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Academic Calendars
Know the Important Dates
The academic calendar shows important dates like when classes start and end, holidays, exams, and when to sign up for classes. Use it to help you plan your school year.
Note: The academic calendar is subject to change.
Info Accordions
Effective: November 5, 2026
| FALL 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 1 | Saturday | First notice catalog updates for new academic year due May 1 to Registrar’s Office |
| April 2 | Thursday | Undergraduate International Students: Fall admission application deadline (next business day if date falls on weekend) Second notice catalog updates for new academic year |
| May 1 | Friday | Priority date for fall undergraduate admissions, including transfer students Final notice for catalog updates due to the Registrar’s Office for the new academic calendar year |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | SOAR Session |
| June 1 | Monday | Catalog information freeze for new academic calendar year |
| June 7-9 | Sunday - Tuesday | SOAR Session (first-year students admitted Fall 2026) (Session 1) |
| June 14-16 | Sunday - Tuesday | SOAR Session (first-year students admitted Fall 2026) (Session 2) |
| June 17 | Wednesday | SOAR Session (transfer students admitted Fall 2026) |
| June 22-24 | Monday - Wednesday | SOAR Session (first-year students admitted Fall 2026) (Session 3) |
| June 28-30 | Sunday-Tuesday | SOAR Session (first-year students admitted Fall 2026) (Session 4) |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Academic catalogs available for next academic year |
| July 11 | Saturday | Application deadline for undergraduate admissions |
| July 12-14 | Sunday – Tuesday | SOAR Session (first-year students admitted Fall 2026) (Session 5) |
| July 15 | Wednesday | SOAR Session (transfer students admitted Fall 2026) |
| July 25 | Saturday | Residence halls close at 2 p.m. (Noon) |
| August 3 | Monday | All tuition, fees, room and board, and past due balances due New Faculty Orientation – Human Resources |
| August 4 | Monday | Courses canceled for those who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements by 4 p.m. |
| August 3–7 | Monday – Friday | Law School Orientation (first-year students) |
| August 11 | Tuesday | University Conference |
| August 12–14 | Wednesday - Friday | University Conference |
| August 13–23 | Wednesday – Saturday | Eagle Mania |
| August 14–16 | Thursday – Saturday | Final SOAR Session (first-year and transfer admitted Fall 2026) |
| August 12–22 | Wednesday - Saturday | Eagle Mania |
| August 13 | Thursday | Courses canceled for those who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements by 4 p.m. |
| August 13–15 | Thursday - Saturday | Residence hall move-in. Please refer to the Residential Life website for the scheduled date and time for your respective residence hall. |
| August 16 | Sunday | New Student Induction and Eagle Pinning Ceremony Preliminary class lists available through Banner |
| August 17 | Monday | First day of classes First day of classes: Law School First day of classes: Mini-session 1 Financial aid posted once attendance has been verified Late registration, schedule adjustment period (drop/add) begins Late registration fees imposed |
| August 20 | Thursday | Courses canceled for those who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements by 4 p.m. |
| August 28 | Friday | Tenth day of class — Census date Late registration and scheduled adjustment period (drop/add/section changes) ends at 12 p.m. (Noon) Course schedules canceled for all students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements Mini-session 1: Early warning progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. |
| August 31 | Monday | Final class rolls available in Banner First day for undergraduate students to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade First day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade or from the university with a W grade Residence check for on-campus students not registered or registered less than 12 hours Online graduation application open |
| September 4 | Friday | Application deadline for study abroad (campus deadline). Next business day if date falls on weekend Undergraduate International Students: Spring admission application deadline (next business day if date falls on weekend) Last day to challenge courses by examination for credit |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day Observance, no classes |
| September 8 | Tuesday | Last day for deans to submit course offerings for Spring 2027 |
| September 8-11 | Tuesday - Friday | First Assessments for 1L, 1LE and 2LE students (Law School) |
| September 11 | Friday | Early warning progress grades due in Banner by 5 p.m. Mini-session 1 mid-term examinations |
| September 15 | Tuesday | Mini-session 1 mid-term progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. Students who have not met the state immunization requirements will be dropped from classes |
| September 17 | Thursday | Mini-session 1 last day to withdraw from a course |
| September 18 | Friday | Last day to withdraw from the university with a prorated tuition and fee adjustment. Last day for students to apply for graduation on-line |
| September 25 | Friday | Last day for Undergraduate Academic Approvals for Graduation to be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the departments Wellness Day (Students, no classes – no assignments) |
| September 28 - October 2 | Monday - Friday | Josephine Dobbs Early College Priority Registration Law School mid-term exams for upper-level students |
| October 1 | Thursday | Mid-term progress reports due in Banner by 4 p.m. |
| October 2 | Friday | General Faculty Meeting FAFSA for 2027–2028 should be filed |
| October 5-9 | Monday - Friday | Second assessments for 1L, 1LE, and 2LE Students (Law School) Priority registration for Spring 2027 |
| October 8 | Thursday | Mini-session 1 Reading Day |
| October 9 | Friday | Mini-session 1 final examinations Mini-session 1 last day of classes Last day for Graduate student’s academic approvals for Graduation to be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the Graduate School. Founder’s Day/Convocation |
| October 10 | Saturday | Homecoming |
| October 12 | Monday | Fall Break for Law School students (no classes) |
| October 12-13 | Monday - Tuesday | Fall Break for Undergraduate and Graduate Students |
| October 13 | Tuesday | Law School follows Monday Schedule Deadline for graduating students to clear ‘I’ grades Mini-session 1 final grades due in Banner at 5 p.m. |
| October 14 | Wednesday | Classes resume at 8 a.m. for undergraduate and graduate students Mini session 2 begins Early registration for Spring 2027 begins Last day for filing application for the master’s written examination to be taken this semester |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Mini-session 2, Early warning progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. Law School registration for Spring 2027 semester begins |
| October 22 | Thursday | Spring admissions priority application deadline |
| October 23 | Friday | Mini-session 2 mid-term examinations |
| October 27 | Tuesday | Mini-session 2 mid-term progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. |
| October 29 | Thursday | Mini-session 2 last day to withdraw from a course Graduation Readiness Meeting |
| October 30 | Friday | Last day for undergraduate students to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade or from the university with a W grade |
| November 4 | Wednesday | Deadline for submission of undergraduate applications for admission to the spring semester |
| November 10 | Tuesday | Graduation Readiness Meeting |
| November 23 | Monday | Last day to defend theses, projects, or dissertations |
| November 24 | Tuesday | Last day of classes Law School Last day for law school students to withdraw from a course. |
| November 25-29 | Wednesday -Sunday | Thanksgiving recess |
| November 30 | Monday | Classes resume at 8 a.m. Please note: Last day of classes for graduating students. Please note: Last day of class lecture for non-graduating students. Last day to submit theses/projects for this semester Law School Reading Day |
| December 1-7 | Tuesday - Monday | Final examinations for Law School students |
| December 1 | Tuesday | Reading Day for graduating and non-graduating students |
| December 2-3 | Wednesday - Thursday | Final examinations for graduating students |
December 2-4 December 7-10 | Wednesday - Thursday Monay - Thursday | Final examinations for non-graduating students |
| December 4 | Friday | Final grades for graduating students due in Banner by 5 p.m. |
| December 7 | Monday | Final grades due for graduating Law School students by 5 p.m. |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Mini-session 2 Reading Day |
| December 10 | Thursday Note: The last day of classes for all students and final exams are in fact the same day. The instructional time includes the required examination periods | Last day of classes for all students. Last day of final examinations for non-graduating students. Mini-session 2 final examinations Mini-session 2 last day of classes Chancellor’s Reception for graduating students and their families, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., NCCU Student Center In-person Commencement Rehearsal:
Early Eagle NSO for Transfer Students |
| December 11 | Friday | Commencement Ceremonies Simulcast Viewing Sites for the Ceremonies:
All grades due in Banner by 5 p.m. Mini-session 2 final grades due in Banner 5 p.m. |
| December 13 | Sunday | Residence Halls close at 12 p.m. (Noon) |
| December 26 | Saturday | Law School grades due 5:00 p.m.m |
Effective: November 5, 2026
| WINTER 2026 INTERSESSION (DECEMBER 4-17, 2026) | ||
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| October 7 | Wednesday | Registration begins for Winter Intersession |
| December 4 | Friday | First day of classes Late registration, schedule adjustment period (drop/add) begins |
| December 7 | Monday | Late registration and scheduled adjustment period (drop/add/section changes) ends at 4 p.m. |
| December 8 | Tuesday | First day for undergraduate students to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade First day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade or from the university with a W grade |
| December 11 | Friday | Last day for undergraduate students to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade or from the university with a W grade |
| December 17 | Thursday Note: The last day of classes for all students and final exams are in fact the same day. The instructional time includes the required examination periods | Last day of classes for all students. Final examinations. |
| December 21 | Monday | All grades due in Banner by 5 p.m. |
Effective: November 5, 2026
| Spring 2027 | |||
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| January 4 | Monday | All tuition, fees, room and board, and past due balances due University business resumes for all NCCU employees | |
| January 5 | Tuesday | Courses canceled for those who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements by 4 p.m.. | |
| January 6 | Wednesday | First day of classes for Upper Level and Evening Classes Law School | |
| January 7 | Thursday | Spring 2027 SOAR | |
| January 7 | Thursday | University Conference | |
| January 8-10 | Friday–Sunday | Residence Hall Move-In. Please refer the Residential Life website for the scheduled date and time for your respective residence hall. | |
| January 8–29 | Friday–Friday | Early Assessment for First Year Students – Law School | |
| January 11 | Monday | First day of classes First day of Classes for 1L Law School First day of classes Mini-session 1 Financial aid posted once attendance has been verified Late registration, schedule adjustment period (drop/add) begins, late fees imposed Preliminary class rolls available in Banner | |
| January 14 | Thursday | Courses canceled for those who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements by 4 p.m. | |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance, no classes | |
| January 19 | Tuesday | Notification of impending drop for students who have not submitted final immunization records | |
| January 25 | Monday | Tenth day of class – Census date Late registration and schedule adjustment period (drop/add/section changes) conclude at 12 noon Course schedules canceled at 12 noon for all students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements Last day to challenge courses by examination for credit | |
| January 26 | Tuesday |
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| February 5 | Friday | Early warning progress reports due in Banner by 5 p.m. Students who have not met the state immunization requirements will be dropped from classes Wellness Day (Students no classes – no assignments) | |
| February 6 | Saturday | Submission of Abstract for Annual Graduate and Undergraduate Symposium | |
| February 8 | Monday | Mini-session 1 mid-term examinations | |
| February 9 | Tuesday | Mini-session 1 mid-term progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. | |
| February 10 | Wednesday | Last day for deans to submit course offerings for the summer sessions and fall 2027 | |
| February 11 | Thursday | Mini-session 1 last day to withdraw from a course | |
| February 12 | Friday | Last day to withdraw from the university with a prorated tuition and fee adjustment Application deadline for summer or fall study abroad (campus deadline) Next business day if date falls on weekend Last day to file for May graduation | |
| February 15–26 | Monday–Friday | Midterm Exams for Upper-Level Courses (Law School) | |
| February 19 | Friday | Last day for Academic Approvals for Undergraduate Graduates to be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the departments. | |
| February 22-26 | Monday - Friday | Josephine Dobbs Early College Priority Registration | |
| February 24 | Wednesday | Residency Determination Service (RDS) Classification Deadline | |
| February 25-27 | Thursday - Friday | Second Assessments for 1L, 1LE & 2LE Students | |
| February 26 | Friday | Midterm progress reports due in Banner by 4 p.m. | |
| March 1-5 | Monday - Friday | Priority registration | |
| March 4 | Thursday | Mini-session 1 Reading Day | |
| March 5 | Friday | Mini-session 1 final examinations Min-session 1 last day of classes First annual notice Catalog updates for new academic year due May 1 to Registrar’s Office | |
| March 6 | Saturday | Spring Break begins after Saturday classes. Residence Halls close at 12 p.m. (Noon) | |
| March 13 | Saturday | Residence Halls open at 12 p.m. (Noon) | |
| March 15 | Monday | Classes resume from Spring Break Deadline for graduating students to clear ‘I’ grades Registration opens for Summer sessions and Fall 2027 Mini-session 2 first day of classes | |
| March 16 | Tuesday | Mini-session 1 final grades due in Banner 5 p.m. Graduation Readiness Meeting | |
| March 19 | Friday | General faculty meeting | |
| March 22-26 | Monday - Saturday | Graduate and Undergraduate Research Week | |
| March 23 | Tuesday | Mini-session 2 Early Warning progress grades due in Banner 5 p.m. | |
| March 24 | Wednesday | Registration for Summer/Fall 2027 begins for Law School Undergraduate International Students Fall Admission Application Deadline | |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday Observance, no classes | |
| March 29 | Saturday | Graduate and Undergraduate Symposium | |
| April 1 | Thursday | Second annual notice Catalog updates for new academic year due May 1 to the Registrar’s Office Last day for undergraduates to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade Mini-session 2 mid-term examinations | |
| April 6 | Tuesday | Mini-session 2 mid-term progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. | |
| April 8 | Thursday | Mini-session 2 last day to withdraw from a course | |
| April 9 | Friday | Honors Convocation, McDougald-McLendon Arena | |
| April 13 | Tuesday | Graduation Readiness Meeting | |
| April 14 | Wednesday | Monday Schedule - Law School | |
| April 15 | Thursday | Last Day of Classes/Friday schedule for Upper Level and Evening students – Law School / Friday schedule for 1L classes Law School | |
| April 16 | Friday | Reading Day for Upper-Level Classes - Law School/ Friday schedule for 1L classes Law School | |
| April 19 | Monday | Last day to defend thesis, projects, and dissertations | |
| April 19-May 3 | Monday–Monday | Final examinations for Upper Level and Evening classes Law School | |
| April 23–May 5 | Friday–Wednesday | Final examinations for 1L classes | |
| April 26 | Monday | LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS LAST DAY OF CLASS LECTURE FOR NON-GRADUATING STUDENTS. Last day to submit theses/projects for this semester Wednesday Schedule for 1L classes Law School | |
| April 27 | Tuesday | Reading day for graduating and non-graduating students Last Day of Classes Law School / Thursday Schedule for 1L classes Priority date for Fall undergraduate admissions, including transfer students Mini-session 2 Reading Day | |
| April 28 - 29 | Wednesday - Thursday | Final examinations for graduating students Reading Days for 1L classes Law School | |
April 28 - 30 May 3 - 6 | Wednesday - Friday Monday - Thursday | Final examinations for non-graduating students | |
| April 30 | Friday | Final grades for graduating students due in Banner by 5 p.m. Final grades for Law School graduating students due in Banner by 5 p.m. Academic Catalog updates due to the Registrar’s Office | |
| May 6 | Thursday NOTE: THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FINAL EXAMS ARE IN FACT THE SAME DAY. THE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME INCLUDES THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION PERIODS. | LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS LAST DAY OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS FOR NON-GRADUATING STUDENTS Mini-session 2 final examinations and last day of classes In-person Commencement Rehearsal:
Chancellor’s Reception for graduating students and their families, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. NCCU Student Center | |
| May 7 | Friday | Alumni Day All grades due in Banner by 5 p.m. Incomplete Grades for non-graduating students are due in the Registrar’s Office no later than 5 p.m. Mini-session 2 final grades due in Banner 5 p.m. Commencement Ceremony
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| May 9 | Saturday | Alumni Day Commencement Ceremonies
Simulcast Viewing Sites for the Ceremonies:
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Effective: November 5, 2026
| Summer 2027 Intersession (May 3-14, 2027) | ||
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| March 15 | Monday | Registration begins for Summer Intersession |
| May 3 | Monday | First day of classes Late registration, schedule adjustment period (drop/add) begins Late Registration fees imposed |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Late registration and scheduled adjustment period (drop/add/section changes) ends at 4 p.m. |
| May 5 | Wednesday | First day for undergraduate students to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade First day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade or from the university with a W grade |
| May 7 | Friday | Last day for undergraduate students to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade or from the university with a W grade |
| May 14 | Friday Note: The last day of classes for all students and final exams are in fact the same day. The instructional time includes the required examination periods | Last day of classes for all students Final examinations |
| May 18 | Tuesday | All grades due in Banner by 5 p.m. |
Effective: November 5, 2026
| Summer 2027: First Session/Dual Session/Special Session/Law School | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 3–8 | Monday–Saturday | Intersession Law School |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Summer 2027 SOAR |
| May 10 | Monday | First day of classes for law students First day of classes for Special session Late registration/schedule adjustment period begins for Special session and law students |
| May 11 | Tuesday | All registration activities for Special Session and Law School end at 4 p.m. Course schedules canceled for Special Session and Law School students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements |
| May 12 | Wednesday | First day for Special Session student to initiate a withdrawal from a class (grade of WC) |
| May 14 | Friday | Registration for all students for Dual & Summer 1 sessions |
| May 18 | Tuesday | Financial aid posted for Summer 1 once attendance has been verified First day of classes for Dual and Summer 1 sessions Late registration/schedule adjustment period begins for Dual and Summer 1 sessions |
| May 19 | Wednesday | All registration activities for Dual and Summer 1 sessions end at 4 p.m. Course schedules canceled for students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements Last day to withdraw from the university |
| May 21 | Friday | All registration activities for Dual and Summer 1 sessions end at 4 p.m. Course schedules canceled for students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements Last day to withdraw from the university with a tuition adjustment and /or refund |
| May 21 | Friday | Last day for Special Session students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade |
| May 26 | Wednesday | Equivalent 10th-day census date Last day to file for Summer graduation Last day for undergraduates to withdraw from a class with a WC grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade |
| May 27 | Thursday | Last day to challenge a course by examination for Summer 1, Special Session |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day Observance, no classes |
| June 1 | Tuesday | SOAR Orientation – Transfer |
| June 6-8 | Sunday - Tuesday | Fall 2027 SOAR Session 1 |
| June 14-16 | Monday - Wednesday | Summer 1 Final Exams – Law School |
| Une 17 | Thursday | Last day of Class Lecture Last day for financial aid recipients to drop summer II classes if you are not attending |
| June 20-22 | Sunday - Tuesday | Fall 2027 SOAR Session 2 |
| June 21 | Monday Note: The last day of classes for all students and final exams are in fact the same day. The instructional time includes the required examination periods | Last day of classes for non-law students Last day to submit thesis/projects for this summer session |
| June 21-22 | Monday–Tuesday | Final Examinations Summer 1 |
| June 22 | Tuesday | Residence Hall Close at 5 p.m. *For students who only attended summer session I courses |
| June 23 | Wednesday | Final grades for first summer session due in Banner by 5 p.m. |
Effective: November 5, 2026
| Summer 2027: Second Session | ||
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| June 21 | Monday | First day of classes – Law School |
| June 22 | Tuesday | First day of registration for Second Session |
| June 24 | Wednesday | Residence Hall Move-in at 12 p.m. (Noon) *For students attending summer session II |
| June 25 | Thursday | First day of classes for non-law students Financial aid posted for Summer 2 once attendance has been verified Late registration/schedule adjustment period begins Priority date for fall undergraduate admissions, including transfer students |
| July 1 | Thursday | Schedule Adjustment concludes at 4 p.m. Course schedules canceled for students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements Last day to withdraw from the university with a tuition adjustment and/or refund Last day to challenge a course by examination for Summer 2 |
| July 2 | Friday | Fourth of July Observance, no classes |
| July 8 | Thursday | Equivalent 10th-day census date Last day for undergraduates to withdraw from a class with a WC grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade |
| July 11-13 | Sunday - Tuesday | Fall 2027 SOAR Session 3 |
| July 18-20 | Sunday - Tuesday | Fall 2027 SOAR Session 4 |
| July 21 | Wednesday | Last day of class lecture for non-law students |
| July 22-23 | Thursday - Friday | Final Examinations for non-law students Final Examinations for special session/dual students |
| July 23 | Friday Note: The last day of classes for all students and final exams are in fact the same day. The instructional time includes the required examination periods | Last day of classes special session/dual students Last day of classes second session Last day to submit thesis/projects for this summer session |
| July 24 | Saturday | Last day of classes Law School Residence Halls close at 12 p.m. (Noon) *All students |
| July 25-27 | Sunday–Tuesday | Fall 2027 SOAR Session 5 |
| July 26 | Monday | Final grades for second summer session due in Banner by 5 p.m. for non-law students Final grades for special session due in Banner by 5 p.m. Final grades for dual session due in Banner by 5 p.m. |
| July 26-28 | Monday - Wednesday | Summer 2 Final examinations - Law School |
| August 4 | Wednesday | Final grades for second summer session due in Banner by 5 p.m. Law School |
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