2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue

Jun 17, 2026

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue

Academic Calendar

Calendar Subject to Change

Summer Sessions 2026

May 2026
9	Summer 2026 Early Start Classes begin - see instructor/syllabus or course section for details
22-25	Memorial Day Observed (University Closed)
25	Web Registration ends for first Summer Session two days before class starts
27	First Summer Session Begins
27	Applications due for September 2026 Graduation
27-28	Late Registration for first Summer Session
29	Course Withdrawal Period begins for first Summer Session


June 2026
19	Juneteenth Observed (University Closed)
22	Summer Orientation
23	Summer Orientation
26	Summer Orientation
27	Summer Orientation
30	Course Withdrawal Period ends for first Summer Session; last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of W

July 2026
1	Last day to obtain a partial refund of Tuition Deposit for cancellation of Fall 2026 registration (full-time students)
3-6	Independence Day Observed (University Closed)
8	First Summer Session ends
11	Web Registration ends for second Summer Session two days before class starts
13	Second Summer Session begins
13-14	Late Registration for second Summer Session
14	Last day for students with approved withdrawals for alternate Summer Session internships to obtain a full tuition refund
15	Web 6th Course Registration Period begins for Fall 2026 Semester
15	Course Withdrawal Period begins for second Summer Session

August 2026
12	Course Withdrawal Period ends for second Summer Session; last day to withdraw with a grade of W
20	Second Summer Session ends

Fall Semester 2026

August 2026
27	First-year resident students report to residence halls
28-30	Fall Welcome Weekend
29	Upper class resident students report to residence halls
31	Fall Semester Begins
31	Applications due for January 2027 Graduation
31-9/7	Late Registration: Add/Drop Period

September 2026
8/31-7	Late Registration: Add/Drop Period
4-13	Initium Activities
7	Labor Day (No Classes, University Closed)
7	Add/Drop Period ends for Fall Semester
8	Course Withdrawal Period begins for Fall Semester
13	Mass of the Holy Spirit
18	Applications due for May 2027 Graduation (full-time students)

October 2026
2-4	Family Weekend
16	Midsemester Holiday
16	Midterm grades due to the Office of the Registrar by 3:00 p.m.*
21	Web Registration for Spring 2027 Semester (Class of 2027)
28	Web Registration for Spring 2027 Semester (Class of 2028)

November 2026
1	All Saints Day
4	Web Registration for Spring 2027 Semester (Class of 2029)
11-12	Web Registration for Spring 2027 Semester (Class of 2030)
14	Web 6th Course Registration Period begins for Spring 2027 Semester
23-24	Classes held virtually - see instructor/syllabus for details
24	Thanksgiving Break begins after last class
25-29	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
26-29	Thanksgiving Break (University Closed)
30	Classes Resume
30	Course Withdrawal Period ends for Fall Semester; last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of W

December 2026
8	Feast of the Immaculate Conception
9	Last day of classes for Fall Semester
10	Study Day
11-19	Exams and close of Fall Semester; including Saturday, December 12 and 19
23-1/3	Christmas Break (University Closed)

Spring Semester 2027

January 2027
4	University Opens
10	Resident students report to residence halls
11	Spring Semester begins
11	Applications due for May 2027 Graduation (part-time students)
11-18	Late Registration: In-Person Add/Drop Period
18	Add/Drop Period ends for Spring Semester
18	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University Closed)
19	Course Withdrawal Period begins for Spring Semester

February 2027
10	Ash Wednesday
27	Midterm grades due to the Office of the Registrar by 3:00 p.m.*

March 2027
1-7	Spring Break
8	Classes Resume
19	Maryland Day Celebration
25-29	Easter Break (No Classes)
26-29	Easter Break (Offices Closed)

April 2027
12	Web Registration begins for Summer 2027 Sessions
12	Course Withdrawal Period ends for Spring Semester; last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of W
15	Web Registration for Fall 2027 Semester (Class of 2028)
20	Web Registration for Fall 2027 Semester (Class of 2029)
22	Web Registration for Fall 2027 Semester (Class of 2030)
27	Last day of classes for Spring Semester
28	Study Day
29-5/7	Exams and close of Spring Semester; including Saturday, May 1

May 2027
4/29-7	Exams and close of Spring Semester; including Saturday, May 1
TBD	Academic Honors and Departmental Awards Ceremony: McManus Theatre
TBD	Baccalaureate Mass: Reitz Arena
TBD	Commencement

Note: All dates are subject to change

* Midterm grades are available on Loyola Self-Service once they are processed.