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2026–27 Academic Calendar
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Retreat | Friday, August 21 |
| First Year student orientation begins | Saturday, August 22 |
| Convocation (All University) | Monday, August 24 |
| Classes begin, tuition due | Wednesday, August 26 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Friday, September 4 |
| Labor Day Holiday (university closed) | Monday, September 7 |
| Fall and Annual Census | Tuesday, September 8 |
| Fall Break (University is closed on Friday) | Monday–Friday, October 19‐23 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (undergraduates only) | Friday, November 20 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, November 20 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (University is closed) | Wednesday–Friday, November 25‐27 |
| Last day of classes | Friday, December 18 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Tuesday, December 22 |
| Winter Break (University is closed) | December 24–January 1 |
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| University re‐opens | Monday, January 4 |
| MLK Holiday (University is closed) | Monday, January 18 |
| Classes begin, tuition due | Tuesday, January 19 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Wednesday, January 27 |
| Spring Census | Monday, February 1 |
| Spring Break (University is closed on Friday) | Monday–Friday, March 15–19 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (undergraduates only) | Friday, April 9 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, April 9 |
| Westminster Student Showcase (No UG Classes or faculty/staff meetings) | Friday, April 30 |
| Last day of classes | Friday, May 7 |
| Commencement ‐ Graduate & Undergraduate Ceremonies | Saturday, May 8 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, May 12 |
Summer Term - Full 12 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 17 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, May 24 |
| Memorial Day* (University closed) | Monday, May 31 |
| Juneteenth Observed* (University closed) | Monday, June 21 |
| Independence Day Observed (University closed) | Monday, July 5 |
| Pioneer Day Observed (University closed) | Friday, July 23 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Monday, July 26 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Monday, July 26 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, August 9 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, August 12 |
Summer Term - First 4 Weeks, aka May-Term
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 17 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, May 24 |
| Memorial Day* (University closed) | Monday, May 31 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, June 4 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, June 4 |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, June 12 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, June 16 |
Summer Term - First 8 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 17 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, May 24 |
| Memorial Day* (University closed) | Monday, May 31 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Juneteenth Holiday* (University is closed) | Monday, June 21 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, June 25 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, June 25 |
| Independence Day Observed (University closed) | Monday, July 5 |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, July 10 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, July 14 |
Summer Term - Second 4 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, June 14 |
| Juneteenth Holiday* (University closed) | Monday, June 21 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Tuesday, June 22 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, July 2 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, July 2 |
| Independence Day Observed (University closed) | Monday, July 5 |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, July 10 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, July 14 |
Summer Term ‐ Final 8 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, June 14 |
| Juneteenth Observed* (University closed) | Monday, June 21 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Tuesday, June 22 |
| Independence Day Observed* (University closed) | Monday, July 5 |
| Pioneer Day Observed* (University closed) | Friday, July 23 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Monday, July 26 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Monday, July 26 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, August 9 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, August 12 |
Summer Term - Final 4 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, July 12 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, July 19 |
| Pioneer Day* (University is closed) | Friday, July 23 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, July 30 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, July 30 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, August 9 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, August 12 |
Print Version: Academic Calendar 2026–27
2027–28 Academic Calendar
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Retreat | Friday, August 20 |
| First Year Student Orientation begins | Sunday, August 22 |
| Convocation | Monday, August 23 |
| Classes begin | Wednesday, August 25 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Friday, September 3 |
| Labor Day Holiday (University closed) | Monday, September 6 |
| Fall and Annual Census | Tuesday, September 7 |
| Fall Break (University is closed on Friday) | Monday–Friday, October 18‐22 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, November 19 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, November 19 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (University closed) | Wednesday–Friday, November 24–26 |
| Last day of classes | Friday, December 17 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, December 22 |
| Winter Break (University is closed) | December 24–January 3 |
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| University re-opens | Tuesday, January 4 |
| Classes begin | Monday, January 10 |
| MLK Holiday (University closed) | Monday, January 17 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Wednesday, January 19 |
| Spring Census | Monday, January 24 |
| Spring Break (University closed on Friday) | Mon–Fri, March 6–10 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, March 31 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, March 31 |
| Westminster Student Showcase (No UG Classes or faculty/staff meetings) | Friday, April 21 |
| Last day of classes | Friday, April 28 |
| Commencement | Saturday, April 29 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, May 3 |
Summer Term ‐ Full 12 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 8 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, May 15 |
| Memorial Day (University closed) | Monday, May 29 |
| Juneteenth (University closed) | Monday, June 19 |
| Independence Day (University closed) | Tuesday, July 4 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, July 14 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, July 14 |
| Pioneer Day (University closed) | Monday, July 24 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, July 31 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, August 3 |
Summer Term ‐ First 4 Weeks, aka May-Term
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 8 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, May 15 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, May 26 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, May 26 |
| Memorial Day (University closed) | Monday, May 29 |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, June 3 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Wednesday, June 7 |
Summer Term ‐ First 8 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, May 8 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, May 15 |
| Memorial Day (University closed) | Monday, May 29 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, June 16 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, June 16 |
| Juneteenth (University closed) | Monday, June 19 |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, July 1 |
| Independence Day (University closed) | Tuesday, July 4 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, July 6 |
Summer Term ‐ Second 4 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, June 5 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, June 12 |
| Juneteenth (University closed) | Monday, June 19 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, June 23 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, June 23 |
| Last day of classes | Saturday, July 1 |
| Independence Day (University closed) | Tuesday, July 4 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, July 6 |
Summer Term ‐ Final 8 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, June 5 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, June 12 |
| Juneteenth (University closed) | Monday, June 19 |
| Independence Day (University closed) | Tuesday, July 4 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, July 14 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, July 14 |
| Pioneer Day (University closed) | Monday, July 24 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, July 31 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, August 3 |
Summer Term ‐ Third 8 Weeks
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Monday, July 3 |
| Independence Day (University closed) | Tuesday, July 4 |
| Last day to add, drop, change to an audit | Monday, July 10 |
| Last day to elect CR/NC option (Undergraduates only) | Friday, July 21 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes without grade of WF | Friday, July 21 |
| Pioneer Day (University closed) | Monday, July 24 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, July 31 |
| Final grades are due from faculty at noon | Thursday, August 3 |
Print Version: Academic Calendar 2027-28
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