These dates and time are subject to change. Please check website frequently to ensure you remain abreast of all changes to the University’s Academic Calendar.
| August | ||
| 7, Friday | Residence Halls Open for Freshmen | |
| 9, Sunday | Mandatory New Tigers Hall Meeting | |
| 9-10, Sunday-Monday | Residence Halls Open for Upper Classmen | |
| 10-14, Monday - Friday | New Student Orientation Week | |
| 10 - 13, Monday - Thursday | Registration of New Undergraduate Students | |
| 12 - 13, Wednesday - Thursday | Registration of New Graduate Students | |
| 13, Thursday | Late Registration (late fee of $50.00 applies) | |
| 13, Thursday | Classes Begin | |
| 21, Friday | Last Day to Register or Add Classes | |
| September | ||
| 7, Monday | Labor Day Holiday | |
| 18, Friday | Final Day for Submitting Applications for 2026 Fall Graduation | |
| 28-Oct. 2, Monday-Friday | Mid Semester Examinations | |
| 28, Monday | 2nd 9-week Courses Begin | |
| October | ||
| 5, Monday | Rising Junior Exam (RJE) | |
| 6, Tuesday | Mid Semester Grades Due | |
| 12, Monday | Registration of Continuing Students for 2027 Spring Semester | |
| 29, Thursday | Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw with “W” Grades | |
| 29, Thursday | Founder's Day/Week Observance | |
| November | ||
| 2, Monday | Applications for 2027 Spring Graduation Due | |
| 13, Friday | Last Day of Classes | |
| 16-20, Monday-Friday | Final Examinations for All Students | |
| 20, Friday | Deadline for Submitting Grades for Graduating Seniors | |
| 24, Tuesday | Deadline for Certifying Candidates for Graduation | |
| 24, Tuesday | Residence Halls Close for Non-Graduating Students | |
| 24, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins | |
| 30, Monday, 7:30 a.m. | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends | |
| December | ||
| 4, Friday | Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors | |
| 4, Friday | FALL 2026 COMMENCEMENT | |
| 9, Wednesday | Final Grades due for Non-graduating Students | |
| 18, Friday | University Closes at 11:30am | |