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Spring 2026

First day of classesThursday, January 29
Last day to add or drop any class with no record - Non-degree studentsWednesday, February 4
Last day to add or drop any class with no record - Matriculated Graduate studentsWednesday, February 11
Holiday – Presidents' DayMonday, February 16
Monday class schedule will be followedThursday, February 19
Spring recess beginsSunday, March 15
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Form to department for May 2026 degree or certificateTuesday, March 17
Classes resumeMonday, March 23
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Forms to Graduate School for May 15, 2026 degree or certificateWednesday, April 1
Last day to drop with “DR”Thursday, April 2
Registration for Continuing students begins for Fall 2026 University session classesMonday, April 6
Monday class schedule will be followedFriday, April 17
Holiday - Patriot's DayMonday, April 20
Last day of classesFriday, May 8
Reading DaySaturday, May 9
Final examinations beginMonday, May 11
Last day of final examinations, semester endsFriday, May 15
Commencement Weekend beginsFriday, May 15
Commencement Weekend endsSunday, May 18
Final grades due by MidnightThursday, May 21

Number of class meetings:  MTuWThF:  13

Past or future calendars are on the official Faculty Senate calendar page.

The Five College Academic Calendar is on the Five College Web site

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