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Spring 2026 Classes Begin

Welcome back to campus! Spring classes begin on Monday, January 12, 2026! Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDJ. Monday, January 12, 2026.

Deadline to apply for May 2026 Graduation - March 31, 2026

Apply for May 2026 graduation by this date. Ceremony is Saturday, May 9, 2026. Use Self-Service Banner (SSB) or contact the Registrar's Office. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFK. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Last day to drop Spring 2026 first half semester class and receive a refund.

Last day to drop a first half semester class (Spring 2026) and receive a refund. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDV. Friday, January 16, 2026.

Martin Luther King Jr Day - no classes; offices closed

Martin Luther King Jr Day - no classes; offices closed. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDH. Monday, January 19, 2026.

Last day to drop/add a full semester class (Spring 2026) and receive a refund.

Last day to drop/add a full semester (16-week) Spring 2026 class and receive a refund. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDT. Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Payment due (student bill) in full for Spring 2026 classes.

Student bill - payment due in full.  Please contact Finance Office with questions. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDR. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Deadline to apply for May 2026 Graduation - March 31, 2026

Apply for May 2026 graduation by this date. Ceremony is Saturday, May 9, 2026. Use Self-Service Banner (SSB) or contact the Registrar's Office. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFK. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Deadline to apply for May 2026 Graduation - March 31, 2026

Apply for May 2026 graduation by this date. Ceremony is Saturday, May 9, 2026. Use Self-Service Banner (SSB) or contact the Registrar's Office. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFK. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Presidents' Day - no classes; offices closed

Presidents' Day - no classes; offices closed. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFB. Monday, February 16, 2026.

Last day to drop/withdraw from 2026spring first half semester class (NO REFUND.)

Last day to drop/withdraw from a 1st half semester class (Spring 2026) - NO REFUND. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDS. Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Deadline to apply for May 2026 Graduation - March 31, 2026

Apply for May 2026 graduation by this date. Ceremony is Saturday, May 9, 2026. Use Self-Service Banner (SSB) or contact the Registrar's Office. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFK. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:30 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: 2024-ACCDGK. Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

2026 Spring first half semester classes end.

2026 Spring first half semester classes end. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDM. Friday, March 6, 2026.

2026 Spring second half semester classes begin.

Spring 2026 second half semester classes begin. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDP. Monday, March 9, 2026.

Deadline to apply for May 2026 Graduation - March 31, 2026

Apply for May 2026 graduation by this date. Ceremony is Saturday, May 9, 2026. Use Self-Service Banner (SSB) or contact the Registrar's Office. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFK. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Last day to drop second half semester (2026 spring) class and receive a refund.

Last day to drop second half semester (Spring 2026) class and receive a refund. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDX. Friday, March 13, 2026.

Spring Break 2026 - no classes

Spring Break 2026 - Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th. No classes; offices open. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDQ. Monday, March 16, 2026.

Spring Break 2026 - no classes

Spring Break 2026 - Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th. No classes; offices open. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDQ. Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Spring Break 2026 - no classes

Spring Break 2026 - Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th. No classes; offices open. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDQ. Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Spring Break 2026 - no classes

Spring Break 2026 - Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th. No classes; offices open. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDQ. Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Spring Break 2026 - no classes

Spring Break 2026 - Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th. No classes; offices open. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDQ. Friday, March 20, 2026.

Last day to withdraw from school and receive a pro-rated refund. MUST CONTACT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE.

Last day to withdraw from school (Spring 2026) and receive a pro-rated refund - MUST CONTACT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE.  This may not be done Self-Service Banner. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFDZ. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Deadline to apply for May 2026 Graduation - March 31, 2026

Apply for May 2026 graduation by this date. Ceremony is Saturday, May 9, 2026. Use Self-Service Banner (SSB) or contact the Registrar's Office. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFK. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Easter Holiday - no classes

Easter Holiday - no classes. Event Locator: 2025-ACFFFC. Friday, April 3, 2026.