Academic Calendar

Spring 2026

Not all courses conform to the standard session dates. Please see individual courses for exact dates.

Subject to change.

DateDay(s) 
October 20MondayRegistration begins for Graduate and Senior class standing students at 1:30 pm
October 22WednesdayRegistration begins for Junior class standing students at 1:30 pm
October 27MondayRegistration begins for Sophomore class standing students at 1:30 pm
October 29WednesdayRegistration begins for Freshmen class standing students at 1:30 pm
January 26MondayClasses Begin
February 1SundayLast day to register or add a class online
February 2MondayDepartment permission required to add classes. Override required to register.
February 16-February 17Monday-TuesdayPresident's Break - No classes. University Closed 2/17.
February 22SundayAbsolute last day to register or add a class.
Last day to drop a course without receiving a "W" grade on transcript.
March 6FridayLast day to file the Pass/D/D+/Fail form
March 15-21Sunday - SaturdaySpring Break – No Classes
March 16MondayMid-Semester Advisories Due
April 9ThursdayLast day to file the Repeat Course form
Last day to withdraw from an individual course - for Undergraduate students.
May 6WednesdayLast day to completely withdraw for all courses - for Undergraduate students
May 7 & 8Thursday & FridaySnow/Study/Reading day for Undergraduate classes only. Graduate classes meet as normal.
May 8FridayLast day to withdraw from a course - for Graduate students.
May 10-16Sunday-SaturdayFinal exams for all classes.
May 16SaturdaySemester ends.
May 17SundayCommencement

To be announced.

Students are responsible for adhering to the published deadlines. CLICK THE "FEE INFORMATION" TAB AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.

Please be aware that fees are not refundable once the session begins. Credits for dropped courses are calculated as of the date of notification to the University either by portal drop or written notification to the Registrar's Office. Students are responsible for tuition and fees in accordance with University policy, regardless of class attendance.

**NOTE: Unregistered students who remain in courses will not be permitted to register after this deadline and forfeit any credits/grades they feel they are entitled to by virtue of attending the course in question.

Click here for the School of Law Academic Calendar.

Click here for the Zucker School of Medicine Academic Calendar.