Public Health Programs Academic Calendar 2026-27

Fall Semester 2026

DateDayDescription
September 7 MondayLast day to withdraw from Fall Semester with a full refund; refer to Student Handbook for Tuition Refund Policy
September 7 MondayLabor Day (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed
September 8 TuesdayFall classes begin
September 21 MondayLast day for full semester course adjustments (add or drop without a "W")
October 12 MondayIndigenous Peoples' Day (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
October 16 FridaySubstitute Monday's schedule of classes (no Friday classes)
November 10 TuesdaySubstitute Wednesday's schedule of classes (no Tuesday classes)
November 11 WednesdayVeterans Day (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
November 25 WednesdayNo Classes
November 26 ThursdayThanksgiving (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
November 27 FridayUniversity Holiday; Administrative offices closed; No classes
December 17 ThursdayLast day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive a "W"
December 17 ThursdayFall classes end/Last day of classes
December 23 WednesdayFall grades due

Spring Semester 2027

DateDayDescription
January 13 WednesdayLast day to withdraw from Spring Semester with a full refund; Refer to Student Handbook for Tuition Refund Policy
January 14 ThursdaySpring classes begin
January 18 MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed
January 21 ThursdaySubstitute Monday's schedule of classes (no Thursday classes)
January 27 WednesdayLast day for full semester course adjustments (add or drop without a "W")
February 15 MondayPresidents' Day (University holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
February 19 FridaySubstitute Monday's schedule of classes (no Friday classes)
March 22 MondaySpring recess begins; No classes
March 29 MondaySpring recess ends; Classes resume
April 19 MondayPatriots' Day (University holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
May 3 MondayLast day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive a "W"
May 3 MondaySpring classes end/Last day of classes
May 7 FridaySpring grades due for May degree candidates
May 10 MondaySpring grades due for all others
May 16 SundayCommencement

Summer Semester 2027

DateDayDescription
May 31 MondayLast day to withdraw from Summer Semester with a full refund; Refer to Student Handbook for Tuition Refund Policy
June 1 TuesdaySummer classes begin
June 4 FridaySubstitute Monday's schedule of classes (no Friday classes)
June 14 MondayLast day for full semester course adjustments (add or drop without a "W")
June 18 FridayJuneteenth Observed (University holiday); Administrative offices closed
July 5 MondayIndependence Day Observed (University holiday); Administrative offices closed
July 9 FridaySubstitute Monday's schedule of classes (no Friday classes)
August 12 ThursdayLast day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive a "W"
August 12 ThursdaySummer classes end/Last day of classes
August 19 ThursdaySummer grades due