Note: Calendars are subject to change due to forces beyond the University’s control or as deemed necessary by the University to fulfill its educational objectives. Please consult your school/college for key dates unique to your academic program.
| Payment deadline for fall 2027 | Aug. 2 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 23 |
| #Last day to add classes | Sept. 3 |
| #Last day for pass/no credit or letter grade option | Sept. 3 |
| #Last day to drop classes without a record of enrollment | Sept. 3 |
| #Last day to drop with 100% refund | Sept. 3 |
| Labor Day holiday (no classes) | Sept. 6 |
| Last day for pro-rated refund | Sept. 17 |
| Census date | Sept. 17 |
| Deadline for faculty to submit week five early grades | Sept. 24 |
| Fall student break | Oct. 1 |
| Spring 2028 schedule of classes available | Oct. 4 |
| *Advising for spring 2028 for continuing students | Oct. 11-22 |
| Last day to withdraw | Oct. 22 |
| *Early registration appointments begin for continuing students for spring 2028 | Oct. 25 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov. 24-26 |
| Classes resume | Nov. 29 |
| Classes end | Dec. 3 |
| Final examination period | Dec. 6-10 |
| Deadline to petition to walk in May 2028 Commencement (for summer 2028 graduates) | Dec. 10 |
| Deadline for faculty to submit final grades | Dec. 14 |
| Payment deadline for spring 2028 | Jan. 3 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (no classes) | Jan. 17 |
| Classes begin | Jan. 18 |
| #Last day to add classes | Jan. 28 |
| #Last day for pass/no credit or letter grade option | Jan. 28 |
| #Last day to drop classes without a record of enrollment | Jan. 28 |
| #Last day to drop classes with 100% refund | Jan. 28 |
| Last day for pro-rated refund | Feb. 11 |
| Census date | Feb. 11 |
| Deadline for faculty to submit week five early grades | Feb. 18 |
| President’s Day holiday (no classes) | Feb. 21 |
| Summer 2028/fall 2028 schedule of classes available | Mar. 13 |
| Spring break | Mar. 13-17 |
| *Advising for summer/fall 2028 for continuing students continues (excluding spring break) | Mar. 20-31 |
| Classes resume | Mar. 20 |
| Last day to withdraw | Mar. 20 |
| *Summer 2028 registration opens for continuing students (no appointments required) | Apr. 3 |
| *Early registration appointments begin for continuing students for fall 2028 | Apr. 3 |
| Classes end | May 2 |
| Study day | May 3 |
| Final examination period | May 4-10 |
| Commencement (Stockton) | May 13 |
| Deadline for faculty to submit grades | May 15 |
| Summer Session 1 (5 weeks) | May 15-June 16 |
| No classes (Memorial Day holiday) | May 29 |
| Summer Session 2 (5 weeks) | June 20-July 21 |
| No classes (Juneteenth observed) | June 19 |
| No classes (Independence Day observed) | July 4 |
| Summer Session 3 (5 weeks) . | July 24-Aug. 25 |
| No classes (student break) | Aug. 7 |
