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Students can view the day and time that they can first register and see any registration blocks they may have. This is not an appointment with an academic advisor or Office of the University Registrar but is the earliest time that a student can log into Testudo Drop/Add to register for classes. Students should start preparing for registration by reviewing the Steps to Register.
Students can view the day and time that they can first register and see any registration blocks they may have. This is not an appointment with an academic advisor or Office of the University Registrar but is the earliest time that a student can log into Testudo Drop/Add to register for classes. Students should start preparing for registration by reviewing the Steps to Register.
Students in these populations can begin registering for Spring 2027.
Currently enrolled students can register for Spring 2027 on their scheduled day and time.
Last day for graduate students to drop a course, change course credit level and change grading method
See How to View Grades and GPA's
Returning students may make changes to their schedule by adding and dropping classes. No appointment required. New students will register at their orientation.
Students may request a withdrawal from all classes at any time between the first and the last day of classes of the semester.
Official degree award date for the Fall 2026 semester
No fall or spring classes; Winter term runs during the break. University closed Dec 25 – Jan 3.
Degrees earned in the Fall 2026 semester appear on student records
Last day to drop all courses (cancel) and get a 100% refund.
Late registration begins on the first day of classes. All students initiating registration for the semester on or after this date will be assessed a $20 late registration fee.
Students can add and drop classes, change credit level, grading method; no appointment required.
Students are required to check-in every business day to remain on the waitlist.
For students who want to drop individual courses, but remain registered (if you are dropping all courses, refer to withdraw from all courses deadlines). Refer to Full-time Undergraduates-Refund Schedule for Drops, Part-Time Undergraduates-Refund Schedule for Drops, or Refund Schedule for Drops for Graduate Students for additional information.
For students who want to drop individual courses, but remain registered (if you are dropping all courses, refer to withdraw from all courses deadlines). Refer to Full-time Undergraduates-Refund Schedule for Drops, Part-Time Undergraduates-Refund Schedule for Drops, or Refund Schedule for Drops for Graduate Students for additional information.
Students may request a withdrawal from all classes at any time between the first and the last day of classes of the semester.
Students may request a withdrawal from all classes at any time between the first and the last day of classes of the semester.
Students may request a withdrawal from all classes at any time between the first and the last day of classes of the semester.
Students may request a withdrawal from all classes at any time between the first and the last day of classes of the semester.
Instructors are required to submit mid-term grades for certain undergraduate students by Mar 24, 2027. Mid-term grades are available to view in Testudo until final grades become available.
Last day for graduate students to drop a course, change course credit level and change grading method
See How to View Grades and GPA's
Students may request a withdrawal from all classes at any time between the first and the last day of classes of the semester.
Official degree award date for the Spring 2027 semester
Degrees earned in the Spring 2027 semester appear on student records