VT Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Hi welcome to the VT Academic Calendar 2026-2027 page. Here we have listed all of the activities conducted by the school for you. Each academic calendar specifies the dates when students can sign up for, drop, or withdraw from classes. However, your primary motivation for using an academic calendar will be scheduling your time and practicing time management.
According to PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, academic calendars “are systems that academic institutions use to define the landmark dates driving much of their day-to-day business.” Colleges and universities establish calendar dates for payments and financial aid applications. These dates encompass critical information such as the first and last day of classes, holidays, and graduation commencements.
An academic calendar serves as a reminder of important events for students, instructors, and staff throughout the academic year and semester. It also benefits parents, alumni, and potential students.
Each educational institution creates its own academic calendar with specific dates. For example, one college might commence classes on August 30, while another begins on September 6. Nevertheless, these organizations may also follow similar schedules, such as observing holidays like Thanksgiving.
Fall 2025
Table of Interests
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Course Request. |
| Apr 22 | Course Schedule available. |
| Apr 25 | Add/Drop opens. (7:00 a.m.) |
| May 30 | Add/Drop closes for continuing undergraduate and associate students. |
| Aug 4 | Add/Drop reopens for continuing students. |
| Aug 24 | Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| Aug 25 | Classes Begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). |
| Aug 29 | Last day to add classes. |
| Sep 1 | Labor Day (No Classes – University Offices Closed) |
| Sep 22 | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| Oct 7 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. Last day to drop individual courses. |
| Oct 17 | Fall Break Weekend (No Classes – University Offices Open Friday) |
| Oct 27 | Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| Nov 11 | Last day to apply for Fall graduation to have your name appear in the Commencement program and to update your diploma mailing address. |
| Nov 19 | Deadline for undergraduates to request rescheduling of final examinations. |
| Nov 22-30 | Thanksgiving break (No Classes) |
| Dec 5 | Last day to apply for “WG” grade. (Graduate) |
| Dec 10 | Classes End. Last day to apply for “W” grade. (Undergraduate) |
| Dec 11 | Reading Day (No Classes/Exams) |
| Dec 12-17 | Final examinations |
| Dec 17 | Degree Conferral |
| Dec 19 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| Dec 20 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA |
| Dec 23 | Final grades and degree available on the official transcript. |
Winter 2025-2026
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 4 | Add/Drop opens. |
| December 26 | Classes Begin (Virtual, Blended, or Winter Experience). Last day to add or drop courses or to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to change grade mode. |
| January 2 | Classes Begin (Residential-Blacksburg). Last day to add or drop courses or to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to change grade mode. |
| January 5 | Last day to resign. |
| January 9 | Last day to apply for “WG” grade. (Graduate) |
| January 16 | Classes End. Last day to apply for “W” grade. (Undergraduate) |
| January 17 | Final examinations. Degree Conferral. |
| January 20 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| January 21 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA. |
| January | Final grades and degree available on the official transcript. |
Spring 2026
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Oct 21 – Nov 4 | Course Request. |
| TBD | Course Schedule available. |
| Dec 1 | Add/Drop opens. (7:00 a.m.) |
| Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes – University Offices Closed). Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| Jan 20 | Classes Begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). |
| Jan 26 | Last day to add classes. |
| Feb 17 | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| Mar 2 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. Last day to drop individual courses. |
| Mar 7-15 | Spring Break (No Classes – University Offices Open) |
| Mar 31 | Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| Apr 14 | Last day to apply for Spring graduation to have your name appear in the Commencement program and to update your diploma mailing address. |
| Apr 22 | Deadline for undergraduates to request rescheduling of final examinations. |
| May 1 | Last day to apply for “WG” grade. (Graduate) |
| May 6 | Classes End. Last day to apply for “W” grade. (Undergraduate) |
| May 7 | Reading Day (No Classes/Exams) |
| May 8-13 | Final examinations. |
| May 13 | Degree Conferral |
| May 15 | Final grades due. (5 p.m.) |
| May 16 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA. |
| May | Final grades and degree available on the official transcript. |
SUMMER 2026 (S1: FIRST 6 WEEK SUMMER SESSION) (Tentative)
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 26 | Classes Begin |
| May 26 | Last day to withdraw to avoid tuition and fee charges. Students must complete a withdrawal form. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. Note: You may not drop your final hours via the web. |
| June 8 | Last day for students to web drop classes without grade penalty. If you are enrolled in only one course in all Summer Sessions, please contact the Registrar’s Office for instructions because you cannot drop your last/only class online. |
| June 8 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| June 16 | Last day for students to resign if enrolled in the respective single part of term, without grade penalty. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. First and last required contact for resignation is academic dean of undergraduate student’s college or dean of the Graduate School. Submit completed resignation form to the University Registrar’s Office by 5:00pm. Your refund will be calculated according to the university refund policy on resignations. |
| June 16 | Last day to change grade option from P/F to A-F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth – (No Classes – University Offices Closed) |
| July 3 | Independence Day Observed – (No Classes – University Offices Closed) |
| July 6 | Last day to apply for W grade policy. |
| July 6 | Last day of classes. *Final exams are held on the last day of classes. |
| August 14 | Degree Conferral. |
SUMMER 2026 (S2: SECOND 6 WEEK SUMMER SESSION) (Tentative)
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 7 | Classes Begin |
| July 7 | Last day to withdraw to avoid tuition and fee charges. Students must complete a withdrawal form. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. Note: You may not drop your final hours via the web. |
| July 20 | Last day for students to web drop classes without grade penalty. If you are enrolled in only one course in all Summer Sessions, please contact the Registrar’s Office for instructions because you cannot drop your last/only class online. |
| July 20 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| July 28 | Last day for students to resign if enrolled in the respective single part of term, without grade penalty. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. First and last required contact for resignation is academic dean of undergraduate student’s college or dean of the Graduate School. Submit completed resignation form to the University Registrar’s Office by 5:00pm. Your refund will be calculated according to the university refund policy on resignations. |
| July 28 | Last day to change grade option from P/F to A-F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| August 14 | Last day to apply for W grade policy. |
| August 14 | Last day of classes. *Final exams are held on the last day of classes. Degree Conferral. |
| August 17 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| August 19 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
SUMMER 2026 (S3: 12 WEEK SUMMER SESSION) (Tentative)
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 26 | Classes Begin |
| May 26 | Last day to withdraw to avoid tuition and fee charges. Students must complete a withdrawal form. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. Note: You may not drop your final hours via the web. |
| June 8 | Last day for students to web drop classes without grade penalty. If you are enrolled in only one course in all Summer Sessions, please contact the Registrar’s Office for instructions because you cannot drop your last/only class online. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth – (No Classes – University Offices Closed) |
| June 23 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| July 3 | Independence Day Observed – (No Classes – University Offices Closed) |
| July 9 | Last day for students to resign if enrolled in the respective single part of term, without grade penalty. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. First and last required contact for resignation is academic dean of undergraduate student’s college or dean of the Graduate School. Submit completed resignation form to the University Registrar’s Office by 5:00pm. Your refund will be calculated according to the university refund policy on resignations. |
| July 9 | Last day to change grade option from P/F to A-F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| August 14 | Last day to apply for W grade policy. |
| August 14 | Last day of classes. *Final exams are held on the last day of classes. Degree Conferral. |
| August 17 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| August 19 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
Fall 2026
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 24 – April 7 | Course Request |
| TBD | Course schedule available. |
| April 24 | Add/Drop opens. |
| August 23 | Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| August 24 | Classes Begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). |
| August 28 | Last day to add classes. |
| September 7 | Labor Day (No Classes – University Offices Closed) |
| TBD | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| October 6 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. Last day to drop individual courses. |
| TBD | Fall Break (No Classes – University Offices Open Friday) |
| October 26 | Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| November 10 | Last day to apply for Fall graduation to have your name appear in the Commencement program and to update your diploma mailing address. |
| November 18 | Deadline for undergraduates to request rescheduling of final examinations. |
| November 21-29 | Thanksgiving break (No Classes) |
| December 9 | Last day to apply for W grade policy |
| December 9 | Classes End. Last day to apply for “W” grade. |
| December 10 | Reading Day (No Classes/Exams) |
| December 11-16 | Final examinations |
| December 16 | Degree Conferral |
| December 18 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| December 21 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
* See commencement.vt.edu for commencement ceremony schedule.
Winter 2026-2027
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 3 | Add/Drop opens. |
| December 28 | Classes Begin (Virtual, Blended, or Winter Experience). Last day to add or drop courses or to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to change grade mode. |
| January 4 | Classes Begin (Residential-Blacksburg). Last day to add or drop courses or to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to change grade mode. |
| January 5 | Last day to resign. |
| January 15 | Classes End. Last day to apply for “W” grade. |
| January 16 | Final examinations. Degree Conferral. |
| January 19 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| January 21 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
Spring 2027
Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Oct 20 – Nov 3, 2026 | Course Request. |
| TBD | Course Schedule available. |
| Nov 30 | Add/Drop opens. (7:00 a.m.) |
| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes – University Offices Closed). Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| Jan 19 | Classes Begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). |
| Jan 25 | Last day to add classes. |
| TBD | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| Mar 1 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. Last day to drop individual courses. |
| Mar 6-14 | Spring Break (No Classes – University Offices Open) |
| Mar 30 | Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| Apr 13 | Last day to apply for Spring graduation to have your name appear in the Commencement program and to update your diploma mailing address. |
| Apr 21 | Deadline for undergraduates to request rescheduling of final examinations. |
| May 5 | Classes End. Last day to apply for “W” grade. |
| May 6 | Reading Day (No Classes/Exams) |
| May 7-12 | Final examinations. |
| May 12 | Degree Conferral. |
| May 14 | Final grades due. (5 p.m.) |
| May 17 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
