Winter 2026
Full Semester Class Dates: Monday, January 5 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
Fall Term I: Monday, January 5 - Sunday, March 1, 2026
Fall Term II: Monday, March 9 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
Course Registration
For instructions on how to register, visit the registration page.
Student registration status (senior, junior, sophomore, freshman) can be verified in your registration portal.
(After logging in to SharkLink, click on the "Course Registration" capsule and select "Registration." View your status in the "Prepare for Registration" section.)
Credits counted include earned, in-progress, and registered credits.
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Class Standing (Credits) |
Registration Window |
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Seniors (90 credits or more) |
Monday, October 20, 2025 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
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Juniors (60 to 89 credits) |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
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Sophomores (30-59 credits) |
Monday, October 27, 2025 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
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Freshmen (0 to 29 credits) and non-degree-seeking |
Wednesday, October 29 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
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Open registration for ALL STUDENTS |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
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Holiday |
Date |
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Martin Luther King Day (University Closed) |
Monday, January 19, 2026 |
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Spring Break (No classes) |
Monday, March 2 - Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
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Commencement Exercises |
to be determined |
Schedule subject to change.
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Deadline |
Date |
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Payment deadline |
Monday, December 1, 2025 |
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First cancellation of course registration for non-payment |
Monday, December 8, 2025 |
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Second cancellation of course registration for non-payment |
Monday, December 15, 2025 |
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Third cancellation of course registration for non-payment |
Monday, January 12, 2026 |
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30-day bursar hold & $100 late fee is placed on any accounts with fall semester balances |
Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
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Winter Term I and Full Semester |
Dates |
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Drop/Add week |
Monday, January 5 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
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Drop during 1st week of term/full semester (100% refund) |
Monday, January 5 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
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Drop during 2nd week of term/full semester (75% refund) |
Monday, January 12 - Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
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Drop during 3rd week of term/full semester (50% refund) |
Monday, January 19 - Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
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Last day to withdraw term 1 (no refund) |
Sunday, February 8, 2026 |
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Last day to withdraw full semester classes (no refund) |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
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Winter Term II Semester |
Dates |
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Drop/Add week |
Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
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Drop during 1st week of term (100% refund) |
Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
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Drop during 2nd week of term (75% refund) |
Monday, March 16 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
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Drop during 3rd week of term (50% refund) |
Monday, March 23 - Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
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Last day to withdraw term II ( no refund) |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
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Exam |
Dates |
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Final exam dates term I |
Monday, February 23 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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Midterm exam dates for full semester |
Monday, February 23 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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Final exam dates for full semester and term II |
Monday, April 27 - Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
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Holiday |
Date |
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Martin Luther King Day (University Closed) |
Monday, January 19, 2026 |
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Spring Break (No classes) |
Monday, March 2 - Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
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Commencement Exercises |
to be determined |
Schedule subject to change.
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Deadline |
Date |
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Payment deadline |
Monday, December 1, 2025 |
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First cancellation of course registration for non-payment |
Monday, December 8, 2025 |
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Second cancellation of course registration for non-payment |
Monday, December 15, 2025 |
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Third cancellation of course registration for non-payment |
Monday, January 12, 2026 |
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30-day bursar hold & $100 late fee is placed on any accounts with fall semester balances |
Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
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Winter Term I and Full Semester |
Dates |
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Drop/Add week |
Monday, January 5 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
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Drop during 1st week of term/full semester (100% refund) |
Monday, January 5 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
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Drop during 2nd week of term/full semester (75% refund) |
Monday, January 12 - Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
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Drop during 3rd week of term/full semester (50% refund) |
Monday, January 19 - Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
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Last day to withdraw term 1 (no refund) |
Sunday, February 8, 2026 |
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Last day to withdraw full semester classes (no refund) |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
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Winter Term II Semester |
Dates |
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Drop/Add week |
Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
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Drop during 1st week of term (100% refund) |
Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
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Drop during 2nd week of term (75% refund) |
Monday, March 16 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
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Drop during 3rd week of term (50% refund) |
Monday, March 23 - Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
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Last day to withdraw term II ( no refund) |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
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Exam |
Dates |
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Final exam dates term I |
Monday, February 23 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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Midterm exam dates for full semester |
Monday, February 23 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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Final exam dates for full semester and term II |
Monday, April 27 - Saturday, May 2, 2026 |