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Spring 2027

First day of classesTuesday, February 2
Last day to add or drop any class with no record - Non-degree studentsMonday, February 8
Holiday - President's DayMonday, February 15
Last day to add or drop any class with no record - Matriculated Graduate studentsTuesday, February 16
Monday class schedule will be followedWednesday, February 17
Spring recess beginsSunday, March 14
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Form to department for May 2027 degree or certificateThursday, March 18
Classes resumeMonday, March 23
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Forms to Graduate School for May 2027 degree or certificateThursday, April 1
Registration for Continuing students begins for Fall 2027 University session classesMonday, April 5
Last Day to Drop with "DR"Tuesday, April 6
Holiday - Patriot's DayMonday, April 19
Monday class schedule will be followedTuesday, April 20
Last day of classesWednesday, May 12
Reading DayThursday, May 13
Final Examinations BeginFriday, May 14
Deadline to complete all degree requirements and submit any outstanding materials to the Graduate School for a May 21, 2027, Degree or CertificateFriday, May 14
Doctoral Hooding CeremonySaturday, May 15
Second Reading DaySaturday, May 15
Last day of final examinations, semester endsThursday, May 20
Commencement Weekend beginsFriday, May 21
Commencement Weekend endsSunday, May 23
Final grades due by MidnightWednesday, May 26

Number of class meetings:  Monday - Friday:  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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