Aug. 18, Tuesday: Classes Begin
Aug. 24, Monday: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded (Part of Term
30)
Sept. 7, Monday: Labor day Holiday (no classes)
Graduation and Commencement Deadlines : Sept. 25, Friday Last Day for students who wish to graduate in Fall 2026 and participate in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Professional Commencement Ceremony held
on the Columbia campus and be listed in the commencement program.
Oct. 12, Monday: Midpoint in Semester
Oct. 15-16, Thursday - Friday: Fall Break (no classes)
Nov. 3, Tuesday: General Election Day (no classes)
Nov. 4, Wednesday: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded (Part
of Term 30)
Nov. 22-29, Sunday - Sunday: Thanksgiving Recess (no classes)
Dec. 4, Friday: Last Day of Classes
Dec. 5, Saturday: Reading Day
Dec. 7-14, Monday - Monday: Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday)
Dec. 14, Monday: Commencement Ceremonies in Columbia
