Academic Calendar - Spring 2026
The Academic Calendar provides key academic dates that help students, faculty and staff stay updated throughout the academic year.
Monday, January 5
Spring Classes Begin – Full Semester & 1st Half
Wednesday, January 7
Last Day to Add (1st Half Classes)
Friday, January 9
Last Day to Add (Full Semester Classes) Last Day to Drop with Refund (1st Half Classes)
Friday, January 16
Last Day to Drop with Refund (Full Semester Classes) Non-Attendance Reporting Opens
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Holiday
Wednesday, January 21
Non-Attendance Reporting DEADLINE (4 pm)
Friday, February 6
Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade (1st Half Classes)
Friday, February 13
Spring Graduation Applications Due
Wednesday, February 18
Mid-Semester (End 1st Half Classes; Full Semester Classes Continue)
Friday, February 20
Mid-Term Grades & 1st Half Final Grades Due by 4 pm
Wednesday, February 25
Move-In Day & Cowboy Up! New Student Orientation for 2nd Half Classes
Thursday, February 26
2nd Half Classes Begin
Monday, March 2
Last Day to Add (2nd Half Classes)
Wednesday, March 4
Last Day to Drop with Refund (2nd Half Classes)
March 16 – 20
Spring Break (Non-Instructional Period)
Monday, March 23
All Classwork Resumes
Wednesday, March 25
Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade (Full Semester Classes)
Tuesday, April 7
Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade (2nd Half Classes)
Friday, April 17
Instructional Period Ends Spring Graduation Exercises (Evening)
Tuesday, April 21
All Final Grades Due by 4 pm
April 20 – 28
Student Break (Non-Instructional Period)
A University Holiday falls within the semester. If the scheduled classes do not meet, additional class time or assignments may make up the difference.