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2026
NOTE: University offices are closed on Martin Luther King Day, Jan 19; Mardi Gras, February 16-17; Spring Break, April 3-6.
NOTE: This calendar is subject to change. Please refer to the Office of the Registrar website for the most current version.
The hours of operation for dining services will be modified when university classes are not in session. Refer to southeastern.edu/auxservices for additional information.
| Deadline / Important Date | Semester | Term I | Term II | Interim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start – End | Jan 20 – May 15 | Jan 20 – Mar 12 | Mar 16 – May 15 | May 19 – Jun 2 |
| Open Registration Ends (5:00 pm) | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Mar 15 | May 18 |
| Fee Payment Deadline (5:00 pm) | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Jan 12 |
| Fee Payment Opportunity (24 hours) | Jan 12 – 13 | Jan 12 – 13 | Jan 12 – 13 | Jan 12 – 13 |
| Rental textbook pick-up begins for students whose fees are paid | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | NA |
| Class cancellation/disenrollment for students with an unpaid balance greater than $350.00 (5:00 pm) | Jan 13 | Jan 13 | Jan 13 | Jan 13 |
| Faculty Return | Jan 13 | Jan 13 | Jan 13 | NA |
| Schedule Adjustment Period (add and drop courses) | Jan 13 – 19 | Jan 13 – 19 | Jan 13 – Mar 15 | Jan 13 – May 18 |
| New Student Orientation | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | Jan 14 |
| Classes cancelled for low enrollment (5:00 pm) | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | NA | NA |
| Undergraduate “I” grade removal deadline | Jan 16 | Jan 16 | NA | NA |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | NA | NA |
| Last day to drop courses (100% refund) (11:59 pm) | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | Mar 15 | May 18 |
| First Day of Classes | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Mar 16 | May 19 |
| Add/Drop period, dropping all courses results in a $250.00 cancellation fee (11:59 pm) | Jan 20 – 26 | Jan 20 – 26 | Mar 16 | NA |
| Students are financially responsible for courses enrolled (11:59 pm) | Jan 26 | Jan 26 | Mar 16 | May 19 |
| Deadline to file application for degree for current term without late fee | Feb 15 | Feb 15 | Feb 15 | Feb 15 |
| Academic Checkpoint I | Feb 18 | Feb 4 | Apr 1 | May 26 |
| Mardi Gras Holiday | Feb 16 – 17 | Feb 16 – 17 | NA | NA |
| Academic Checkpoint II | Mar 18 | Feb 18 | Apr 22 | NA |
| Midterm grades due (9:00 am) | Mar 18 | Feb 18 | Apr 22 | NA |
| Graduate Studies Academic Checkpoint | Mar 18 | NA | NA | NA |
| Final deadline to file application for degree for current term with fee | Apr 1 | Apr 1 | Apr 1 | Apr 1 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes/resign from the University | Apr 2 | Feb 27 | May 1 | May 28 |
| Spring Break holiday | April 3 – 10 | NA | April 3 – 10 | NA |
| Summer & Fall 2026 Priority Registration Period | April 20 – 24 | April 20 – 24 | April 20 – 24 | April 20 – 24 |
| Summer & Fall 2026 Open Registration Period begins | Apr 27 | Apr 27 | Apr 27 | Apr 27 |
| Last class day | May 8 | Mar 10 | May 8 | Jun 2 |
| Final Exams | May 9 – Sat ONLY classes, May 11 – 15 | Mar 11 – 12 | May 11 – 15 | Jun 2 |
| Grades due for prospective degree applicants (9:00 am) | May 14 | Mar 20 | May 15 | NA |
| Commencement | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 |
| Grades Due (9:00 am) | May 18 | Mar 20 | May 18 | Jun 3 |
| Textbook Rental return 1st Deadline | May 18 | May 18 | May 18 | NA |
| Textbook Rental return final deadline, charges assessed for books not returned (12:30 pm) | May 22 | May 22 | May 22 | May 22 |
NOTE: University offices are closed on Fridays during the Summer term; Memorial Day, May 25; Juneteenth, June 18; Independence Day, July 6.
The hours of operation for dining services will be modified when university classes are not in session. Refer to southeastern.edu/auxservices for additional information.
NOTE: This calendar is subject to change. Please refer to the Office of the Registrar website for the most current version. Dates highlighted in gold have been updated since the original publication.
| Deadline / Important Date | Semester | Term I | Term II | Interim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start – End | Jun 3 – Aug 3 | Jun 3 – Jul 1 | July 2 – Jul 30 | Aug 4 – Aug 17 |
| Open Registration Ends (5:30 pm) | May 26 | May 26 | July 1 | Aug 3 |
| Fee Payment Deadline (5:30 pm) | May 26 | May 26 | May 26 | May 26 |
| Fee Payment Opportunity (24 hours) | May 26 – 27 | May 26 – 27 | May 26 – 27 | May 26 – 27 |
| Rental textbook pick-up begins for students whose fees are paid | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 |
| Class cancellation/disenrollment for students with an unpaid balance greater than $350.00 (5:00 pm) | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 |
| New Student Orientation | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 |
| Schedule Adjustment Period (add and drop courses) | May 28 – Jun 2 | May 28 – Jun 2 | May 28 – Jul 1 | May 28 – Aug 3 |
| Classes cancelled for low enrollment (5:00 pm) | May 28 | May 28 | NA | NA |
| Undergraduate “I” grade removal deadline | Jun 2 | Jun 2 | NA | NA |
| Last day to drop courses (100% refund) (11:59 pm) | Jun 2 | Jun 2 | Jul 1 | Aug 3 |
| First Day of Classes | Jun 3 | Jun 3 | Jul 2 | Aug 4 |
| Add/Drop period, dropping all courses results in a $250.00 cancellation fee (11:59 pm) | Jun 3 – 4 | Jun 3 – 4 | Jul 2 | NA |
| Students are financially responsible for courses enrolled (11:59 pm) | Jun 4 | Jun 4 | Jul 2 | August 4 |
| Summer Orientation Program I, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation | Jun 10 | Jun 10 | NA | NA |
| Deadline to file application for degree for current term without late fee | Jun 15 | Jun 15 | Jun 15 | Jun 15 |
| Academic Checkpoint I | Jun 17 | Jun 10 | Jul 13 | Aug 11 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (University Closure) | Jun 18 | Jun 18 | NA | NA |
| Summer Orientation Program II, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation | Jun 24 | Jun 24 | NA | NA |
| Academic Checkpoint II | Jul 1 | Jun 17 | Jul 20 | NA |
| Midterm grades due (9:00 am) | Jul 1 | Jun 17 | NA | |
| Graduate Studies Academic Checkpoint | Jul 1 | NA | NA | NA |
| Final deadline to file application for degree for current term with fee | Jul 1 | Jul 1 | Jul 1 | Jul 1 |
| Summer Orientation Program III, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation | Jul 1 | Jul 1 | NA | NA |
| Independence Holiday | NA | NA | Jul 6 | NA |
| Last day to withdraw from classes/resign from the University | Jul 8 | Jun 22 | July 21 | Aug 13 |
| Summer Orientation Program IV, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation | Jul 8 | NA | Jul 8 | NA |
| Summer Orientation Program V, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation | Jul 15 | NA | Jul 15 | NA |
| Rental textbook pick up ends | Jul 16 | NA | Jul 16 | NA |
| Summer Orientation Program VI, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation | Jul 22 | NA | Jul 22 | NA |
| Last class day | Jul 28 | Jun 30 | Jul 28 | Aug 17 |
| Final Exams | Jul 29 – 30 | Jul 1 | Jul 29 | Aug 17 |
| Grades Due (9:00 am) | Aug 3 | Jul 8 | Aug 3 | Aug 18 |
| Textbook Rental return 1st Deadline | Aug 3 | Aug 3 | Aug 3 | NA |
| Textbook Rental return final deadline, charges assessed for books not returned (12:30 pm) | Aug 4 | Aug 4 | Aug 4 | NA |
| Commencement | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 |
UNIVERSITY CLOSURES: University offices are closed on Labor Day, Sept 7; Fall Break, Oct 8-9; Thanksgiving; Nov 25-27; and Winter
Break, Dec 22 – Jan 1.
DINING SERVICES: The hours of operation for dining services will be modified when university classes are not in session. Refer to
www.southeastern.edu/dining for additional information.
NOTE: This calendar is subject to change. Please refer to the Office of the Registrar website for the most current version. Dates highlighted in gold have been updated since the original publication.
| Deadline / Important Date | Semester | Term I | Term II | Interim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start – End | Aug 19 – Dec 11 | Aug 19 – Oct 13 | Oct 14 – Dec 11 | Dec 15 – Jan 11 |
| Open Registration Ends (5:00 pm) | Aug 10 | Aug 10 | Oct 13 | Dec 14 |
| Fee Payment Deadline (5:00 pm) | Aug 10 | Aug 10 | Aug 10 | Aug 10 |
| Fee Payment Opportunity (24 hours) | Aug 10 – 11 | Aug 10 – 11 | Aug 10 – 11 | Aug 10 – 11 |
| Rental textbook pick-up begins for students whose fees are paid | Aug 10 | Aug 10 | Aug 10 | NA |
| Class cancellation/disenrollment for students with an unpaid balance greater than $350.00 (5:00 pm) | Aug 11 | Aug 11 | Aug 11 | Aug 11 |
| Faculty Return | Aug 11 | Aug 11 | Aug 11 | NA |
| Schedule Adjustment Period (add and drop courses) | Aug 12 – 18 | Aug 12 – 18 | Aug 12 – Oct 13 | Aug 12 – Dec 14 |
| New Student Orientation | Aug 12 | Aug 12 | Aug 12 | Aug 12 |
| Classes cancelled for low enrollment (5:00 pm) | Aug 12 | Aug 12 | NA | NA |
| Undergraduate “I” grade removal deadline | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | NA | NA |
| Last day to drop courses (100% refund) (11:59 pm) | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Oct 13 | Dec 14 |
| First Day of Classes | Aug 19 | Aug 19 | Oct 14 | Dec 15 |
| Add/Drop period, dropping all courses results in a $250.00 cancellation fee (11:59 pm) | Aug 19 – 24 | Aug 19 – 24 | Oct 14 | NA |
| Students are financially responsible for courses enrolled (11:59 pm) | Aug 24 | Aug 24 | Oct 14 | Dec 15 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Sep 7 | Sep 7 | NA | NA |
| Deadline to file application for degree for current term without late fee | Sep 15 | Sep 15 | Sep 15 | Sep 15 |
| Academic Checkpoint I | Sep 16 | Sep 2 | Oct 28 | Dec 28 |
| Midpoint | Oct 7 | NA | NA | NA |
| Fall Break | Oct 8 – 9 | Oct 8 – 9 | NA | NA |
| Academic Checkpoint II | Oct 14 | Sep 16 | Nov 11 | NA |
| Midterm grades due (9:00 am) | Oct 14 | Sep 16 | Nov 11 | NA |
| Graduate Studies Academic Checkpoint | Oct 14 | NA | NA | NA |
| Last day to withdraw from classes/resign from the University | Oct 30 | Sep 25 | Nov 20 | Jan 6 |
| Rental textbook pick up ends | Oct 30 | Oct 30 | Oct 30 | NA |
| Final deadline to file application for degree for current term with fee | Nov 1 | Nov 1 | Nov 1 | Nov 1 |
| Spring 2027 Priority Registration Period | Nov 16 – 20 | Nov 16 – 20 | Nov 16 – 20 | Nov 16 – 20 |
| Spring 2027 Open Registration Period begins | Nov 23 | Nov 23 | Nov 23 | Nov 23 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closure) | Nov 25 – 27 | NA | Nov 25 – 27 | NA |
| Last class day | Dec 4 | Oct 7 | Dec 4 | Jan 11 |
| Final Exams | Dec 5 – Sat ONLY classes, Dec 7 – 11 | Oct 12 – 13 | May 11 – 15 | Jan 11 |
| Grades due for prospective degree applicants (9:00 am) | Dec 10 | Dec 10 | Dec 10 | NA |
| Commencement | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 |
| Grades Due (9:00 am) | Dec 14 | Oct 23 | Dec 14 | Jan 13 |
| Textbook Rental return 1st Deadline | Dec 14 | Dec 14 | Dec 14 | NA |
| Commencement | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 |
| Textbook Rental return final deadline, charges assessed for books not returned (12:30 pm) | Dec 18 | Dec 18 | Dec 18 | NA |
| Winter Break (University Closure) | Dec 22 – Jan 1 | Dec 22 – Jan 1 | Dec 22 – Jan 1 | Dec 22 – Jan 1 |