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Office of the Registrar
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5256 USA
(269) 387-4300
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Calendars are subject to change. Dates and events are added or changed as information becomes available.
| Item | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer I 2027 | Summer II 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course offerings open for viewing | ||||
| Registration begins | ||||
| Tuition and fees due | Sep. 16 | Jan. 25 | May 10 | July 1 |
| Advising Days | Aug. 31-Sep. 1 | Jan. 7-8 | N/A | N/A |
| Fall Welcome | Aug. 27-Sep. 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classes begin at 8 a.m. | Sep. 2 | Jan. 11 | May 10 | July 1 |
| Last day to drop/add; Census | Sep. 10 | Jan. 19 | May 17 | July 9 |
| $100 late add fee begins* | Sep. 11 | Jan. 20 | May 18 | July 10 |
| Begin recording withdrawals with a final grade of "W" on the transcript | Sep. 11 | Jan. 20 | May 18 | July 10 |
| Last day to withdraw from classes | Nov. 2 | March 22 | June 7 | July 26 |
| Final exam week | Dec. 14-17 | April 26-29 | N/A | N/A |
| Semester Ends | Dec. 19 | May 1 | June 30 | Aug. 20 |
| Refunds | ||||
| Last day to withdraw entire class schedule and receive a 100% tuition refund | Sep. 16 | Jan. 25 | May 17 | July 9 |
| Last day to drop part of your class schedule and receive a 100% tuition refund | Sep. 10 | Jan. 19 | N/A | N/A |
| Last day to withdraw entire class schedule and receive a 50% tuition refund | Sep. 30 | Feb. 8 | May 26 | July 16 |
| Grades | ||||
| Midterm grades due | Oct. 19 | March 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Final grades due | Dec. 22 | May 4 | July 6 | Aug. 24 |
| Graduation | ||||
| Last day to submit your application for graduation | Feb. 1 | Oct. 1 | Feb. 1 | Feb. 1 |
| Commencement | Dec. 19 | May 1 | June 26 | N/A |
| Holidays and Recesses | ||||
| Labor Day | Sept. 7 | |||
| Fall break | Oct. 21-23 | |||
| Thanksgiving break (begins at noon) | Nov. 25 | |||
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Convocation and Activities | Jan. 18 | |||
| Spirit Day | March 5 | |||
| Spring break | March 8-12 | |||
| Memorial Day | May 31 | |||
| Independence Day | July 5 | |||
Download accessible PDF version of the 2026-27 academic calendar
* $100 late add fees apply to all students adding their first class after the census has taken place.
A 24-hour grace period is provided to students who drop a course that meets for the first time on or after the end of the drop/add period. Students dropping a class within 24 hours of the start date should contact the Registrar’s Office to make sure they receive the correct refund.