academic calendar

A comprehensive schedule of important dates and deadlines for the current academic on-campus year.

Event

Bruin Block Party

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

It’s the back-to-school bash you won’t want to miss with games, food, and prizes!

Academic

Fall Session 2026: Fall Term Begins (Labor Day)

Monday, September 7, 2026

Event

Bruin Week – Rise and Grind

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Start your day the right way – with iced coffee, grab-n-go breakfast, and a quick photo op to capture that first day of school energy!

Jun 8	Classes Begin
Jun 14	Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to “Audit”
Jul 4	Independence Day University Closed
Jul 24	Last Day to Withdraw a Class
Aug 23	Summer Session Ends

Sep 7	Classes Begin Note: Labor Day (University Closed)
Sep 13	Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to “Audit”
Oct 23	Last Day to Withdraw a Class
Nov 22	Fall Session Ends

Nov 30	Classes Begin
Dec 6	Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to “Audit”
Dec 21	Holiday Break Begins at 8:00 a.m.
Jan 11	Classes Resume
Jan 30	Winter Commencement Ceremony
Feb 5	Last Day to Withdraw a Class
Mar 7	Winter Session Ends

Mar 15	Classes Begin
Mar 21	Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to “Audit”
Apr 30	Last Day to Withdraw a Class
May 30	Spring Session Ends
May 31	Memorial Day University Closed
Jun 5	Spring Commencement Ceremony

Jun 7	Classes Begin
Jun 13	Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to “Audit”
Jul 4	Independence Day University Closed
Jul 23	Last Day to Withdraw a Class
Aug 22	Summer Session Ends