Winter 2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
For instructions on how to register, visit the registration page.
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Winter 2026
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starts on Monday, January 5 -
ends on Sunday, May 3, 2026
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Student registration status (senior, junior, sophomore, freshman) can be verified in your registration portal. (After logging in to SharkLink, click on the "Course Registration" capsule and select "Registration." View your status in the "Prepare for Registration" section.) Credits counted include earned, in-progress, and registered credits. |
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| Seniors (90 credits or more) |
Monday, October 20, 2025 (7:30 a.m. EST) |
| Juniors (60 to 89 credits) |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Sophomores (30-59 credits) |
Monday, October 27, 2025 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Freshmen (0 to 29 credits) and nondegree-seeking |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Open registration for ALL STUDENTS | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Drop/Withdraw Policy | |
| Winter Term I and Full Semester Class Dates | Term I: Monday, January 5 - Sunday, March 1, 2026 Full Semester: Monday, January 5 - Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Drop/Add week | Monday, January 5 to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Drop during 1st week of term/full semester (100% refund) | Monday, January 5 to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Drop during 2nd week of term/full semester (75% refund) | Monday, January 12 to Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| Drop during 3rd week of term/full semester (50% refund) | Monday, January 19 to Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw term I (no refund) | Sunday, February 8, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw full semester classes (no refund) | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| Winter Term II Class Dates | Monday, March 9 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Drop/Add Week | Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
| Drop during 1st week of term (100% refund) | Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
| Drop during 2nd week of term (75% refund) | Monday, March 16 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
| Drop during 3rd week of term (50% refund) | Monday, March 24 - Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw term II ( no refund) | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| Exams | |
| Final exam dates term I | Monday, February 23 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Midterm exam dates for full semester | Monday, February 23 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Final exam dates for full semester and term II | Monday, April 27 - Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| University Holidays and Special Events | |
| Martin Luther King Day (University Closed) | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Spring Break (No classes) | Monday, March 2 - Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Commencement Exercises | to be determined |
Schedule subject to change.
*Course Cancellation Policy for Non-Payment
All institutional charges, such as tuition, fees, and housing, if applicable, must be paid in full or satisfied with payment arrangements by the following deadlines:
- August 1, 2025 for the Fall semester
- December 1, 2025 for the Winter semester