Academic Calendar: Fall Semester 2026

Thursday, April 9 

 Registration for Fall Semester 2026 begins (use Cardinal Students)

Friday, July 31

 Last day for Summer 2026 graduation candidates to submit online diploma application (use Cardinal Students)

 Final date to deposit theses and dissertations for August graduation

Thursday, August 27

 New student orientation begins

Saturday, August 29

 Degree conferral for students completing degree requirements in Summer 2026 semester

Monday, August 31

 Opening of classes

Thursday, September 3 

 Mass of the Holy Spirit. University Mass, 12:10 p.m.; No classes held between 11:50 a.m. and 2:10 p.m.

Monday, September 7

 Labor Day (Holiday: No classes)

Friday, September 11

 Last day to register or add regular session courses, including comprehensive exams and internships (use Cardinal Students)*

 Last day to drop a regular session course without record (use Cardinal Students)*

Wednesday, September 16 

 Class of 2030 Convocation, 9:30 a.m.

Monday, October 12

 Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day (Holiday: No classes)

Monday, October 13 –

Friday, October 16

 Faculty submit interim grades for undergraduates in Cardinal Students

Friday, October 10

 Midterm

 Last day to resolve grades of Incomplete from the Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters

 Last day to change to audit (must have dean’s permission)

Monday, October 19

 Spring 2027 class schedule released in Cardinal Students

 Enrollment appointments assigned for Spring 2027

 Pre-registration advising begins

Sunday, November 1

 All Saints Day

Monday, November 2

All Soul's Liturgy: Memorial Mass for the Deceased of the University Community

Tuesday, November 3

 Registration for Spring Semester 2027 begins (use Cardinal Students)

 Election Day

Friday, November 13

 Last day to withdraw from regular session classes with a “W” grade (use Cardinal Students)*

Friday, November 20

 Last day to request pass/fail option (undergraduates only; must have dean's permission)

Wednesday, November 25

 Thanksgiving recess begins

Monday, November 30

 Classes resume

Tuesday, December 8

 Patronal Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holiday and Reading Day)

Friday, December 11

 Last day for Fall 2026 graduation candidates to submit online diploma application (use Cardinal Students)

 Final date to deposit theses and dissertations for January 2027 graduation

Sunday, December 13

 Reading Period

Monday, December 14

 Last day of classes

Tuesday, December 15 –

Saturday, December 19

 Final Examination Period

Tuesday, December 22

 All final grades due by 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 9, 2027

 Degree conferral for students completing degree requirements in Fall 2026 semester