Academic Calendars

2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar

FALL 2026

Events	Dates
March 30- Apr 3, 2026	Early 2026 Fall Registration (By Appointment Only)
April 04- August 23, 2026	Regular Registration (Open Enrollment)
April 6 - August 14, 2026	FAMU/FSU Co-Op Student Application
May 4- August 7, 2026	Non-Degree Seeking, Dual Enroll, FAMU, and State Employees, Application
June 29- August 7, 2026	In-State Residency Re-Classification Period
August 17-22, 2026	Residence Halls open at 7:00 am. For additional information, please visit https://www.famu.edu/students/living-on-campus/housing/important-dates.php
August 24, 2026	- Late Registration ($100 late fee will be assessed) - Add/Drop begins
August 24, 2026	1^st Class Meeting
August 24-28, 2026	*Registration for Non-Degree Seeking, FAMU, and State Employees [No new applications]*
August 24, 2026	- Intent to Graduate – Advisors place service indicators (ETA) in iRattler - Students begin to apply for graduation online
August 28, 2026	- Add/Drop Ends - Last day to submit online Insurance waiver - FAMU Student Health Services
September 7, 2026	*Holiday – University Closed in Observance of Labor Day*
September 4, 2026	Last Day to Appeal - Repeat Course Charge - Academic Appeals - Excess Credit Hours
September 4, 2026	Last day to pay 100% of all fees without a late fee ($100)
September 18, 2026	- Last day to apply for Late Registration Add to Appeals Committee - Submit Exception Forms for candidates for graduation
October 26-30, 2026	Spring 2027 Early Registration (By appointment only)
October 31, 2026 - January 5, 2027	Spring 2027 Regular Registration (Open Enrollment)
November 11, 2026	*Holiday – University Closed in Observance of Veterans Day*
November 13, 2026	Last Day to Withdraw - Course withdrawal online (no paper form) - *Term withdrawal (iRattler* Student Center complete form)**
November 13, 2026	Last Day to - Apply for Graduation - Submit Exception forms
November 25-27, 2026	*Holiday – University Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving*
December 4, 2026	Last Day for Instructors to submit I, N, or DIS Grade or Title Change
December 4, 2026	Last Day of Classes
December 7-10, 2026	Final Examination
December 7-12, 2026	College and Schools Pinning Ceremonies
December 11-12, 2026	Commencement at the Alfred Lawson Multi-Purpose Teaching Gym (Degree Conferred Date December 11) See your College or School for day and time
December 12, 2026	Residence Halls Close at 12:00 p.m. (Apartments remain open)
December 14, 2026	Submit Final Grades Before 5:00 p.m.
December 15, 2026	*FAMU/FSU College of Engineering Final Grades Before 5:00 p.m.*
December 15, 2026	Grades Available for Students to View
December 18, 2026	Deadline for Degree Certification

SPRING 2027

Events	Dates
October 26 – 30, 2026	Early Registration (By Appointment Only)
October 31, 2026 – January 5, 2027	Regular Registration (Open Enrollment)
October 26, 2026 - December 18, 2026	Student Applications and Registration for FAMU/FSU CO-OP
November 2, 2026 - December 11, 2026	In-State Residency Re-Classification Period
November 2, 2026 - December 11, 2026	Student Applications Due: Non-Degree Seeking, State of Florida/FAMU Employees, and H.S. Dual Enrollment
November 24, 2026	Begin conducting Spring 2027 Degree Audits and submitting the completed “Student Intent to Graduate” form for Spring 2027 to the Advisor.
January 4, 2027	Residence Halls open at 9:00 a.m.
January 6, 2027	- Late Registration ($100 late fee will be assessed) - Add/drop Begins
January 6, 2027	1^st Class Meeting
January 6 – 12, 2027	Registration for Non-Degree Seeking, and State of Florida/FAMU Employee students, and H.S. Dual Enrollment
January 12, 2027	- Add/drop Ends - Last day to submit online Insurance waiver - FAMU Student Health Services
January 13, 2027	- Intent to Graduate – Advisors place service indicators (ETA) on iRattler. Students begin to apply for graduation online
January 18, 2027	- *Holiday – (Martin Luther King, Jr.)*
January 22, 2027	Last Day to Appeal - Repeat Course Charge - Academic Appeals - Excess Credit Hours
January 20, 2027	Last day to pay 100% of all fees Without a late fee ($100)
February 5, 2027	- Last day to apply for Late Registration Add to Appeals Committee - Submit Exception Forms for candidates for graduation
March 2 – May 9, 2027	Summer Registration
March 15 – 19, 2027	SPRING BREAK
March 29 – April 2, 2027	*Early Fall 2026 Registration (By Appointment ONLY)*
March 3 – August 22, 2027	Regular Fall 2026 Registration
March 26, 2027	Last Day to Withdraw - *Course withdrawal online (no paper form* accepted) - Term withdrawal (go to iRattler Student Center and complete the form) Last day to apply online for graduation**
April 16, 2027	Last day - Submit “I,” “N,” or a “DIS” grade or title change
April 23, 2027	Last Day of Classes
April 26 - 30, 2027	Final Examinations
April 26 - 30, 2027	College and Schools Pinning Ceremonies
April 30 – May 1, 2027	Commencement at the Alfred Lawson Multi-Purpose Teaching Gym (Degree Conferred Date May 1) *See your College or School for day and time*
May 2, 2027	Residence Halls Close at 12:00 p.m.
May 3, 2027	Submit Final Grades before 5 p.m.
May 4, 2027	FAMU/FSU College of Engineering Final Grades Before 5:00 p.m.
May 4, 2027	Grades available for Students to View
May 7, 2027	Deadline for Degree Certification

College of Law Academic Calendar

The College of Law academic calendar outlines key dates for the academic year, including the start and end of each semester, holiday breaks, exam period, and commencement. Additionally, it provides information on key administrative dates like add/drop period and the last day to withdraw from courses or submit petitions for exceptions.

Please Note that the dates and times listed are subject to change.

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2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar

FALL 2026

Events	Tentative Dates
First Day of Classes	August 24, 2026
Holiday - University Closed in Observance of Labor Day	September 7, 2026
Holiday - University Closed in Observance of Veterans Day	November 11, 2026
Holiday - University Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving	November 25 - 27, 2026
Last Day of Classes	December 4, 2026
Final Examinations	December 7 – 10, 2026
Commencement	December 11-12, 2026

SPRING 2027

Events	Tentative Dates
First Day of Classes	January 6, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr. (No classes)	January 18, 2027
President's Day (No classes)	February 15, 2027
Spring Break	March 15 - 19, 2027
Last Day of Classes	April 23, 2027
Final Examinations	April 26 – April 29, 2027
Commencement	April 30 - May 1, 2027

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Fall 2027 - Summer 2028

FALL 2027

Event	Date	Notes
Resident Move-In	August 16, 2027	Residence Halls open at 7:00 am
First Day of Classes	August 23, 2027	---
Labor Day	September 6, 2027	Holiday – University Closed
Veterans Day	November 11, 2027	Holiday – University Closed
Thanksgiving	November 24 – 26, 2027	Holiday – University Closed
Last Day of Classes	December 3, 2027	---
Final Examinations	December 6 – 9, 2027	---
Commencement	December 10, 2027	---
Resident Move-Out	August 12, 2027	Residence Halls close at 12noon

Spring 2028

Event	Date	Notes
Resident Move-In	January 5, 2028	Residence Halls open at 7:00 am
First Day of Classes	January 10, 2028	---
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	January 17, 2028	Holiday – University Closed
President’s Day	February 21, 2028	Holiday – University Closed
Spring Break	March 13 – 17, 2028	Holiday – University Closed
Last Day of Classes	April 28, 2028	---
Final Examinations	May 1 – 4, 2028	---
Commencement	May 5, 2028	---
Resident Move-Out	May 7, 2028	Residence Halls close at 12 noon

Summer 2028

Event	Date	Notes
First Day of Classes	May 15, 2028	---
Memorial Day	May 29, 2028	Holiday – University Closed
Juneteenth	June 19, 2028	Holiday – University Closed
Independence Day	July 4, 2028	Holiday – University Closed
Last Day of Classes	August 2, 2028	---
Final Examinations	August 2 – 3, 2028	---
Commencement	August 4, 2028	---
Resident Move-Out	August 6, 2028	Residence Halls close at 12 noon

Summer Sessions 2028

Event	C - 12 week	A - 6 week1	B - 6 week2
First Day of Classes	May 15	May 15	June 26
Memorial Day	May 29	May 29	---
Juneteenth	June 19	June 19	---
Independence Day	July 4	---	July 4
Commencement	August 4	June 23	August 4

Fall 2028 - Summer 2029

FALL 2028

Event	Date	Notes
Resident Move-In	August 14, 2028	Residence Halls open at 7:00 am
First Day of Classes	August 21, 2028	---
Labor Day	September 4, 2028	Holiday – University Closed
Veterans Day (Observed)	November 10, 2028	Holiday – University Closed
Thanksgiving	November 22 – 24, 2028	Holiday – University Closed
Last Day of Classes	December 1, 2028	---
Final Examinations	December 4 – 7, 2028	---
Commencement	December 8, 2028	---
Resident Move-Out	December 10, 2028	Residence Halls close at 12noon

Spring 2029

Event	Date	Notes
Resident Move-In	January 4, 2029	Residence Halls open at 7:00 am
First Day of Classes	January 8, 2029	---
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	January 15, 2029	Holiday – University Closed
Spring Break	March 12 – 16, 2029	Holiday – University Closed
Last Day of Classes	April 27, 2029	---
Final Examinations	April 30 – May 3, 2029	---
Commencement	May 4, 2029	---
Resident Move-Out	May 6, 2029	Residence Halls close at 12 noon

Summer 2029

Event	Date	Notes
First Day of Classes	May 14, 2029	---
Memorial Day	May 28, 2029	Holiday – University Closed
Juneteenth	June 19, 2029	Holiday – University Closed
Independence Day	July 4, 2029	Holiday – University Closed
Last Day of Classes	August 1, 2029	---
Final Examinations	August 1 – 2, 2029	---
Commencement	August 3, 2029	---
Resident Move-Out	August 5, 2029	Residence Halls close at 12 noon

Summer Sessions 2029

Event	C - 12 week	A - 6 week1	B - 6 week2
Beginning Date:	May 14	May 14	June 25
Memorial Day	May 28	May 28	---
Juneteenth	June 19	June 19	---
Independence Day	July 4	---	July 4
Ending Date	August 3	June 22	August 3

The calendars are grouped and organized according to the FAMU Academic School Year, which runs from the start of the fall semester through the spring semester, and finishes at the end of the summer semester, concluding the academic year.

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2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Summer 2026 Academic Calendar

Spring 2026 Academic Calendar
Spring 2026 - Eight-Week Schedule at a Glance

Fall 2025 Academic Calendar

Academic School Year Calendars | 2016-2025