Academic Calendar
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Fall 2025
Thursday, July 10
Last day to enroll in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Tuesday, July 15
Tuition payment due in full for all students not enrolled in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
First tuition payment due for students who elect to enroll in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Thursday, July 17
Late payment fee of $50 is assessed for all students not paid in full or enrolled in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Wednesday, Aug. 20
New international students check in to residence halls, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21
New non-international students check in to residence halls, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21–Sunday, Aug. 24
New Student Orientation
Saturday, Aug. 23
Returning students check in to residence halls, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 25
First day of classes
Last day for 100% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Late payment fee of $75 in effect for all students
Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day – No classes
Last day for 85% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Monday, Sept. 8
Last day to add/drop classes without a WD grade recorded
Last day for 70% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Monday, Sept. 15
Last day for 55% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Tuesday, Sept. 16
No tuition, fees, housing, or meal plan refund for leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 5
Family and Alumni Weekend
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Mid-Term Break – No classes, offices open
Tuesday, Oct. 21
All midterm grades due to the Registrar
Friday, Nov. 7
Last day for course withdrawal
Registration opens for Spring 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Residence halls close for Thanksgiving Break, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26–Sunday, Nov. 30
Thanksgiving Break – No classes
Sunday, Nov. 30
Residence hall reopen, 10 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 5
Last day of instruction
Monday, Dec. 8–Friday, Dec. 12
Final critique and exam week
Friday, Dec. 12
Last day of term
Check out deadline for students, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13–Saturday, Jan. 24
Winter Break
Wednesday, Dec. 17
All final grades are due to the Registrar
Spring 2026
Thursday, Dec. 11
Last day to enroll in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Monday, Dec. 15
First payment due for students who elect to enroll in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Monday, Jan. 5
Tuition payment due in full for all students not enrolled in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Late payment fee of $50 is assessed for all students not paid in full or enrolled in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Monday, Jan. 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Offices closed
Saturday, Jan. 24
Returning students check-in to residence halls after 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 26
First day of classes
Last day for 100% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Late payment fee of $75 in effect for all students
Monday, Feb. 2
Last day for 85% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Monday, Feb. 9
Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded
Last day for 70% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Monday, Feb. 16
Presidents Day - Classes meet, Offices closed
Last day for 55% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Tuesday, Feb. 17
No tuition, fees, housing, or meal plan refund for leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Sunday, March 1
Recommended FAFSA filing deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year
Friday, March 13
All midterm grades due to the Registrar
Residence halls close for Spring Break, 7 p.m.
Monday, March 16–Sunday, March 22
Spring Break – No classes
Sunday, March 22
Residence halls reopen, 10 a.m.
Friday, April 10
Registration opens for Fall 2026
Friday, April 17
Last day for course withdrawal
Monday, May 11–Friday, May 15
Final critique and exam week
Friday, May 15
Last day of term
Saturday, May 16
Commencement ceremony
Sunday, May 17
Check out deadline for all students, 12 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19
All final grades are due to the Registrar
