Academic Calendar
Fall 2026 Semester
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 15-18 & June 22-25 | New Student Orientation (Session 1 & 2) |
| July 13-16 | New Student Orientation (Session 3 — Transfer Students) |
| August 21-22 | Move-In Days (first-year students Friday, returning students Saturday) |
| August 23-28 | Mongoose Welcome Week — 50+ orientation events, campus resource fair, convocation |
| August 25 | First Day of Fall Classes |
| August 25 – September 1 | Add/Drop Period (no record on transcript, full refund) |
| September 1 | Labor Day — No Classes |
| September 8 | Last day to add a course |
| September 15 | Last day for tuition refund (50%) |
| September 22 | Census date — enrollment verified for financial aid |
| October 10-11 | Fall Break — No classes |
| October 17 | Homecoming Weekend — parade, tailgating, alumni events |
| October 20 | Mid-semester grades due from faculty |
| October 27 | Last day to withdraw from a course with “W” grade |
| November 3-14 | Priority registration for Spring 2027 (by class standing) |
| November 24-28 | Thanksgiving Break — No classes (residence halls close Nov 23 at 6pm, reopen Nov 29 at 12pm) |
| December 5 | Last day of fall classes |
| December 6-7 | Reading/Study days |
| December 8-14 | Final Exams |
| December 15 | Residence halls close at 12pm |
| December 19 | Final grades due from faculty |
| December 20 | Fall grades posted to student records |
Winter Session 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 4-23 | Winter Session (3-week intensive courses, online only) |
| January 4 | Winter Session registration deadline |
| January 6 | Last day to add/drop Winter Session courses |
| January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — No classes |
| January 23 | Winter Session ends — grades due January 27 |
Spring 2027 Semester
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 17-18 | Move-In Days for new spring students |
| January 20 | First Day of Spring Classes |
| January 20-27 | Add/Drop Period (no record on transcript, full refund) |
| February 1 | FAFSA Priority Deadline for following academic year (School Code: MONG12). See Tuition, Fees & Scholarships for details. |
| February 3 | Last day to add a course |
| February 10 | Last day for tuition refund (50%) |
| February 17 | Census date — enrollment verified for financial aid |
| March 8-14 | Spring Break — No classes (residence halls remain open) |
| March 15 | Housing application deadline for returning students. See Housing, Dining & Student Life. |
| March 17 | Mid-semester grades due from faculty |
| March 24 | Last day to withdraw from a course with “W” grade |
| April 1 | Room selection begins (by class standing) |
| April 6-17 | Priority registration for Fall 2027 (by class standing) |
| April 18 | Spring Fling — outdoor concerts, carnival, food festival |
| May 1 | Enrollment deposit deadline for admitted freshmen. See Admissions. |
| May 4 | Last day of spring classes |
| May 5-6 | Reading/Study days |
| May 7-13 | Final Exams |
| May 14 | Senior grades due from faculty |
| May 16 | Commencement — Ceremony at 10:00am, Mongoose Stadium |
| May 17 | Residence halls close at 12pm |
| May 19 | Final grades due from faculty |
| May 20 | Spring grades posted to student records |
Summer 2027 Sessions
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 27 | Summer Session I begins (6 weeks: May 27 – July 3) |
| May 26 | Memorial Day — No classes |
| June 1 | FAFSA final deadline for current year aid |
| June 15-18 & June 22-25 | New Student Orientation for Fall 2027 (Sessions 1 & 2) |
| July 3 | Summer Session I ends |
| July 4 | Independence Day — University closed |
| July 7 | Summer Session II begins (6 weeks: July 7 – August 14) |
| July 13-16 | New Student Orientation (Session 3 — Transfer Students) |
| August 14 | Summer Session II ends |
| August 18 | Summer grades posted to student records |
Summer courses are offered both on campus and online. Tuition is $680/credit hour for undergraduate and varies by program for graduate students. See Tuition, Fees & Scholarships for full pricing. Limited summer housing is available in University Village on a first-come, first-served basis.
Important Recurring Deadlines
| What | When | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| FAFSA opens | October 1 each year | Financial Aid |
| FAFSA priority deadline | February 1 | Tuition & Scholarships |
| Housing application (returning) | March 15 | Housing |
| Enrollment deposit deadline | May 1 | Admissions |
| FAFSA final deadline | June 1 | Financial Aid |
Office of the Registrar
Location: Administration Building, Room 210
Email: registrar@mongooseuniversity.edu
Phone: (555) 478-3215
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
For registration help, transcript requests, and enrollment verifications, visit the Registration & Records page. Have questions? Check the FAQ or Contact Us. Explore Course Catalog and Programs to plan your schedule.