Academic Calendar

Also refer to the three-year academic calendar, or our faculty 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.
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 Semester class by 5pm.
Fri., Sept. 4	Census.
Mon., Sept. 7	Labor Day -- No classes held; Offices closed.
Wed. - Thurs. Sept. 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. 25-29	Thanksgiving Holiday Break. 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 2026 grading opens; Incompletes from Spring 2026 due no later than 4 p.m. to the Registrar's Office.
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.
Mon. Dec. 21	All grades due no later than 4 p.m.

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 5 p.m.
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. 15-19	Registration for Fall 2027 Semester.
Fri., Mar. 26	Last day to withdraw from UNCSA with a grade of "W" by 5 p.m.
Tues., Apr. 6	Faculty Engagement/Student Wellness Day - No Classes
Thur., April 29	Last day of grad & undergrad (Arts & DLA) classes; Spring grading opens.
Fri., April 30	Reading Day for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Mon.-Thur., May 3-6	Capstone Period - All Arts Classes/DLA Classes
Wed., May 5	High School Academic Program classes are held.
Thurs., May 6	Last day of High School Academic Program classes.
Fri., May 7	High School Academic Program Exam Review Day. College residence halls close for non-graduating students at 5 p.m.
Mon., May 11	All undergrad and grad grades due by 4 p.m.
Mon.-Wed., May 10-12	Capstone Period - High School Classes
Thurs., May 13	High School Acad Programs Exam Period Make-up Day. High School residence halls close for non-graduating students at 6 p.m. Grades for graduating high school students due by 5 p.m.
Sat., May 15	High School & College Commencements; Semester Ends. High School residence halls close for graduating students at 6 p.m.
Sun. May 16	College residence halls close at 10 a.m. for graduating students.
Tues., May 18	All remaining High School grades due by 4 p.m.