2026-27
Fall Term: August 31–December 19, 2026
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-registration opens Confirm your personal information in MyDCE before registration opens. Carts open in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform. |
Monday, July 6, at 9 a.m. |
| Course registration opens for degree candidates and Premedical Program admitted candidates Register early for the best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Friday, July 17, at 9 a.m. |
| Course registration opens for all students Register early for the best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Monday, July 20, at 9 a.m. |
| Full payment deadline Pay your balance in full by this date. If you are not paid in full, or enrolled in an active payment plan by this date, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through August 24. |
Monday, August 10 |
| English proficiency requirement deadline | Monday, August 17 |
| Course registration deadline Last day to register for fall courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. |
Monday, August 24 |
| Course change period For registered students only. |
Tuesday, August 25–Tuesday, September 8 |
| Classes begin There will be no classes on University Holidays. |
Monday, August 31 |
| Course change deadline For registered students only. Last day to change credit status, and add or drop from fall courses. |
Tuesday, September 8 |
| Course drop and withdrawal deadlines: | |
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Tuesday, September 8 |
| Last day to drop courses for 50% tuition refund | Tuesday, September 15 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, November 20 |
| Degree program application period for fall | Sunday, November 1–Tuesday, December 1 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Monday, December 14–Saturday, December 19 |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, January 5 |
| Request period for certificates and microcertificates completed in fall | Tuesday, January 5–Friday, January 29, 2027 |
January Session: January 4–23, 2027
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-registration opens Confirm your personal information in your MyDCE account before registration opens. Carts open in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform. |
Monday, October 26, at 9 a.m. |
| Course registration opens for degree candidates and Premedical Program admitted candidates Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Monday, November 2, at 9 a.m. |
| Course registration opens for all students Register early for the best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Thursday, November 5, at 9 a.m. |
| Full payment deadline Pay your balance in full by this date. If you are not paid in full, or enrolled in an active payment plan by this date, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through January 4. |
Thursday, December 3 |
| English proficiency requirement deadline | Thursday, December 14 |
| Course registration deadline Last day to register for January courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. |
Monday, December 21 |
| Course change period For registered students only. |
Tuesday, Demceber 22–Monday, January 4 |
| Course change deadline For registered students only. Last day to change credit status, and add or drop from January session courses. |
Monday, January 4 |
| Classes begin There will be no classes on University Holidays. |
Monday, January 4 |
| Course drop and withdrawal deadlines: | |
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Monday, January 4 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, January 15 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Thursday, January 21 |
| Session ends | Saturday, January 23 |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, February 2 |
| Request period for certificates and microcertificates completed in January | Tuesday, February 2–Friday, February 19, 2027 |
Spring Term: January 25–May 15, 2027
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-registration opens Confirm your personal information in your MyDCE account before registration opens. Carts open in the DCE Course Search and Registration platform. |
Monday, October 26, at 9 a.m. |
| Course registration opens for degree candidates and Premedical Program admitted candidates Register early for the best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Monday, November 2, at 9 a.m. |
| Course registration opens for all students Register early for the best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. |
Thursday, November 5, at 9 a.m. |
| Full payment deadline Pay your balance in full by this date. If you are not paid in full, or enrolled in an active payment plan by this date, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through January 19. |
Thursday, January 7 |
| English proficiency requirement deadline | Tuesday, January 12 |
| Course registration deadline Last day to register for spring courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date. |
Tuesday, January 19 |
| Course change period For registered students only. |
Wednesday, January 20–Monday, February 1 |
| Classes begin There will be no classes on University Holidays. |
Monday, January 25 |
| Course change deadline For registered students only. Last day to change credit status, and add or drop from spring courses. |
Monday, February 1 |
| Premedical Program application period Apply early; program often fills before deadline. |
Wednesday, February 10–Saturday, April 10 |
| Course drop and withdrawal deadlines: | |
| Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refund | Monday, February 1 |
| Last day to drop courses for 50% tuition refund | Monday, February 8 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade |
Friday, April 16 |
| Degree program application period for spring | Monday, March 15–Thursday, April 15 |
| Final exams and last class meetings | Monday, May 10– Saturday, May 15 |
| Grades available online | Tuesday, May 25 |
| Request period for certificates and microcertificates completed in spring | Tuesday, May 25–Friday, June 25 |
| Commencement | Thursday, May 27 |
| Degree program application period for summer | Thursday, July 1 – Sunday, August 1 |
Summer Term: June 22–August 7, 2026
Deadlines may differ for courses that do not follow the full academic calendar. If so, they are noted in course descriptions.
Holiday Calendar 2026–27
Classes do not meet on the following official University holidays.*
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day Offices closed |
| October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day No classes; offices closed |
| November 25–29, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break No classes; offices closed November 26–29 |
| December 20, 2026–January 3, 2027 | Winter Break No classes; offices closed December 24–January 3 |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day No classes; offices closed |
| February 15, 2027 | President’s Day No classes; offices closed |
| March 15–21, 2027 | Spring Break No classes |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day No classes; offices closed |
*Some courses may have class meetings during spring break (see course descriptions).
Administrative offices are closed on weekends and University holidays.
