Academic Calendar and Important Dates

Academic Year 2025 – 2026

Fall Semester 2025

Pre-session faculty meetings	August 12-13
Residence halls open (Freshmen/New students move-in)	August 15
Henderson Hall Dining Hall open – 5:00 p.m.	August 15
Returning students move-in	August 16
Chorus auditions by appointment	TBD
New Student Orientation	August 18
Monday Night Classes Begin	August 18
Classes begin: Opening Ceremonies – Hutchinson Auditorium, 10:00 a.m.	August 19
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes. Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	August 22
Last day to audit a required Bible course (any course meeting daily Bible requirements except first year Bible courses or Pass/Fail courses)	September 2
Last day to remove grade of “I” received in previous semester of attendance	October 14
Fall Break/student holiday	October 16-17
Last day to drop a course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	October 24
Impact Day (No Classes)	October 29
Last class day prior to Thanksgiving Break	November 21
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	November 22
Thanksgiving Holiday	November 24-28
Residence halls open at noon. First meal in the dining hall, 5:00pm	November 29
Classes Resume	December 1
Last day of classes. Last day to drop a course. All paperwork must be completed and returned to the Registrar’s Office before 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.	December 5
Examination Prep Day	December 6
Final examinations. Accounts must be paid in full per agreement before examinations may be taken. No examinations may be taken out of schedule except in extreme hardship cases such as illness or a death in the immediate family.	December 8-11
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m.. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	December 12
Final fall semester grades are due in Registrar’s office, 9:00 a.m.	December 15

Spring Semester 2026

Residence halls open at noon. First meal in the cafeteria, 5:00 p.m.	January 3
Orientation, Advising and Guidance, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fee of $50.00 is charged for reporting late. Registration for those not pre-registered.	January 5
Monday Night Classes Begin	January 5
Classes begin	January 6
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes. Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	January 9
Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday	January 19
Last day to audit a required Bible course (any course meeting daily Bible requirement except first year Bible courses or Pass/Fail courses).	January 20
Lectures	February 2-5
Last day to remove a grade of “I” received in previous semester of attendance	March 3
Spring Break	March 16-20
Last day to drop a course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	March 20
Last day of classes. Last day to drop a course. All paperwork must be completed and returned to the Registrar’s Office before 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.	April 23
Examination Prep Day.	April 24
Final examinations. Accounts must be paid in full per agreement before examinations may be taken. No examinations may be taken out of schedule except in extreme hardship cases such as illness or a death in the immediate family. A charge of $30.00 is made for any examination taken out of schedule. No test time will be altered to accommodate travel schedules.	April 25-29
Senior Legacy Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.	April 30
Formal graduation exercises, Conn Gymnasium	May 1
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	May 2
Final spring semester grade rosters due in the Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	May 4

Summer Semester 2026

Summer A & Summer C Terms begin	May 4
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes (Summer A & Summer C terms). Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	May 5
Last day to drop a Summer A course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	May 22
Last day to drop a Summer C course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	June 5
Last day to drop a Summer A course	June 18
Last day of class for Summer A term	June 22
Summer B term begins	June 22
Final Summer A semester grades due in the Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	June 22
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes (Summer B term). Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	June 23
Last day to drop a Summer B course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	July 10
Last day to drop a Summer B or Summer C course	August 7
Last day of classes for the Summer B and Summer C terms	August 7
Final Summer B and Summer C semester grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	August 10

Academic Year 2026 – 2027

Fall Semester 2026

Pre-session faculty meetings	August 11-12
Residence halls open (Freshmen/New students move-in)	August 14
Henderson Hall Dining Hall open – 5:00 p.m.	August 15
Returning students move-in	August 15
Chorus auditions by appointment	TBD
New Student Orientation. A fee of $50.00 is charged for reporting late. Academic Advising & Registration	August 17
Monday Night Classes Begin	August 17
Classes begin: Opening Ceremonies – Hutchinson Auditorium, 10:00 a.m.	August 18
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes. Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	August 21
Last day to audit a required Bible course (any course meeting daily Bible requirements except first year Bible courses or Pass/Fail courses)	September 1
Impact Day ( No Classes)	TBD
Last day to remove grade of “I” received in previous semester of attendance	October 13
Fall Break/student holiday	October 15-16
Last day to drop a course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	October 23
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	November 21
Thanksgiving Holiday	November 23-27
Residence halls open at noon. First meal in the dining hall, 5:00pm	November 28
Classes Resume	November 30
Last day of classes. Last day to drop a course. All paperwork must be completed and returned to the Registrar’s Office before 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.	December 4
Examination Prep Day	December 5
Final examinations. Accounts must be paid in full per agreement before examinations may be taken. No examinations may be taken out of schedule except in extreme hardship cases such as illness or a death in the immediate family.	December 7-10
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m.. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	December 11
Final fall semester grades are due in Registrar’s office, 9:00 a.m.	December 14

Spring Semester 2027

Residence halls open at noon. First meal in the cafeteria, 5:00 p.m.	January 9
Orientation, Advising and Guidance, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fee of $50.00 is charged for reporting late. Registration for those not pre-registered.	January 11
Monday Night Classes Begin	January 11
Classes begin	January 12
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes. Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	January 15
Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday	January 18
Last day to audit a required Bible course (any course meeting daily Bible requirement except first year Bible courses or Pass/Fail courses).	January 26
Annual Lectures Series	TBD
Last day to remove a grade of “I” received in previous semester of attendance	March 9
Last day to drop a course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	March 26
Last day of classes. Last day to drop a course. All paperwork must be completed and returned to the Registrar’s Office before 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.	April 29
Examination Prep Day.	April 30
Final examinations. Accounts must be paid in full per agreement before examinations may be taken. No examinations may be taken out of schedule except in extreme hardship cases such as illness or a death in the immediate family. A charge of $30.00 is made for any examination taken out of schedule. No test time will be altered to accommodate travel schedules.	May 1-5
Senior Legacy Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.	May 6
Formal graduation exercises, Conn Gymnasium	May 7
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	May 8
Final spring semester grade rosters due in the Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	May 10

Summer Semester 2027

Summer A & Summer C Terms begin	May 10
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes (Summer A & Summer C terms). Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	May 11
Last day to drop a Summer A course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	May 28
Last day to drop a Summer C course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	June 11
Last day to drop a Summer A course	June 24
Last day of class for Summer A term	June 25
Summer B term begins	June 28
Final Summer A semester grades due in the Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	June 28
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes (Summer B term). Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	June 29
Last day to drop a Summer B course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	July 16
Last day to drop a Summer B or Summer C course	August 13
Last day of classes for the Summer B and Summer C terms	August 13
Final Summer B and Summer C semester grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	August 16

Academic Year 2027 – 2028

Fall Semester 2027

Pre-session faculty meetings	August 10-11
Residence halls open (Freshmen/New student move-in)	August 13
Returning students move-in	August 14
Henderson Hall Dining Hall open – 5:00 p.m.	August 14
Chorus auditions by appointment	TBD
New Student Orientation. A fee of $50.00 is charged for reporting late. Academic Advising & Registration	August 16
Monday Night Classes Begin	August 16
Classes begin: Opening Ceremonies – Hutchinson Auditorium, 10:00 a.m.	August 17
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes. Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	August 20
Last day to audit a required Bible course (any course meeting daily Bible requirements except first year Bible courses or Pass/Fail courses)	August 31
Impact Day ( No Classes)	TBD
Last day to remove grade of “I” received in previous semester of attendance	October 12
Fall Break/student holiday	October 14-15
Last day to drop a course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	October 22
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	November 20
Thanksgiving Holiday	November 22-26
Residence halls open at noon. First meal in the dining hall, 5:00pm	November 27
Classes Resume	November 29
Last day of classes. Last day to drop a course. All paperwork must be completed and returned to the Registrar’s Office before 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.	December 3
Examination Prep Day	December 4
Final examinations. Accounts must be paid in full per agreement before examinations may be taken. No examinations may be taken out of schedule except in extreme hardship cases such as illness or a death in the immediate family.	December 6-9
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m.. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	December 10
Final fall semester grades are due in Registrar’s office, 9:00 a.m.	December 13

Spring Semester 2028

Residence halls open at noon. First meal in the cafeteria, 5:00 p.m.	January 10
Orientation, Advising and Guidance, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fee of $50.00 is charged for reporting late. Registration for those not pre-registered.	January 10
Monday Night Classes Begin	January 10
Classes begin	January 11
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes. Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	January 14
Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday	January 17
Last day to audit a required Bible course (any course meeting daily Bible requirement except first year Bible courses or Pass/Fail courses).	January 25
Last day to remove a grade of “I” received in previous semester of attendance	March 7
Last day to drop a course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	March 24
Last day of classes. Last day to drop a course. All paperwork must be completed and returned to the Registrar’s Office before 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.	April 27
Examination Prep Day.	April 28
Final examinations. Accounts must be paid in full per agreement before examinations may be taken. No examinations may be taken out of schedule except in extreme hardship cases such as illness or a death in the immediate family. A charge of $30.00 is made for any examination taken out of schedule. No test time will be altered to accommodate travel schedules.	April 29-May 3
Senior Legacy Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.	May 4
Formal graduation exercises, Conn Gymnasium	May 5
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	May 6
Final spring semester grade rosters due in the Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	May 8

Summer Semester 2028

Summer A & Summer C Terms begin	May 8
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes (Summer A & Summer C terms). Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	May 9
Last day to drop a Summer A course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	May 26
Last day to withdraw from a Summer C course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”
Last day to drop a Summer A course	June 22
Last day of class for Summer A term	June 23
Summer B term begins	June 26
Final Summer A semester grades due in the Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	June 26
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes (Summer B term). Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	June 27
Last day to drop a Summer B course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	July 14
Last day to drop a Summer B or Summer C course	August 11
Last day of classes for the Summer B and Summer C terms	August 11
Final Summer B and Summer C semester grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	August 14

Academic Year 2028 – 2029

Fall Semester 2028

Pre-session faculty meetings	August 15-16
Residence halls open (Freshmen/New students move-in)	August 18
Returning students move-in	August 19
Henderson Hall Dining Hall open – 5:00 p.m.	August 19
Chorus auditions by appointment	TBD
New Student Orientation. A fee of $50.00 is charged for reporting late. Academic Advising & Registration	August 21
Monday Night Classes Begin	August 21
Classes begin: Opening Ceremonies – Hutchinson Auditorium, 10:00 a.m.	August 22
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes. Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	August 25
Last day to audit a required Bible course (any course meeting daily Bible requirements except first year Bible courses or Pass/Fail courses)	September 5
Impact Day ( No Classes)	TBD
Last day to remove grade of “I” received in previous semester of attendance	October 17
Fall Break/student holiday	October 19-20
Last day to drop a course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	October 27
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	November 18
Thanksgiving Holiday	November 20-24
Residence halls open at noon. First meal in the dining hall, 5:00pm	November 25
Classes Resume	November 27
Last day of classes. Last day to drop a course. All paperwork must be completed and returned to the Registrar’s Office before 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.	December 8
Examination Prep Day	December 9
Final examinations. Accounts must be paid in full per agreement before examinations may be taken. No examinations may be taken out of schedule except in extreme hardship cases such as illness or a death in the immediate family.	December 11-14
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m.. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	December 15
Final fall semester grades are due in Registrar’s office, 9:00 a.m.	December 18

Spring Semester 2029

Residence halls open at noon. First meal in the cafeteria, 5:00 p.m.	January 8
Orientation, Advising and Guidance, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fee of $50.00 is charged for reporting late. Registration for those not pre-registered.	January 8
Monday Night Classes Begin	January 8
Classes begin	January 9
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes. Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	January 12
Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday	January 15
Last day to audit a required Bible course (any course meeting daily Bible requirement except first year Bible courses or Pass/Fail courses).	January 23
Annual Lectures	TBD
Last day to remove a grade of “I” received in previous semester of attendance	March 6
Last day to drop a course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	March 23
Last day of classes. Last day to drop a course. All paperwork must be completed and returned to the Registrar’s Office before 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.	April 26
Examination Prep Day.	April 27
Final examinations. Accounts must be paid in full per agreement before examinations may be taken. No examinations may be taken out of schedule except in extreme hardship cases such as illness or a death in the immediate family. A charge of $30.00 is made for any examination taken out of schedule. No test time will be altered to accommodate travel schedules.	April 28-May 2
Senior Legacy Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.	May 3
Formal graduation exercises, Conn Gymnasium	May 4
Residence halls close, 12:00 p.m. Last meal served in the cafeteria at breakfast.	May 5
Final spring semester grade rosters due in the Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	May 7

Summer Semester 2029

Summer A & Summer C Terms begin	May 7
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes (Summer A & Summer C terms). Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	May 8
Last day to drop a Summer A course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	May 25
Last day to withdraw from a Summer C course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	June 8
Last day to drop a Summer A course	June 21
Last day of class for Summer A term	June 22
Summer B term begins	June 25
Final Summer A semester grades due in the Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	June 25
Last date to register for a full load or to add classes (Summer B term). Last day to receive financial credit for courses dropped. All forms must be returned by the student in order for credit to be received. The student is responsible for having forms returned to the proper office by 5:00 p.m.	June 26
Last day to drop a Summer B course being failed without receiving a grade of “WF”	July 13
Last day to drop a Summer B or Summer C course	August 10
Last day of classes for the Summer B and Summer C terms	August 10
Final Summer B and Summer C semester grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 a.m.	August 13

About Academic Calendar Deadlines

Each academic term includes several key deadlines that are critical to your success as a student. From registering for classes to finalizing tuition payments, keeping track of these dates will help you stay on schedule and avoid unnecessary fees or delays. This list outlines the most common academic deadlines and their corresponding meanings. Be sure to consult the full academic calendar each semester and contact the Registrar’s Office if you have questions about specific dates or requirements.

Add/Drop Deadline
The final day to register for a full course load, adjust your schedule, or receive financial credit for dropped classes. After this date, changes typically require special approval and may result in fees or academic penalties.

Application for Graduation Deadline
This is the last day for eligible seniors to submit a graduation application. Filing by this deadline ensures you can participate in commencement and that your degree will be processed on time.

Audit Deadline (Bible Courses)
A specific date by which students must declare if they plan to audit a required Bible course. Auditing allows students to participate in the class without receiving a grade or credit, but this must be finalized by the stated deadline.

Course Withdrawal Deadline (“WF” Avoidance)
The final day to drop a class you are failing without receiving a grade of “WF” (Withdraw Failing), which can negatively impact your GPA.

Examination Prep Day
A designated day at the end of each semester for students to study and prepare before final exams begin. No regular classes are held.

Final Exam Period
Scheduled exam dates for each course. Exams must be taken during their assigned times unless an extreme hardship (such as illness or a family emergency) qualifies you for an exception. Travel plans are not valid reasons to reschedule.

Final Grades Due
The deadline for faculty to submit final grades to the Registrar’s Office. Students can typically view grades shortly afterward through the student portal.

Housing Deadlines (Open/Close)
These dates indicate when residence halls open for move-in and when they officially close at the end of a semester or during breaks. Be sure to plan your travel and housing accordingly.

Impact Day
A special day dedicated to service with no scheduled classes. Students are encouraged to participate in campus activities or service opportunities.

Incomplete Grade Deadline
If you received an “I” (Incomplete) grade in the previous semester, this is the final date to complete all remaining coursework. Failure to do so may result in the grade being changed to an “F.”

Lectures Week
A multi-day academic and spiritual event that includes guest speakers, classes, and campus-wide activities. Attendance may be required or strongly encouraged depending on your course schedule.

Move-In Dates
The official start of on-campus housing availability for each semester. New and returning students have designated move-in days and should check specific times for residence hall access and check-in.

New Student Orientation
A full-day event to welcome incoming students, introduce campus life, and complete final advising and registration steps. This orientation is required for all new freshmen and transfer students.

Registration Opens (New Term)
The day course registration begins for the upcoming semester. It’s recommended to meet with your academic advisor before this date to prepare your class schedule and avoid closed sections.

Spring Break / Fall Break
Scheduled academic breaks when no classes are held. Residence halls may close during these times, and students should plan accordingly.

Tuition Payment Deadline
Tuition balances must be paid in full or a payment plan established by this deadline. Students with unpaid balances may be dropped from classes or restricted from exam participation.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR