Fall 2026 Regular Session

DateDaySchedule
March 23MondayRegistration opens for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 terms
August 13-August 27Thursday-ThursdayOrientation (as scheduled by undergraduate programs)
August 14-August 21Friday-FridayOrientation (as scheduled by graduate programs)
August 21FridayLast day to file ePermit request for Fall 2026 (Regular Session)
August 27Thursday
  • Last day to drop for 100% tuition refund
  • No refund or reduction of liability of student fees for drops after this date
August 28Friday
  • First day of class
  • Online course sites open
  • First day of late registration
  • First day to drop a class for a 75% refund of tuition (25% tuition liability is assessed)
September 3Thursday
  • Last day to add a class
  • Last day to drop a class for a 75% refund of tuition (25% tuition liability is assessed)
  • Courses added after this date wil not be considered for any type of financial aid
September 4Friday
  • Grade of WD is assigned to students who drop a course
  • First day to drop a class for a 50% refund of tuition (50% tuition liability is assessed)
September 7MondayHoliday – CUNY SPS is closed
September 10ThursdayLast day to drop a class for a 50% refund of tuition (50% tuition liability is assessed)
September 11FridayFirst day to drop a class for a 25% refund of tuition (75% tuition liability is assessed)
September 11-13Friday-SundayNo classes scheduled
September 17Thursday
  • Last day to drop a class for a 25% refund of tuition (75% tuition liability is assessed)
  • No refunds after this date
  • Last day to drop without a “W” grade
  • Last day to change a major or minor
  • Verification of enrollment rosters due from faculty
September 18FridayFirst day of withdrawal, grade of “W” will be recorded
September 21MondayNo classes scheduled
October 12MondayHoliday – CUNY SPS is closed
October 13TuesdayClasses follow a Monday schedule
November 1Sunday
  • Deadline to apply for graduation
  • Deadline to submit completed credit for prior learning for student applying for January graduation
November 5ThursdayR2T4 60% Date for the term
November 6FridayLast day to withdraw and receive grade of “W”
November 25WednesdayNo classes scheduled
November 26-27Thursday-FridayHoliday – CUNY SPS is closed
December 15-21Tuesday-MondayFinal Examinations
December 21MondayLast Day of Fall Semester (Regular Session)
December 24-25Thursday-FridayHoliday – CUNY SPS is closed
December 28MondayFinal Grades Due by 11:59 pm
December 31ThursdayHoliday – CUNY SPS is closed
January 1FridayConferral Date for Fall 2026