Part of Term (POT) values indicate the time frame for the course. The Class Schedule shows what part of term each course is scheduled in to assist with identifying deadlines.
For information about refund deadlines, please refer to the Office of the Registrar.
Fall 2025 Dates/Deadlines
| Academic Dates | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Last day to submit a change of curriculum request for the current term. This includes changing your degree program or adding/dropping a Graduate Certificate, minor or concentration. | October 31 |
| Apply to graduate in December via Self-Service. | November 2 |
| Last day to take final exam for December doctoral degree | November 14 |
| Last day to complete deposit of December doctoral dissertations | December 5, 5pm |
| Last day to complete deposit of December master's theses | December 12, 5pm |
| December Degree Conferral Date | December 22 |
| Description | Full Term (1) | First 8 Weeks (A) | Second 8 Weeks (B) | Courses Without Part of Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of course in weeks | 16 | 8 | 8 | Varies |
| Term dates including finals | Aug 25 - Dec 18 | Aug 25-Oct 17 | Oct 20 - Dec 18 | Varies |
| CANCEL semester for 100% refund | Aug 24: 11:59PM | Aug 24: 11:59PM | Oct 19: (if enrolled ONLY in POT B classes) | Use Registrar's Calendar for all deadlines |
| First day of instruction for the POT | August 25 | August 25 | October 20 | |
| Add a class via Self-Service | Sep 8: 11:59PM | Aug 29: 11:59PM | Oct 24: 11:59PM | |
| Change credit hours on variable credit course via Self-Service | Sep 8: 11:59PM | Aug 29: 11:59PM | Oct 24: 11:59PM | |
| Submit request for GC 599 Registration | Sept 8 | N/A | N/A | |
| Submit request for in absentia status to Graduate College | Sept 8 | Sept 8 | Sept 8 | |
| Last day to change a DFR grade (in a non-thesis course) or "I" grade in a course from the previous spring/summer to prevent F or U by Rule | Sept 8 | N/A | N/A | |
| DROP a class with refund if tuition range changes or billing hours decrease. NO refund for dropping a class after this date (12.5% point of the class) | Sept 8: 11:59PM | Aug 29: 11:59PM | Oct 24: 11:59PM | |
| Submit request to Audit a class | Sept 8 | Aug 29 | Oct 24 | |
| DROP a class via Self-Service with no 'W' grade or record of the class on your academic history. (This is halfway point of the class) Students may use a late registration/late course change form after this point in the semester | Oct 17: 11:59PM | Sep 19: 11:59PM | Nov 14: 11:59PM | |
| Last day to withdraw for minimum 40% refund (60% point of the class) | Oct 31 | Sept 26 | Nov 21 | |
| DROP a class via Graduate College with no 'W' grade or record of the class on your academic history. | Nov 14 | Oct 3 | Dec 5 | |
| WITHDRAW from semester without 'W' grades (this means dropping all courses) | Nov 14 | Oct 3 | Dec 5 | |
| Submit credit/no credit request to college office (This is 75% point of the class) | Nov 14 | Oct 3 | Dec 5 | |
| Fall Break | Nov 22-30 | |||
| Instruction ends | Dec 10 | Oct 17 | Dec 10 | |
| Last day to add/drop a semester course with program approval (a "W") is recorded | Dec 11 | Oct 17 | Dec 11 | |
Spring 2026 Dates/Deadlines
| Academic Dates | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Last day to submit a change of curriculum request for the current term. This includes changing your degree program or adding/dropping a minor or concentration. | Apr 3 |
| Apply to graduate in May via Self-Service. | Apr 5 |
| Last day to take final exam for May doctoral degree | April 10 |
| Last day to complete deposit of May doctoral dissertations | May 1, 5pm |
| Last day to complete deposit of May master's theses | May 8, 5pm |
| May Degree Conferral Date | May 16 |
| Description | Full Term (1) | First 8 Weeks (A) | Second 8 Weeks (B) | Courses Without Part of Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of course in weeks | 16 | 8 | 8 | Varies |
| Term dates including finals | Jan 20-May 14 | Jan 20-Mar 13 | Mar 23- May 14 | Varies |
| CANCEL semester for 100% refund | Jan 19: 11:59PM | Jan 19: 11:59PM | Mar 22: (if enrolled ONLY in POT B classes) | Use Registrar's Calendar for all deadlines |
| First day of instruction for the POT | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Mar 22 | |
| Add a class via Self-Service | Feb 2: 11:59PM | Jan 26: 11:59PM | Mar 27: 11:59PM | |
| Change credit hours on variable credit course via Self-Service | Feb 2: 11:59PM | Jan 26: 11:59PM | Mar 27: 11:59PM | |
| Submit request for GC 599 Registration | Feb 2 | N/A | N/A | |
| Submit request for in absentia status to Graduate College | Feb 2 | Feb 2 | Feb 2 | |
| DROP a class with refund if tuition range changes or billing hours decrease. NO refund for dropping a class after this date (12.5% point of the class) | Feb 2: 11:59PM | Jan 26: 11:59PM | Mar 27: 11:59PM | |
| Submit request to Audit a class | Feb 2 | Jan 26 | Mar 27 | |
| DROP a class via Self-Service (This is halfway point of the class) Students may complete a Late Registration/Late Course Change form after this date. | Mar 13: 11:59PM | Feb 13: 11:59PM | Apr 17: 11:59PM | |
| Spring Break | Mar 14-22 | |||
| Last day to withdraw for minimum 40% refund (60% point of the class) | Apr 3 | Feb 20 | Apr 24 | |
| DROP a class via Graduate College with no 'W' grade or record of the class on your academic history. | Apr 17 | Feb 27 | May 1 | |
| WITHDRAW from semester without 'W' grades (this means dropping all courses) | Apr 17 | Feb 27 | May 1 | |
| Submit credit/no credit request to college office (This is 75% point of the class) | Apr 17 | Feb 27 | May 1 | |
| Instruction ends | May 6 | Mar 13 | May 6 | |
| Last day to add/drop a course with program approval (a "W") is recorded | May 7 | Mar 13 | May 7 | |
| Last day to change a grade of DFR (in a non-thesis course) or I, awarded last fall to prevent F by rule | May 7 | |||
Summer Registration Information and Registration Deadlines
There are many different parts of term that courses are offered within a semester. The Class Schedule includes what part of term each course is scheduled in to assist with identifying deadlines. Please refer to the calendars published on the Office of the Registrar's website for deadlines related to registration activities.
Summer 2026 Registration Deadlines
Registration Terminology
Understanding registration terminology will assist with understanding different deadlines and processes.
Cancel: Dropping all courses prior to the term beginning. Results in 100% refund.
Withdraw: Dropping all courses after the term begins. Refund amounts vary depending on date that a student withdraws.
Drop: Drop one or more courses, but not all. Refund amounts vary depending on date that a student drops a course.
Drop with a "W": Dropping a course after the 3/4 point in the term, but before finals begin. A "W" stands for authorized late withdrawal and does not factor into your GPA.
Summer 2026 Refund Deadlines Summer 2026 Withdrawal Refund Deadlines
Additional Summer 2026 Dates/Deadlines
| Academic Dates | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Last day to submit "in Absentia" or GC 599 registration forms to the Graduate College for current term | June 24 |
| Last day to submit a change of curriculum request for the current term. This includes changing your degree program or adding/dropping a minor or concentration. | July 5 |
| Apply to graduate in August via Self-Service. | July 5 |
| Last day to take final exam for August doctoral degree | July 6 |
| Last day to complete deposit of August doctoral dissertations | July 17, 5 p.m. |
| Last day to complete deposit of August master's theses | July 24, 5 p.m. |
| August Degree Conferral Date | August 10 |