Texas Tech University

2026-2027 Official Academic Calendar

Official 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.

Fall Intersession August 10 - 23

August

Wednesday

19

August

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

Thursday

20

August

  • Move In (Tech-In) Begins – Residence halls open for occupancy (timeslot required) (Fall Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

24

August

  • Classes begin.
  • Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Thursday

27

August

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

Friday

28

August

  • Advisor permission is required to add a course through September 2.

September

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Thursday

3

September

  • Instructor and advisor permission are required to add a course through September 9.

Friday

4

September

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

7

September

  • Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).

Wednesday

9

September

  • 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 September 9.
  • 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.

Thursday

10

September

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

Monday

21

September

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and have 50% of charges removed. For more information, visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. Early termination fees apply. For more information, see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).

Wednesday

23

September

  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

October

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Monday

12

October

  • Midterm grading opens.

Wednesday

21

October

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

Friday

23

October

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.

Monday

26

October

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

Friday

30

October

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the ETD website.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

November

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Monday

2

November

  • 7:30 a.m., First day of spring 2027 semester and summer 2027 term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 13).

Monday

9

November

  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.

Monday

16

November

  • Open registration for spring and summer 2027 begins.
  • 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.

Tue-Thur

24-3

Nov-Dec

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

Wed-Sun

25-29

November

  • Thanksgiving holiday. All Hospitality Services locations are closed Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29 (Hospitality).
  • Residence halls remain open during break, but offices are closed on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 29, at 10:00 a.m.

Monday

30

November

  • Classes resume.
  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon, December 10).

December

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Wednesday

2

December

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day of classes.

Thursday

3

December

  • Individual study day.
  • Late-night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Fri-Sat / Mon-Wed

4-9

December

  • Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
  • Winter Closing – On-campus residents must vacate the residence halls within 24 hours after their last final and no later than Thursday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. Graduating seniors, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday

6

December

  • Carol of Lights outdoor ceremony.

Wednesday

9

December

  • Fall semester ends.

Thursday

10

December

  • Winter Closing – On-campus residents must vacate the residence halls within 24 hours after their last final and no later than Thursday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. Graduating seniors, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. (Holiday Break Housing).
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.

Fri-Sat

11-12

December

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m.

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.
  • Last day to submit grade replacement requests in the Graduate School.

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Winter Intersession December 10 - 23, January 4 - 8

January

Friday

8

January

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

Sunday

10

January

  • Move In (Tech-In) – Residence halls open for occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Spring Move In).
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

11

January

  • Faculty on duty.

Wednesday

13

January

  • Classes begin.

Monday

18

January

  • MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).

Tuesday

19

January

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

Wednesday

20

January

  • Advisor permission is required to add a course through January 25.

Friday

22

January

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Tuesday

26

January

  • Instructor and advisor permission are required to add a course through January 29.

Friday

29

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 29.
  • 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

30

January

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

February

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Wednesday

10

February

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and have 50% of charges removed. For more information, visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. Early termination fees apply. For more information, see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).
  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

March

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Wednesday

3

March

  • Midterm grading opens.

Friday

12

March

  • Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation (Hospitality).

Sat-Sun

13-21

March

  • Spring vacation.
  • Limited dining locations Monday, March 15 to Thursday, March 19 (Hospitality).

Monday

22

March

  • Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations resume normal hours (Hospitality).

Wednesday

24

March

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Friday

26

March

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis students to complete comprehensive evaluations for the master’s degree.

Monday

29

March

  • No classes. University employees on duty.
  • Modified dining hours (Hospitality).

April

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Friday

2

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Monday

5

April

  • 7:30 a.m., First day for fall 2027 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 16).

Friday

16

April

  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.

Monday

19

April

  • Open registration for fall 2027 begins.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • 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.

Thursday

22

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.

Thur-Wed

29-5

Apr-May

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

May

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Monday

3

May

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon, May 12).

Tuesday

4

May

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day of classes.

Wednesday

5

May

  • Individual study day.
  • Late-night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Thur-Sat / Mon-Tues

6-11

May

Tuesday

11

May

  • Spring semester ends.

Wednesday

12

May

  • Move Out (Tech-Out) – Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.

Fri-Sat

14-15

May

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m.

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.
  • Last day to submit grade replacement requests in the Graduate School.

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May Intersession May 12 - 27

Early Summer Term

Wednesday

26

May

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

Friday

28

May

  • Faculty on duty.

Sunday

30

May

  • Move In (Summer Tech-In) – Residence halls open for occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Tuesday

1

June

  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

2

June

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through June 4 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

4

June

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Early Summer and Full Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Early Summer and Full Summer. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 4.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer and Full Summer and have all charges removed. For more information, see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Note: Drops and withdrawals for Intersession courses must be verified by the Registrar's Office.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Early Summer and Full Summer. For more information, see (Housing).
  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to file a Defense Notification form.
  • Last day for degree candidates to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Early Summer (Hospitality).
  • Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Saturday

5

June

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

Tuesday

8

June

  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and have 50% of charges removed. For more information, see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).

Friday

11

June

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

28

June

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer). 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 for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Wednesday

30

June

  • Last day of classes.

Thur-Fri

1-2

July

Friday

2

July

  • Early Summer term ends.

Saturday

3

July

  • Early Summer Move Out (Tech-Out) – Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).

Monday

5

July

  • 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.

Late Summer Term

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Wednesday

30

June

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

Sunday

4

July

  • Late Summer Move In (Tech-In) – Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Monday

5

July

  • Faculty on duty.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.

Tuesday

6

July

  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

7

July

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through July 9 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

9

July

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Late Summer. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after July 9.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Late Summer and have charges removed. For more information, see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Late Summer. For more information, see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Late Summer (Hospitality).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and to submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Saturday

10

July

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

Monday

2

August

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Full or Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Full or Late Summer. 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. Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.

Tuesday

3

August

  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Wednesday

4

August

  • Last day of classes.

Thur-Fri

5-6

August

Friday

6

August

  • Full and Late Summer terms end.

Saturday

7

August

  • Late Summer Move Out (Tech-Out) – Students without room reservations for fall 2027 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
  • Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m.
  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).

Monday

9

August

  • 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.
  • Last day to submit grade replacement requests in the Graduate School.

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FALL INTERSESSION AUGUST 10 - 23

August

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Wednesday

19

August

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

Thursday

20

August

  • Move In (Tech-In) Begins – Residence halls open for occupancy (timeslot required) (Fall Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

24

August

  • Classes begin.
  • Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Thursday

27

August

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

Friday

28

August

  • Advisor permission is required to add a course through September 2.

September

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Thursday

3

September

  • Instructor and advisor permission are required to add a course through September 9.

Friday

4

September

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

7

September

  • Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).

Wednesday

9

September

  • 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 September 9.
  • 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.

Thursday

10

September

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

Monday

21

September

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and have 50% of charges removed. For more information, visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. Early termination fees apply. For more information, see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).

Wednesday

23

September

  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

October

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Monday

12

October

  • Midterm grading opens.

Wednesday

21

October

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

Friday

23

October

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.

Monday

26

October

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

Friday

30

October

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the ETD website.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

November

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Monday

2

November

  • 7:30 a.m., First day of spring 2027 semester and summer 2027 term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 13).

Monday

9

November

  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.

Monday

16

November

  • Open registration for spring and summer 2027 begins.
  • 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.

Tue-Thur

24-3

Nov-Dec

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

Wed-Sun

25-29

November

  • Thanksgiving holiday. All Hospitality Services locations are closed Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29 (Hospitality).
  • Residence halls remain open during break, but offices are closed on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 29, at 10:00 a.m.

Monday

30

November

  • Classes resume.
  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon, December 10).

December

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Wednesday

2

December

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day of classes.

Thursday

3

December

  • Individual study day.
  • Late-night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Fri-Sat / Mon-Wed

4-9

December

  • Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
  • Winter Closing – On-campus residents must vacate the residence halls within 24 hours after their last final and no later than Thursday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. Graduating seniors, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday

6

December

  • Carol of Lights outdoor ceremony.

Wednesday

9

December

  • Fall semester ends.

Thursday

10

December

  • Winter Closing – On-campus residents must vacate the residence halls within 24 hours after their last final and no later than Thursday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. Graduating seniors, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. (Holiday Break Housing).
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.

Fri-Sat

11-12

December

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m.

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.
  • Last day to submit grade replacement requests in the Graduate School.

Winter Intersession December 10 - 23, January 4 - 8

January

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Friday

8

January

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

Sunday

10

January

  • Move In (Tech-In) – Residence halls open for occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Spring Move In).
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

11

January

  • Faculty on duty.

Wednesday

13

January

  • Classes begin.

Monday

18

January

  • MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).

Tuesday

19

January

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

Wednesday

20

January

  • Advisor permission is required to add a course through January 25.

Friday

22

January

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Tuesday

26

January

  • Instructor and advisor permission are required to add a course through January 29.

Friday

29

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 29.
  • 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

30

January

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

February

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Wednesday

10

February

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and have 50% of charges removed. For more information, visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. Early termination fees apply. For more information, see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).
  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

March

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Wednesday

3

March

  • Midterm grading opens.

Friday

12

March

  • Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation (Hospitality).

Sat-Sun

13-21

March

  • Spring vacation.
  • Limited dining locations Monday, March 15 to Thursday, March 19 (Hospitality).

Monday

22

March

  • Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations resume normal hours (Hospitality).

Wednesday

24

March

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Friday

26

March

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis students to complete comprehensive evaluations for the master’s degree.

Monday

29

March

  • No classes. University employees on duty.
  • Modified dining hours (Hospitality).

April

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Friday

2

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Monday

5

April

  • 7:30 a.m., First day for fall 2027 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 16).

Friday

16

April

  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.

Monday

19

April

  • Open registration for fall 2027 begins.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • 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.

Thursday

22

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.

Thur-Wed

29-5

Apr-May

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

May

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Monday

3

May

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon, May 12).

Tuesday

4

May

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day of classes.

Wednesday

5

May

  • Individual study day.
  • Late-night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Thur-Sat / Mon-Tues

6-11

May

Tuesday

11

May

  • Spring semester ends.

Wednesday

12

May

  • Move Out (Tech-Out) – Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.

Fri-Sat

14-15

May

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m.

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.
  • Last day to submit grade replacement requests in the Graduate School.

Wednesday

26

May

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

Friday

28

May

  • Faculty on duty.

Sunday

30

May

  • Move In (Summer Tech-In) – Residence halls open for occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

May Intersession May 12 - 27

June

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Tuesday

1

June

  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

2

June

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through June 4 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

4

June

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Early Summer and Full Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Early Summer and Full Summer. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 4.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer and Full Summer and have all charges removed. For more information, see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Note: Drops and withdrawals for Intersession courses must be verified by the Registrar's Office.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Early Summer and Full Summer. For more information, see (Housing).
  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to file a Defense Notification form.
  • Last day for degree candidates to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Early Summer (Hospitality).
  • Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Saturday

5

June

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

Tuesday

8

June

  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and have 50% of charges removed. For more information, see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).

Friday

11

June

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

28

June

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer). 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 for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Wednesday

30

June

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

July

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Thur-Fri

1-2

July

Friday

2

July

  • Early Summer term ends.

Saturday

3

July

  • Early Summer Move Out (Tech-Out) – Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).

Sunday

4

July

  • Late Summer Move In (Tech-In) – Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Monday

5

July

  • 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.
  • Faculty on duty.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.

Tuesday

6

July

  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

7

July

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through July 9 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

9

July

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Late Summer. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after July 9.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Late Summer and have charges removed. For more information, see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Late Summer. For more information, see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Late Summer (Hospitality).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and to submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Saturday

10

July

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

August

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Monday

2

August

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Full or Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Full or Late Summer. 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. Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.

Tuesday

3

August

  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Wednesday

4

August

  • Last day of classes.

Thur-Fri

5-6

August

Friday

6

August

  • Full and Late Summer terms end.

Saturday

7

August

  • Late Summer Move Out (Tech-Out) – Students without room reservations for fall 2027 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
  • Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m.
  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).

Monday

9

August

  • 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.
  • Last day to submit grade replacement requests in the Graduate School.

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