Tentative 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester, 2026
Traditional classes begin August 20, Thursday
Last day for late registration August 26, Wednesday
Labor Day – no classes September 7, Monday
Spiritual Emphasis Week (Tentative) September 14-18
(MWF 10a; T 9:30a; Th 11a; MTW 8p)
Last day to withdraw from 1st 7-week classes September 23, Wednesday
Service Day (Tentative) September 29, Tuesday
Fall Break October 8-9, Thursday-Friday
Second half of semester begins October 12, Monday
Registration for spring semester begins October 14, Wednesday
Last day to register for 2nd 7-week classes October 16, Friday
Last day to withdraw from 15-week classes October 30, Friday
Last day to withdraw from 2nd 7-week classes November 13, Friday
Thanksgiving Break November 25-27, Wednesday-Friday
Last day of classes December 4, Friday
Final examinations December 7-10, Monday-Thursday
Semester ends December 10, Thursday
 
Winter Term  - December 14 - January 5 
 
Spring Semester, 2027
Traditional classes begin January 7, Thursday
Last day for late registration January 13, Wednesday
Martin Luther King Day January 18, Monday (No classes 1-6 PM)
GO Conference January 25-29 (MWF 10a)
Last day to withdraw from 1st 7-week classes February 10, Wednesday
Spring Break March 1-5, Monday-Friday
Second half of semester begins March 8, Monday
Last day to register for 2nd 7-week classes March 12, Friday
Registration for fall semester begins
March 17, Wednesday
Last day to withdraw from 15-week classes  March 19, Friday 
Deeper Life Series March 22-24 (MW 10a; T 11a; MT 8p)
Easter Break
March 25-26, Thursday-Friday
Last day to withdraw from 2nd 7-week classes
April 9, Friday 
Last day of classes April 23, Friday
Final examinations April 26-29, Monday-Thursday
Graduation May 1, Saturday
Summer Session, 2027
May 3 - August 13