2026-2027 Important University Dates
2026
August
9-18 – Move-In Days for New Students
11 – International Student Arrival
12-16 – International Student Orientation
13 – Transfer Orientation
18-23 – New Student Welcome Week
19-21 – Move-In Days for The Woods at Millikin
20 – Transfer Orientation
23 – Last Day to Opt Out of Big Blue Access Program for Fall 2026
24 – First Day of Classes
30 – Last day to add/drop 16-week course
Last day to add/drop 1st 8-week course
September
3 – Last Day to Change/Add/Cancel Meal Plan
7 – Labor Day - No Classes
25-27 – Fall Family Weekend
October
2 – Last day for P/F option for 16-week course
2-4 – Homecoming Weekend
22-25 – Fall Break
November
10 – Scheduling Day
17 – Last day to WITHDRAW from 16-week course
23-29 – Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
December
1 – Off-Campus Petitions Due (Seniors only)
11 – LAST DAY OF FALL SEMESTER CLASSES
14 – December Commencement
14-18 – FINAL EXAMINATIONS
18 – Residence Halls Close for Winter Break (5 p.m.)
19 – International Student Move-Out
19-25 – Winter Break
21 - Winter Immersion Courses Begin
GRADES ARE DUE 1 WEEK AFTER END OF COURSE
2027
January
18 – International Student Move-In
19-24 – International Student Orientation
22 – Transfer Orientation
23 – Residence Halls Reopen for Spring Semester (8 a.m.)
24 – Last Day to Opt Out of Big Blue Access Program for Spring 2026
25 – Classes Begin
31 – Last day to add/drop 16-week course
Last day to add/drop 1st 8-week courses
February
4 – Last Day to Change/Add/Cancel Meal Plan
March
1 – Housing Declaration due for 2026-2027
Commuter Waiver Due
Off-Campus Petition Due
5 – Last Day to Withdraw from 1st 8-Week Courses
20-28 – Spring Break & Easter Holiday - No Classes (Residence halls open)
April
13 – Scheduling Day
May
7 – Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week Courses
17-21 – FINAL EXAMINATIONS
21 – Residence Halls Close for Summer (5 p.m.)
23 – May Commencement
24 – International Move-Out
Summer Immersion Courses Begin
GRADES ARE DUE 1 WEEK AFTER END OF COURSE