Academic Calendars

2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar

FALL 2026

Events	Dates
Early Fall 2026 Registration *(By Appointment Only)*	March 30- Apr 3, 2026
Regular Registration *(Open Enrollment)*	April 04- August 23, 2026
FAMU/FSU Co-Op Student Applications and Registration	April 6 - August 14, 2026
Student Applications Due: - Non-Degree Seeking, - State of Florida/FAMU Employees, and - H.S. Dual Enrollment	May 4- August 7, 2026
In-State Residency Re-Classification Period	June 29- August 7, 2026
Residence Halls open at 7:00 am. For additional information please visit: • Office of University Housing ➜	August 17-22, 2026
- Add/Drop Begins - Late Registration *($100 late fee will be assessed)*	August 24, 2026
First Class Meeting	August 24, 2026
Registration for Non-Degree Seeking, FAMU and State Employees [No new applications]	August 24-28, 2026
- Intent to Graduate – Advisors place service indicators (ETA) in iRattler - Students begin to apply for graduation online	August 24, 2026
- Add/Drop Ends - Last day to submit online Insurance waiver • FAMU Health Insurance Info ➜	August 28, 2026
*HOLIDAY – University Closed in Observance of Labor Day*	September 7, 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 4, 2026
- Last day to apply for Late Registration Add to Appeals Committee - Submit Exception Forms for candidates for graduation	September 18, 2026
Early Spring 2026 Registration (By appointment only)	October 26-30, 2026
Regular Spring 2026 Registration (Open Enrollment)	October 31, 2026 - January 5, 2027
*HOLIDAY – University Closed in Observance of Veterans Day*	November 11, 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 on-line for graduation (Apply through iRattler) - Submit Exception forms	November 13, 2026
*HOLIDAY – University Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving*	November 25-27, 2026
Last Day for Instructors to submit I, N, or DIS Grade or Name/Title Change	December 4, 2026
Last Day of Classes	December 4, 2026
Final Examinations • FAMU Final Exam Schedules ➜	December 7-10, 2026
COLLEGE AND SCHOOLS PINNING CEREMONIES	December 7-12, 2026
Commencement at the Alfred Lawson Multi-Purpose Teaching Gym 4:00 p.m. (Degree Conferred Date December 11) For additional information, please visit: • Commencement ➜	December 11, 2026
Residence Halls Close at 12:00 p.m. (Apartments remain open)	December 12, 2026
Submit Final Grades Before 5:00 p.m.	December 14, 2026
FAMU/FSU College of Engineering Final Grades Before 5:00 p.m.	December 15, 2026
Grades Available for Students to Access	December 15, 2026
Deadline to Submit Degree Certifications to the Registrar’s Office	December 18, 2026

SPRING 2027

Events	Dates
Early Fall 2026 Registration *(By Appointment Only)*	October 26 – 30, 2026
Regular Registration *(Open Enrollment)*	October 31, 2026 – January 5, 2027
FAMU/FSU Co-Op Student Applications and Registration	October 26, 2026 - December 18, 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 2, 2026 - December 11, 2026
Begin conducting Spring 2027 Degree Audits and submitting the completed “Student Intent to Graduate” form for Spring 2025 to the Advisor.	November 24, 2026
Residence Halls open at 9:00 am. For additional information please visit: • Office of University Housing ➜	January 4, 2027
- Add/Drop Begins - Late Registration *($100 late fee will be assessed*	January 6, 2027
First Class Meeting	January 6, 2027
Registration for Non-Degree Seeking, and State of Florida/FAMU Employee students, and H.S. Dual Enrollment	January 6 – 12, 2027
- Add/Drop Ends - Last day to submit online Insurance waiver • FAMU Health Insurance Info ➜	January 12, 2027
- Intent to Graduate – Advisors place service indicators (ETA) in iRattler - Students begin to apply for graduation online	January 13, 2027
*HOLIDAY – University Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day*	January 18, 2027
Last day to pay 100% of all fees *without a late fee ($100)*	January 20, 2027
Last Day to Appeal: - Repeat Course Charge - Academic Appeals - Excess Credit Hours	January 22, 2027
- Last day to apply for Late Registration Add to Appeals Committee - Submit Exception Forms for candidates for graduation	February 5, 2027
Summer Registration	March 2 – May 9, 2027
-- SPRING BREAK --	March 15 – 19, 2027
Early Fall 2026 Registration (By appointment only)	March 29 – April 2, 2027
Regular Fall 2026 Registration	April 3 – August 22, 2027
Last Day to Withdraw - Course withdrawal online (no paper form) - Term withdrawal (iRattler Student Center complete form) Last day to apply online for graduation (Apply through iRattler)	March 26, 2027
Last Day for Instructors to submit I, N, or DIS Grade or Name/Title Change	April 16, 2027
Last Day of Classes	April 23, 2027
Final Examinations • FAMU Final Exam Schedules ➜	April 26 - 30, 2027
College and Schools Pinning Ceremonies	April 26 - 30, 2027
Commencement at the Alfred Lawson Multi-Purpose Teaching Gym (Degree Conferred Date May 1) See your College or School for day and time. For additional information, please visit: • Commencement ➜	April 30 – May 1, 2027
Residence Halls Close at 12:00 p.m.	May 2, 2027
Submit Final Grades before 5 p.m.	May 3, 2027
FAMU/FSU College of Engineering Final Grades Before 5:00 p.m.	May 4, 2027
Grades Available for Students to Access	May 4, 2027
Deadline to Submit Degree Certifications to the Registrar’s Office	May 7, 2027

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

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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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2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Spring 2027 Academic Calendar

Fall 2026 Academic Calendar

Academic School Year Calendars | 2016-2026