Academic Calendar
2026-27 Calendar
Spring semester 2026
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day - No classes - University is closed |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | CHS 18-week spring semester begins (Acupuncture and Chiropractic) Last day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, January 5, 2026 | Faculty return to campus |
| Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Last day to ADD a CHS 18-week Acupuncture or Chiropractic course |
| Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and first module courses without academic or financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | Spring semester begins (15-week and first module courses) |
| Sunday, January 18, 2026 | Last day to ADD a 15-week or first module course |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No classes - University is closed |
| Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
Last day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) Faculty Census Day (CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses) |
| Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
Last day to elect pass/fail Last day to ADD a 15-week course (instructor approved courses only) Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week or first module classes without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Faculty Census Day (15-week and first module courses) |
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Last Day to WITHDRAW from first module (7-week) courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Presidents Day - No classes - University is open |
| Mon.-Fri., February 23-27, 2026 | Mid-semester exam week (week 7 for 15-week courses) |
| Sunday, March 1, 2026 | First module (7-week) courses end |
| Monday, March 2, 2026 | Mid-semester (15-week) and final first module grades due |
| Sun.-Sat., March 1-7, 2026 | Spring break - No classes - University is open |
| Mon.-Fri., March 2-6, 2026 | Mid-semester exam week (CHS Acupuncture and Chiropractic) |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from second module courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, March 9, 2026 |
Second module (7-week) courses begin Mid-semester grades due (CHS Acupuncture and Chiropractic) Registration for summer/fall semester begins (See registration flyer) |
| Monday, March 15, 2026 | Last day to ADD a second module course |
| Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from second module (7-week) courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | Faculty Census Day (second module courses) |
| Monday, March 30, 2026 | Last Day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week Acupuncture or Chiropractic courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Fri.-Sat., April 3-4, 2026 | Good Friday and Easter Weekend - No classes - University is open |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday - No classes - University is closed |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Last Day to WITHDRAW from 15-week or second module courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Mon.-Fri. April 20-24, 2026 | Final exam week (See schedule) |
| Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Spring semester ends |
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | Final grades due (15-week and second module classes) |
| Mon., April 27-Fri., May 1, 2026 | Final exam week (CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses) (See schedule) |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
Commencement CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses end |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Final grades due (CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses) Degree posting date |
Spring semester break
| Mon., April 27-Sun., May 10, 2026 | Semester break for students |
| Mon., April 27-Sun., May-3, 2026 | Semester break for faculty |
Summer semester 2026
| Monday, May 4, 2026 |
Faculty return to campus Final grades due (CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic) |
| Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Last Day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and first module courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 |
CHS Acupuncture and Chiropractic faculty return to campus Summer semester begins (15-week, first module, and CHS 18-week courses) |
| Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Last day to ADD a 15-week, first module, or CHS 18-week Acupuncture or Chiropractic course |
| Friday, May 22, 2026 | Last day to elect pass/fail |
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
Last day to ADD a 15-week or 18-week Chiropractic and Acupuncture course course (instructor approved courses only) Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and first module courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day - No classes - University is closed |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Faculty Census Day (15-week and first module courses) |
| Sunday, May 31, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from an 18-week course (Chiropractic and Acupuncture) without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, June 1, 2026 | Faculty Census Day (CHS 18-week courses) |
| Sunday, June 14, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from first module courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth - No classes - University is closed |
| Mon.-Fri., June 22-26, 2026 | Mid-semester exam week (week 7 for 15-week courses) |
| Sunday, June 28, 2026 | First module courses end |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 |
Final first module grades due Mid-semester grades due (15-week courses) |
| Fri.-Sat., July 3-4, 2026 | Independence Day (observed) - No classes - University is closed |
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from second module courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Second module (7-week) courses begin |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | Last day to ADD a second module course |
| Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from second module courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, July 20, 2026 | Faculty Census Day (second module courses) |
| Sunday, August 2, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Sunday, August 9, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW 15-week and second module courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Sunday, August 16, 2026 | CHS 18-week summer semester ends (Acupuncture and Chiropractic) |
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | Final grades due (CHS 18-week courses) |
| Mon.-Fri., August 17-21, 2026 | Final exam week (See schedule) |
| Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Summer semester ends (15-week and second module courses) |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Final grades due (15-week and second module courses) Degree posting date |
Summer break
| Mon.-Sun., August 24-30, 2026 | Summer break for faculty |
| Mon., August 24-Mon., September 7, 2026 | Summer break for students |
Fall semester 2026
| Sunday, August 16, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from an 18-week course (Chiropractic and Acupuncture) without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, August 17, 2026 |
CHS Acupuncture and Chiropractic faculty return to campus CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses begin |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week courses (Chiropractic and Acupuncture) without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Friday, August 28, 2026 | Last day to ADD an 18-week Chiropractic or Acupuncture course (for approved courses only) |
| Monday, August 31, 2026 | Faculty return to campus (15-week courses) |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labor Day - No classes - University is closed Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week or first module courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
Faculty Census Day (CHS 18-week courses) Fall semester begins (15-week and first module) |
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Last day to ADD a 15-week or first module course |
| Friday, September 18, 2026 |
Last day to ADD a 15-week course (approved courses only) Last day to elect pass/fail |
| Monday, September 21, 2026 |
Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and first module courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) Last day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week courses (Acupuncture and Chiropractic) with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Faculty Census Day (15-week and first module courses) |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day - No classes - University is open Last day to WITHDRAW from first module courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Mon.-Fri., October 19-23, 2026 | Mid-semester exam week |
| Monday, October 26, 2026 |
First module courses end Register for the spring semester Mid-semester grades due (15-week and CHS 18-week courses) |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | First module grades due |
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from second module courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Second module courses begin |
| Monday, November 9, 2026 | Last day to ADD a second module course |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day (observed) - No classes - University is open |
| Monday, November 16, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from second module courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | Faculty Census Day (second module courses) |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | University will close at 3 p.m. - No evening classes |
| Thurs.-Fri., November 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving recess - No classes - University is closed |
| Sat.-Sun., November 28-29, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday weekend - No classes - University is open |
| Monday, December 7, 2026 | Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and second module courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Mon.-Fri., December 14-18, 2026 | Final exam week (See schedule) |
| Sunday, December 20, 2026 | Fall semester ends |
| Monday, December 21, 2026 | Final grades due (15-week, second module courses, and CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses) |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | Degree posting date |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | University will close at 3 p.m. |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day (observed) - University is closed |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | University will close at 3 p.m. |
Winter break
| Mon., December 21, 2026-Sun., January 3, 2027 | Winter break for faculty |
| Mon., December 21, 2026-Sun., January 3, 2027 | Winter break for students (CHS 18-week courses) |
| Mon., December 21, 2026-Sun., January 10, 2027 | Winter break for students (15-week courses) |
Note: University is closed on January 1, 2027 for New Year’s Day
Spring semester 2027
| Friday, January 1, 2027 |
New Year’s Day - No classes - University is closed Last day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | Spring CHS 18-week semester begins (Acupuncture and Chiropractic) All faculty return to campus |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | Last day to ADD a CHS 18-week Acupuncture or Chiropractic course |
| Sunday, January 10, 2027 | Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and first module courses without academic or financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, January 11, 2027 | Spring semester begins (15-week and first module courses) |
| Sunday, January 17, 2027 | Last day to ADD a 15-week or first module course |
| Monday, January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No classes - University is closed |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2027 |
Last day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) Faculty Census Day (CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses) |
| Sunday, January 24, 2027 |
Last day to elect pass/fail Last day to ADD a 15-week course (instructor approved courses only) Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and first module courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, January 25, 2027 | Faculty Census Day (15-week and first module courses) |
| Sunday, February 14, 2027 | Last Day to WITHDRAW from first module courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day - No classes - University is open |
| Mon.-Fri., February 22-26, 2027 | Mid-semester exam week (week 7 for 15-week courses) |
| Sunday, February 28, 2027 | First module (7-week) courses end |
| Sun., February 28-Sun., March 7, 2027 | Spring break - No classes - University is open |
| Monday, March 1, 2027 | Mid-semester (15-week) and final first module grades due |
| Mon.-Fri., March 1-5, 2027 | Mid-semester exam week (CHS Acupuncture and Chiropractic) |
| Sunday, March 7, 2027 | Last Day to WITHDRAW from second module courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, March 8, 2027 |
Registration for summer/fall semester begins (See registration flyer) Second module (7-week) courses begin Mid-semester grades due (CHS Acupuncture and Chiropractic) |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Last day to ADD a second module course |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Last day to WITHDRAW from second module (7-week) courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, March 22, 2027 | Faculty Census Day (second module courses) |
| Fri.-Sat., March 26-27, 2027 | Good Friday and Easter Weekend - No classes - University is open |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday - No classes - University is closed |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Last Day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week Acupuncture or Chiropractic courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Sunday, April 11, 2027 | Last Day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and second module courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Mon.-Fri. April 19-23, 2027 | Final exam week (See schedule) |
| Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Spring semester ends |
| Monday, April 26, 2027 | Final grades due (15-week and second module classes) |
| Mon.-Fri., April 26-30, 2027 | Final exam week (CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses) (See schedule) |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 |
Commencement CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses end |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Final grades due (CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses) |
| Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Degree posting date |
Spring semester break
| Mon., April 26-Sun., May 9, 2027 | Semester break for students |
| Mon., April 26-Sun., May 2, 2027 | Semester break for faculty |
Summer semester 2027
| Monday, May 3, 2027 |
Faculty return to campus Final grades due (CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic) |
| Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Last Day to WITHDRAW from 15-week, first module, and and 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, May 10, 2027 |
CHS Acupuncture and Chiropractic faculty return to campus Summer semester begins (15-week, first module, and CHS 18-week courses) |
| Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Last day to ADD a 15-week, first module, or CHS 18-week Acupuncture or Chiropractic course |
| Friday, May 21, 2027 | Last day to elect pass/fail |
| Sunday, May 23, 2027 |
Last day to ADD a 15-week or 18-week Acupuncture or Chiropractic course (instructor approved courses only) Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and first module courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, May 24, 2027 | Faculty Census Day (15-week and first module courses) |
| Sunday, May 30, 2027 | Last day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week Acupuncture or Chiropractic courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - No classes - University is closed |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2027 | Faculty Census Day (CHS Acupuncture or Chiropractic) |
| Sunday, June 13, 2027 | Last day to WITHDRAW from first module courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Friday, June 18, 2027 | Juneteenth (observed) - No classes - University is closed |
| Mon.-Fri., June 21-25, 2027 | Mid-semester exam week (week 7 for 15-week courses) |
| Sunday, June 27, 2027 | First module courses end |
| Monday, June 28, 2027 |
Final first module grades due Mid-semester grades due (15-week courses) |
| Sunday, July 4, 2027 | Last day to WITHDRAW from second module courses without academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, July 5, 2027 | Independence Day (observed) - No classes - University is closed Second module (7-week) courses begin |
| Sunday, July 11, 2027 | Last day to ADD a second module course |
| Sunday, July 18, 2027 | Last day to WITHDRAW from second module courses without academic penalty, but with financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Monday, July 19, 2027 | Faculty Census Day (second module courses) |
| Sunday, August 1, 2027 | Last day to WITHDRAW from CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Sunday, August 8, 2027 | Last day to WITHDRAW from 15-week and second module courses with academic and financial penalty (See Refund Policy) |
| Sunday, August 15, 2027 | CHS 18-week Acupuncture and Chiropractic summer semester ends |
| Monday, August 16, 2027 | Final grades due (CHS 18-week courses) |
| Mon.-Fri., August 16-20, 2027 | Final exam week (See schedule) |
| Sunday, August 22, 2027 | Summer semester ends (15-week and second module courses) |
| Monday, August 23, 2027 | Final grades due (15-week and second module courses) |
| Tuesday, August 24, 2027 | Degree posting date |
Summer break
| Mon.-Sun., August 23-29, 2027 | Summer break for faculty |
| Mon., August 23-Mon., September 6, 2027 | Summer break for students |