Here we provide you with the complete information and data regarding Ole Miss Academic Calendar 2026-2027.
The university provides the academic calendar, which is a compilation of significant academic dates for the academic year. Cal State LA operates on a semester structure for its academic calendar, and the schedule for the school year is annually approved by the Chancellor’s Office.
Proposed future calendars are subject to potential changes.
Ole Miss Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Table of Interests
Winter Intercession 2026
Important Information
*Important Information: Make-up days could possibly be added on Saturdays during the session or at the end of the published calendar which could include classes or exams the following week. Enrollees are encouraged to avoid making commitments that would prevent them from attending classes or exams that could be held on these make-up days if necessary due to weather or other unpredictable circumstances.
| Dates | Days | Events |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 to November 3 | Monday to Monday | Academic Advising (for winter, spring, and summer sessions) |
| October 27 to November 10 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (for winter session and spring) |
| October 27 to November 30 | Monday to Sunday | Phase 1 registration period (for winter session and spring) |
| December 1 | Monday | $50 registration fee assessed this date. Phase 2 registration |
| January 4 | Sunday | Last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for payment of tuition and fees. |
| January 5 | Monday | Classes begin; late registration fee ($100) assessed this date; 100% refund (less 5% of fees or $100, whichever is less) on withdrawals through January 6. Phase 3 registration. |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Last day to register or add classes; refund period ends. |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Deadline for course withdrawals – Law School only. |
| January 7 | Wednesday | $10 fee assessed per drop or add |
| January 8 | Thursday | Deadline for course withdrawals (no refund; refund period ended January 6). |
| January 8 | Thursday | Mandatory drop date for non-attendance. |
| January 16 | Friday | Classes end |
| January 17 | Saturday | Final examinations |
Spring 2026
| Dates | Days | Events |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 to November 3 | Monday to Monday | Academic Advising (Winter and Spring) |
| October 27 to Nov 10 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (Winter and Spring) |
| October 27 to Nov 30 | Monday to Sunday | Phase 1 registration period (Winter and Spring) |
| December 1 | Monday | $50 registration fee assessed this date. Phase 2 registration. |
| January 19 | Monday | MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY (Administrative Offices closed.) |
| January 19 | Monday | Last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for payment of tuition and fees. |
| January 20 | Tuesday | Classes begin; registration fee ($100) assessed this date; 100% refund (less 5% of fees or $100, whichever is less) on withdrawals through February 2. Phase 3 registration. |
| January 26 | Monday | Students may add courses on a space available basis through this date. |
| January 26 | Monday | Deadline for course withdrawals – Law School only (between January 27 and February 2 may drop only with instructor’s approval). |
| February 2 | Monday | Last day to register or add classes (between January 27 and February 2 may add only with instructor’s approval.) Refund period ends. |
| February 2 | Monday | Deadline for course withdrawals – Law School only |
| February 3 | Tuesday | $10 fee assessed per drop or add. |
| February 9 | Monday | Mandatory drop date for non-attendance. |
| March 2 | Monday | Midterm Grades/Progress Reports due. |
| March 6 | Friday | Last day to submit applications for May and August diplomas. |
| March 6 | Friday | Deadline for course withdrawals (no refund; refund period ended February 2). |
| March 7 to 15 | Sat-Sun | SPRING BREAK. |
| March 9 to April 6 | Monday to Monday | Academic Advising (Fall and Winter) |
| March 30 to April 13 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (Fall) |
| March 30 to November 9 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (Winter) |
| March 30 to July 31 | Monday to Friday | Phase 1 registration period (Fall) |
| March 30 to November 30 | Monday to Monday | Phase 1 registration period (Winter) |
| April 3 | Friday | GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY (Administrative Offices closed) |
| April 9 | Thursday | Honors Convocation |
| May 1 | Friday | Classes end. |
| May 4 to 8 | Monday to Friday | Final Examinations. |
| May 9 | Saturday | Commencement Convocation (Individual school/program ceremonies may be scheduled on this date or on the days before or after May 9.) |
First Spring Term 2026
| Dates | Days | Events |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 to November 3 | Monday to Monday | Academic Advising (Winter and Spring) |
| October 27 to November 10 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (Winter and Spring) |
| October 27 to November 30 | Monday to Sunday | Phase 1 registration period (Winter and Spring) |
| December 1 | Monday | $50 registration fee assessed this date. Phase 2 registration. |
| January 19 | Monday | MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY (Administrative Offices closed.) |
| January 19 | Monday | Last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for payment of tuition and fees. |
| January 20 | Tuesday | Classes begin; registration fee ($100) assessed this date; 100% refund (less 5% of fees or $100, whichever is less) on withdrawals through January 23. Phase 3 registration. |
| January 23 | Friday | Last day to register or add classes. Refund period ends. |
| January 24 | Saturday | $10 fee assessed per drop or add. |
| January 27 | Tuesday | Mandatory drop date for non-attendance. |
| February 4 | Wednesday | Deadline for course withdrawals (no refund; refund period ended January 23). |
| March 4 | Wednesday | Classes end. |
| March 5 – 6 | Thursday to Friday | Final Examinations. |
Second Spring Term 2026
| Dates | Days | Events |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 to November 3 | Monday to Monday | Academic Advising (Winter and Spring) |
| October 27 to November 10 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (Winter and Spring) |
| October 27 to February 28 | Monday to Saturday | Phase 1 registration period (Second Spring) |
| March 1 | Sunday | $50 registration fee assessed this date. Phase 2 registration. |
| March 17 | Tuesday | Last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for payment of tuition and fees. |
| March 18 | Wednesday | Classes begin; registration fee ($100) assessed this date; 100% refund (less 5% of fees or $100, whichever is less) on withdrawals through March 23. Phase 3 registration. |
| March 23 | Monday | Last day to register or add classes. Refund period ends. |
| March 24 | Tuesday | $10 fee assessed per drop or add. |
| March 25 | Wednesday | Mandatory drop date for non-attendance. |
| April 2 | Thursday | Deadline for course withdrawals (no refund; refund period ended March 23). |
| April 3 | Friday | GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY (Administrative Offices closed.) |
| April 9 | Thursday | Honors Convocation |
| May 1 | Friday | Classes end. |
| May 4 to 8 | Monday to Friday | Final Examinations. |
May Intercession 2026
| Dates | Days | Events |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 to April 6 | Monday to Monday | Academic Advising (all summer terms) |
| October 27 to April 13 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (all summer terms) |
| October 27 to April 30 | Monday to Thursday | Phase 1 registration period |
| May 1 | Friday | $50 registration fee assessed this date. Phase 2 registration. |
| May 10 | Sunday | Last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for payment of tuition and fees. |
| May 11 | Monday | Classes begin; late registration fee ($100) assessed this date; 100% refund (less 5% of fees or $100, whichever is less) on withdrawals through May 12. Phase 3 registration. |
| May 12 | Tuesday | Last day to register or add classes; refund period ends. |
| May 12 | Tuesday | Deadline for course withdrawals – Law School only. |
| May 13 | Wednesday | $10 fee assessed per drop or add. |
| May 14 | Thursday | Deadline for course withdrawals (no refund; refund period ended May 12). |
| May 14 | Thursday | Mandatory drop date for non-attendance. |
| May 22 | Friday | Classes end. |
| May 23 | Saturday | Final examinations held |
Summer 2026
| Dates | Days | Events |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 to April 6 | Monday to Monday | Academic Advising (all summer terms) |
| October 27 to April 13 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (all summer terms) |
| October 27 to April 30 | Monday to Thursday | Phase 1 registration period |
| May 1 | Friday | $50 registration fee assessed this date. Phase 2 registration. |
| May 25 | Monday | MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY (Administrative offices closed.) |
| May 25 | Monday | Last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for payment of tuition and fees. |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Classes begin; registration fee ($100) assessed this date; 100% refund (less 5% of fees or $100, whichever is less) on withdrawals through June 1. Phase 3 registration. |
| June 1 | Monday | Last day to register or add classes. Refund period ends. |
| June 1 | Monday | Deadline for course withdrawals – Law School only. |
| June 2 | Tuesday | $10 fee assessed per drop or add. |
| June 4 | Thursday | Mandatory drop date for non-attendance. |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Deadline for course withdrawals (no refund; refund period ended June 1). |
| June 22 to June 26 | Monday to Friday | Classes suspended. |
| June 29 | Monday | Classes reconvene. |
| July 3 | Friday | INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY observed (Administrative offices closed.) |
| July 22 | Wednesday | Classes end. |
| July 23 to 24 | Thursday to Friday | Final Examinations |
First Summer Term 2026
| Dates | Days | Events |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 to April 6 | Monday to Monday | Academic Advising (all summer terms) |
| October 27 to April 13 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (all summer terms) |
| October 27 to April 30 | Monday to Thursday | Phase 1 registration period |
| May 1 | Friday | $50 registration fee assessed this date. Phase 2 registration. |
| May 25 | Monday | MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY (Administrative offices closed.) |
| May 25 | Monday | Last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for payment of tuition and fees. |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Classes begin; registration fee of ($100) assessed this date; 100% refund (less 5% of fees or $100, whichever is less) on withdrawals through May 28. Phase 3 registration. |
| May 28 | Thursday | Last day to register or add classes; refund period ends. |
| May 28 | Thursday | Deadline for course withdrawals – Law School only. |
| May 29 | Friday | $10 fee assessed per drop or add. |
| June 2 | Tuesday | Mandatory drop date for non-attendance. |
| June 4 | Thursday | Deadline for course withdrawals (no refund; refund period ended May 28). |
| June 19 | Friday | Classes end. |
| June 22 to 23 | Monday to Tuesday | Final Examinations. |
Second Summer Term 2026
| Dates | Days | Events |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 to April 6 | Monday to Monday | Academic Advising (all summer terms) |
| October 27 to April 13 | Monday to Monday | Priority Registration (all summer terms) |
| October 27 to May 31 | Monday to Sunday | Phase 1 registration period |
| June 1 | Monday | $50 registration fee assessed this date. Phase 2 registration. |
| June 24 | Wednesday | Last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for payment of tuition and fees. |
| June 25 | Thursday | Classes begin; registration fee ($100) assessed this date; 100% refund (less 5% of fees or $100, whichever is less) on withdrawals through June 29. Phase 3 registration. |
| June 29 | Monday | Last day to register or add classes; refund period ends. |
| June 29 | Monday | Deadline for course withdrawals – Law School only. |
| June 30 | Tuesday | $10 fee assessed per drop or add. |
| July 2 | Thursday | Mandatory drop date for non-attendance. |
| July 3 | Friday | INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY observed (Administrative offices closed.) |
| July 7 | Tuesday | Deadline for course withdrawals (no refund; refund period ended June 29). |
| July 22 | Wednesday | Classes end. |
| July 23 to 24 | Thursday to Friday | Final examinations. |
August Intercession 2026
| Dates | Days | Events |
| October 6 to April 6 | Monday to Monday | Academic advising (for all summer terms) |
| October 27 to April 13 | Monday to Monday | Priority registration (for all summer terms) |
| October 27 to June 30 | Monday to Tuesday | Phase 1 registration period |
| July 1 | Wednesday | $50 registration fee assessed this date. Phase 2 registration. |
| July 26 | Sunday | Last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for payment of tuition and fees. |
| July 27 | Monday | Classes begin; registration fee ($100) assessed this date; 100% refund (less 5% of fees or $100, whichever is less) on withdrawals through July 28. Phase 3 registration. |
| July 28 | Tuesday | Last day to register or add classes. Refund period ends. |
| July 29 | Wednesday | $10 fee assessed per drop or add. |
| July 30 | Thursday | Mandatory drop date for non-attendance |
| July 30 | Thursday | Deadline for course withdrawals (no refund; refund period ended July 28). |
| August 7 | Friday | Classes end. |
| August 8 | Saturday | Final Examinations |