Second Semester Spring 2027
January
Friday, January 8, 2027
- New Student Convocation
- Add/Drop and Late Registration (Late Fee Applies) via My Shepherd begins at 4:00pm
Monday, January 11, 2027
- Full Semester and Session A Classes Begin
- Add/Drop and Late Registration (Late Fee Applies), via My Shepherd or at Ikenberry Hall, 9:00 am-4:00 pm — Consult Advisor
Friday, January 15, 2027
- Last Day to Add/Drop or Late Register via My Shepherd or at Ikenberry Hall, 9:00 am-4:00 pm — Consult Advisor
Monday, January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Holiday
Friday, January 22, 2027
- Last Day for Instructor-Approved Late Adds via My Shepherd
Monday, January 25, 2027
- Last Day to Change a Course from Credit to Pass/Fail Status
February
Monday, February 1, 2027
- Last Day to Change a Course from Credit to Audit Status
- Priority Deadline to Apply for May 2027 Graduation (late fee applies after this date)
Friday, February 5, 2027
- Last Day to Withdraw from Session A class — See Advisor by Noon
Monday, February 22, 2027
- First Day of Mid‑term Exams
Friday, February 26, 2027
- Last Day of Mid-term Exams
- Session A Classes end
March
Monday, March 1, 2027
- Mid‑term and Session A Final Grades Due — 9:00 am
- Session B classes begin
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
- Mid-term Grades Available on My Shepherd (tentative)
Sunday, March 14 – Sunday, March 21, 2027 Spring Break
Monday, March 22, 2027
- First Day of Summer 2027 My Shepherd Registration for Continuing Students, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
- First Day of Academic Advisement for Continuing Students for Summer/Fall 2027
April
Monday, April 5, 2027
- First Day of Fall 2026 My Shepherd Registration for Continuing Students, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
- Last Day of Academic Advisement for Continuing Students for Summer/Fall 2026
Friday, April 9, 2027
- Last Day to Withdraw from Session B class – See Advisor by Noon*
- Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester class – See Advisor by Noon*
- Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester – See Advisor by Noon*
Friday, April 23, 2027
- McMurran Scholars Convocation
- Last Day of Session B and Full Semester Classes
Monday, April 26, 2027
- First Day of Final Exams
Friday, April 30, 2027
- Last Day of Final Exams
- Late Application Deadline for May 2027 Graduation
May
Monday, May 3, 2027
- Full Semester and Session B Final Grades Due 9:00 am
- End of Second Semester
Tuesday, May 4, 2027
- Grades will be available via My Shepherd (tentative)
Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Commencement
Tuesday, May 25, 2027
- Summer 2027 (Full Summer and Session A) begins
Monday, May 1, 2027 – Memorial Day
Approved by Calendar Committee 10-OCT-2025
Endorsed by Faculty Senate 3-NOV-2025