Below is the approved academic calendar for the 2027-2028 academic year. Find related Registrar’s Office forms.
Last updated 11/10/26
Fall 2027
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Move-In | Monday | Aug 23 |
| Orientation for New Students Entering Fall 2027 | Tue - Mon | Aug 24 - 30 |
| Returning Student Move-In | Friday | Aug 27 |
| Convocation | Monday | Aug 30 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday | Aug 31 |
| Clearance | Tue - Thu | Aug 31 - Sep 2 |
| Labor Day -- no classes | Monday | Sep 6 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 75% Tuition Proration | Tuesday | Sep 7 |
| Applied Music Add Deadline | Friday | Sep 10 |
| Audit Forms Due | Friday | Sep 10 |
| Last Day to Add Four- and Five-Unit Courses/ Deadline to Register for the Semester | Friday | Sep 10 |
| Census Date | Wednesday | Sep 15 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 50% Tuition Proration | Wednesday | Sep 15 |
| Applied Music Drop Deadline | Friday | Sep 17 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 25% Tuition Proration | Tuesday | Sep 28 |
| Final Day to Change to Part-Time Status w/ Tuition Adjustment | Monday | Oct 4 |
| Last Day to Drop Courses Without a "W" | Friday | Oct 8 |
| Late Drop Period Begins | Saturday | Oct 9 |
| Mid-Semester Progress Reports Submission Period | Mon - Sun | Oct 11 - 24 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship (INT) Paperwork to the HCC | Monday | Oct 11 |
| Last Day to Add Zero-, One-, and Two-Unit Courses | Wednesday | Oct 13 |
| Mid-Semester | Wednesday | Oct 13 |
| Fall Break -- no classes | Thu - Fri | Oct 14 - 15 |
| Advising Week | Mon - Mon | Oct 25 - Nov 1 |
| CR/NC Forms Due | Monday | Nov 1 |
| Registration Week for Spring 2028 | Tue - Fri | Nov 2 - 5 |
| Thanksgiving Break -- no classes | Wed - Fri | Nov 24 - 26 |
| Last Day of Classes | Monday | Dec 6 |
| Last Day to Late Drop From Courses | Monday | Dec 6 |
| Petitions for Incomplete Due | Monday | Dec 6 |
| Reading Days | Tue - Wed | Dec 7 - 8 |
| Final Exams | Thu - Fri | Dec 9 - 10 |
| Reading Days | Sat - Sun | Dec 11 - 12 |
| Final Exams Resume | Mon - Fri | Dec 13 - 17 |
| End of Semester | Friday | Dec 17 |
| Student Move-Out | 24 Hours After Last Final Exam or by Hall Closing (Whichever Comes First) | |
| Residence Halls Close 10 AM | Saturday | Dec 18 |
| Grades Due 12 PM | Monday | Dec 20 |
Spring 2028
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | Monday | Jan 17 |
| Orientation for New Students Entering Spring 2028 | Wed - Fri | Jan 19 - 21 |
| Returning Students Move-In 10 AM | Saturday | Jan 22 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday | Jan 24 |
| Clearance | Mon - Wed | Jan 24 - 26 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 75% Tuition Proration | Friday | Jan 28 |
| Applied Music Add Deadline | Friday | Feb 4 |
| Audit Forms Due | Friday | Feb 4 |
| Last Day to Add Four- and Five-Unit Courses/ Deadline to Register for the Semester | Friday | Feb 4 |
| Census Date | Monday | Feb 7 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 50% Tuition Proration | Monday | Feb 7 |
| Applied Music Drop Deadline | Friday | Feb 11 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 25% Tuition Proration | Friday | Feb 18 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday -- no classes | Monday | Feb 21 |
| Final Day to Change to Part-Time Status w/ Tuition Adjustment | Monday | Feb 28 |
| Last Day to Drop Courses Without a "W" | Friday | Mar 3 |
| Late Drop Period Begins | Saturday | Mar 4 |
| Mid-Semester Progress Reports Submission Period | Mon - Sun | Mar 6 - 26 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship (INT) Paperwork to the HCC | Wednesday | Mar 8 |
| Mid-Semester | Thursday | Mar 9 |
| Last Day to Add Zero-, One-, and Two-Unit Courses | Friday | Mar 10 |
| Spring Break -- no classes | Mon - Fri | Mar 13 - 17 |
| Advising Week | Mon - Mon | Mar 27 - Apr 3 |
| CR/NC Forms Due | Monday | Apr 3 |
| Registration Week for Fall 2028 | Tue - Fri | Apr 4 - 7 |
| Founder's Day (Observed) -- no classes | Tuesday | Apr 18 |
| Senior Comps Grades Due to Registrar | Monday | Apr 24 |
| College Honors Due to Registrar | Monday | May 1 |
| Deadline to Petition to Participate in Commencement if Not Eligible by Policy | Tuesday | May 2 |
| Last Day of Classes | Tuesday | May 2 |
| Last Day to Late Drop From Courses | Tuesday | May 2 |
| Petitions for Incomplete Due | Tuesday | May 2 |
| Reading Days | Wed - Thu | May 3 - 4 |
| Final Exams | Friday | May 5 |
| Reading Days | Sat - Sun | May 6 - 7 |
| Final Exams Resume | Mon - Sat | May 8 - 13 |
| End of Semester | Saturday | May 13 |
| Student Move-Out | 24 Hours After Last Final Exam or by Hall Closing (Whichever Comes First) | |
| Residence Halls Close for Non Graduating Seniors 10 AM | Sunday | May 14 |
| Senior Grades Due 12 PM | Tuesday | May 16 |
| Commencement | Sunday | May 21 |
| Non-Senior Grades Due 12 PM | Monday | May 22 |
| Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors 10 AM | Monday | May 22 |
Summer 2028
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Monday | Apr 17 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | Monday | May 29 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday | May 30 |
| Audit Forms Due | Friday | Jun 2 |
| Last Day to Add Four-Unit Courses | Friday | Jun 2 |
| Juneteenth Holiday -- no classes | Monday | Jun 19 |
| Last Day to Drop Courses without a "W" | Tuesday | Jun 27 |
| Mid-Session Progress Reports Submission Period | Tues - Thurs | Jun 27 - Jul 6 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship (INT) Paperwork to the HCC | Wednesday | Jun 28 |
| Last Day to Add Zero-, One-, and Two-Unit Courses/ Deadline to Register for Summer | Friday | Jun 30 |
| Mid-Session | Friday | Jun 30 |
| Independence Day Holiday -- no classes | Tuesday | Jul 4 |
| CR/NC Forms Due | Thursday | Jul 13 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday | Aug 4 |
| Reading Days | Sat-Sun | Aug 5 - 6 |
| Final Exams | Mon - Tues | Aug 7 - 8 |
| End of Session | Tuesday | Aug 8 |
| Grades Due 12 PM | Friday | Aug 11 |