2026-27
Academic Calendar: Fall 2026
2026-27
Academic Calendar: Fall 2026
Stay up to date on undergraduate and graduate classes and academic events at Quinnipiac University using the Academic Calendar.
For details about course planning and registration, please visit the Registrar page
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International student orientation
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Graduate Orientation
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
School of Education, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing (North Haven Campus)
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Graduate Orientation
Thursday, August 20, 2026
College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Communications and School of Computing & Engineering (Mount Carmel Campus)
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First-year new and transfer student orientation
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Welcome Weekend
Friday, August 21, 2026 -
Sunday, August 23, 2026 -
Undergraduate and graduate classes begin; online classes begin
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Add/drop registration period ends for first 7-week online courses
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Classes that run August 24 – October 10
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Add/drop registration period ends for undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses
Friday, August 28, 2026
Classes that run August 24 – December 12
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Labor Day: University holiday
Monday, September 7, 2026
No classes
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Last day to withdraw from first 7-week online courses with a grade of W
Friday, September 18, 2026
Classes that run August 24 – October 10
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Yom Kippur; University holiday
Monday, September 21, 2026
No classes
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Open House for prospective undergraduate students
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Learn more about Open Houses -
Midterm examination period for 100-level courses
Monday, October 5, 2026 -
Saturday, October 17, 2026 -
Online classes end for first 7-week online courses
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Courses that run August 24 – October 10
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Grades due for first 7-week courses
Monday, October 12, 2026
Courses that run August 24 – October 10
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Open House for prospective undergraduate students
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Online classes begin for second 7-week online courses
Monday, October 19, 2026
Courses that run October 19 – December 12
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Add/drop registration period ends for second 7-week online courses
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Courses that run October 19 – December 12
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Midterm grades due for 100-level courses
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Last day to withdraw from undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses with a grade of W
Friday, October 30, 2026
Courses that run August 24 – December 12
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window. -
Last day to withdraw from second 7-week online courses with a grade of W
Friday, November 13, 2026
Courses that run October 19 – December 12
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window. -
Open House for prospective undergraduate students
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Learn more about Open Houses Opens in a new tab or window. -
No classes
Monday, November 23, 2026 -
Saturday, November 28, 2026 -
Thanksgiving holiday; University closed
Thursday, November 26, 2026 -
Friday, November 27, 2026 -
Undergraduate and graduate on-campus classes end
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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Study Day with no final exams until 3:30 p.m.
Monday, December 7, 2026
University open; does not apply to online 7-week courses
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Final examination period from Monday 3:30 p.m. through Saturday
Monday, December 7, 2026 -
Saturday, December 12, 2026Undergraduate and graduate on-campus classes
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Online classes end
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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Final grades due
Monday, December 14, 2026
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Winter Break
Monday, December 21, 2026 -
Friday, January 1, 2027University Closed
*The university reserves the right to revise this calendar for any reason, including, but not limited to, state or changing health conditions.