of Classes6/1/2026
    Summer “A” 2026Memorial Day5/25/2026
    Summer “A” 2026Juneteenth6/19/2026
    Summer “A” 2026Independence Day7/3/2026(7/4 Saturday)
    Summer “A” 2026Last Day of Classes8/3/2026
    Summer 2026Commencement8/3/2026

    Academic Calendar for 2026-2027

    TermActivity/EventStart DateEnd Date (If Applicable)
    Fall 2026First Day of Classes8/17/2026
    Fall 2026Labor Day9/7/2026
    Fall 2026Fall Break10/6/202610/9/2026
    Fall 2026Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day10/12/2026
    Fall 2026Veteran’s Day11/11/2026
    Fall 2026Thanksgiving Break11/26/202611/27/2026
    Fall 2026Reading/Hurricane Make-up Days12/7/202612/8/2026
    Fall 2026Martin Luther King, Jr. Day1/18/2027
    Fall 2026Last Day of Classes before ISP12/4/2026
    Fall 2026Final Examinations before ISP12/9/202612/11/2026
    Fall 2026Last Day of Classes1/22/2027ISP 1/4-22/2027
    Spring 2027First Day of Classes1/25/2027
    Spring 2027President’s Day2/15/2027
    Spring 2027Spring Break3/15/20273/19/2027
    Spring 2027Reading Days4/26/20274/28/2027
    Spring 2027Reading/Hurricane Make-up Days5/17/20275/18/2027
    Spring 2027Last Day of Classes5/14/2027
    Spring 2027Final Examinations5/19/20275/21/2027
    Spring 2027Commencement5/21/2027
    Summer “A” 2027First Day of Classes6/7/2027
    Summer “A” 2027Memorial Day5/31/2027
    Summer “A” 2027Juneteenth Day6/19/2027Saturday
    Summer “A” 2027Independence Day7/5/2027(7/4 Sunday)
    Summer “A” 2027Last Day of Classes8/6/2027
    Summer 2027Commencement8/6/2027

    Office of the Registrar

    Learn more about New College Academic Calendars, and other info from the Office of the Registrar.

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