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DePaul Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
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The DePaul Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your essential roadmap for every key deadline, from DePaul enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to university holidays and final exam schedules.

The DePaul academic calendar helps students stay ahead of DePaul term dates, plan around the DePaul exam schedule, track DePaul registration windows, and never miss the last day to withdraw without academic penalty or the opening of Summer Session registration.

DePaul University follows a quarter system, with four main sessions each year:

  • Fall Quarter (mid‑September to late November; 10 weeks of instruction + finals week)
  • Winter Quarter (early January to mid‑March; 10 weeks + finals)
  • Spring Quarter (late March to early June; 10 weeks + finals)
  • Summer Session (divided into Summer I and II, each ~6 weeks)

Each quarter offers a mid‑session add/drop period, flexible credit/D/Fail election deadlines, and a week‑long exam period.

Whether you’re mapping out a 10‑week Fall Quarter course load, registering for accelerated Summer Session classes, or budgeting for quarter‑based DePaul tuition fees, the DePaul Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 ensures you have all the dates and deadlines you need to thrive at DePaul University.

DePaul Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Registration for Fall 2026 begins Thursday, April 30, 2026.
  2. Immersion Week or Discover Chicago Program begins Monday, August 31, 2026.
  3. Annual Academic Convocation is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
  4. Immersion Week or Discover Chicago Program ends Friday, September 4, 2026.
  5. Tuition for Autumn Quarter is due Friday, September 4, 2026.
  6. Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026. The university is officially closed.
  7. Student Convocation is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  8. DePaul Fall 2026 classes begin Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
  9. The deadline to add classes to the AQ 2026 schedule is Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
  10. The last day to drop AQ 2026 classes with no penalty is Tuesday, September 22, 2026. This includes a 100% tuition refund and no transcript record.
  11. The last day to select pass/fail option for AQ 2026 classes is Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
  12. Grades of “W” are assigned for AQ 2026 classes dropped on or after Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
  13. The last day to select auditor status for AQ 2026 classes is Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
  14. The last day to apply for Autumn degree conferral is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
  15. Optional midterm exam week for AQ 2026 begins Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and ends Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  16. The last day to withdraw from AQ 2026 classes is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
  17. AQ 2026 day and evening classes end Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
  18. The last day to apply for an incomplete grade is Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
  19. Fall 2026 final examinations begin Wednesday, November 18, 2026, and end Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
  20. The Autumn Quarter 2026 ends Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
  21. Thanksgiving holiday closure is from Thursday, November 26, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026. The university is officially closed.
  22. Grades for Autumn Quarter 2026 are due Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
  23. R grades from Autumn 2025 lapse to “F” on Friday, December 4, 2026.
  24. IN grades from Autumn 2026 lapse to “F” on Friday, March 26, 2027.

DePaul Academic Calendar Winter 2027

  1. Registration for Winter Quarter 2027 begins Thursday, October 8, 2026.
  2. Tuition for Winter Quarter 2027 is due Friday, December 4, 2026.
  3. IN grades from Winter 2025 lapse to “F” on Friday, December 4, 2026.
  4. WQ 2027 day and evening classes begin Monday, January 4, 2027.
  5. The deadline to add classes to the WQ 2027 schedule is Sunday, January 10, 2027, at 11:59 PM.
  6. The last day to apply for Winter degree conferral is Friday, January 15, 2027.
  7. The last day to drop WQ 2027 classes with no penalty is Sunday, January 17, 2027. This includes a 100% tuition refund and no transcript record.
  8. The last day to select pass/fail option for WQ 2027 classes is Sunday, January 17, 2027.
  9. Grades of “W” are assigned for WQ 2027 classes dropped on or after Monday, January 18, 2027.
  10. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 18, 2027. The university is officially closed.
  11. The last day to select auditor status for WQ 2027 classes is Sunday, January 24, 2027.
  12. Optional mid-term exam week for WQ 2027 begins Monday, February 1, 2027, and ends Saturday, February 6, 2027.
  13. The last day to withdraw from WQ 2027 classes is Sunday, February 21, 2027.
  14. The last day of WQ 2027 day and evening classes is Saturday, March 13, 2027.
  15. The last day to apply for an incomplete grade is Saturday, March 13, 2027.
  16. Final examinations begin Monday, March 15, 2027, and end Saturday, March 20, 2027.
  17. The Winter Quarter 2027 ends Saturday, March 20, 2027.
  18. DePaul Spring break 2027 begins Monday, March 22, 2027, and ends Friday, March 26, 2027.
  19. Good Friday is Friday, March 26, 2027. The university is officially closed.
  20. Grades for Winter Quarter 2027 are due Friday, March 26, 2027, at 5:00 PM.
  21. R grades from Winter 2026 lapse to “F” on Friday, March 26, 2027.
  22. Easter holiday is Saturday, March 27, 2027, and Sunday, March 28, 2027. The university is officially closed.
  23. IN grades from Winter 2027 lapse to “F” on Friday, August 27, 2027.

DePaul Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. The last day to apply for Spring degree conferral is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  2. Registration for Spring and Summer 2027 begins Thursday, February 4, 2027.
  3. Tuition for Spring Quarter 2027 is due Friday, March 19, 2027.
  4. IN grades from Spring/Summer 2026 lapse to “F” on Friday, March 26, 2027.
  5. SQ 2027 day and evening classes begin Monday, March 29, 2027.
  6. The last day to apply for Spring degree conferral is Thursday, April 1, 2027.
  7. The deadline to add classes to the SQ 2027 schedule is Sunday, April 4, 2027, at 11:59 PM.
  8. The last day to drop SQ 2027 classes with no penalty is Sunday, April 11, 2027. This includes a 100% tuition refund and no transcript record.
  9. The last day to select pass/fail option for SQ 2027 classes is Sunday, April 11, 2027.
  10. Grades of “W” are assigned for SQ 2027 classes dropped on or after Monday, April 12, 2027.
  11. The last day to select auditor status for SQ 2027 classes is Sunday, April 18, 2027.
  12. Optional mid-term exam week for SQ 2027 begins Monday, April 26, 2027.
  13. Optional mid-term exam week for SQ 2027 ends Saturday, May 1, 2027.
  14. The last day to withdraw from SQ 2027 classes is Sunday, May 16, 2027.
  15. Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. The university is officially closed.
  16. SQ 2027 day and evening classes end Friday, June 4, 2027.
  17. The last day to apply for an incomplete grade is Friday, June 4, 2027.
  18. Final examinations begin Saturday, June 5, 2027.
  19. Final examinations end Friday, June 11, 2027.
  20. The Spring Quarter 2027 ends Friday, June 11, 2027.
  21. Commencement is from Saturday, June 12, 2027, through Sunday, June 13, 2027.
  22. Grades for Spring 2027 are due Monday, June 21, 2027, at 5:00 PM.
  23. R grades from Spring 2026 lapse to “F” on Monday, June 21, 2027.
  24. IN grades from Spring 2027 lapse to “F” on Friday, December 3, 2027.

DePaul Academic Calendar Summer 2026

Summer Session I (5-Week Term)

  1. Tuition Payment Deadline for Summer Session I and 10-Week Term is Friday, June 12, 2026.
  2. Summer Session I 2026 Classes Begin on Monday, June 15, 2026.
  3. Deadline to Add Summer Session I 2026 Classes is Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  4. Juneteenth Holiday (University closed) is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
  5. Last Day to Drop Summer Session I 2026 Classes Without Penalty is Monday, June 22, 2026, according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
  6. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for Summer Session I 2026 classes is Monday, June 22, 2026.
  7. The Last Day to select the Pass/Fail Option for Summer Session I 2026 classes is Monday, June 22, 2026.
  8. Grades of “W” are assigned for Summer Session I 2026 classes dropped on or after Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
  9. Independence Day Holiday (University closed) is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  10. Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Session I 2026 classes is Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
  11. Deadline to Apply for Summer Degree Conferral is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
  12. Summer Session I 2026 Ends on Friday, July 17, 2026.
  13. Grades Due for Summer Session I 2026 are due by Friday, August 28, 2026.
  14. R Grades from Summer 2025 Lapse to “F” on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Summer Session II (5-Week Term)

  1. Deadline to Apply for Summer Degree Conferral is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
  2. Tuition Payment Deadline for Summer Session II 2026 is Friday, July 17, 2026.
  3. Summer Session II 2026 Classes Begin on Monday, July 20, 2026.
  4. Deadline to Add Summer Session II 2026 Classes is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  5. Last Day to Drop Summer Session II 2026 Classes Without Penalty is Friday, July 24, 2026.
  6. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for Summer Session II 2026 classes is Friday, July 24, 2026.
  7. The Last Day to select the Pass/Fail Option for Summer Session II 2026 classes is Friday, July 24, 2026.
  8. Grades of “W” are assigned for Summer Session II 2026 classes dropped on or after Saturday, July 25, 2026.
  9. The Last Day to withdraw from Summer Session II 2026 classes is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
  10. Summer Session II 2026 Ends on Friday, August 21, 2026, according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
  11. Grades Due for Summer Session II 2026 are due by Friday, August 28, 2026.
  12. R Grades from Summer 2025 Lapse to “F” on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Summer 2026 Term (10-Week Term)

  1. Tuition Payment Deadline for Summer 2026 Term is Friday, June 12, 2026.
  2. Summer 2026 Term Begins on Monday, June 15, 2026.
  3. Juneteenth Holiday (University closed) is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
  4. Deadline to Add Summer 2026 Term Classes is Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  5. Last Day to Drop Summer 2026 Term Classes Without Penalty is Friday, June 26, 2026.
  6. The Last Day to select the Pass/Fail Option for Summer 2026 Term classes is Friday, June 26, 2026.
  7. Grades of “W” are assigned for Summer 2026 Term classes dropped on or after Saturday, June 27, 2026.
  8. Independence Day Holiday (University closed) is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  9. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for Summer 2026 Term classes is Friday, July 3, 2026.
  10. Deadline to Apply for Summer Degree Conferral is Wednesday, July 15, 2026, according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
  11. The Last Day to withdraw from Summer 2026 Term classes is Sunday, August 2, 2026.
  12. Summer 2026 Term Ends on Friday, August 21, 2026.
  13. Grades due for the Summer 2026 Term are due by Friday, August 28, 2026.
  14. R Grades from Summer 2025 Lapse to “F” on Friday, August 28, 2026

For more on the DePaul Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the DePaul University academic calendar website.

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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