Academic Calendar
Spring 2026 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027
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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
Fall 2026
Monday, June 1
New student housing application due for fall 2026
Financial aid award letters are due - Return to finaid@prattmunson.edu
Monday, June 8
Fall semester invoices will be mailed to students’ permanent home mailing address. Note: International students will receive their invoices by email
Friday, June 19
Juneteenth – Offices closed
Wednesday, July 1
All enrollment forms are due, including optional forms
Friday, July 3
Independence Day (observed) – No classes, offices closed
Monday, July 13
Last day to sign up for the optional monthly Nelnet Tuition Payment Plan - Additional information can be found in the students’ invoice packet
Wednesday, July 15
Fall semester payment is due in full for students not signed up for the monthly Nelnet Tuition Payment Plan - Questions should be directed to studentaccounts@prattmunson.edu
Friday, July 17
Late payment fee of $50 is assessed for all students not paid in full or enrolled in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Saturday, Aug. 1
Housing assignments are determined, and students will be notified through their Pratt email Student schedules are available online through Pratt Student Self-Service - First-year schedules are predetermined by our Registrar
Wednesday, Aug. 19
New international students check in to residence halls, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 20
New non-international students check in to residence halls, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 20–Sunday, Aug. 23
New Student Orientation
Saturday, Aug. 22
Returning students check in to residence halls, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 24
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, Aug. 31
Last day for 85% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Friday, Sept. 4
Last day to add/drop classes without a WD grade recorded
Monday, Sept. 7
Labor Day – No classes, offices closed
Last day for 70% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Monday, Sept. 14
Last day for 55% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Tuesday, Sept. 15
No tuition, fees, housing, or meal plan refund for leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Friday, Oct. 2–Sunday, Oct. 4
Family and Alumni Weekend
Monday, Oct. 12
All midterm grades are due to the Registrar
Indigenous Peoples’ Day - (Observed by staff) Classes meet, offices closed
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Indigenous Peoples’ Day – (Observed by students) No classes, offices open
Friday, Nov. 6
Last day to withdraw (WD) from a course
Registration opens for the Spring 2027 semester
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Residence halls close for Thanksgiving Break, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25–Sunday, Nov. 29
Thanksgiving Break – No classes
Sunday, Nov. 29
Residence halls reopen, 10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 8–Friday, Dec. 12
Final critique and exam week
Friday, Dec. 4
Last day of instruction
Monday, Dec. 7–Friday, Dec. 11
Final critique and exam week
Friday, Dec. 11
Last day of fall term
Check out deadline for students, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12–Saturday, Jan. 23
Winter Break.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
All final grades due to the Registrar
Spring 2027
Friday, Dec. 11
Last day to enroll in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Tuesday, Dec. 15
First payment due for students who elect to enroll in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Monday, Jan. 4
Tuition payment due in full for all students not enrolled in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Wednesday, Jan. 6
Late payment fee of $50 is assessed for all students not paid in full or enrolled in the Nelnet monthly payment plan
Monday, Jan. 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Offices closed
Saturday, Jan. 23
Returning students check-in to residence halls after 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 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, Feb. 1
Last day for 85% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Friday, Feb. 5
Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded
Monday, Feb. 8
Last day for 70% tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan refund upon leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Monday, Feb. 15
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. 16
No tuition, fees, housing, or meal plan refund for leave of absence or complete withdrawal
Monday, March 1
Recommended FAFSA filing deadline for the 2027-2028 academic year
Wednesday, March 10
All midterm grades due to the Registrar
Friday, March 19
Residence halls close for Spring Break, 7 p.m.
Monday, March 22–Sunday, March 28
Spring Break – No classes
Sunday, March 28
Residence halls reopen, 10 a.m.
Friday, April 9
Last day to withdraw (WD) from a course
Registration opens for Fall 2027
Friday, May 7
Last day of instruction
Monday, May 10–Friday, May 14
Final critique and exam week
Friday, May 14
Last day of spring term
Saturday, May 15
Commencement ceremony
Sunday, May 16
Check out deadline for all students, 12 p.m.
Tuesday, May 18
All final grades due to the Registrar
