PhD in Business Semester Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Last updated 08/05/2026 (subject to change)
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| Fall 2026 | |
|---|---|
| First day of Fall Semester | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Last day to add | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| Labor Day, university closed | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Last day to drop, no tuition penalty | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
| Final drop deadline, 50% tuition liability | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Unrestricted withdrawal period (100% tuition liability) - must have withdrawal approved by Costello College of Business after this date | Wednesday, September 16 - Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
| Fall break | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Election day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving recess, university closed | Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29, 2026 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, December 7, 2026 |
| Last day of Fall Semester | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 |
| Winter University Commencement | Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
| Winter recess, university closed | Monday, December 21, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring Semester | Tuesday, January 19, 2027 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, January 26, 2027 |
| Last day to drop, no tuition penalty | Tuesday, February 2, 2027 |
| Final drop deadline, 50% tuition liability | Tuesday, February 9, 2027 |
| Unrestricted withdrawal period (100% tuition liability) - must have withdrawal approved by Costello College of Business after this date | Wednesday, February 10 - Tuesday, February 23, 2027 |
| Spring recess | Monday, March 8 - Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Last day of classes | Monday, May 3, 2027 |
| Last day of Spring Semester | Wednesday, May 12, 2027 |
| Spring University Commencement | Thursday, May 13, 2027 |
| Costello College of Business Degree Celebration (tentative) | Friday, May 14, 2027 |
Summer Term
Students should consult their faculty advisor for guidance on summer term coursework.