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 2026-2027
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
| 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
| 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 |
| August 21, 2026 | Grades Posted |