Academic Calendar

2025

UNIVERSITY CLOSURES: University offices are closed on Labor Day, Sept 1; Fall Break, Oct 9-10; Thanksgiving; Nov 26-28; and Winter Break, Dec 22 – Jan 2.
DINING SERVICES: This calendar is subject to change.

Tuesday, August 5 - Monday, August 18

Fall Interim Classes – All fees for interim classes must be paid by the first class meeting of the interim session.

Wednesday, August 6

Open Registration ends at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 6. Students should check their schedule for any classes removed due to low enrollment. Students who decide not to attend are responsible to drop all of their classes.

Wednesday, August 6

Fee Payment Deadline at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 6. Students whose accounts are not paid by 5:30 p.m. will be placed in a temporary hold status until Thursday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m., allowing payments towards outstanding balance only. Students with a remaining account balance greater than $350.00 after this extension will be canceled from their classes. IMPORTANT NOTE: For students who qualify for federal aid: Students must drop all their classes before the first day of classes if they do not plan to attend or their federal aid will keep them enrolled, thus owing a balance.

Thursday, August 7

Class Cancellation for Non-Payment of Fees at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, August 7. Students with a remaining account balance greater than $350.00 will be canceled from their classes. Important Note: For students who qualify for federal aid: Students must drop all their classes before the first day of classes if they do not plan to attend or their federal aid will keep them enrolled, thus owing a balance.

Thursday, August 7 - Tuesday, August 19

Schedule Adjustment begins, Thursday, August 7 after cancellation has been processed. Students will be notified by email when scheduled adjustments can be made and should review their schedule for classes canceled for non-payment and for any classes removed due to low enrollment. Students who decide not to attend are responsible to drop all of their classes. Students will be financially responsible for any classes remaining on their schedule as of 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 19.

Monday, August 11

Rental textbook pick-up begins for students who have paid

Tuesday, August 12

Academic Checkpoint for fall interim session

Tuesday, August 12

Faculty return to duty

Wednesday, August 13

New Student Orientation

Thursday, August 14

Fall Interim Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes; deadline at 5:00 p.m.

Monday, August 18

Fall Interim Classes end

Tuesday, August 19

Fall interim grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 19

Last Day for undergraduate students to remove “I” grades for Summer 2025

Wednesday, August 20

First Day of Classes; Regular Semester and Term I

Wednesday, August 20 - Monday, August 25

Add/Drop Period: During the add/drop period, students may make schedule adjustments without receiving a “W” grade for each class dropped. Students who drop all courses during the Add/Drop period will incur a Cancellation fee of $250.00. All students will be financially responsible for any classes remaining on their schedule as of 11:59 p.m., Monday, August 25.

Monday, September 1

Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, September 2

Classes Resume

Wednesday, September 3

Academic Checkpoint I for Fall Term I Session

Monday, September 15

Last day to complete Application for Program Completion for Fall 2025 graduation without a late fee.

Tuesday, September 16

LATE Application for Program Completion period. Students applying for Fall 2025 program completion/graduation are assessed a $50 late fee during this time.

Wednesday, September 17

Academic Checkpoint II for Fall Term I Session; Term I midterm grades are due at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, September 17

Academic Checkpoint I for Fall Semester

Friday, September 26

Term I Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes; deadline at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 8

Term I Classes End

Wednesday, October 8

Regular Semester Midpoint

Thursday, October 9 - Friday, October 10

Fall Break

Monday, October 13

Classes Resume

Monday, October 13

Term I Classes: Final Examinations; M/W schedule

Tuesday, October 14

Term I Classes: Final Examinations; T/TH schedule

Wednesday, October 15

Term II Classes Begin

Wednesday, October 15

Add/Drop Deadline for Term II Classes: Schedule adjustment ends at 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, October 15. Last day to Add/Drop without receiving a “W” grade for each Term II class dropped. Students will be financially responsible for any Term II classes remaining on their schedule as of 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, October 15.

Wednesday, October 15

Academic Checkpoint II for Fall Semester

Wednesday, October 15

Academic Checkpoint for Graduate School

Friday, October 24

Term I grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, October 29

Academic Checkpoint I for Fall Term II Session

Friday, October 31

Regular Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes or resign from the university; deadline at 12:30 p.m.

Monday, November 3

No graduation applications for Fall 2025 will be accepted after this date.

Wednesday, November 12

Academic Checkpoint II for Fall Term II Session; Term 2 midterm grades are due by 9:00 a.m.

Monday, November 17 - Friday, November 21

Priority registration for Spring 2026 classes

Friday, November 21

Term II Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes; deadline at 12:30 p.m.

Monday, November 24

Open registration for Spring 2026 classes

Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28

Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, December 1

Classes Resume

Friday, December 5

Last Day of Classes

Saturday, December 6

Saturday only classes: Final Examinations

Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12

Final Examinations

Thursday, December 11

Grades of prospective graduating students due by 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, December 13

Commencement

Monday, December 15

Textbook rental return deadline

Monday, December 15

Grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Friday, December 19

Student accounts will be charged for any rental books not returned by 12:30 p.m.

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.

Monday, January 12

Open Registration ends at 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 12. Students should check their schedule for any classes removed due to low enrollment. Students who decide not to attend are responsible for dropping all of their classes.

Monday, January 12

Fee Payment Deadline at 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 12. Students whose accounts are not paid by 5:00 p.m. will be placed in a temporary hold status until Tuesday, January 13 at 5:00 pm, allowing payments towards outstanding balance only. Students with a remaining account balance greater than $350.00 after this
extension will be canceled from their classes. IMPORTANT NOTE: For students who qualify for federal aid: Students must drop all their classes before the first day of classes if they do not plan to attend or their federal aid will keep them enrolled, thus owing a balance.

Monday, January 12

Rental textbook pick-up begins for students who have paid

Tuesday, January 13

Faculty return to duty

Tuesday, January 13

Class Cancellation for Non-Payment of Fees at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13. Students with a remaining account balance greater than $350.00 will be canceled from their classes. IMPORTANT NOTE: For students who qualify for federal aid: Students must drop all their classes before the first day of classes if they do not plan to attend or their federal aid will keep them enrolled, thus owing a balance.

Tuesday, January 13 - Monday, January 19

Schedule Adjustment begins Tuesday, January 13 after cancellation has been processed. Students will be notified by email when scheduled adjustments can be made and should review their schedule for classes canceled for non-payment and for any classes removed due to low enrollment. Students who decide not to attend are responsible for dropping all of their classes. Students will be financially responsible for any classes remaining on their schedule as of 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 19.

Wednesday, January 14

New Student Orientation

Thursday, January 15

Last day for departments to cancel classes for low enrollment; deadline at 5:00 p.m. Students will receive notification of cancelled courses from the department.

Friday, January 16

Last Day for undergraduate students to remove “I” grades for Fall 2025

Monday, January 19

Martin Luther King Holiday

Tuesday, January 20

First Day of Classes; Regular Semester and Term I

Tuesday, January 20 – Monday, January 26

Add/Drop Period: During the add/drop period, students may make schedule adjustments without receiving a “W” grade for each class dropped. Students who drop all courses during the Add/Drop period will incur a Cancellation Fee of $250.00. All students will be financially responsible for any classes remaining on their schedule as of 11:59 p.m., Monday, January 26.

Wednesday, February 4

Academic Checkpoint I for Spring Term I Session

Monday, February 16 - Tuesday, February 17

Mardi Gras Holiday

Wednesday, February 18

Classes Resume

Wednesday, February 18

Last day to complete Application for Program Completion for Spring 2026 without a late fee.

Wednesday, February 18

Academic Checkpoint II for Spring Term I Session; Spring Term I Midterm grades are due 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, February 18

Academic Checkpoint I for Spring Semester

Friday, February 27

Term I Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes; deadline at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10

Term I Classes End

Wednesday, March 11

Regular Semester Midpoint

Wednesday, March 11

Term I Classes: Final Examinations; M/W schedule

Thursday, March 12

Term I Classes: Final Examinations; T/TH schedule

Monday, March 16

Add/Drop Deadline for Term II Classes: Add/Drop ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, March 16. This is the last day to Add/Drop without receiving a “W” grade for each Term II class. Students only enrolled in Term II courses who drop all Term II courses during the Add/Drop period will incur a Cancellation Fee of $250.00. Students are financially responsible for any Term II classes remaining on their schedule as of 11:59 p.m., Monday, March 16.

Monday, March 16

Term II Classes Begin

Wednesday, March 18

Academic Checkpoint II for Spring Semester; Spring Semester Midterm grades due at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, March 18

Academic Checkpoint for Graduate School

Friday, March 20

Term I grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 1

No graduation applications for Spring 2026 will be accepted after this date.

Wednesday, April 1

Academic Checkpoint I for Spring Term II Session

Thursday, April 2

Regular Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes or resign from the university; deadline at 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 3 - Friday, April 10

Spring Break

Monday, April 13

Classes Resume

Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24

Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2026 classes

Wednesday, April 22

Academic Checkpoint II for Spring Term II Session; Spring Term II Midterm grades due at 9:00 a.m.

Monday, April 27

Open registration for Summer and Fall 2026 classes begins

Friday, May 1

Term II Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes; deadline at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, May 8

Last Day of Classes

Saturday, May 9

Saturday only classes: Final Examinations

Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15

Final Examinations

Thursday, May 14

Grades of prospective graduating students due by 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 16

Commencement

Monday, May 18

Textbook Rental 1st Deadline

Monday, May 18

Grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 19 - Tuesday, June 2

Spring Interim Classes – All fees for interim classes must be paid by the first class meeting of the interim session. There is no add/drop period for the interim session. To avoid a W, students must drop prior to the first day of interim classes.

Friday, May 22

Textbook Rental Final Deadline: Student accounts will be charged for any rental books not returned by 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 26

Academic Checkpoint for Spring Interim Session

Thursday, May 28

Spring Interim Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes; deadline at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2

Spring Interim Classes end

Wednesday, June 3

Spring Interim grades due by 9:00 a.m.

NOTE: University offices are closed on Fridays during the Summer term; Memorial Day, May 25; Juneteenth, June 18; Independence Day, July 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.

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 26

Open Registration ends at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 26. Students should check their schedule for any classes removed due to low enrollment. Students who decide not to attend are responsible for dropping all of their classes.

Tuesday, May 26

New Student Orientation

Tuesday, May 26

Fee Payment Deadline at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 26. Students whose accounts are not paid by 5:30 p.m. will be placed in a temporary hold status until Wednesday, May 27 at 5:30 pm, allowing payments towards outstanding balance only. Students with a remaining account balance greater than $350.00 after this extension will be canceled from their classes. IMPORTANT NOTE: For students who qualify for federal aid: Students must drop all their classes before the first day of classes if they do not plan to attend or their federal aid will keep them enrolled, thus owing a balance.

Wednesday, May 27

Rental textbook pick-up begins for students who have paid

Wednesday, May 27

Class Cancellation for Non-Payment of Fees at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 27. Students with a remaining account balance greater than $350.00 will be canceled from their classes. IMPORTANT NOTE: For students who qualify for federal aid: Students must drop all their classes before the first day of classes if they do not plan to attend or their federal aid will keep them enrolled, thus owing a balance.

Wednesday, May 27 - Tuesday, June 2

Schedule Adjustment begins Wednesday, May 27 after cancellation has been processed. Students will be notified by email when scheduled adjustments can be made and should review their schedule for classes canceled for non-payment and for any classes removed due to low enrollment. Students who decide not to attend are responsible for dropping all of their classes. Students will be financially responsible for any classes remaining on their schedule as of 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2.

Thursday, May 28

Last day for departments to cancel classes for low enrollment; deadline at 5:30 p.m. Students will receive notification of cancelled courses from the department.

Tuesday, June 2

Last Day for undergraduate students to remove “I” Grades for Spring 2026

Wednesday, June 3

First Day of Classes; Regular Semester and Term I

Wednesday, June  - Thursday, June 4

Add/Drop Period: During the add/drop period, students may make schedule adjustments without receiving a “W” grade for each class dropped. Students who drop all courses during the Add/Drop period will incur a Cancellation Fee of $250.00. All students will be financially responsible for any classes remaining on their schedule as of 11:59 p.m., Thursday, June 4.

Wednesday, June 10

Academic Checkpoint I for Summer Term I Session

Wednesday, June 10

Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program I, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation

Monday, June 15

Last day to complete Application for Program Completion for Summer 2026 without a late fee.

Wednesday, June 17

Academic Checkpoint II for Summer Term I Session; Summer Term I Midterm grades are due 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 17

Academic Checkpoint I for Summer Semester

Wednesday, June 17

Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program II, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation

Thursday, June 18

Juneteenth Holiday

Monday, June 22

Summer Term I Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes; deadline at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 22

Classes Resume

Wednesday, June 24

Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program III, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation

Tuesday, June 30

Term I Classes End

Wednesday, July 1

Regular Summer Semester Midpoint

Wednesday, July 1

Summer Term I Classes: Final Examinations

Wednesday, July 1

Academic Checkpoint II for Summer Semester; Summer Semester Midterm grades are due 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 1

Academic Checkpoint for Graduate School

Wednesday, July 1

No graduation applications for Summer 2026 will be accepted after this date.

Wednesday, July 1

Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program IV, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation

Thursday, July 2

Summer Term II Classes Begin

Thursday, July 2

Add/Drop Deadline for Term II Classes: Add/Drop ends at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, July 2. This is the last day to Add/Drop without receiving a “W” grade for each Term II class. Students only enrolled in Term II courses who drop all Term II courses during the Add/Drop period will incur a Cancellation Fee of $250.00. Students are financially responsible for any Term II classes remaining on their schedule as of 11:59 p.m., Thursday, July 2.

Monday, July 6

Independence Day Holiday

Tuesday, July 7

Classes Resume

Wednesday, July 8

Summer Term I grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 8

Regular Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes or resign from the university; deadline at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, July 13

Academic Checkpoint I for Summer Term II Session

Wednesday, July 15

Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program V, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation

Monday, July 20

Academic Checkpoint II for Summer Term II Session; Summer Term II Midterm grades are due 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, July 21

Term II Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes; deadline at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22

Summer Orientation/Early Registration Program VI, Fall 2026 Freshman by Invitation

Tuesday, July 28

Last Day of Classes

Wednesday, July 29

Term II Classes: Final Examinations

Wednesday, July 29 - Thursday, July 30

Regular Classes: Final Examinations

Monday, August 3

Grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Monday, August 3

Textbook rental 1st Deadline

Tuesday, August 4

Textbook Rental Final Deadline: Student Accounts will be charged for any rental books not returned by 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 4 - Monday, August 17

Summer Interim Classes – All fees for interim classes must be paid by the first class meeting of the interim session. There is no add/drop period for the interim session. To avoid a W, students must drop prior to the first day of interim classes.

Tuesday, August 11

Academic Checkpoint for Summer Interim Session

Thursday, August 13

Summer Interim Classes: Last day to withdraw from classes; deadline at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, August 17

Summer Interim Classes end

Tuesday, August 18

Summer Interim grades due by 9:00 a.m.

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