PhD in Business Academic Calendar

PhD in Business Semester Academic Calendar 2025-2026

Last updated 08/01/2025 (subject to change)

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Summer 2025
Students should consult their faculty advisor for guidance on summer term coursework. 
Fall 2025
First day of Fall Semester Monday, August 25, 2025
Labor Day, university closed Monday, September 1, 2025
Last day to add Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Last day to drop, no tuition penalty Monday, September 8, 2025
Final drop deadline, 50% tuition liability Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Unrestricted withdrawal period (100% tuition liability) - must have withdrawal approved by Costello College of Business after this date Wednesday, September 17 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Fall break Monday, October 13, 2025
Election day Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Thanksgiving recess, university closed Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
Last day of classes Monday, December 8, 2025
Last day of Fall Semester Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Winter University Commencement Thursday, December 18, 2025
Winter recess, university closed Monday, December 22, 2025 - Sunday, January 4, 2026
Spring 2026
First day of Spring Semester Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Last day to add Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Last day to drop, no tuition penalty Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Final drop deadline, 50% tuition liability Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Unrestricted withdrawal period (100% tuition liability) - must have withdrawal approved by Costello College of Business after this date Wednesday, February 11 - Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Spring recess Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
Last day of classes Monday, May 4, 2026
Last day of Spring Semester Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Costello College of Business Degree Celebration (tentative date) Friday, May 15, 2026