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Summer 2027 University+

First day of classes - Session OneMonday, May 24
Last day to add/drop any Session One classFriday, May 28
Holiday - Memorial DayMonday, May 31
Last day to drop with "W" or "DR" and select 'P/F' any Session One classThursday, June 17
Holiday - Juneteenth observedFriday, June 18
Holiday - Independence Day observedMonday, July 5
Last day of classes - Session OneWednesday, July 7
Session One final grades due by midnightMonday, July 12
First Day of Classes - Session 2Monday, July 12
Last day to add/drop any Session Two classFriday, July 16
Last day to drop with "W" or “DR” and select 'P/F' any Session Two classWednesday, August 4
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Form to department for September 1, 2027 degreeTuesday, August 17
Last Day of classes - Session Two; Summer Term endsFriday, August 20
Remaining Summer grades due by midnightWednesday, August 25
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Forms to Graduate School for a September 1, 2027 degree or certificateTuesday, August 31

Summer 2027 University

First day of classes - Session OneMonday, May 24             
Holiday - Memorial DayMonday, May 31
Last Day to Add/DropMonday, June 7
Holiday - Juneteenth observedFriday, June 18
Holiday - Independence DayMonday, July 5
Last day to drop with “W” or “DR” Wednesday, July 14
Last day of classesFriday, August 20
Final grades dueWednesday, August 25
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Forms to Graduate School for a September 1, 2027 degree or certificateTuesday, August 31

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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