Academic Calendar
2026 - Summer First Term
All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
All dates and deadlines are subject to change.
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Apply online for August 2026 degree via myState - $50 Early Bird Fee. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.
New freshmen and transfer student orientation
Classes begin
Last day to drop (without a grade) or add a course (2nd class day)
Last day to drop a course with a “W” grade (14th class day) 5:00 p.m. Please note that the tuition charges will still apply.
Last day to apply for August 2026 degree via myState - $50 Early Bird Fee
Last day to withdraw from the First Summer Term (5 class days remaining)
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Regular Degree Application Fee $150 applies for August 2026 degree
Last regularly scheduled class day
Fourth of July Holiday Observed – no classes scheduled
Reading and Reflection Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
Final Examinations
Final grades due 10:00 a.m.
Deadline to apply for August 2026 degree -$150 Regular Degree Application Fee
Last day for August 2026 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m.
Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term processing
Graduation (No Commencement Ceremony) August Graduates invited to attend December ceremony. No charge except regalia purchase.
Last day for undergraduate August 2026 degree candidates to apply for academic forgiveness