UOFSC Academic Calendar 2026-2027
UOFSC Academic Calendar is here so that you know the various activities that will be going on in the school and even the non-academic activities.
The Academic Calendar is nothing other than the University’s official publication, and provides information about courses, programs, and graduation requirements, as well as UM and faculty/school-specific laws, regulations, and policies.
The Calendar serves as a guide for individuals who are considering or have already applied for admission to the University or college, as well as those who have registered for classes there. It also serves as a reference for professors and students at the university. In essence, this Calendar outlines how the school plans to conduct itself throughout each academic year.
2025-26 Official Academic Calendar
Table of Interests
The University Registrar establishes the official calendar followed by the University of South Carolina system. Access the full current and upcoming semester academic calendars to find key dates and information including holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term.
Fall 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 18, Monday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 19, Tuesday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 25, Monday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 1, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Oct. 9 – 10, Thursday – Friday |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 13, Monday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 5, Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 23 – 30, Sunday – Sunday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | Nov. 29 – Dec. 5, Saturday – Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 5, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 6, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 8 – 15, Monday – Monday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 15, Monday |
Spring 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 12, Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 19, Monday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 20, Tuesday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | March 5, Thursday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 8 – 15, Sunday – Sunday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 30, Monday |
| Awards Day | April 16, Thursday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | April 21 – April 27, Tuesday – Monday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 27, Monday |
| Reading Day | April 28, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | April 29 – May 6, Wednesday – Wednesday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | May 7 – 9, Thursday – Saturday |
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or Self Service Carolina (SSC) for summer schedule information (available Spring 2026).
- Aiken
- Beaufort
- Columbia
- Lancaster
- Salkehatchie
- Sumter
- Union
- Upstate
Summer 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 25, Monday |
| Last day to apply for Summer graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Independence Day Holiday Observed (no classes) | July 3, Friday |
| Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise) | Aug. 15, Saturday |
Spring 2026 Registration Dates – Columbus
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | Sept. 26, Friday |
| Graduate Student Time Tickets the Week of | Nov. 3, Monday |
| Undergraduate Student Time Tickets | Nov. 3 – 13, Monday – Thursday |
| Date-Driven Restrictions – First Update | Nov. 14, Friday, 9:00 a.m. |
| Date-Driven Restrictions – Second Update | Nov. 21, Friday, 9:00 a.m. |
Summer/Fall Registration Dates 2026 – Columbus
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | Feb. 27, Friday |
| Graduate Student Time Tickets the Week of | April 6, Monday |
| Undergraduate Student Time Tickets | April 6 – 16, Monday – Thursday |
| Date-Driven Restrictions – First Update | April 17, Friday, 9:00 a.m. |
| Date-Driven Restrictions – Second Update | April 24, Friday, 9:00 a.m. |
2026-27 Official Academic Calendar
The University Registrar establishes the official calendar followed by the University of South Carolina system. Access the full current and upcoming semester academic calendars to find key dates and information including holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term.
Fall 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 17, Monday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 18, Tuesday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 24, Monday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 7, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 12, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) TENTATIVE | Oct. 15 – 16, Thursday – Friday |
| General Election Day (no classes) | Nov. 3, Tuesday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 4, Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 22 – 29, Sunday – Sunday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | Nov. 28 – Dec. 4, Saturday – Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 4, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 5, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 7 – 14, Monday – Monday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 14, Monday |
Spring 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 11, Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 18, Monday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 19, Tuesday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | March 4, Thursday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 7 – 14, Sunday – Sunday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 29, Monday |
| Awards Day | April 15, Thursday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | April 20 – April 26, Tuesday – Monday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 26, Monday |
| Reading Day | April 27, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | April 28 – May 5, Wednesday – Wednesday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | May 6 – 8, Thursday – Saturday |
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or Self Service Carolina (SSC) for summer schedule information (available Spring 2027).
- Aiken
- Beaufort
- Columbia
- Lancaster
- Salkehatchie
- Sumter
- Union
- Upstate
Summer 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 31, Monday |
| Last day to apply for Summer graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Independence Day Holiday Observed (no classes) | July 5, Monday |
| Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise) | Aug. 15, Sunday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | TBD |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | TBD |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | TBD |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | TBD |
2027-28 Official Academic Calendar
The University Registrar establishes the official calendar followed by the University of South Carolina system. Access the full current and upcoming semester academic calendars to find key dates and information including holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term.
Fall 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 16, Monday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 17, Tuesday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 23, Monday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 6, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 11, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) TENTATIVE | Oct. 14 – 15, Thursday – Friday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 3, Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 21 – 28, Sunday – Sunday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | Nov. 27 – Dec. 3, Saturday – Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 3, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 4, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 6 – 13, Monday – Monday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 13, Monday |
Spring 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 10, Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 17, Monday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 18, Tuesday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | March 2, Thursday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 5 – 12, Sunday – Sunday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 27, Monday |
| Awards Day | April 20, Thursday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | April 18 – April 24, Tuesday – Monday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 24, Monday |
| Reading Day | April 25, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | April 26 – May 3, Wednesday – Wednesday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | May 4 – 6, Thursday – Saturday |
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or Self Service Carolina (SSC) for summer schedule information (available Spring 2028).
- Aiken
- Beaufort
- Columbia
- Lancaster
- Salkehatchie
- Sumter
- Union
- Upstate
Summer 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 29, Monday |
| Last day to apply for Summer graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Independence Day Holiday Observed (no classes) | July 4, Tuesday |
| Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise) | Aug. 15, Tuesday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | TBD |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | TBD |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | TBD |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | TBD |
2028-29 Official Academic Calendar
The University Registrar establishes the official calendar followed by the University of South Carolina system. Access the full current and upcoming semester academic calendars to find key dates and information including holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term.
Fall 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 16, Wednesday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 22, Tuesday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 28, Monday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 4, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 16, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) TENTATIVE | Oct. 19 – 20, Thursday – Friday |
| General Election Day (no classes) | Nov. 7, Tuesday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 8, Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 19 – 26, Sunday – Sunday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | Dec. 2 – Dec. 8, Saturday – Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 8, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 9, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 11 – 18, Monday – Monday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 18, Monday |
Spring 2029
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 8, Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 15, Monday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 16, Tuesday |
| Midpoint in Semester | March 1, Thursday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 4 – 11, Sunday – Sunday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 26, Monday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Awards Day | April 19, Thursday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | April 17 – April 23, Tuesday – Monday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 23, Monday |
| Reading Day | April 24, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | April 25 – May 2, Wednesday – Wednesday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | May 3 – 5, Thursday – Saturday |
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or Self Service Carolina (SSC) for summer schedule information (available Spring 2029).
- Aiken
- Beaufort
- Columbia
- Lancaster
- Salkehatchie
- Sumter
- Union
- Upstate
Summer 2029
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 28, Monday |
| Last day to apply for Summer graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Independence Day Holiday Observed (no classes) | July 4, Wednesday |
| Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise) | August 15, Wednesday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | TBD |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | TBD |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | TBD |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | TBD |
2029-30 Official Academic Calendar
The University Registrar establishes the official calendar followed by the University of South Carolina system. Access the full current and upcoming semester academic calendars to find key dates and information including holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term.
Fall 2029
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 16, Thursday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 21, Tuesday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 27, Monday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 3, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 15, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) TENTATIVE | Oct. 18 – 19, Thursday – Friday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 7, Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 18 – 25, Sunday – Sunday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | Dec. 1 – Dec. 7, Saturday – Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 7, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 8, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 10 – 17, Monday – Monday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 17, Monday |
Spring 2030
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 14, Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 21, Monday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 22, Tuesday |
| Midpoint in Semester | March 7, Thursday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 10 – 17, Sunday – Sunday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | April 1, Monday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Awards Day | April 18, Thursday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | April 23 – April 29, Tuesday – Monday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 29, Monday |
| Reading Day | April 30, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | May 1 – May 8, Wednesday – Wednesday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | May 9 – 11, Thursday – Saturday |
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or Self Service Carolina (SSC) for summer schedule information (available Spring 2029).
- Aiken
- Beaufort
- Columbia
- Lancaster
- Salkehatchie
- Sumter
- Union
- Upstate
Summer 2030
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 27, Monday |
| Last day to apply for Summer graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Independence Day Holiday Observed (no classes) | July 4, Thursday |
| Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise) | August 15, Thursday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | TBD |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | TBD |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | TBD |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | TBD |
2030-31 Official Academic Calendar
The University Registrar establishes the official calendar followed by the University of South Carolina system. Access the full current and upcoming semester academic calendars to find key dates and information including holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term.
Fall 2030
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 16, Friday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 20, Tuesday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 26, Monday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 2, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 14, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) TENTATIVE | Oct. 17 – 18, Thursday – Friday |
| General Election Day (no classes) | Nov. 5, Tuesday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 6, Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 24 – Dec. 1, Sunday – Sunday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, Saturday – Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec 6, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 7, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 9 – 16, Monday – Monday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 16, Monday |
Spring 2031
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 13, Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 20, Monday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 21, Tuesday |
| Midpoint in Semester | March 6, Thursday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 9 – 16, Sunday – Sunday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 31, Monday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Awards Day | April 17, Thursday |
| Student Course Experience Survey Week | April 22 – April 28, Tuesday – Monday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 28, Monday |
| Reading Day | April 29, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | April 30 – May 7, Wednesday – Wednesday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | May 8 – 10, Thursday – Saturday |
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or Self Service Carolina (SSC) for summer schedule information (available Spring 2029).
- Aiken
- Beaufort
- Columbia
- Lancaster
- Salkehatchie
- Sumter
- Union
- Upstate
Summer 2031
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 26, Monday |
| Last day to apply for Summer graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Independence Day Holiday Observed (no classes) | July 4, Friday |
| Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise) | August 15, Friday |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | TBD |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | TBD |
| Graduate students time tickets begin | TBD |
| Undergraduate time tickets begin | TBD |
