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CLAS Finals Schedule
Undergraduate Fayette Campus
FALL SEMESTER
August 18-December 12, 2025
August 17-December 11, 2026
Faculty & Staff Fall Workshop
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Freshmen Arrive
Friday, August 15, 2025
Friday, August 14, 2026
Upperclassmen Return
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Registration Validation
Monday August 18, 2025
Monday August 17, 2026
Classes Begin
Monday August 18, 2025
Monday August 17, 2026
Last Day to Add an online course (Term I)
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Last Day to Add & Drop w/o “W”
Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, August 21, 2026
Labor Day (no classes all day)
Monday, September 1, 2025
Monday, September 7, 2026
Family Day
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Band Day
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Homecoming Weekend
October 17-19, 2025
October 30-November 1
Mid-Term Grades Due
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, October 12, 2026
Fall Break (no classes all day)
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, October 12, 2026
Students-Service Day (no classes all day)/Faculty-Student Learning Summit
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
CLAS Second 8-week session begins (in-person classes)
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, October 12, 2026
Term 2 Classes Begin (online)
Monday, October 20, 2025
Monday, October 19, 2026
Registration begins for January Term & Spring semester
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Application due for December Graduation
November 1, 2025
November 1, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W" for 16-week courses
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess Begins
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess Ends
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Last Day of Classes
Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday, December 4, 2026
December Commencement (Fayette)
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Final Exams
December 8-12, 2025 (Mon-Fri)
December 7-11, 2026 (Mon-Fri)
Final Grades due by 8 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
JANUARY SESSION
December 15, 2025-January 9, 2026
December 14, 2026-January 8, 2027
Registration for January Term Classes
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
January Session Begins
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
January Session Ends
Friday, January 9, 2026
Friday, January 8, 2027
Final Grades due by 8 a.m.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
SPRING SEMESTER
January 12 - May 8, 2026
January 11 - May 7, 2027
Residence Halls Open
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Registration Validation
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Classes Begin
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Last Day to add an Online Course (Term III)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Last Day to Add & Drop w/o “W” in 16-week courses
Friday, January 16, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (no classes)
Monday, January 19, 2026
Monday, January 18, 2027
Mid-Term Grades Due
Monday, March 9, 2026
Monday, March 8, 2027
Spring Recess Begins
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Spring Recess Ends
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sunday, March 14, 2027
Term IV (online) and Second 8-week session (on ground) begin
Monday, March 16, 2026
Monday, March 15, 2027
Registration beings for summer term & fall semester
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Application due for May Graduation
April 1,2026
April 1,2027
Good Friday (no classes all day)
Friday, April 3, 2026
Friday, March 26, 2027
Students-Service Day (no classes all day)/Faculty-Student Learning Summit
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TBD
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 16, 2027
Last Day of Classes
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, April 30, 2027
Final Exams
May 4-8, 2026 (Mon.-Fri.)
May 3-7, 2027 (Mon.-Fri.)
Commencement (Fayette)
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Saturday, May 8, 2027
Final Grades due by 8 a.m.
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 10, 2027
SUMMER SEMESTER
May 11-August 14, 2026
May 10-August 13, 2027
Summer Registration
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Summer Classes Begin
May 11, June 1, June 29, July 27
May 10, May 31, June 28, July 26
Last Day to Add & Drop w/o “W” (online courses)
First Wednesday of the term
First Wednesday of the term
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W" (online courses)
Friday before the last week of course
Friday before the last week of course
Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 18, 2027 (federal holiday)
Fourth of July (no classes all day)
Friday, July 3, 2026 (tentative)
Monday, July 5, 2027 (tentative)
Summer Semester ends
Friday, August 14, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2027
Final Grades due by 8 a.m.
Monday after end of course
Monday after end of course
2025-2026 CLAS Finals Schedule
Regular Class Time
FALL 2025 Final Exam Time
SPRING 2026 Final Exam Time
8 MWF
Thurs., Dec. 11, 7:30-9:30 am
Thurs., May 7, 7:30-9:30 am
9 MWF
Wed., Dec. 10, 7:30-9:30 am
Wed., May 6, 7:30-9:30 am
10 MWF
Wed., Dec. 10, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Wed., May 6, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
11 MWF
Mon., Dec. 8, 7:30-9:30 am
Mon., May 4, 7:30-9:30 am
Noon MWF,TR
Tues., Dec. 9, 4:30-6:30 pm
Tues., May 5, 4:30-6:30 pm
1 MWF
Mon., Dec. 8, 1:30-3:30 pm
Mon., May 4, 1:30-3:30 pm
2 MWF
Wed., Dec. 10, 1:30-3:30 pm
Wed., May 6, 1:30-3:30 pm
3 MWF
Mon., Dec. 8, 4:30-6:30 pm
Mon., May 4, 4:30-6:30 pm
Monday 5pm or later
Mon., Dec. 8, 8-10 pm
Mon., May 4, 8-10 pm
Wednesday 5pm or later
Wed., Dec. 10 8-10 pm
Wed., May 6, 8-10 pm
8/8:15/8:30 TR
Mon., Dec. 8, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Mon., May 4, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
9 TR
Tues., Dec. 9, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Tues., May 5, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
11 TR
Tues., Dec. 9, 7:30-9:30 am
Tues., May 5, 7:30-9:30 am
1 TR
Tues., Dec. 9, 1:30 –3:30 pm
Tues., May 5, 1:30-3:30 pm
2/2:25 TR
Thurs., Dec. 11, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Thurs., May 7, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
3 TR
Wed., Dec. 10, 4:30-6:30 pm
Wed., May 6, 4:30-6:30 pm
Tuesday 5pm or later
Tues., Dec. 9, 8-10 pm
Tues., May 5, 8-10 pm
Thursday 5pm or later
Thurs., Dec. 11, 5:00-7:00 pm
Thurs., May 7, 5:00-7:00 pm
Other
Fri., Dec. 12, Arranged
Fri., May 8, Arranged
Undergraduate Statewide & Online
Fall Semester
2025-26
2026-27
First day of semester
Monday, August 18, 2025
Monday, August 17, 2026
Labor Day Holiday (no in-seat classes)
Monday, September 1, 2025
Monday, September 7, 2026
Student self-registration begins for January Term & Spring semester
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Application due for December Graduation
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Thanksgiving Break (14 & 16-week courses only)
Nov. 22-Nov. 30, 2025
Nov. 21-Nov. 29, 2026
Last day of semester
Friday, December 12, 2025
Friday, December 11, 2026
EXFA (undergraduate): 16-week
Aug. 18 - Dec. 12, 2025
Aug. 17 - Dec. 11, 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, August 21, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
Term 1 (T1): 8-week
Aug. 18 - Oct. 10, 2025
Aug. 17 - Oct. 9, 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, October 3, 2025
Friday, October 2, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Term 2 (T2): 8-week
Oct. 20 - Dec. 12. 2025
Oct. 19 - Dec. 11. 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday, December 4, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2024
Monday, December 14, 2026
January Term
January Term: 4-week
Dec. 15, 2025 -Jan. 9, 2026
Dec. 14, 2026 -Jan. 8, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, January 2, 2026
Friday, January 1, 2027
Last day of winter term
Friday, January 9, 2026
Friday, January 8, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Spring Semester
First day of semester
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (no classes)
Monday, January 19, 2026
Monday, January 18, 2027
Student self-registration beings for summer term & fall semester
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Spring Break (14 & 16-week courses only)
March 7 - March 15, 2026
March 6 - March 14, 2027
Application due for Spring/Summer Graduation
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Last day of semester
Friday, May 8, 2026
Friday, May 7, 2027
EXSP (undergraduate): 16-week
Jan. 12 - May 8, 2026
Jan. 11 - May 7, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, January 16, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Term 3 (T3): 8-week
Jan. 12 - March 6, 2026
Jan. 11 - March 5, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, February 26, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Term 4 (T4): 8-week
March 16 - May 8, 2026
March 15 - May 7, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, April 30, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Summer Semester
EXSU (undergraduate): 14-week
May 11 - August 14, 2026
May 10- August 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 14, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 31, 2026
Friday, July 30, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
1st, 3-week session (S1): Undergraduate
May 11 - May 29, 2026
May 10 - May 28, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wednesday, May 12, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, May 22, 2026
Friday, May 21, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
1st, 4-week session (S2): Undergraduate
June 1 - June 26, 2026
May 31 - June 25, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 18, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
1st, 7-week session: Undergraduate
May 11- June 26, 2026
May 10- June 25, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 14, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 18, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Monday, June 28, 2027
8-week session (S8): Undergraduate
June 1 - July 24, 2026
May 31 - July 23, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 17, 2026
Friday, July 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Monday, July 26, 2027
2nd, 7-week session: Undergraduate
June 29 - Aug. 14, 2026
June 28 - Aug. 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, August 7, 2026
Friday, August 6, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
2nd, 4-week session (S3): Undergraduate
June 29 - July 24, 2026
June 28 - July 23, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 17, 2026
Friday, July 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Monday, July 26, 2027
2nd, 3-week session (S4): Undergraduate
July 27 - Aug. 14, 2026
July 26 - Aug. 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Wednesday, July 28, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, August 7, 2026
Friday, August 6, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
Graduate
Fall Semester
2025-26
2026-27
First day of semester
Monday, August 18, 2025
Monday, August 17, 2026
Labor Day Holiday (no in-seat classes)
Monday, September 1, 2025
Monday, September 7, 2026
Registration begins
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Application due for December Graduation
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Thanksgiving Break (16-week courses only)
Nov. 23-Nov. 30, 2025
Nov. 21-Nov. 29, 2026
Last day of semester
Friday, December 12, 2025
Friday, December 11, 2026
Graduate Fall: 16-week
Aug. 18 - Dec. 12, 2025
Aug. 17 - Dec. 11, 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, August 21, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
Term 1 (G1): 8-week
Aug. 18 - Oct. 10, 2025
Aug. 17 - Oct. 9, 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, October 3, 2025
Friday, October 2, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Term 2 (G2): 8-week
Oct. 20 - Dec. 12. 2025
Oct. 19 - Dec. 11. 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday, December 4, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
January Term
January Term: 4-week
Dec. 15, 2025 -Jan. 9, 2026
Dec. 14, 2026 -Jan. 8, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, January 2, 2026
Friday, January 1, 2027
Last day to of semester
Friday, January 9, 2026
Friday, January 8, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Spring Semester
First day of semester
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (no classes)
Monday, January 19, 2026
Monday, January 18, 2027
Registration begins
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Spring Break (16-week courses only)
March 7 - March 15, 2026
March 6 - March 14, 2027
Application due for Spring/Summer Graduation
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Last day of semester
Friday, May 8, 2026
Friday, May 7, 2027
Graduate Spring: 16-week
Jan. 12 - May 8, 2026
Jan. 11 - May 7, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, January 16, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Term 3 (G3): 8-week
Jan. 12 - March 6, 2026
Jan. 11 - March 5, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, February 26, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Term 4 (G4): 8-week
March 16 - May 8, 2026
March 15 - May 7, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, April 30, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Summer Semester
Summer Registration
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Summer Session Begins
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Fourth of July (no classes all day)
Friday, July 3, 2026
Friday, July 2, 2027
Summer Session ends
Friday, August 14, 2026
Friday, August 13, 2027
Graduate Summer: 14-week
May 11 - August 14, 2026
May 10- August 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 14, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 31, 2026
Friday, July 30, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
1st, 7-week session (G5)
May 11 - June 26, 2026
May 10- June 25, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 14, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 18, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Monday, June 28, 2027
Graduate Summer, 8-week session
June 1 - July 24, 2026
May 31 - July 23, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 17, 2026
Friday, July 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Monday, July 26, 2027
2nd, 7-week session (G6)
June 29 - August 14, 2026
June 28 - Aug. 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, August 7, 2026
Friday, August 6, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
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CLAS Finals Schedule
Undergraduate Fayette Campus
FALL SEMESTER
August 18-December 12, 2025
August 17-December 11, 2026
Faculty & Staff Fall Workshop
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Freshmen Arrive
Friday, August 15, 2025
Friday, August 14, 2026
Upperclassmen Return
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Registration Validation
Monday August 18, 2025
Monday August 17, 2026
Classes Begin
Monday August 18, 2025
Monday August 17, 2026
Last Day to Add an online course (Term I)
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Last Day to Add & Drop w/o “W”
Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, August 21, 2026
Labor Day (no classes all day)
Monday, September 1, 2025
Monday, September 7, 2026
Family Day
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Band Day
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Homecoming Weekend
October 17-19, 2025
October 30-November 1
Mid-Term Grades Due
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, October 12, 2026
Fall Break (no classes all day)
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, October 12, 2026
Students-Service Day (no classes all day)/Faculty-Student Learning Summit
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
CLAS Second 8-week session begins (in-person classes)
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, October 12, 2026
Term 2 Classes Begin (online)
Monday, October 20, 2025
Monday, October 19, 2026
Registration begins for January Term & Spring semester
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Application due for December Graduation
November 1, 2025
November 1, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W" for 16-week courses
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess Begins
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Thanksgiving Recess Ends
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Last Day of Classes
Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday, December 4, 2026
December Commencement (Fayette)
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Final Exams
December 8-12, 2025 (Mon-Fri)
December 7-11, 2026 (Mon-Fri)
Final Grades due by 8 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
JANUARY SESSION
December 15, 2025-January 9, 2026
December 14, 2026-January 8, 2027
Registration for January Term Classes
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
January Session Begins
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
January Session Ends
Friday, January 9, 2026
Friday, January 8, 2027
Final Grades due by 8 a.m.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
SPRING SEMESTER
January 12 - May 8, 2026
January 11 - May 7, 2027
Residence Halls Open
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Registration Validation
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Classes Begin
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Last Day to add an Online Course (Term III)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Last Day to Add & Drop w/o “W” in 16-week courses
Friday, January 16, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (no classes)
Monday, January 19, 2026
Monday, January 18, 2027
Mid-Term Grades Due
Monday, March 9, 2026
Monday, March 8, 2027
Spring Recess Begins
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Spring Recess Ends
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sunday, March 14, 2027
Term IV (online) and Second 8-week session (on ground) begin
Monday, March 16, 2026
Monday, March 15, 2027
Registration beings for summer term & fall semester
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Application due for May Graduation
April 1,2026
April 1,2027
Good Friday (no classes all day)
Friday, April 3, 2026
Friday, March 26, 2027
Students-Service Day (no classes all day)/Faculty-Student Learning Summit
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TBD
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 16, 2027
Last Day of Classes
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, April 30, 2027
Final Exams
May 4-8, 2026 (Mon.-Fri.)
May 3-7, 2027 (Mon.-Fri.)
Commencement (Fayette)
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Saturday, May 8, 2027
Final Grades due by 8 a.m.
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 10, 2027
SUMMER SEMESTER
May 11-August 14, 2026
May 10-August 13, 2027
Summer Registration
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Summer Classes Begin
May 11, June 1, June 29, July 27
May 10, May 31, June 28, July 26
Last Day to Add & Drop w/o “W” (online courses)
First Wednesday of the term
First Wednesday of the term
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W" (online courses)
Friday before the last week of course
Friday before the last week of course
Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 18, 2027 (federal holiday)
Fourth of July (no classes all day)
Friday, July 3, 2026 (tentative)
Monday, July 5, 2027 (tentative)
Summer Semester ends
Friday, August 14, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2027
Final Grades due by 8 a.m.
Monday after end of course
Monday after end of course
2025-2026 CLAS Finals Schedule
Regular Class Time
FALL 2025 Final Exam Time
SPRING 2026 Final Exam Time
8 MWF
Thurs., Dec. 11, 7:30-9:30 am
Thurs., May 7, 7:30-9:30 am
9 MWF
Wed., Dec. 10, 7:30-9:30 am
Wed., May 6, 7:30-9:30 am
10 MWF
Wed., Dec. 10, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Wed., May 6, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
11 MWF
Mon., Dec. 8, 7:30-9:30 am
Mon., May 4, 7:30-9:30 am
Noon MWF,TR
Tues., Dec. 9, 4:30-6:30 pm
Tues., May 5, 4:30-6:30 pm
1 MWF
Mon., Dec. 8, 1:30-3:30 pm
Mon., May 4, 1:30-3:30 pm
2 MWF
Wed., Dec. 10, 1:30-3:30 pm
Wed., May 6, 1:30-3:30 pm
3 MWF
Mon., Dec. 8, 4:30-6:30 pm
Mon., May 4, 4:30-6:30 pm
Monday 5pm or later
Mon., Dec. 8, 8-10 pm
Mon., May 4, 8-10 pm
Wednesday 5pm or later
Wed., Dec. 10 8-10 pm
Wed., May 6, 8-10 pm
8/8:15/8:30 TR
Mon., Dec. 8, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Mon., May 4, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
9 TR
Tues., Dec. 9, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Tues., May 5, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
11 TR
Tues., Dec. 9, 7:30-9:30 am
Tues., May 5, 7:30-9:30 am
1 TR
Tues., Dec. 9, 1:30 –3:30 pm
Tues., May 5, 1:30-3:30 pm
2/2:25 TR
Thurs., Dec. 11, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Thurs., May 7, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
3 TR
Wed., Dec. 10, 4:30-6:30 pm
Wed., May 6, 4:30-6:30 pm
Tuesday 5pm or later
Tues., Dec. 9, 8-10 pm
Tues., May 5, 8-10 pm
Thursday 5pm or later
Thurs., Dec. 11, 5:00-7:00 pm
Thurs., May 7, 5:00-7:00 pm
Other
Fri., Dec. 12, Arranged
Fri., May 8, Arranged
Undergraduate Statewide & Online
Fall Semester
2025-26
2026-27
First day of semester
Monday, August 18, 2025
Monday, August 17, 2026
Labor Day Holiday (no in-seat classes)
Monday, September 1, 2025
Monday, September 7, 2026
Student self-registration begins for January Term & Spring semester
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Application due for December Graduation
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Thanksgiving Break (14 & 16-week courses only)
Nov. 22-Nov. 30, 2025
Nov. 21-Nov. 29, 2026
Last day of semester
Friday, December 12, 2025
Friday, December 11, 2026
EXFA (undergraduate): 16-week
Aug. 18 - Dec. 12, 2025
Aug. 17 - Dec. 11, 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, August 21, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
Term 1 (T1): 8-week
Aug. 18 - Oct. 10, 2025
Aug. 17 - Oct. 9, 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, October 3, 2025
Friday, October 2, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Term 2 (T2): 8-week
Oct. 20 - Dec. 12. 2025
Oct. 19 - Dec. 11. 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday, December 4, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2024
Monday, December 14, 2026
January Term
January Term: 4-week
Dec. 15, 2025 -Jan. 9, 2026
Dec. 14, 2026 -Jan. 8, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, January 2, 2026
Friday, January 1, 2027
Last day of winter term
Friday, January 9, 2026
Friday, January 8, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Spring Semester
First day of semester
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (no classes)
Monday, January 19, 2026
Monday, January 18, 2027
Student self-registration beings for summer term & fall semester
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Spring Break (14 & 16-week courses only)
March 7 - March 15, 2026
March 6 - March 14, 2027
Application due for Spring/Summer Graduation
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Last day of semester
Friday, May 8, 2026
Friday, May 7, 2027
EXSP (undergraduate): 16-week
Jan. 12 - May 8, 2026
Jan. 11 - May 7, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, January 16, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Term 3 (T3): 8-week
Jan. 12 - March 6, 2026
Jan. 11 - March 5, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, February 26, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Term 4 (T4): 8-week
March 16 - May 8, 2026
March 15 - May 7, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, April 30, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Summer Semester
EXSU (undergraduate): 14-week
May 11 - August 14, 2026
May 10- August 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 14, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 31, 2026
Friday, July 30, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
1st, 3-week session (S1): Undergraduate
May 11 - May 29, 2026
May 10 - May 28, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wednesday, May 12, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, May 22, 2026
Friday, May 21, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
1st, 4-week session (S2): Undergraduate
June 1 - June 26, 2026
May 31 - June 25, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 18, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
1st, 7-week session: Undergraduate
May 11- June 26, 2026
May 10- June 25, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 14, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 18, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Monday, June 28, 2027
8-week session (S8): Undergraduate
June 1 - July 24, 2026
May 31 - July 23, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 17, 2026
Friday, July 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Monday, July 26, 2027
2nd, 7-week session: Undergraduate
June 29 - Aug. 14, 2026
June 28 - Aug. 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, August 7, 2026
Friday, August 6, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
2nd, 4-week session (S3): Undergraduate
June 29 - July 24, 2026
June 28 - July 23, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 17, 2026
Friday, July 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Monday, July 26, 2027
2nd, 3-week session (S4): Undergraduate
July 27 - Aug. 14, 2026
July 26 - Aug. 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Wednesday, July 28, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, August 7, 2026
Friday, August 6, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
Graduate
Fall Semester
2025-26
2026-27
First day of semester
Monday, August 18, 2025
Monday, August 17, 2026
Labor Day Holiday (no in-seat classes)
Monday, September 1, 2025
Monday, September 7, 2026
Registration begins
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Application due for December Graduation
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Thanksgiving Break (16-week courses only)
Nov. 23-Nov. 30, 2025
Nov. 21-Nov. 29, 2026
Last day of semester
Friday, December 12, 2025
Friday, December 11, 2026
Graduate Fall: 16-week
Aug. 18 - Dec. 12, 2025
Aug. 17 - Dec. 11, 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, August 21, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 13, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
Term 1 (G1): 8-week
Aug. 18 - Oct. 10, 2025
Aug. 17 - Oct. 9, 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, October 3, 2025
Friday, October 2, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Term 2 (G2): 8-week
Oct. 20 - Dec. 12. 2025
Oct. 19 - Dec. 11. 2026
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday, December 4, 2026
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 14, 2026
January Term
January Term: 4-week
Dec. 15, 2025 -Jan. 9, 2026
Dec. 14, 2026 -Jan. 8, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, January 2, 2026
Friday, January 1, 2027
Last day to of semester
Friday, January 9, 2026
Friday, January 8, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Spring Semester
First day of semester
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (no classes)
Monday, January 19, 2026
Monday, January 18, 2027
Registration begins
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Spring Break (16-week courses only)
March 7 - March 15, 2026
March 6 - March 14, 2027
Application due for Spring/Summer Graduation
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Last day of semester
Friday, May 8, 2026
Friday, May 7, 2027
Graduate Spring: 16-week
Jan. 12 - May 8, 2026
Jan. 11 - May 7, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, January 16, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Term 3 (G3): 8-week
Jan. 12 - March 6, 2026
Jan. 11 - March 5, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, February 26, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Term 4 (G4): 8-week
March 16 - May 8, 2026
March 15 - May 7, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, April 30, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Summer Semester
Summer Registration
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Summer Session Begins
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, May 10, 2027
Fourth of July (no classes all day)
Friday, July 3, 2026
Friday, July 2, 2027
Summer Session ends
Friday, August 14, 2026
Friday, August 13, 2027
Graduate Summer: 14-week
May 11 - August 14, 2026
May 10- August 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 14, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 31, 2026
Friday, July 30, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
1st, 7-week session (G5)
May 11 - June 26, 2026
May 10- June 25, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 14, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 18, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Monday, June 28, 2027
Graduate Summer, 8-week session
June 1 - July 24, 2026
May 31 - July 23, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, July 17, 2026
Friday, July 16, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Monday, July 26, 2027
2nd, 7-week session (G6)
June 29 - August 14, 2026
June 28 - Aug. 13, 2027
Last day to add a course or change schedule
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Last day to withdraw w/ grade of "W"
Friday, August 7, 2026
Friday, August 6, 2027
Final Grades due by 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, August 16, 2027
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