Academic Calendar
Important Term Dates and Deadlines
A comprehensive list of important dates and deadlines. Please note, special programs such as accelerated coursework and RIZE courses are not listed here.
Fall 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 19 | Fall Orientation for New Students |
| Aug 20 | Fall Semester Begins |
| Aug 24 | Last Day to Add/Drop Courses and Receive 100% Refund of Tuition and Fees (7.5 Week) |
| Aug 28 | Last Day to Add/Drop Courses and Receive 100% Refund of Tuition and Fees (15 Week) |
| Aug 28 | Tuition and Fees Payment Due Date |
| Sept 7 | Labor Day (No Classes, College Closed) |
| Sept 16 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "W" (Withdrawal) Grade (7.5 Week) |
| Oct 12–16 | Fall Break (No Classes, College Open) |
| Oct 19 | Accelerated Course 2nd – 7.5 Week Session Begins |
| Oct 28 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "W" (Withdrawal) Grade |
| Nov 6 | Deadline for Spring 2027 Graduation Application |
| Nov 25 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "W" (Withdrawal) Grade (7.5 Week) |
| Nov 26–27 | Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes, College Closed) |
| Dec 2 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "WP" or "WF" Grade |
| Dec 9 | Fall Semester Ends (All Sessions); Accelerated Course 2nd – 7.5 Week Session Ends |
Spring 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 7 | New Student Orientation; Spring Semester Begins |
| Jan 11 | Last Day to Add/Drop Courses and Receive 100% Refund of Tuition & Fees (7.5 Week) |
| Jan 15 | Last Day to Add/Drop Courses and Receive 100% Refund of Tuition & Fees (15 Week) |
| Jan 15 | Tuition and Fees Payment Due Date |
| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed (College Closed) |
| Feb 03 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "W" (Withdrawal) Grade (7.5 Week) |
| Feb 17 | Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "WP" (Withdrawal Pass) or "WF" (Withdrawal Fail) Grade (7.5 Week) |
| Feb 26 | Accelerated Course 1st – 7.5 Week Session Ends |
| Mar 1–5 | Spring Break Faculty Off Campus (No Classes, College Open) |
| Mar 8 | 2nd 7.5 Week Session Begins |
| Mar 17 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "W" (Withdrawal) Grade (15 Week) |
| Mar 26 | Good Friday (No Classes, College Closed) |
| Apr 1 | Deadline for Summer 2027 Graduation Application |
| Apr 7 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "W" (Withdrawal) Grade (7.5 Week) |
| Apr 21 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "WP" (Withdrawal Pass) or "WF" (Withdrawal Fail) Grade (15 & 7.5 Week) |
| Apr 28 | Spring Semester Ends |
| Apr 28 | Accelerated Course 2nd – 7.5 Week Session Ends |
Summer 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 12 | New Students Orientation |
| May 13 | Summer Session Begins; 1st 7.5 and 6 Week Sessions Begin |
| May 17 | Last Day to Add/Drop Courses and Receive 100% Refund of Tuition and Fees (6 & 7.5 Week) |
| May 21 | Last Day to Add/Drop Courses and Receive 100% Refund of Tuition and Fees (12 Week) |
| May 21 | Tuition & Fees Payment Due Date |
| May 31 | Memorial Day Observed (No Classes, College Closed) |
| June 2 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "W" (Withdrawal) Grade (6 Week) |
| June 9 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "W" (Withdrawal) Grade (7.5 Week) |
| June 11 | Deadline for Fall 2027 Graduation Application |
| June 16 | Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "WP" (Withdrawal Pass) or "WF" (Withdrawal Fail) Grade (6 Week) |
| June 18 | Juneteenth Observed (No Classes) |
| June 23 | 1st – 6 Week Session Ends |
| June 23 | Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "WP" (Withdrawal Pass) or "WF" (Withdrawal Fail) Grade (7.5 Week) |
| June 24 | 2nd – 6 Week Session Begins |
| July 4 | 7.5 Week Session Ends |
| July 5 | Independence Day Observed (No Classes, College Closed) |
| July 14 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "W" (Withdrawal) Grade (6 & 12 Week) |
| July 28 | Last Day to Withdraw a Course with a "WP" (Withdrawal Pass) or "WF" (Withdrawal Fail) Grade (6 & 12 Week) |
| Aug 4 | Summer Semester Ends |
| Aug 7 | Clarkson College Commencement Ceremony (AY 2026/2027 Graduates) |
For a complete listing of all College events, view the Campus Events Calendar. For program-specific events (like Skills Weekends and CEU opportunities), reach out to your academic advisor or program director for more information.