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Final grades due for summer classes by 11:59 PM
Final grades due by 11:59 PM for summer term classes.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJBZW.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Fall 2026 - MANDATORY for all students through September 3, 2026
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Fall 2026 - MANDATORY for all students.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQH.
Monday, August 17, 2026.
First Day of E-learning Center Fall and Year-long Classes
E-learning Center fall semester and year-long classes first day.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKK.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Fall 2026 - MANDATORY for all students through September 3, 2026
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Fall 2026 - MANDATORY for all students.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQH.
Monday, August 24, 2026.
Fall 2026 Classes Begin
Fall 2026 semester classes begin.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQJ.
Monday, August 24, 2026.
Last day to drop first half semester class (Fall 2026) and receive a refund.
Last day to drop a first half fall 2026 semester class and receive a refund.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRG.
Friday, August 28, 2026.
First 8-week classes (Fall 2026) CENSUS DATE
Census date for first 8-week classes (8/24-10/16).
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKL.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Fall 2026 - MANDATORY for all students through September 3, 2026
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Fall 2026 - MANDATORY for all students.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQH.
Monday, August 31, 2026.
Last day to drop/add Fall 2026 full semester class or withdraw from school and receive a refund.
Last day to drop/add a Fall 2026 full semester (16-week) class or withdraw from school and receive a refund. CENSUS date.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRH.
Thursday, September 3, 2026.
CENSUS DATE - Fall 2026 standard-length classes
CENSUS Date for standard-length classes (8/24-12/16).
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKQ.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Census Academic Engagement Check-In
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLVK.
Friday, September 4, 2026.
Payment due in full (student bills) for Fall 2026
Student bill - payment due in full. Please contact Finance Office with questions.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRZ.
Friday, September 4, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Labor Day Holiday (no classes; offices closed)
Labor Day Holiday - no classes; offices closed.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQL.
Monday, September 7, 2026.
Student Success Check-In (September 18-25, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWL.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
Student Success Check-In (September 18-25, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWL.
Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Student Success Check-In (September 18-25, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWL.
Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Student Success Check-In (September 18-25, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWL.
Monday, September 21, 2026.
Student Success Check-In (September 18-25, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWL.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Student Success Check-In (September 18-25, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWL.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Student Success Check-In (September 18-25, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWL.
Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Student Success Check-In (September 18-25, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWL.
Friday, September 25, 2026.
Last day to drop/withdraw a first half semester class (NO REFUND).
Last day to drop/withdraw a first half semester class (Fall 2026) - NO REFUND.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRK.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Indigenous Peoples' Day (no classes; offices closed)
Indigenous Peoples' Day - no classes; offices closed.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQM.
Monday, October 12, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Thursday, October 15, 2026.
First half Fall 2026 semester classes end
Fall 2026 first half semester classes end.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRT.
Friday, October 16, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Friday, October 16, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Fall 2026 second half semester classes begin
Fall 2026 second half semester classes begin.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRS.
Monday, October 19, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Monday, October 19, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Midterm grades due by 11:59 PM for fall 2026 full-term classes (subject to change)
Fall 2026 midterm grades due by 11:59 PM (full-term classes). This date is subject to change, please watch for emails. Please contact Registrar's Office with any questions.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRX.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Last day to drop second half Fall 2026 semester class and receive a refund.
Last day to drop Fall 2026 second half semester class and receive a refund. CENSUS date for 2nd half semester fall 2026 classes.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRL.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Second 8-week classes (Fall 2026) CENSUS DATE
Census date for second 8-week classes (10/19-12/16).
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLLD.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Last day to withdraw from school and receive a pro-rated refund. MUST CONTACT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE.
Last day to withdraw from school (Fall 2026) and receive a pro-rated refund - MUST CONTACT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRM.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Last day to apply for May 2027 and Summer 2027 Graduation
Last day to apply for May 2027 and Summer 2027 graduation. Please see Knowledge Base article for further information.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKR.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Assessment Day - No classes until 4 p.m.
Assessment Day - The following exams will be administered to students: Exit. Faculty are expected to work on program/university assessment projects. No classes until 4 p.m.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRR.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Last day to drop/withdraw from Fall 2026 full term classes or school - NO REFUND.
Last day to drop/withdraw from Fall 2026 full-term class or school (NO REFUND).
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRN.
Friday, November 6, 2026.
Veterans Day (no classes; offices closed)
Veterans Day - no classes; offices closed.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQN.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.