Texas Tech University

2026-2027 Official TTU Online+ Academic Calendar

Official Online+ 8-Week Academic Calendar

2026-2027

Texas Tech University reserves the right to make changes to the calendar that are in the best interest of faculty, students, and academic programs.

August

Wednesday

5

August

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Early Fall. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Monday

10

August

  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

12

August

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech.

Thursday

13

August

  • Advisor permission is required to add a course through August 17.

Monday

17

August

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after August 17.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and have all charges removed. For more information, visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for current term.

Tuesday

18

August

  • Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Friday

28

August

  • Midterm grading opens.

September

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Friday

4

September

  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Monday

7

September

  • Labor Day. University holiday.

Friday

25

September

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

Monday

28

September

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon, October 6).

October

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Friday

2

October

  • Last day of classes.

Tuesday

6

October

  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.

Saturday

10

October

  • Graduation date. Degree is completed, and students are invited to participate in the next commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).

Monday

12

October

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.

October

Wednesday

14

October

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Late Fall. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Monday

19

October

  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

21

October

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech.

Thursday

22

October

  • Advisor permission is required to add a course through October 26.

Monday

26

October

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after October 26.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and have all charges removed. For more information, visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for current term.

Tuesday

27

October

  • Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

November

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Friday

6

November

  • Midterm grading opens.

Friday

13

November

  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Monday

23

November

  • 7:30 a.m., First day of advance registration for Early and Late Spring 2027 for currently enrolled students (continues through November 27).

Wed-Fri

25-27

November

  • Thanksgiving holiday.

Monday

30

November

  • Open registration for Early and Late Spring 2027 begins.

December

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Thursday

3

December

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

Monday

7

December

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon, December 8).

Tuesday

8

December

  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.

Thursday

10

December

  • Last day of classes.

Fri-Sat

11-12

December

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).

Saturday

12

December

  • Graduation date. Degree is completed, and students are invited to participate in commencement.

Monday

14

December

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.

January

Tuesday

5

January

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Early Spring. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Friday

8

January

  • Classes begin.

Tuesday

12

January

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech.

Wednesday

13

January

  • Advisor permission is required to add a course through January 15.

Friday

15

January

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after January 15.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and have all charges removed. For more information, visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Saturday

16

January

  • Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Monday

18

January

  • MLK Day. University holiday.

Friday

29

January

  • Midterm grading opens.

February

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Monday

1

February

  • 7:30 a.m., First day of advance registration for Summer 2027 for currently enrolled students (continues through February 5).

Friday

5

February

  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Monday

8

February

  • Open registration for Summer 2027 begins.

Thursday

25

February

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

March

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Monday

1

March

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at 5:00 p.m., March 8).

Thursday

4

March

  • Last day of classes.

Monday

8

March

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink, including for graduating students. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.

Saturday

13

March

  • Graduation date. Degree is completed, and students are invited to participate in the next commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).

March

Wednesday

10

March

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Late Spring. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Monday

15

March

  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

17

March

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech.

Thursday

18

March

  • Advisor permission is required to add a course through March 22.

Monday

22

March

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after March 22.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and have all charges removed. For more information, visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Tuesday

23

March

  • Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Monday

29

March

  • No classes. University employees on duty.

April

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Monday

5

April

  • Midterm grading opens.

Monday

12

April

  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Friday

30

April

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

Monday

3

May

  • 7:30 a.m., First day of advance registration for Early and Late Fall 2027 for currently enrolled students (continues through May 7).
  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon, May 11).

Friday

7

May

  • Last day of classes.

Monday

10

May

  • Open registration for Early and Late Fall 2027 begins.

Tuesday

11

May

  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.

Fri-Sat

14-15

May

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).

Saturday

15

May

  • Graduation date. Degree is completed, and students are invited to participate in commencement.

Monday

17

May

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.

May

Wednesday

26

May

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

June

Tuesday

1

June

  • Classes begin.

Thursday

3

June

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech.

Friday

4

June

  • Advisor permission is required to add a course through June 8.

Tuesday

8

June

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 8.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and have all charges removed. For more information, visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Wednesday

9

June

  • Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Monday

21

June

  • Midterm grading opens.

Monday

28

June

  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Thursday

15

July

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

Monday

19

July

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at 5:00 p.m., August 2).

Thursday

22

July

  • Last day of classes.

August

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Monday

2

August

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink, including for graduating students. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.

Saturday

7

August

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Graduation date. Degree is completed, and students are invited to participate in commencement.

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