The dates below outline key registration, course, and graduation deadlines for the School of Public and Population Health (SPPH) 2025-2026 academic year. Save or bookmark this page for reference throughout the year.
Academic Calendar 2025-2026
Fall Semester 2025
Key dates for Fall Semester 2025
Date
Event
July 22, 2025
Deadline for returning Leave of Absence (LOA) students to notify SPPH office
August 1, 2025
Online Registration Opens for Fall
August 25-26, 2025*
New Student SPPH Orientation
September 1, 2025
Last Day to Register without Late Fees
September 2, 2025
First Class Day
September 17, 2025
Last Day to Add/Drop Full-Term Courses
October 20, 2025
2nd 8-Week Courses Begin
November 7, 2025
Final Examination (Dissertation Defense) Deadline
November 24-28, 2025
Thanksgiving Holidays – No SPPH Classes
December 1, 2025
Deadline for submission of Thesis/Dissertation for Fall Graduation Deadline for submission of final paperwork for Advancing to Candidacy next term
December 12, 2025
Last Day of Class Deadline to Remove “Incomplete” Grades for Previous Term Deadline to Submit Graduation Paperwork
December 19, 2025
Grades Posted
Spring Semester 2026
Key dates for Spring Semester 2026
Date
Event
November 25, 2025
Deadline for returning Leave of Absence (LOA) students to notify SPPH office
December 1, 2025
Online Registration Opens for Spring
January 4, 2026
Last Day to Register without Late Fees
January 5, 2026
First Class Day
January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Holiday – No SPPH Classes
January 21, 2026
Last Day to Add/Drop Full-Term Courses
March 2, 2026
2nd 8-Week Courses Begin
March 13, 2026
Final Examination (Dissertation Defense) Deadline
March 9-13, 2026
Spring Break for students – No SPPH Classes
April 3, 2026
Deadline for submission of Thesis/Dissertation for Spring Graduation Deadline for submission of final paperwork for Advancing to Candidacy next term
April 24, 2026
Last Day of Class Deadline to Remove “Incomplete” Grades for Previous Term Deadline to Submit Graduation Paperwork
May 1, 2026
Grades Posted
TBD (around 5/15)
Commencement Ceremony
Summer Semester 2026
Key dates for Summer Semester 2026
Date
Event
March 23, 2026
Deadline for returning Leave of Absence (LOA) students to notify SPPH office
April 1, 2026
Online Registration Opens for Fall
May 3, 2026
Last Day to Register without Late Fees
May 4, 2026
First Class Day
May 19, 2026
Last Day to Add/Drop Full-Term Courses
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day Holiday – No SPPH Classes
June 19, 2026
Juneteenth Holiday – No SPPH Classes
June 26, 2026
Final Examination (Dissertation Defense) Deadline
June 29, 2026
2nd 7-week Block Courses Begin
July 3, 2026
Independence Day Holiday – No SPPH Classes
July 27, 2026
Deadline for submission of Thesis/Dissertation for August Graduation Deadline for submission of final paperwork for Advancing to Candidacy next term
August 14, 2026
Last Day of Class Deadline to Remove “Incomplete” Grades for Previous Term Deadline to Submit Graduation Paperwork