Fall 2026
Session Milestone Dates
| Milestones and Sessions | Start Date | End of Add Period | End of Clear Drop Period | Late Drop (W-Drop) Deadline | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Semester Class – Regular Session | 9/2/2025 | 9/9/2025 | 9/16/26 | 11/6/2025 | 12/11/2025 |
| CLB (Collaborative/UW Extended Campus) | 9/8/26 | 9/14/26 | 9/21/26 | 11/13/26 | 12/18/26 |
| 13W | 9/14/26 | 9/17/26 | 9/25/26 | 11/9/26 | 12/11/26 |
| 10W | 9/2/26 | 9/4/26 | 9/9/26 | 10/14/26 | 11/6/26 |
| 8W1 | 9/2/26 | 9/4/26 | 9/9/26 | 10/6/26 | 10/23/26 |
| 8W2 | 9/28/26 | 9/30/26 | 10/2/26 | 10/30/26 | 11/20/26 |
| 8W3 | 10/26/26 | 10/28/26 | 10/30/26 | 11/30/26 | 12/11/26 |
| 7W1 | 9/3/26 | 9/8/26 | 9/10/26 | 10/1/26 | 10/21/26 |
| 7W2 | 10/26/26 | 10/28/26 | 10/30/26 | 11/23/26 | 12/12/26 |
| 5W | 11/9/26 | 11/10/26 | 11/11/26 | 12/2/26 | 12/11/26 |
| 4W1 | 9/2/26 | 9/3/26 | 9/4/26 | 9/18/26 | 9/25/26 |
| 4W2 | 9/28/26 | 9/29/26 | 9/30/26 | 10/13/26 | 10/23/26 |
| 4W3 | 10/26/26 | 10/27/26 | 10/28/26 | 11/10/26 | 11/20/26 |
Academic Calendar
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | 9/2/26 |
| Labor Day | 9/7/26 |
| Last day to add Regular Session course | 9/9/26 |
| Last day to clear drop a Regular Session course | 9/16/26 |
| Fall Wellness Break | 10/23-10/25/26 |
| Registration for Winterim courses begins | 10/26/26 |
| Last day to drop a Regular Session Course | 11/6/26 |
| Graduate student registration for Spring classes begins | 11/16/26 |
| Undergraduate student registration for Spring classes begins | 11/16/26 |
| Thanksgiving recess begins 6 p.m. | 11/25/26 |
| Classes resume | 11/30/26 |
| Course registration begins for non-degree seeking students (specials) for Spring | 12/4/26 |
| Last day of classes | 12/11/26 |
| Reading Day | 12/12/26 |
| Commencement | 12/12/26 |
| Final Exams | 12/14-12/18/26 |
Winterim 2026
Session Milestone Dates
| Winterim Regular Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | 1/2/26 |
| Add Deadline | 1/3/26 |
| Class Meeting Dates | 1/2-1/3, 1/5-1/10, 1/12-1/17/26 |
| Last Day to Drop (DOES NOT appear on student records) | 1/3/26 |
| Last Day to Drop (W on record) | 1/12/26 |
| Drops NOT permitted | 1/13-1/17/26 |
| Last Day of Classes | 1/17/26 |
Spring 2026
Session Milestone Dates
| Milestones and Sessions | Start Date | End of Add/Drop Period | Late Drop (W-Drop) Deadline | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Semester Class – Regular Session | 1/20/26 | 1/29/26 | 4/3/26 | 5/8/26 |
| CLB (Collaborative/UW Extended Campus) | 1/27/26 | 2/5/26 | 4/3/26 | 5/8/26 |
| 13W | 2/2/26 | 2/10/26 | 4/3/26 | 5/8/26 |
| 8W1 | 1/20/26 | 1/23/26 | 2/20/26 | 3/13/26 |
| 8W2 | 2/16/26 | 2/19/26 | 3/26/26 | 4/17/26 |
| 8W3 | 3/23/26 | 3/26/26 | 4/23/26 | 5/8/26 |
| 7W1 | 1/20/26 | 1/23/26 | 2/17/26 | 3/6/26 |
| 7W2 | 3/16/26 | 3/19/26 | 4/13/26 | 5/1/26 |
| 5W | 4/6/26 | 4/8/26 | 4/24/26 | 5/8/26 |
| 4W1 | 1/20/26 | 1/21/26 | 2/4/26 | 2/13/26 |
| 4W3 | 3/23/26 | 3/24/26 | 4/7/26 | 4/17/26 |
Academic Calendar
| Milestone | Dates |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | 1/20/26 |
| Last day to add or drop a 16-week course without a grade | 1/29/26 |
| Graduate student registration begins for summer courses | Late March |
| Undergraduate student registration for summer courses begins | Late March |
| Spring Break begins at 6pm | 3/13/26 |
| Classes resume | 3/23/26 |
| Registration begins for non-degree seeking students (special/guest) for summer | Early April |
| Last day to drop a 16 week course | 4/3/26 |
| Graduate and Undergraduate student registration for fall begins | Mid-April |
| Registration begins for non-degree seeking students (special/guest) for fall | Early May |
| Last day of classes | 5/8/26 |
| Reading Day | 5/9/26 |
| Final Exams | 5/11-5/15/26 |
| Commencement | 5/16/26 |
Summer 2026
Session Milestone Dates
| Milestones and Sessions | Adds Permitted | Drop (No Record) | Drop (W on Record) | No Drops Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Week Course | First 6 days | First 6 days | Day 7 – Day 37 | Day 38 – Week 12 |
| 8 Week Course | First 4 days | First 4 days | Day 5 – Day 24 | Day 25– Week 8 |
| 6 Week Course | First 3 days | First 3 days | Day 4 – Day 18 | Day 19– Week 6 |
| 4 Week Course | First 2 days | First 2 days | Day 3 – Day 12 | Day 13– Week 4 |
| 3 Week Course | First 2 days | First 2 days | Day 3 – Day 9 | Day 10– Week 3 |
| 2 Week Course | First day | First day | Day 2 – Day 6 | Day 7– Week 2 |
Academic Calendar
| Summer Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | 5/18/26 |
| Memorial Day – No Classes | 5/25/26 |
| Holiday – July 4 – No Classes | 7/4/26 |
| Last Day of Classes | 8/14/26 |
Academic Year Calendars
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