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Winter 2026

First day of classes                                                                            Friday, December 19
Last day to add or drop any class with no recordWednesday, December 24
Holiday - Christmas DayThursday, December 25
Holiday - New Year's DayWednesday, January 1
Last day to drop with "DR"Tuesday, January 13
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Form to department for February degreeFriday, January 16
Holiday - Martin Luther King DayMonday, January 19
Last Day of ClassesWednesday, January 28
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Forms to Graduate School for February 1, 2026, degree or certificateFriday, January 30
Final grades dueMonday, February 2

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