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NDSU Academic Calendar 2025‑2026: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
NDSU academic calendar, Important Dates.

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The NDSU Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 brings together every critical date you need from application and enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

The North Dakota State University academic calendar allows students to stay on top of NDSU term dates, track NDSU registration deadlines, plan around the NDSU exam schedule, and never miss the last day to withdraw without penalty or the opening of Summer Session enrollment.

North Dakota State University follows a traditional semester system with consistent term lengths and flexible summer options:

  • Fall Semester (mid-August to early December; 14 weeks of instruction + 1 week of finals) – so if you’re asking how long a semester is at NDSU, expect about 15 weeks in total.
  • Spring Semester (mid January to early May; 14 instructional weeks + 1 week of finals)
  • Summer Sessions are split into Session I (7 weeks: May–June) and Session II (7 weeks: July–August), each with its own add/drop and fee deadlines for accelerated or makeup courses.

Whether you’re mapping out a 15‑week semester workload, checking when you can register at NDSU, or choosing between Summer Session I and II modules, the NDSU Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 is your definitive guide to every date and deadline you need to thrive at NDSU.

NDSU Academic Calendar Fall 2025

  1. NDSU Fall 2025 Classes begin at 4:00 PM on Monday, August 25, 2025. The first full day of classes is Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
  2. Labor Day (no classes; offices closed) is observed on Monday, September 1, 2025.
  3. The last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists is Monday, September 1, 2025.
  4. The last day to add classes via Campus Connection (permit needed after) is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
  5. The last day for no-record Drop of full-semester classes (100% refund) is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
  6. The last day to withdraw with Zero Credits (100% refund for full semester classes) is Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
  7. Attempted credits are calculated for financial aid SAP at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
  8. Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships are based on enrollment at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
  9. Financial aid is applied to the NDSU account balances on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
  10. Payments for NDSU account balances are due on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
  11. The last day to submit the ND Resident Student Status Application for Fall is Friday, September 12, 2025.
  12. The last day to submit requests to Audit or elect Pass/Fail grading is Monday, September 15, 2025.
  13. Enrollment Census occurs on Monday, September 22, 2025.
  14. The last day to withdraw with Zero Credits (75% refund for full semester classes) is Friday, October 3, 2025.
  15. The Spring/Summer 2026 course schedule becomes available during the first week of October 2025.
  16. Spring 2026 registration appointment times become available during the second week of October 2025.
  17. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
  18. Undergraduate Fall Graduation Applications are due on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
  19. Graduate students must submit the Intent to Graduate survey by Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
  20. Grades of ‘Incomplete’ convert to ‘F’ on Friday, October 17, 2025.
  21. The second half (8-week session) of the Fall semester begins on Monday, October 20, 2025.
  22. Spring 2026 registration begins online based on total credits on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
  23. The last day to withdraw to Zero Credits (50% refund for full semester classes) is Sunday, November 2, 2025. (No refunds after this date.)
  24. Veterans Day (no classes; offices closed) is observed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
  25. The last day to drop classes with a ‘W’ recorded is Friday, November 14, 2025.
  26. The last day to withdraw with Zero Credits for Fall 2025 is Friday, November 14, 2025.
  27. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances at 11:59 PM on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
  28. The Fall Commencement Participation deadline is Friday, November 21, 2025.
  29. Graduate student Post-Defense Submissions for Format Review are due on Friday, November 21, 2025.
  30. Registration Appointment times are no longer needed for Spring 2026, starting Monday, November 24, 2025.
  31. Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes; offices closed Thursday, open Wednesday & Friday) runs from Wednesday, November 26, 2025, to Friday, November 28, 2025.
  32. Dead Week runs Monday, December 8, 2025, to Friday, December 12, 2025.
  33. Grade entry begins on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
  34. The last day of Fall classes is Friday, December 12, 2025.
  35. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances at 11:59 PM on Monday, December 15, 2025.
  36. Final Examinations run Monday, December 15, 2025, to Friday, December 19, 2025.
  37. The Graduate student Final Degree Clearance Deadline is Friday, December 19, 2025.
  38. Graduation Application and fee are due for Certificate and Plan C Students on Friday, December 19, 2025.
  39. The Fall Commencement ceremony is held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 19, 2025 (Sanford Health Athletic Complex).
  40. Grades are due at noon on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
  41. Student grade access begins online late evening on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
  42. NDSU offices close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
  43. Christmas Day (offices closed) is observed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

NDSU Academic Calendar Spring 2026

  1. New Year’s Day (offices closed) is observed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
  2. Classes begin at 4:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026.
  3. The first full day of classes is Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
  4. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes; offices closed) is observed Monday, January 19, 2026.
  5. The last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists is Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
  6. The last day to add classes via Campus Connection (permit needed after) is Thursday, January 22, 2026.
  7. The last day for no-record drop of full semester classes (100% refund) is Thursday, January 22, 2026.
  8. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (100% refund for full semester classes) is Thursday, January 22, 2026.
  9. Attempted credits are calculated for financial aid SAP at 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
  10. Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships are based on enrollment at 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
  11. Financial aid is applied to the NDSU account balances on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
  12. Payments for NDSU account balances are due Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
  13. The last day to submit the ND Resident Student Status Application is Friday, January 30, 2026.
  14. The last day to submit requests to Audit or elect Pass/Fail grading is Monday, February 2, 2026.
  15. Enrollment Census occurs on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  16. Presidents’ Day (no classes; offices closed) is observed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  17. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (75% refund for full semester classes) is Monday, February 23, 2026.
  18. The Fall 2026 course schedule becomes available during the first week of March 2026.
  19. Fall 2026 registration appointment times become available during the second week of March 2026.
  20. Grades of ‘Incomplete’ convert to ‘F’ on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  21. Undergraduate Spring Graduation Applications are due Friday, March 6, 2026.
  22. NDSU Spring Break 2026 (no classes; offices open) runs Monday–Friday, March 9–13, 2026.
  23. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances at 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  24. The second half (8-week session) of the Spring semester begins Monday, March 16, 2026.
  25. Graduate Spring Graduation Applications are due Monday, March 16, 2026.
  26. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (50% refund for full semester classes) is Thursday, March 26, 2026. (No refunds after this date.)
  27. Summer course registration opens to all students, and Fall registration begins based on total credits completed on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  28. Spring Recess (no classes) occurs Friday, April 3–Monday, April 6, 2026. Offices are closed Friday, April 3, 2026.
  29. The last day to drop classes with a ‘W’ recorded is Friday, April 10, 2026.
  30. The last day to withdraw with zero credits for Spring 2026 is Friday, April 10, 2026.
  31. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  32. Graduate student Post-Defense Submissions for Format Review are due Friday, April 17, 2026.
  33. The Spring Commencement Participation deadline is Friday, April 17, 2026.
  34. Registration appointment times are no longer needed for Fall 2026, starting Monday, April 20, 2026.
  35. Dead Week runs Monday–Friday, May 4–8, 2026.
  36. Grade entry begins Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  37. The last day of Spring classes is Friday, May 8, 2026.
  38. Final Examinations run Monday–Friday, May 11–15, 2026.
  39. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances at 11:59 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026.
  40. The Graduate student Final Degree Clearance Deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026.
  41. Graduation Application and fee are due for Certificate and Plan C Students on Friday, May 15, 2026.
  42. Commencement ceremonies are held at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2026 (Fargodome).
  43. Grades are due at noon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  44. Student grade access begins online late evening on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

NDSU Academic Calendar Summer 2026

  1. Memorial Day (no classes; offices closed) is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
  2. Undergraduate/Professional Summer Graduation Applications are due Friday, June 12, 2026.
  3. Attempted credits are calculated for financial aid SAP at 11:59 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
  4. Financial Aid Census (Pell/TEACH/State Grants based on enrollment) occurs at 11:59 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
  5. Financial aid applies to NDSU accounts once enrollment requirements are met on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
  6. Payments for Summer account balances are due Thursday, June 25, 2026.
  7. Independence Day (no classes; offices closed) is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  8. The ND Resident Student Status Application deadline is Friday, July 10, 2026.
  9. Graduate student Post-Defense Submissions for Format Review are due Friday, July 10, 2026.
  10. Enrollment Census occurs on Monday, July 13, 2026.
  11. Graduate Summer Application for Degree and Fee (Certificate/Plan C) is due Friday, August 7, 2026.
  12. The Graduate student Final Degree Clearance Deadline is Friday, August 7, 2026.
  13. The last day of Summer classes is Friday, August 7, 2026.
  14. Late fees apply to unpaid account balances at 11:59 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

4-Week Session 1

  1. Classes begin Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  2. The last day to join waitlists is Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  3. The last day to add classes (permit required after) is Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
  4. The last day for no-record drop (100% refund) is Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
  5. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (100% refund) is Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
  6. The last day to request Audit/Pass-Fail grading is Friday, May 22, 2026.
  7. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (75% refund) is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
  8. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (50% refund) is Monday, June 1, 2026 (no refunds after).
  9. The last day to drop classes with a ‘W’ recorded is Thursday, June 4, 2026.
  10. Classes end Friday, June 12, 2026.
  11. Grades are due at noon on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
  12. Student grade access begins late evening on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

8-Week Session 1

  1. Classes begin Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  2. The last day to join waitlists is Thursday, May 21, 2026.
  3. The last day to add classes (permit required after) is Friday, May 22, 2026.
  4. The last day for no-record drop (100% refund) is Friday, May 22, 2026.
  5. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (100% refund) is Friday, May 22, 2026.
  6. The last day to request Audit/Pass-Fail grading is Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
  7. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (75% refund) is Friday, June 5, 2026.
  8. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (50% refund) is Thursday, June 18, 2026 (no refunds after).
  9. The last day to drop classes with a ‘W’ recorded is Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
  10. Classes end Friday, July 10, 2026.
  11. Grades are due at noon on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
  12. Student grade access begins late evening on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

12-Week Session

  1. Classes begin Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  2. The last day to join waitlists is Thursday, May 21, 2026.
  3. The last day to add classes (permit required after) is Monday, May 25, 2026.
  4. The last day for no-record drop (100% refund) is Monday, May 25, 2026.
  5. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (100% refund) is Monday, May 25, 2026.
  6. The last day to request Audit/Pass-Fail grading is Monday, May 25, 2026.
  7. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (75% refund) is Monday, June 15, 2026.
  8. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (50% refund) is Sunday, July 5, 2026 (no refunds after).
  9. The last day to drop classes with a ‘W’ recorded is Monday, July 13, 2026.
  10. Classes end Friday, August 7, 2026.
  11. Grades are due at noon on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
  12. Student grade access begins late evening on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

4-Week Session 2

  1. Classes begin Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
  2. The last day to join waitlists is Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
  3. The last day to add classes (permit required after) is Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
  4. The last day for no-record drop (100% refund) is Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
  5. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (100% refund) is Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
  6. The last day to request Audit/Pass-Fail grading is Friday, June 19, 2026.
  7. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (75% refund) is Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
  8. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (50% refund) is Monday, June 29, 2026 (no refunds after).
  9. The last day to drop classes with a ‘W’ recorded is Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
  10. Classes end Friday, July 10, 2026.
  11. Grades are due at noon on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
  12. Student grade access begins late evening on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

8-Week Session 2

  1. Classes begin Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
  2. The last day to join waitlists is Thursday, June 18, 2026.
  3. The last day to add classes (permit required after) is Friday, June 19, 2026.
  4. The last day for no-record drop (100% refund) is Friday, June 19, 2026.
  5. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (100% refund) is Friday, June 19, 2026.
  6. The last day to request Audit/Pass-Fail grading is Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
  7. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (75% refund) is Friday, July 3, 2026.
  8. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (50% refund) is Thursday, July 16, 2026 (no refunds after).
  9. The last day to drop classes with a ‘W’ recorded is Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
  10. Classes end Friday, August 7, 2026.
  11. Grades are due at noon on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
  12. Student grade access begins late evening on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

4-Week Session 3

  1. Classes begin Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
  2. The last day to join waitlists is Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
  3. The last day to add classes (permit required after) is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
  4. The last day for no-record drop (100% refund) is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
  5. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (100% refund) is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
  6. The last day to request Audit/Pass-Fail grading is Friday, July 17, 2026.
  7. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (75% refund) is Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
  8. The last day to withdraw to zero credits (50% refund) is Monday, July 27, 2026 (no refunds after).
  9. The last day to drop classes with a ‘W’ recorded is Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
  10. Classes end Friday, August 7, 2026.
  11. Grades are due at noon on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
  12. Student grade access begins late evening on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

For more on the NDSU Academic Calendar 2025-2026, visit the North Dakota State University 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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