SUU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

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The SUU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your go‑to guide for every important date from SUU enrollment deadlines and tuition payment due dates to course add/drop periods, withdrawal cut‑offs, campus holidays, and final exam schedules.

The Southern Utah University academic calendar allows students to track SUU term dates, plan around SUU exam schedules, and lock in priority registration windows.

This ensures they never miss the last day to withdraw without a “W,” thereby staying on track both academically and financially.

Southern Utah University’s academic year is structured as follows:

  • Fall Semester: Approximately 15 weeks (14 instructional weeks + 1 finals week), with mid‑term breaks and a fixed Reading Day before exams.
  • Spring Semester: Mirrors Fall, with 15 weeks of instruction plus finals, aligned around Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a Spring Break for recharging.
  • Summer Sessions: A series of intensive sessions—ranging from 4‑ to 8‑week accelerated terms—for makeup or focused study, each with its own add/drop and billing deadlines.

Whether you’re mapping out your full‑semester course load, diving into an accelerated Summer Session, or budgeting for tuition payments, the SUU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 keeps every date and deadline at your fingertips, so you can focus on excelling at Southern Utah University.

SUU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Fall 2026 term begins on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, for Full, 1st, A2, A6, and A7 sessions.
  2. SUU balance for Full and 1st sessions is due on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
  3. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and the campus is closed with no classes.
  4. Commenced attendance is due on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for Full and 1st sessions.
  5. The last day to add without signature is on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for Full and A6 sessions.
  6. The 100% refund deadline is on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for Full and A6 sessions.
  7. The last day to add is on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for Full and A6 sessions.
  8. The last day to change to audit is on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for Full and A6 sessions.
  9. The last day to drop without a “W” is on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for Full and A6 sessions.
  10. SUU Fall Break 2026 runs from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and the campus remains open.
  11. Midterm grades are due on Friday, October 23, 2026.
  12. The last day to withdraw from individual courses with a “W” is on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for Full and A6 sessions.
  13. Thanksgiving Break runs from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and the campus is open. Thanksgiving Break continues from Thursday, November 26, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  14. The last day to withdraw from all courses with a “W” is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, for Full, 2nd, A6, and A8 sessions.
  15. The last day of regular class meetings is on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
  16. Fall 2026 final examinations take place from Monday, December 14, 2026, through Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  17. The Fall 2026 term ends on Thursday, December 17, 2026, for Full, A1, A5, and A6 sessions.
  18. Final grades are due on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, for Full, 2nd, A6, and A8 sessions.

SUU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. The Spring 2027 term begins on Wednesday, January 6, 2027, for Full, 1st, A2, A6, and A7 sessions.
  2. SUU balance for Full and 1st sessions is due on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
  3. MLK Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the campus is closed with no classes.
  4. Commenced attendance is due on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, for Full and 1st sessions.
  5. The last day to add without signature is on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, for Full and A6 sessions.
  6. The 100% refund deadline is on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, for Full and A6 sessions.
  7. The last day to add is on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, for Full and A6 sessions.
  8. The last day to change to audit is on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, for Full and A6 sessions.
  9. The last day to drop without a “W” is on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, for Full and A6 sessions.
  10. Presidents’ Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027, and the campus is closed with no classes.
  11. Midterm grades are due on Friday, February 26, 2027, for Full and A6 sessions.
  12. SUU Spring Break runs from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027. Campus is closed from Friday, March 12, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027.
  13. The last day to withdraw from individual courses with a “W” is on Wednesday, March 10, 2027, for Full and A6 sessions.
  14. The Festival of Excellence is held on Tuesday, March 30, 2027, and no classes are in session.
  15. The last day to withdraw from all courses with a “W” is on Thursday, April 15, 2027, for Full, 2nd, A6, and A8 sessions.
  16. The last day of regular class meetings is on Sunday, April 18, 2027.
  17. Spring 2027 final examinations take place from Monday, April 19, 2027, through Thursday, April 22, 2027.
  18. The 2027 University Commencement Ceremony is held on Thursday, April 22, 2027.
  19. The Spring 2027 term ends on Thursday, April 22, 2027, for Full, A1, A5, and A6 sessions.
  20. College and School Degree Convocations are held on Friday, April 23, 2027.
  21. Final grades are due on Wednesday, April 28, 2027, for Full, 2nd, A6, and A8 sessions.

For more on the SUU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Southern Utah University Calendar website.

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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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