Quinnipiac Academic Calendar 2026–2027
If you are in search of the Quinnipiac Academic Calendar for 2026–2027, search no more because all the academic activities and non-academic activities for the school has been provided for you on this page.
Educational institutions can engage and communicate with all students and parents enrolled in the institution’s various courses and batches through the use of academic calendars. Professors and administrators commonly employ academic calendars as a communication tool to schedule academic and organizational events. As the institution’s student body continues to grow year after year, adopting and adhering to the correct academic schedule becomes increasingly crucial.
While an event creation and calendar management system with a list of events linked to different dates may appear straightforward, the way an academic calendar is structured has a significant impact on the academic and organizational objectives of the educational institution. It carries various implications in both schools and colleges.
Academic Calendar: Fall 2025
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Stay up to date on undergraduate and graduate classes and academic events at Quinnipiac University using the Academic Calendar.
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International student orientation
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Graduate Orientation
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
School of Education, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing (North Haven Campus)
Graduate Orientation
Thursday, August 21, 2025
College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Communications and School of Computing & Engineering (Mount Carmel Campus)
First-year new and transfer student orientation
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Welcome Weekend
Friday, August 22, 2025 –
Sunday, August 24, 2025Undergraduate and graduate classes begin; online classes begin
Monday, August 25, 2025
Add/drop registration period ends for first 7-week online courses
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Classes that run August 25 – October 11
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Add/drop registration period ends for undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses
Friday, August 29, 2025
Classes that run August 25 – December 13
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Labor Day: University holiday
Monday, September 1, 2025
No classes
Last day to withdraw from first 7-week online courses with a grade of W
Friday, September 19, 2025
Classes that run August 25 – October 11
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Open House for prospective undergraduate students
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Learn more about Open Houses
Yom Kippur; University holiday
Thursday, October 2, 2025
No classes
Midterm examination period for 100-level courses
Monday, October 6, 2025 –
Saturday, October 18, 2025Online classes end for first 7-week online courses
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Courses that run August 25 – October 11
Grades due for first 7-week courses
Monday, October 13, 2025
Courses that run August 25 – October 11
Bobcat Weekend
Friday, October 17, 2025 –
Sunday, October 19, 2025Learn more about Bobcat Weekend
Open House for prospective undergraduate students
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Learn More Opens in a new tab or window.
Online classes begin for second 7-week online courses
Monday, October 20, 2025
Courses that run October 20 – December 13
Add/drop registration period ends for second 7-week online courses
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Courses that run October 20 – December 13
Midterm grades due for 100-level courses
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Last day to withdraw from undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses with a grade of W
Friday, October 31, 2025
Courses that run August 25–December 13
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 14, 2025
Courses that run October 20– December 13
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Open House for prospective undergraduate students
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Learn more about Open Houses Opens in a new tab or window.
No classes
Monday, November 24, 2025 –
Saturday, November 29, 2025Thanksgiving holiday; University closed
Thursday, November 27, 2025 –
Friday, November 28, 2025Undergraduate and graduate on-campus classes end
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Study Day with no final exams until 3:30 p.m.
Monday, December 8, 2025
University open; does not apply to online 7-week courses
Final examination period from Monday 3:30 p.m. through Saturday
Monday, December 8, 2025 –
Saturday, December 13, 2025Undergraduate and graduate on-campus classes
Online classes end
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Final grades due
Monday, December 15, 2025
Winter Break
Monday, December 22, 2025 –
Thursday, January 1, 2026
JANUARY 2026
Undergraduate and graduate classes begin
Friday, January 2, 2026
Add/drop registration period ends
Monday, January 5, 2026
Last day to withdraw with a grade of W
Monday, January 12, 2026
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Classes end; Final examinations
Friday, January 16, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 19, 2026
University holiday; no classes
Final grades due
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Spring 2026
Graduate Orientation
Friday, January 16, 2026
International Student Orientation
Thursday, January 15, 2026
New undergraduate student orientation
Friday, January 16, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 19, 2026
University holiday; no classes
Undergraduate and graduate classes begin; online classes begin
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Add/drop registration period ends for first 7-week online courses
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Courses that run January 20 – March 7
Add/drop registration period ends for undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses
Monday, January 26, 2026
Courses that run January 20 – May 8
Last day to withdraw from first 7-week online courses with a grade of W
Friday, February 13, 2026
Courses that run January 20 – March 7
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Midterm examination period for 100-level courses
Monday, February 23, 2026 –
Saturday, March 7, 2026Open House for prospective undergraduate students
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Online classes end for first 7-week online courses
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Courses that run January 20 – March 7
Undergraduate and graduate spring recess
Monday, March 9, 2026 –
Saturday, March 14, 2026Grades due for first 7-week courses
Monday, March 9, 2026
Courses that run January 20 – March 7
Online classes begin for second 7-week online courses
Monday, March 16, 2026
Courses that run March 16 – May 2
Add/drop registration period ends for second 7-week online courses
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Courses that run March 16 – May 2
Midterm grades due for 100-level courses
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Last day to withdraw from undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses with a grade of W
Friday, March 27, 2026
Courses that run January 20 – May 8
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Admitted Students Experience
Saturday, March 28, 2026 –
Sunday, March 29, 2026Good Friday: University holiday
Friday, April 3, 2026
No classes
Last day to withdraw from second 7-week online courses with a grade of W
Friday, April 10, 2026
Courses that run March 16 – May 2
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Student Expo
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Undergraduate and graduate classes end; online classes end
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Study Period with no final exams until 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 4, 2026
University open; does not apply to online 7-week courses
Final examination period from Monday 3:30 p.m. through Friday
Monday, May 4, 2026 –
Friday, May 8, 2026Undergraduate and graduate on-campus classes
Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine and School of Law Commencement
Friday, May 8, 2026
Learn more about Commencement Opens in a new tab or window.
Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
Saturday, May 9, 2026 –
Sunday, May 10, 2026Learn more about Commencement Opens in a new tab or window.
Final Grades Due
Monday, May 11, 2026
Open House 2026
Graduate Orientation
Monday, May 18, 2026
Memorial Day: University holiday
Monday, May 25, 2026
No classes
Open House for prospective undergraduate students
Saturday, June 6, 2026
First-year student orientation
Monday, June 8, 2026 –
Tuesday, June 9, 2026First-year student orientation
Thursday, June 11, 2026 –
Friday, June 12, 2026First-year student orientation
Monday, June 15, 2026 –
Tuesday, June 16, 2026First-year student orientation
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 –
Thursday, June 18, 2026First-year student orientation
Monday, June 22, 2026 –
Tuesday, June 23, 2026Transfer student orientation**
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
First-year student orientation
Thursday, June 25, 2026 –
Friday, June 26, 2026Graduate Pathway to Success Program
Monday, July 6, 2026
Summer 1 2026
Undergraduate and graduate classes begin
Monday, May 18, 2026
Add/drop registration period ends
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Memorial Day: University holiday
Monday, May 25, 2026
No classes
Last day to withdraw from 5-week courses with a grade of W
Friday, June 5, 2026
Courses that run May 18 – June 18
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Last day to withdraw from 7-week courses with a grade of W
Friday, June 12, 2026
Courses that run May 18 – July 2
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Undergraduate and graduate classes end (5-week courses)
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Classes that run May 18-June 18
Juneteenth: University holiday
Friday, June 19, 2026
No classes
Final grades due (5-week courses)
Monday, June 22, 2026
Classes that run May 18 -June 18
Undergraduate and graduate classes end (7-week courses)
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Classes that run May 18 – July 2
Independence Day: University holiday
Friday, July 3, 2026
No classes
Last day to withdraw from 12-week courses with a grade of W
Monday, July 6, 2026
Courses that run May 18 – August 7
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Final grades due (7-week courses)
Monday, July 6, 2026
Courses that run May 18 – July 2
Undergraduate and graduate classes end (12-week courses)
Friday, August 7, 2026
Courses that run May 18 – August 7
Final grades due (12-week courses)
Monday, August 10, 2026
Courses that run May 18 – August 7
Summer 11 2026
Undergraduate and graduate classes begin
Monday, July 6, 2026
Add/drop registration period ends
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Last day to withdraw from 5-week courses with a grade of W
Friday, July 24, 2026
Courses that run July 6 – August 7
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Last day to withdraw from 7-week courses with a grade of W
Friday, July 31, 2026
Courses that run July 6 – August 21
Withdrawal Policy Opens in a new tab or window.
Undergraduate and graduate classes end (5-week courses)
Friday, August 7, 2026
Final grades due (5-week courses)
Monday, August 10, 2026
Courses that run July 6 – August 7
Undergraduate and graduate classes end (7-week courses)
Friday, August 21, 2026
Courses that run July 6 – August 21
Final grades due (7-week courses)
Monday, August 24, 2026
Courses that run July 6 – August 21
