Academic Calendar
Here you will find the academic calendar, important dates and deadlines for financial aid, and the student holiday schedule.
Academic, financial services, and holiday calendars
For Academic Year 2026-27
The fall semester is 16 weeks, consisting of 15 weeks of instruction and one week for final exams. The fall semester contains two eight-week sessions for courses, with a mid-term break between each session. Most courses run a full semester; however, some courses are held for only one of the two sessions.
- Session 1 (first eight-week classes / 8W1): Aug. 24 - Oct. 16, 2026
- Session 2 (second eight-week classes / 8W2): Oct. 26 - Dec. 18, 2026
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | |
| Residency application deadline at 5 p.m. | Aug. 21 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 24 |
| Last day to drop/add 8W1 classes | Aug. 26 |
| Last day to register and drop/add a class that meets the entire semester through WildcatsOnline | Aug. 30 |
| Classes dropped will be graded "W" | Aug. 31 |
| Attendance rosters verified at noon | Aug. 31 |
| September 2026 | |
| Labor Day holiday (no classes) | Sept. 7 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit for 8W1 classes | Sept. 8 |
| Tuition and fees due (regular and 8W1 sessions) | Sept. 8 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit for classes that meet the entire semester | Sept. 16 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W1 classes | Sept. 18 |
| Administrative withdrawals processed for non-payment of fees | Sept. 22 |
| October 2026 | |
| Incomplete / in-progress grades due | Oct. 2 |
| Deadline to clear December graduates (substitutions, waivers, incompletes, etc.) | Oct. 2 |
| Mid-term grade rosters open | Oct. 9 |
| 8W1 final grade rosters open | Oct. 16 |
| End of 8W1 classes | Oct. 16 |
| Mid-term break (no classes) | Oct. 19-20 |
| Mid-term low grades due at noon | Oct. 21 |
| 8W2 classes begin | Oct. 26 |
| Tuition fees due for 8W2 session | Oct. 27 |
| Last day to drop/add 8W2 classes | Oct. 28 |
| November 2026 | |
| Administrative withdrawals processed for non-payment of fees (8W2) | Nov. 5 |
| WildcatsOnline registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 | Nov. 9 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit for 8W2 classes | Nov. 10 |
| No classes after 5 p.m. | Nov. 24 |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Nov. 25-27 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W2 classes. Last day to withdraw from a class that meets the entire semester. Last day to officially withdraw from school. | Nov. 30 |
| December 2026 | |
| Study week | Dec. 7-11 |
| Final grade rosters open | Dec. 11 |
| Final exams | Dec. 14-18 |
| Commencement at 1 p.m. | Dec. 18 |
| Final grades due at 12 p.m. | Dec. 22 |
For Academic Year 2026-27
The spring semester is 16 weeks, consisting of 15 weeks of instruction and one week for final exams. The spring semester contains two eight-week sessions for courses, with a mid-term break between each session. Most courses run a full semester; however, some courses are held for only one of the two sessions.
- Session 1 (first eight-week classes): Jan. 11 - March 5, 2027
- Session 2 (second eight-week classes): March 15 - May 7, 2027
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| January 2027 | |
| Residency application deadline at 5 p.m. | Jan. 8 |
| Classes begin | Jan. 11 |
| Last day to drop/add 8W1 classes | Jan. 13 |
| Last day to drop/add classes meeting the entire semester through WildcatsOnline | Jan. 17 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (No classes - alternative programming scheduled) | Jan. 18 |
| Classes dropped will be graded "W" | Jan. 18 |
| Attendance rosters verified | Jan. 18 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit for 8W1 classes | Jan. 19 |
| Tuition and fees due | Jan. 26 |
| Refunds available to eligible students | Jan. 29 |
| February 2027 | |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit for classes that meet the entire semester | Feb. 3 |
| Administrative withdrawals processed for non-payment of fees | Feb. 9 |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W1 courses | Feb. 12 |
| Incomplete/In-progress grades due for Fall 2026 | Feb. 19 |
| Deadline to clear May/August graduates (substitutions, waivers, incompletes, etc.) | Feb. 19 |
| Mid-term grade rosters open | Feb. 24 |
| March 2027 | |
| End of 8W1 courses | March 5 |
| 8W1 final grade rosters open | March 5 |
| Mid-term break (no classes) | March 8-12 |
| Mid-term grades due at noon | March 15 |
| 8W2 classes begin | March 15 |
| Tuition and fees due for 8W2 classes | March 16 |
| Last day to drop/add 8W2 classes | March 17 |
| WildcatsOnline registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for Fall 2027 | March 22 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit for 8W2 classes | March 23 |
| Administrative withdrawals processed for non-payment of fees for 8W2 | March 25 |
| Spring break (no classes) | March 29 |
| April 2027 | |
| Last day to withdraw from 8W2 courses. Last day to withdraw from a class that meets the entire semester. Last day to officially withdraw from school. | April 20 |
| Study week | April 26-30 |
| Final grade rosters open | April 30 |
| May 2027 | |
| Final exams | May 3-7 |
| Commencement ceremonies | May 7-8 |
| Final grades due at 12 p.m. | May 12 |
For Academic Year 2026-27
There are several course sessions available throughout the summer.
- May - Three-Week Session (3w): May 17 - June 4
- May - Eight-Week Session (8w): May 17 - July 8
- May - 13-Week Session (13w): May 17 - Aug. 12
- June - 10-Week Session (10w): June 7 - Aug. 12
- June - Five-Week Session 1 (5w1): June 7 - July 8
- July - Five-Week Session 2 (5w2): July 12 - Aug. 12
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| May Three-Week (3w): May 17 - June 4 | |
| Classes begin | May 17 |
| Last day to add/drop | May 17 |
| Tuition and fees due | May 18 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit | May 19 |
| Attendance rosters verified | May 24 |
| Memorial Day holiday (no classes) | May 31 |
| Last day to withdraw | June 2 |
| Final grade rosters open | June 4 |
| Final class | June 4 |
| Grades due at noon | June 9 |
| May Eight-Week (8w): May 17 - July 8 | |
| Classes begin | May 17 |
| Tuition and fees due | May 18 |
| Last day to add/drop | May 19 |
| Attendance rosters verified | May 24 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit | May 25 |
| Memorial Day holiday (no classes) | May 31 |
| Juneteenth holiday observed (no classes) | June 18 |
| Independence Day holiday observed (no classes) | July 5 |
| Last day to withdraw | July 7 |
| Final grade rosters open | July 8 |
| Final class | July 8 |
| Grades due at noon | July 14 |
| May 13-Week (13w): May 17 - Aug. 12 | |
| Classes begin | May 17 |
| Tuition and fees due | May 18 |
| Last day to add/drop | May 21 |
| Attendance rosters verified | May 24 |
| Memorial Day holiday (no classes) | May 31 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit | June 8 |
| Juneteenth holiday observed (no classes) | June 18 |
| Independence Day holiday observed (no classes) | July 5 |
| Last day to withdraw | Aug. 9 |
| Final grade rosters open | Aug. 12 |
| Final class | Aug. 12 |
| Grades due at noon | Aug. 16 |
| June 10-Week (10w): June 8 - Aug. 14 | |
| Classes begin | June 7 |
| Tuition and fees due | June 8 |
| Last day to add/drop | June 10 |
| Attendance rosters verified | June 14 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit | June 15 |
| Juneteenth holiday observed (no classes) | June 18 |
| Independence Day holiday observed (no classes) | July 5 |
| Last day to withdraw | Aug. 9 |
| Final grade rosters open | Aug. 12 |
| Final class | Aug. 12 |
| Grades due at noon | Aug. 16 |
| June Five-Week 1 (5w1): June 7 - July 8 | |
| Classes begin | June 7 |
| Last day to add/drop | June 7 |
| Tuition and fees due | June 8 |
| Attendance rosters verified | June 14 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit | June 15 |
| Juneteenth holiday observed (no classes) | June 18 |
| Independence Day holiday observed (no classes) | July 5 |
| Last day to withdraw | July 7 |
| Final grade rosters open | July 8 |
| Final class | July 8 |
| Grades due at noon | July 14 |
| July Five-Week 2 (5w2): July 12 - Aug. 12 | |
| Classes begin | July 12 |
| Last day to add/drop | July 12 |
| Tuition and fees due | July 13 |
| Attendance rosters verified | July 19 |
| Last day to select S/NC or Audit | July 20 |
| Last day to withdraw | Aug. 9 |
| Final grade rosters open | Aug. 12 |
| Final class | Aug. 12 |
| Grades due at noon | Aug. 16 |
The following calendar refers to important dates and deadlines for financial services and payments. For questions about financial dates or deadlines, please contact the Student Accounts Office at 402-375-7229 or [email protected].
| Fall 2026 Financial Reminders | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026-27 parking permit application begins | July 20 |
| Nelnet Plan available for Fall 2026 session | July 21 |
| Last day to enroll in a four-payment Nelnet plan (no down payment) | July 30 |
| First day to use bookstore credit online for regular and 8W1 sessions | Aug. 3 |
| Last day to enroll in three-payment Nelnet plan (25% down payment) | Aug. 21 |
| Last day to use bookstore credit online | Aug. 28 |
| Initial financial aid disbursement to students for regular and 8W1 sessions | Sept. 1 |
| Tuition and fees due for regular and 8W1 sessions | Sept. 8 |
| Last day to enroll in two-payment Nelnet plan (50% down payment) | Sept. 8 |
| Late fees posted to student accounts for regular and 8W1 sessions | Sept. 9 |
| Administrative withdrawal warnings sent for non-payment of tuition/fees for regular and 8W1 sessions | Sept. 10 |
| Initial refunds available to students (subject to change) | Sept. 11 |
| Administrative withdrawal final notification sent for non-payment of tuition/fees for regular and 8W1 sessions | Sept. 22 |
| FAFSA opens for the 2027-28 aid year | Oct. 1 |
| First day to use bookstore credit online for 8W2 session | Oct. 23 |
| Initial financial aid disbursement to students for 8W2 session | Oct. 26 |
| Tuition and fees due for 8W2 session | Oct. 27 |
| Late fees added to 8W2 session | Oct. 28 |
| Last day to use bookstore credit online | Oct. 29 |
| Administrative withdrawal warnings sent for non-payment of tuition/fees for 8W2 session | Oct. 29 |
| Administrative withdrawal final notification sent for non-payment of tuition/fees for 8W2 session | Nov. 5 |
| Initial refunds available to students in 8W2 session (subject to change) | Nov. 6 |
| Nelnet plan available for Spring 2027 | Dec. 8 |
| Last day to enroll in four-payment Nelnet plan for Spring 2027 | Dec. 29 |
For the 2026-27 academic year, classes are not held during the following holidays and breaks:
- Sept. 7, 2026 - Labor Day
- Oct. 19-20, 2026 - Mid-term Break
- Nov. 25-27, 2025 - Fall/Thanksgiving Break
- Jan. 18, 2027 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- March 8-12, 2027 - Mid-term Break
- March 29, 2026 - Spring Break
- May 31, 2027 - Memorial Day
- June 18, 2027 - Juneteenth holiday observed
- July 5, 2027 - Independence Day observed
Student Financial Services
For questions about financial dates and deadlines, contact the Student Accounts Office.
Hahn Administration, 104
Phone: 402-375-7229
Email: [email protected]
Records and Registration
For questions about the academic calendar, contact the Records and Registration Office.
Hahn Administration, 116
Phone: 402-375-7239
Email: [email protected]