Academic Calendar
Fall Semester (FA) 2026
| Important Academic Deadlines and Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Retreat | Friday, August 21 |
| Convocation | Monday, August 24 |
| Classes begin | Wednesday, August 26 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Friday, September 4 |
| Labor Day (University closed) | Monday, September 7 |
| Fall and Annual Census | Tuesday, September 8 |
| Fall Break (University closed on Friday) | Monday–Friday, October 19-23 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, November 20 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, November 20 |
| Thanksgiving holiday (University closed) | Wednesday–Friday, November 25–27 |
| Last day of classes | Friday, December 18 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Tuesday, December 22 |
| Winter Break (University closed) | December 24–January 1 |
Spring Semester (SP) 2027
| Important Academic Deadlines and Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| University reopens | Monday, January 4 |
| MLK holiday (University closed) | Monday, January 18 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, January 19 |
| Last day to add/drop/change to audit | Wednesday, January 27 |
| Spring Census | Monday, February 1 |
| Spring Break (University closed on Friday) | Monday–Friday, March 15-19 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (undergraduate) | Friday, April 9 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, April 9 |
| Westminster Student Showcase (No UG Classes or faculty/staff meetings) | Friday, April 30 |
| Last day of classes | Friday, May 7 |
| Commencement | Saturday, May 8 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, May 12 |
Summer Term - First 4 Weeks, aka May-Term 2027
| Important Academic Deadlines and Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 17 |
| Last day to add, drop, or change to an audit | Monday, May 24 |
| Memorial Day (University closed) | Monday, May 31 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduate) | Friday, June 4 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, June 4 |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, June 12 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, June 16 |
Summer Term - First 8 Weeks 2027
| Important Academic Deadlines and Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 17 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, May 24 |
| Memorial Day (University closed) | Monday, May 31 |
| Juneteenth observed (University closed) | Monday, June 21 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, June 25 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, June 25 |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, July 10 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, July 14 |
Summer Term - Full 12 Weeks 2027
| Important Academic Deadlines and Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 17 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, May 24 |
| Memorial Day (University closed) | Monday, May 31 |
| Juneteenth observed (University closed) | Monday, June 21 |
| Independence Day observed (University closed) | Monday, July 5 |
| Pioneer Day observed (University closed) | Friday, July 23 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Monday, July 26 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Monday, July 26 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, August 9 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, August 12 |
Summer Term - Second 4 Weeks 2027
| Important Academic Deadlines and Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Tuesday, June 14 |
| Juneteenth observed (University closed) | Monday, June 21 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Tuesday, June 22 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, July 2 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, July 2 |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, July 10 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, July 14 |
Summer Term - Third 4 Weeks 2027
| Important Academic Deadlines and Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, July 12 |
| Last day to add, drop, or change to an audit | Monday, July 19 |
| Pioneer Day observed (University closed) | Friday, July 23 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, July 30 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, July 30 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, August 9 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, August 12 |
Summer Term - Final 8 Weeks 2027
| Important Academic Deadlines and Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, June 14 |
| Juneteenth observed (University closed) | Monday, June 21 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Tuesday, June 22 |
| Independence Day observed (University closed) | Monday, July 5 |
| Pioneer Day observed (University closed) | Friday, July 23 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Monday, July 26 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Monday, July 26 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, August 9 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, August 12 |