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The UNCW undergraduate catalogue includes a calendar for the current academic year and a tentative calendar for the following year. All calendars are subject to change and will be updated online as necessary. The 2025-2026 calendar will not be official until published in the 2025-2026 online catalogue. Please refer to the links provided at the beginning of each calendar for specific information related to registration, orientation, housing and student accounts.
Fall 2026
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Fall 2027
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Spring 2027
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Spring 2028
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Summer 2027
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Summer 2028
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University Calendar 2026-2027
Academic Year Begin-End: Monday, August 10, 2026 - Monday, May 10, 2027
Fall 2026
Registration dates - Please refer to the Registrar’s Important Dates and Deadlines.
New student orientation - Please refer to Transition Programs at www.uncw.edu/orientation.
Housing and Residence Life - Please refer to https://uncw.edu/housing/.
Student Accounts - Please refer to Billing Schedules & Due Dates website.
All Online Accelerated Programs, 7-Week Courses follow this calendar.
| August 10, Monday - December 14, Monday |
Semester Begins - Commencement |
| August 19, Wednesday - December 2, Wednesday |
Classes Begin - End |
| August 10, Monday |
Academic Year & Fall Semester Begins |
| August 16, Sunday |
Freshman Orientation & Advising |
| August 17, Monday |
Convocation |
| August 19, Wednesday |
First Day of Classes |
| August 26, Wednesday |
Last Day to Drop or Add a Class |
| September 1, Tuesday |
Census Day |
| September 7, Monday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| September 10, Thursday |
Fall Faculty Meeting |
| October 8-10, Thursday-Saturday |
Fall Break (No Classes) |
| October 20, Tuesday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” – Undergraduate Students |
| November 9, Monday |
Last day to Withdraw with a “W” – Graduate Students |
| November 25, Wednesday |
No Classes; University Open |
| November 26-28, Thursday-Saturday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| December 1, Tuesday |
Thursday Classes Meet |
| December 2, Wednesday |
Friday Classes Meet |
| December 2, Wednesday |
Last Day of Fall Classes |
| December 3, Thursday |
Reading Day |
| December 4-10, Friday-Thursday |
Final Examinations (Click to View Exam Schedule) |
| December 11-12, Friday-Saturday |
Commencement |
| December 14, Monday |
Fall Semester Ends |
Every course offered for academic credit during summer sessions adheres to the standard of a minimum of 750 scheduled minutes of instructional time or the equivalent per credit hour (taken from UNC Policy Manual Chapter 400.1.6). For example; a three credit course requires a minimum of 2250 instructional minutes excluding breaks and including final exam time. Summer sessions consist of 17 class days (125 minutes per class) plus an additional day for exams which will equal 2250 minutes for a three credit course.
SPRING 2027
Registration dates - Please refer to the Registrar’s Important Dates and Deadlines.
New student orientation - Please refer to Transition Programs at www.uncw.edu/orientation.
Housing and Residence Life - Please refer to https://uncw.edu/housing/.
Student Accounts - Please refer to Billing Schedules & Due Dates website.
All Online Accelerated Programs, 7-Week Courses follow this calendar.
| January 4, Monday - May 10, Monday |
Semester Begins - Commencement |
| January 11, Monday - April 28, Wednesday |
Classes Begin - End |
| January 1, Friday |
University Holiday |
| January 4, Monday |
University Opens |
| January 4, Monday |
Spring Semester Begins |
| January 7, Thursday |
Transfer Orientation & Advising |
| January 8, Friday |
Housing Opens |
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| January 11, Monday |
First Day of Classes |
| January 18, Monday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| January 19, Tuesday |
Last Day to Drop or Add a Class |
| January 25, Monday |
Census Day |
| March 1-7, Saturday-Sunday |
Spring Break (No Classes) |
| March 17, Wednesday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” - Undergraduate Students |
| March 25, Thursday |
No Classes; University Open |
| March 26-27, Thursday-Saturday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| April 7, Wednesday |
Spring Faculty Meeting |
| April 8, Thursday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W”- Graduate Students |
| April 27, Tuesday |
Thursday Classes Meet |
| April 28, Wednesday |
Friday classes meet |
| April 28, Wednesday |
Last day of Spring Classes |
| April 29, Thursday |
Reading Day |
| April 30- May 6, Friday-Thursday |
Final Examinations (Click to View Exam Schedule) |
| May 7-8, Friday-Saturday |
Commencement |
| May 10, Monday |
Academic Year & Spring Semester Ends |
Every course offered for academic credit during fall and spring semesters adheres to the standard of a minimum of 750 scheduled minutes of instructional time or the equivalent per credit hour (taken from UNC Policy Manual Chapter 400.1.6) for example; a three credit course requires a minimum of 2250 instructional minutes excluding breaks and including final exam time.
Summer 2027
Registration dates - Please refer to the Registrar’s Important Dates and Deadlines.
New student orientation - Please refer to Transition Programs at www.uncw.edu/orientation.
Housing and Residence Life - Please refer to https://uncw.edu/housing/.
Student Accounts - Please refer to Billing Schedules & Due Dates website.
All Online Accelerated Programs, 7-Week Courses follow this calendar.
| May 17, Monday - June 15, Tuesday |
Summer 1 Classes Start - End |
| June 23, Wednesday - July 21, Wednesday |
Summer 2 Classes Begin - End |
| May 17, Monday |
Summer Session 1- First Day of Classes |
| May 18, Tuesday |
Last Day to Register & Drop or Add a Class |
| May 31, Monday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| June 2, Wednesday |
Last day to Withdraw with a “W” - Undergraduate Students |
| June 8, Tuesday |
Last day to Withdraw with a “W” - Graduate Students |
| June 15, Tuesday |
Summer Session 1 - Last Day of Classes |
| June 16, Wednesday |
Summer Session 1 - Final Examinations |
| June 22, Tuesday |
Summer Session 2- First Day of Classes |
| June 23, Wednesday |
Last Day to Register & Drop or Add a Class |
| July 5, Monday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| July 8, Thursday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” - Undergraduate Students |
| July 14, Wednesday |
Last day to Withdraw with a “W” - Graduate Students |
| July 21, Wednesday |
Summer Session 2 - Last Day of Classes |
| July 22, Thursday |
Summer Session 2 - Final Examinations |
Every course offered for academic credit during summer sessions adheres adheres to the standard of a minimum of 750 scheduled minutes of instructional time or the equivalent per credit hour (taken from UNC Policy Manual Chapter 400.1.6) for example; a three credit course requires a minimum of 2250 instructional minutes excluding breaks and including final exam time. Summer sessions consist of 17 class days ( 125 minutes per class) plus an additional day for exams which will equal 2250 minutes for a three credit course.
University Calendar 2027-2028
Academic Year Begin-End: Monday, August 9, 2027 - Monday, May 8, 2028
Fall 2027
Registration and SeaNet dates - Please refer to the Calendar of Events at www.uncw.edu/reg
New student orientation - Please refer to Transition Programs at www.uncw.edu/orientation.
Housing and Residence Life - Please refer to https://uncw.edu/housing/.
Student Accounts - Please refer to the https://uncw.edu/studentaccounts/paymentduedates.html.
All Online Accelerated Programs, 7-Week Courses follow this calendar.
| August 9, Monday - December 10, Friday |
Semester Begins - Commencement |
| August 18, Wednesday - December 1, Wednesday |
Classes Begin - End |
| August 9, Monday |
Academic Year & Fall Semester Begins |
| August 17, Tuesday |
Convocation |
| August 18, Wednesday |
First Day of Classes |
| August 25, Wednesday |
Last Day to Drop or Add a Class |
| August 31, Tuesday |
Census Day |
| September 6, Monday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| September 9, Thursday |
Fall Faculty Meeting |
| October 7-9, Thursday-Saturday |
Fall Break (No Classes) |
| October 19, Tuesday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” – Undergraduate Students |
| November 8, Monday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” – Graduate Students |
| November 24, Wednesday |
No Classes; University Open |
| November 25-26, Thursday-Saturday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| December 1, Wednesday |
Friday Classes Meet |
| December 1, Wednesday |
Last Day of Fall Classes |
| December 2, Thursday |
Reading Day |
| December 3-9, Friday-Thursday |
Final Examinations (Click to View Exam Schedule) |
| December 10-11, Friday-Saturday |
Commencement |
| December 13, Monday |
Fall Semester Ends |
Every course offered for academic credit during summer sessions adheres to the standard of a minimum of 750 scheduled minutes of instructional time or the equivalent per credit hour (taken from UNC Policy Manual Chapter 400.1.6). For example; a three credit course requires a minimum of 2250 instructional minutes excluding breaks and including final exam time. Summer sessions consist of 17 class days (125 minutes per class) plus an additional day for exams which will equal 2250 minutes for a three credit course.
Registration dates - Please refer to the Calendar of Events at www.uncw.edu/reg
New student orientation - Please refer to Transition Programs at www.uncw.edu/orientation.
Housing and Residence Life - Please refer to https://uncw.edu/housing/.
Student Accounts - Please refer to https://uncw.edu/studentaccounts/paymentduedates.html
All Online Accelerated Programs, 7-Week Courses follow this calendar.
| January 3, Monday - May 8, Monday |
Semester Begins - Commencement |
| January 10, Monday - April 26, Wednesday |
Classes Begin - End |
| January 7, Thursday |
Transfer Orientation & Advising |
| January 10, Monday |
First Day of Classes |
| January 17, Monday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| January 18, Tuesday |
Last Day to Drop or Add a Class |
| January 24, Monday |
Census Day |
| February 28 - March 5, Saturday-Sunday |
Spring Break (No Classes) |
| March 15, Wednesday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” - Undergraduate Students |
| April 4, Tuesday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” - Graduate Students |
| April 5, Wednesday |
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| April 13, Thursday |
No classes; University Open |
| April 14, Friday |
No classes; (University Holiday) |
| April 25, Tuesday |
Thursday Classes Meet |
| April 26, Wednesday |
Friday classes meet |
| April 27, Thursday |
Reading Day |
| April 28-May 4, Friday-Thursday |
Final Examinations (Click to View Exam Schedule) |
| May 5-6, Friday-Saturday |
Commencement |
| May 8, Monday |
Academic Year & Spring Semester Ends |
Every course offered for academic credit during fall and spring semesters adheres to the standard of a minimum of 750 scheduled minutes of instructional time or the equivalent per credit hour (taken from UNC Policy Manual Chapter 400.1.6) for example; a three credit course requires a minimum of 2250 instructional minutes excluding breaks and including final exam time.
Registration dates - Please refer to the Registrar’s Important Dates and Deadlines.
New student orientation - Please refer to Transition Programs at www.uncw.edu/orientation.
Housing and Residence Life - Please refer to https://uncw.edu/housing/.
Student Accounts - Please refer to Billing Schedules & Due Dates website.
All Online Accelerated Programs, 7-Week Courses follow this calendar.
| May 22, Monday - June 20, Tuesday |
Summer 1 Classes Start - End |
| June 27, Tuesday - July 26, Wednesday |
Summer 2 Classes Begin - End |
| May 22, Monday |
Summer Session 1- First Day of Classes |
| May 23, Tuesday |
Last Day to Register & Drop or Add a Class, Census Day |
| May 29, Monday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| June 7, Wednesday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” - Undergraduate Students |
| June 13, Tuesday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” - Graduate Students |
| June 20, Tuesday |
Summer Session 1 - Last Day of Classes |
| June 21, Wednesday |
Summer Session 1 - Final Examinations |
| June 27, Tuesday |
Summer Session 2 - First Day of Classes |
| June 28, Wednesday |
Summer Session- Last Day to Register & Drop or Add a Class |
| July 4, Monday |
University Holiday (No Classes) |
| July 13, Thursday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” - Undergraduate Students |
| July 19, Wednesday |
Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” - Graduate Students |
| July 26, Wednesday |
Summer Session 2 - Last Day of Classes |
| July 27, Thursday |
Summer Session 2 - Final Examinations |
Every course offered for academic credit during summer sessions adheres adheres to the standard of a minimum of 750 scheduled minutes of instructional time or the equivalent per credit hour (taken from UNC Policy Manual Chapter 400.1.6) for example; a three credit course requires a minimum of 2250 instructional minutes excluding breaks and including final exam time. Summer sessions consist of 17 class days ( 125 minutes per class) plus an additional day for exams which will equal 2250 minutes for a three credit course.
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