Academic Calendar 2027-2028 for Online Programs in SOC, SPA, CAS, and OGPS Dates are subject to change
The Academic Calendar for Online Programs in SOC, SPA, CAS, and OGPS is divided into fall, spring, and summer semester terms of approximately 16 weeks each. Standard courses are delivered in 8-week modules within the terms.
The add/drop/withdrawal and refund schedule applies to all courses with a standard schedule during a term. Add/drop/withdrawal, refund, and grade change dates for courses on nonstandard schedules are calculated proportionately, based on the percentage of the course completed. Please visit the Course Drop and Withdrawals page for more information. A student’s state of residency may determine refund eligibility and amounts. Final grades are always due 72 hours after the official end date of the course.
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2027 | Mon | Fall A classes begin. Payment due for Fall A |
| 09/05/2027 | Sun | Last day to add a Fall A course |
| 09/05/2027 | Sun | Last day to drop a Fall A course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 09/06/2027 | Mon | Fall A withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 09/09/2027 | Thu | Last day to withdraw from a Fall A course for a 50% refund |
| 09/13/2027 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Fall A course for a 25% refund (No refunds after this date) |
| 10/04/2027 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Fall A course or change a grade option |
| 10/24/2027 | Sun | Fall A classes end |
| 10/25/2027 | Mon | Fall B classes begin. Payment due for Fall B courses |
| 10/31/2027 | Sun | Last day to add a Fall B course |
| 10/31/2027 | Sun | Last day to drop a Fall B course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 11/01/2027 | Mon | Fall B withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 11/04/2027 | Thu | Last day to withdraw from a Fall B course for a 50% refund |
| 11/08/2027 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Fall B course for a 25% refund (No refunds after this date) |
| 11/29/2027 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Fall B course or change a grade option |
| 12/19/2027 | Sun | Fall B classes end |
| 12/19/2027 | Sun | Fall Commencement Ceremony for August and December graduates |
| 12/23/2027 | Thu | Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on December diplomas; no event associated with this date) |
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2028 | Mon | Spring A classes begin. Payment due for Spring A courses |
| 01/09/2028 | Sun | Last day to add a Spring A course |
| 01/09/2028 | Sun | Last day to drop a Spring A course for a 100% refund and without a "W" recorded |
| 01/10/2028 | Mon | Spring A withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 01/13/2028 | Thu | Last day to withdraw from a Spring A course for a 50% refund |
| 01/17/2028 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Spring A course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 02/07/2028 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Spring A course or change a grade option |
| 02/27/2028 | Sun | Spring A classes end |
| 02/28/2028 | Mon | Spring B classes begin. Payment due for Spring B courses |
| 03/05/2028 | Sun | Last day to add a Spring B course |
| 03/05/2028 | Sun | Last day to drop a Spring B course for a 100% refund and without a "W" recorded |
| 03/06/2028 | Mon | Spring B withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 03/09/2028 | Thu | Last day to withdraw from a Spring B course for a 50% refund |
| 03/13/2028 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Spring B course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 04/03/2028 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Spring B course or change a grade option |
| 04/23/2028 | Sun | Spring B classes end |
| 05/12/2028 - 05/14/2028 | Fri - Sun | Commencement Weekend Activities |
| 05/14/2028 | Sun | Official Degree Award Date |
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2028 | Mon | Summer A classes begin. Payment due for Summer A courses |
| 05/07/2028 | Sun | Last day to add a Summer A course |
| 05/07/2028 | Sun | Last day to drop a Summer A course for a 100% refund and without a "W" recorded |
| 05/08/2028 | Mon | Summer A withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 05/11/2028 | Thu | Last day to withdraw from a Summer A course for a 50% refund |
| 05/15/2028 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Summer A course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 06/05/2028 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Summer A course or change a grade option |
| 06/19/2028 | Mon | Juneteenth; no classes, university offices closed |
| 06/25/2028 | Sun | Summer A classes end |
| 06/26/2028 | Mon | Summer B classes begin Payment due for Summer B courses |
| 07/02/2028 | Sun | Last day to add a Summer B course |
| 07/02/2028 | Sun | Last day to drop a Summer B course for a 100% refund and without a "W" recorded |
| 07/03/2028 | Mon | Summer B withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 07/06/2028 | Thu | Last day to withdraw from a Summer B course for a 50% refund |
| 07/10/2028 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Summer B course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 07/31/2028 | Mon | Last day to withdraw from a Summer B course or change a grade option |
| 08/20/2028 | Sun | Summer B classes end |
| 08/27/2028 | Sun | Official Degree Award Date(date that appears on August diplomas; no event associated with this date) |