These dates are generally applicable to our masters, doctoral, and certificate programs; however, your program’s dates may differ.  Please refer to your program’s handbook if you have questions. Note: the MD program has a separate calendar.

Spring 2026
Doctor of Physical Therapy
First Day of Classes
January 5
First Day of ClassesJanuary 12
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Last Day to Add Classes
Last Day to Drop Without a Grade
(Courses dropped after this date will receive a W on the record)
January 14
Last Day to Add Classes
Last Day to Drop Without a Grade
(Courses dropped after this date will receive a W on the record)
January 22
Martin Luther King Holiday – No ClassesJanuary 19
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Last Day to Edit Grading Basis
February 23
Last Day to Apply for Spring 2026 Program CompletionMarch 2
Spring Break – No Classes
(Not all Medical School programs offer a Spring Break, please check your program’s specific calendar to confirm)
March 9-13
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw from the Semester
Last Day to Edit Grading Basis
March 26
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw from the Semester
Last Day to Edit Grading Basis
April 3
Dissertation Submission Deadline
Last Day of Classes
April 24
Final ExamsApril 30 – May 6
Grading Deadline: NoonMay 11
CommencementMay 15
Summer 2026
First day of Summer Session IMay 18
Last Day to Add Classes
Last Day to Drop Without a Grade
(Courses dropped after this date will receive a W on the record)
May 22
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw from the SemesterMay 25
Memorial Day Holiday – No ClassesMay 25
Last day to change grade option June 17
Last Day to Apply for Summer 2026 Program CompletionJuly 1
Independence Holiday – No ClassesJuly 4
Last day of Summer classesAugust 13
Dissertation Submission DeadlineAugust 13
Grading Deadline: NoonTBD