Spring Semester 2026 Dates and Deadlines Calendar

Spring Semester 2026 Term Dates: January 12–April 30, 2026

Session Dates

These dates indicate when classes are held for each session in Spring Semester 2026.
SessionClasses BeginClasses End
FullJanuary 12, 2026April 24, 2026
First HalfJanuary 12, 2026March 1, 2026
Second HalfMarch 2, 2026April 25, 2026
Flexvaries by classvaries by class

Holidays & Breaks

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (no classes): Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Spring Break (no classes): Monday, March 16–Sunday, March 22, 2026

Note: Winter Season Days and Holidays are determined by Human Resources.


Deadlines

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When can I enroll in classes?

Open Enrollment—also called online registration—is when all active students are able to register without special access or permission. Newly admitted students and students who have not enrolled in the past year will be able to register during Open Enrollment.

Open Enrollment begins and ends on the following dates.
SessionStart DateEnd Date
FullNovember 24, 2025January 18, 2026
First HalfNovember 24, 2025January 15, 2026
Second HalfNovember 24, 2025March 5, 2026
FlexNovember 24, 2025varies by class;
see Reviewing Your Deadlines

If you need to register after open enrollment has ended, you will need permission to do so.  Review our Class Permission Requests page for instructions and other important information.

Important: Late permissions cannot be used for Flex Session classes. Review the instructions for adding a Flex Session class after open enrollment on the Registration How to Guide.

These are the dates when permission is required to register.
SessionBeginning of Permission PeriodLast Day of Permission Period
FullJanuary 19, 2026April 24, 2026
First HalfJanuary 16, 2026March 1, 2026
Second HalfMarch 6, 2026April 25, 2026

Any registration after a session has ended will require a completed Add/Drop Form. Review the instructions for Adding Classes After the Term Has Ended on our Registration How to Guide.

These are the dates when you will need to follow the instructions for adding a class after the session has ended.
SessionDate Add/Drop Form Needed
FullApril 25, 2026
First HalfMarch 2, 2026
Second HalfApril 26, 2026

When is the last day to drop or withdraw from a class?

Dropped classes do not show up on your academic record, and you are not charged for a dropped class.

Please review instructions for dropping and withdrawing from classes on our Registration How to Guide.

Reference the table below for the drop deadlines for each session.
SessionDrop Deadline (100% Refund)
FullJanuary 26, 2026
First HalfJanuary 17, 2026
Second HalfMarch 8, 2026
Flexvaries by class;
see Reviewing Your Deadlines

Reminder: Both drops and withdrawals use the drop action in Catalyst. After the Drop Deadline has passed, utilization of the drop action will result in a withdrawal.

Withdrawn classes will remain on your academic record, and the associated charges will remain on your bill.

Please review instructions for dropping and withdrawing from classes on our Registration How to Guide.

Reference the table below for the withdrawal periods for each session.
SessionBeginning of Withdrawal PeriodWithdrawal Period Ends
FullJanuary 27, 2026April 10, 2026
First HalfJanuary 18, 2026February 23, 2026
Second HalfMarch 9, 2026April 17, 2026
Flexvaries by class;
see Reviewing Your Deadlines
varies by class;
see Reviewing Your Deadlines

Reminder: Both drops and withdrawals use the drop action in Catalyst. During the Withdrawal Period, utilization of the drop action will result in a withdrawal.


When is the last day to add myself to a waitlist?

Review our Waitlist Enrollment page for instructions and other important information.

You may add yourself to a waitlist until the date listed below for your session.
SessionLast Day to Add a Waitlist
FullJanuary 18, 2026
First HalfJanuary 15, 2026
Second HalfMarch 5, 2026
FlexJanuary 11, 2026

When can I edit credit hours and/or the grading basis for my classes?

After you have registered, there is a period of time when you are able to edit your credit hours (for variable credit classes) or your class grading basis (normal, pass/fail, audit) without special permission or additional paperwork. Watch our Editing a Class video for instructions.

You may make credit hour or grading basis edits until the date listed below for your session.
SessionLast Day to Edit
FullJanuary 26, 2026
First HalfJanuary 17, 2026
Second HalfMarch 8, 2026
Flexself-service edits unavailable

If you need to make edits after the self-service deadline, please review the editing instructions on our Registration How to Guide.


When are final exams held?

These dates indicate when exams are held for each session.
SessionFinal Exams
Fullgiven during Exam Week (TBA)
First Halfgiven during last schedule class
Second Halfgiven during last schedule class
Flexgiven during last schedule class

When are grades due?

Grades must be entered by faculty in Catalyst by the deadlines listed below.
SessionGrading Deadline
FullMay 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm EDT
First Half72 hours after the final exam
Second Half72 hours after the final exam
Flex72 hours after the final exam

Can I see dates and deadlines in Catalyst?

The most accurate way to determine your drop and withdrawal deadlines is by viewing them in Catalyst. Flex Session dates and deadlines are only available in Catalyst.

The most accurate way to view your drop and withdrawal deadlines is in Catalyst.

Video Tutorial

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Select the My Academics tile on your student home page in Catalyst
  2. Open the Classes and Schedule accordion, and select View My Schedule
  3. Make sure My Class Schedule is being displayed under the Enroll tab
  4. Select the term, then click Continue
    1. Classes in which you are registered will appear on the screen.
    2. You can filter what you see by checking or unchecking the filter options, if you wish.
  5. Click the calendar icon next to a class to view the drop and withdrawal deadlines for that specific class
    • Remember, each of your classes could have different drop and withdrawal deadlines, so it is important to check the deadlines for each class.
    • Drops:
      • The class won't show up on your transcript.
      • You will receive a 100% refund.
      • The drop deadline is listed under Drop-Retain Record and Withdrawal Without Penalty.
    • Withdrawals:
      • The class remains on your transcript as a withdrawal.
      • Charges for the class remain on your bill.
      • The withdrawal deadline is listed under Drop With Penalty and Withdraw With Penalty.

Viewing Your Schedule

Once you have either registered for your classes via Catalyst or your Add/Drop Form has been processed, you will want to confirm that your registration is correct. Follow the below steps to double-check your registration.

  1. If you are not already there, login to Catalyst 
  2. Click on the My Academics tile on your Student Homepage
  3. Select the Classes and Schedule drop-down menu
  4. Choose View My Schedule
  5. Pick the radio button to the left of the term you want to confirm, and press Continue

Double–Checking Your Schedule

Your full schedule for the selected term will display on this page. Here are some guidelines to make sure your schedule is correct:

  • Make sure the status of your class is EnrolledWaiting (for wait list registration), Dropped, or Withdrawn as you had intended
  • Verify that the units (credit hours) for the class are correct
  • Verify that the grading (normal, pass/fail, audit) option for your class is correct
  • Double-check that the Days & Times and Start/End Date match for the section you wanted to add

If the class is not showing in your Class Schedule, you are not enrolled.


Other Important Dates

  • Graduation Application Available: August 25, 2025–February 3, 2026
  • Spring Semester 2025 Incomplete (I) Grades Lapse to Failure (I/F) Grades: Friday, May 1 2026 @ 8:00 am EST