Academic Calendar
High School BulletinAcademic Calendar
Fall 2026 semester
| Mon. - Fri., Jun 15 - 26 | E-Z Arts opens for incoming C1 course registration (Arts and DLA classes) & G1, P1 course registration. |
| Mon., Jul. 27 | E-Z Arts opens for schedule changes (new/returning students). |
| Thurs., Aug. 13 | New High School students arrive. |
| Sat. Aug. 15 | Returning High School students arrive. |
| Mon., Aug. 17 | High School classes begin; New Graduate students arrive. |
| Tues., Aug. 18 | New Undergraduate students arrive. |
| Wed., Aug. 19 | High School classes are held. |
| Thurs., Aug. 20 | Returning Graduate and Undergraduate students arrive. |
| Mon., Aug. 24 | University classes begin; Special Student registration. |
| Fri., Aug. 28 | Last day to add or drop a Fall 2026 Semester class by 5pm. |
| Fri., Sep. 4 | Census. |
| Mon., Sept. 7 | Labor Day -- No classes held; Offices closed. |
| Wed. - Thurs. Sep. 23 - 24 | Bridge Days (Required activities for Students). |
| Fri., Oct. 9 | Last day to withdraw from Fall classes with grade of "W" by 5pm; High School midterm. |
| Sat.-Tues., Oct. 10 - 13 | Fall Break. High School residence halls close Sat. Oct 10 at noon and re-open on Tue. Oct. 13 after noon. |
| Mon.-Fri., Oct. 19 - 23 | Course Planning for Spring 2027 Semester . |
| Mon.-Fri., Oct. 26 - Nov. 6 | Registration for Spring 2027 Semester. |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | Last day to withdraw from UNCSA. |
| Tues., Nov. 3 | Faculty Engagement/Student Wellness Day - No Classes. |
| Wed-Sun., Nov. 25 - Nov 29 | Thanksgiving Holiday Break, no classes held. High School residence halls close Wed. Nov. 25 at noon and re-open Sun. Nov 29 at noon. |
| Thurs., Dec. 10 | Last day of All classes. Fall grading Opens. |
| Fri., Dec. 11 | Reading Day. |
| Mon.-Fri. Dec. 14 - 18 | Capstone Period - All Arts Classes/DLA Classes |
| Sat., Dec. 19 | Makeup Day/Semester ends. All residence halls close at noon. |
Spring 2027 semester
| Mon., Jan. 4 | EZ Arts Opens for Late Registration and Schedule Changes. |
| Sun., Jan. 10 | All residence halls re-open at noon. |
| Mon., Jan. 11 | Classes begin; check-in begins; Special Student registration. |
| Fri., Jan. 15 | Last day to add or drop a Spring semester class by 5pm. |
| Mon., Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day; No classes held. Offices closed. |
| Mon., Jan. 25 | Census. |
| Wed.-Thurs., Feb. 10 - 11 | Bridge Days (Student - driven). |
| Fri., Feb. 26 | Last day to withdraw from Spring classes with grade of "W" by 5pm. |
| Sat.-Sun., Mar. 6 - 14 | Spring Break (no classes held). High School residence halls close Sat. Mar.6 at noon and re-open Sun. Mar. 14 at noon. |
| Mon.-Fri., Mar. 15 - 19 | Course Planning for Fall 2027 Semester. |
| Mon.-Fri., Mar. 22 - Apr. 2 | Registration for Fall 2027 Semester. |
| Fri., Mar. 26 | Last day to withdraw from UNCSA with a grade of "W" by 5pm. |
| Tues., Apr. 6 | Faculty Engagement/Student Wellness Day - No Classes |
| Thurs., April 29 | Last Day of Graduate & Undergraduate (Arts & DLA) classes; Spring grading opens. |
| Fri., April 30 | Reading Day for Graduate & Undergraduate Students. |
| Wed., May 5 | High School Academic Program classes are held. |
| Mon.-Thurs. May 3 - 6 | Capstone Period - All Arts Classes/DLA Classes |
| Thurs., May 6 | Last day of High School Academic Program classes. |
| Fri., May 7 | High School Acad Program Exam Period Review Day. College residence halls close for non-graduating students at noon. |
| Mon.-Wed., May 10 - 12 | Capstone Period - High School Classes |
| Thurs., May 13 | High School Acad Programs Capstone Period Make-up Day. High School residence halls close for non-graduating students at 6 PM. |
| Sat., May 15 | High School & College Commencements; Semester Ends. High School residence halls close for graduating students at 6 PM. |
| Sun., May 16 | College residence halls close at 10 AM for graduating students. |