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Academic Calendar:2026-2027*
| Cohort | Term | Last Day to Add Class | Start Times | Last Day to Drop Class with full refund*** | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort I | Summer | 3 July 2026 | 29 June 2026 | 6 July 2026 | 7 July 2026 |
| Cohort II | Fall | 18 September 2026 | 14 September 2026 | 21 September 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| Cohort III | Winter | 15 January 2027 | 11 January 2027 | 18 January 2027 | 19 January 2027 |
| Cohort IV | Spring | 30 April 2027 | 26 April 2027 | 3 May 2027 | 4 May 2027 |
Term
Choose your Term
Summer - Semester ASummer - Semester BFall - Semester AFall - Semester BWinter - Semester AWinter - Semester BSpring - Semester ASpring - Semester B
- DROP: Full refund and course will not appear on transcript
- WITHDRAW: Partial or no refund and grade of 'W' will be recorded on transcript
- Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw without academic penalty.
- Notice: Dates are subject to change with prior notice.
- * Academic Calendar is subject to change approval of the Board.
OFFICE HOURS
The University Administrative Office is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Additionally, the email server is on duty 24/7 and questions from students may be addressed by e-mail. Please refer to the ONLINE COMMUNICATION Section in this catalog for more information on communicating with your professors.
INSTRUCTIONAL SEMESTER
- Full Time Student: Can take between 9 to 12 Credits per semester.
- Part Time Student: Can take between 3 to 6 Credits per semester.
- Academic Year: Beginning September 1st through August 31st.
- Semester: There are four semesters which contain 8 weeks of instruction.
- Semester Descriptions: Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter.
- Add-Drop Period: Occurs during the first week (7 days) of each semester.