Academic Calendar - Fall 2026

EventsDate
Online/Web Registration for New, Transfer and Re-Admit StudentsApr 6-Aug 4
Faculty/Staff ColloquiumAug 3
Move in Day for New & Transfer StudentsAug 4
ACT Residual TestingAug 4
Registration for New & Transfer StudentsAug 3-5
Orientation for New & Transfer StudentsAug 3-5
New & Transfer Students ConsecrationAug 7
Regular Registration for Re-Admitted Students/Late Registration for Students Enrolled Spring Semester (Move-In Day Retuning Students)Aug 6-7
Instruction Begins/Late Registration for All StudentsAug 10
Add/Drop Fee Begins ($10)Aug 11
Late Registration EndsAug 17
Last Day for 100 Percent Tuition Refund, Less $100 Assessment FeeAug 17
First ChapelAug 20
Last Day to Accept New StudentsAug 24
Last Day to Enter Classes for the First TimeAug 24
Last Day to Waive Insurance ChargesAug 24
Last Day to Change Meal PlanAug 24
Last Day to Add a Class to Existing ScheduleAug 24
Last Day to Drop a class without receiving a “W” gradeAug 24
Last Day for 90 Percent Tuition RefundAug 24
Financial Aid Census DateAug 24
Last Day to Financially ClearAug 24
Withdrawal Period BeginsAug 25
Campus Wide Health FairAug 25
Last Day for Health Insurance Charge RefundAug 26
Classes Organized [Seniors]Aug 28
Departmental ChapelSept 3
Last Day for 75 Percent Tuition RefundSept 3
Labor Day ObservedSept 7
Last Day for 50 Percent Tuition RefundSept 10
Classes Organized [Juniors & Sophomores]Sept 13
Last Day to Submit Incomplete Grades for Spring 2026 SemesterSept 21
Career WeekSept 21-24
Oakwood Live!Sept 30-Oct 3
Mental Health DayOct 5
Mid-Term Grades DueOct 6
Campus-Wide RegistrationOct 13
Veterans (VA) and DSS – 8:30-9:30Oct 13
Junior & Senior Advising – 9:30-12:30Oct 13
Freshman & Sophomore Advising – 12:30-3:30Oct 13
Open Advising – 3:30-4:30Oct 13
Advising Week/Regular Registration for Spring Semester beginsOct 12-16
Registration for Winter Break MinimesterOct 17-Nov 30
Graduation Applications due for May 2027Oct 1
Mid-Term Financial ClearanceOct 21-Nov 1
Last Day to Drop a Class with a “W” (Withdrawal Period Ends)Nov 4
Last Day to Process IncompleteNov 4
Last Day to Process Terminal Leave/Complete WithdrawalNov 4
Instruction EndsNov  13
Final ExamsNov 16-20
Holiday Break (Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year’s)Nov 23-Jan 4
All Fall Semester Grades DueDec 4