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Temple Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
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The Temple Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 brings together every essential date and deadline from application and enrollment cut‑offs, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to university holidays and final exam schedules.

By consulting the Temple University academic calendar, Owls can lock in Temple term dates, plan around the Temple exam schedule, track priority registration windows, and never miss the last day to withdraw without a “W,” ensuring smooth academic and financial planning at Temple.

Temple’s academic year unfolds across:

  • Fall Semester and Spring Semester, each spanning approximately 15 weeks (14 instructional weeks + 1 week of finals), with built‑in Reading Days, mid‑term breaks, and dedicated exam periods.
  • Winter Intersession, a short, 3‑week intensive session for makeup or accelerated coursework between Fall and Spring.
  • Summer Sessions, split into Session I (6 weeks), Full Summer (12 weeks), and Session II (6 weeks), each with its own registration, add/drop, and fee deadlines perfect for catching up or getting ahead.

Whether you’re mapping out your 15‑week semester load, squeezing in a Winter Intersession course, or choosing the Summer Session module that fits your plans, the Temple Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your go‑to guide for every date and deadline you need to thrive at Temple.

Temple Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Early Term Start (ETS) courses run from Saturday, August 8, 2026, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  2. Full Term 16-week courses (1) and 7-week courses (7A) begin on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
  3. The last day to self-add a 7-week (7A) course is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
  4. The last day to add with instructor permission or drop a 7-week (7A) course, and the last day to self-add a Full Term 16-week (1) course, is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  5. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes are held.
  6. The last day to add with instructor permission or drop a Full Term 16-week (1) course is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  7. Undergraduate midterm progress ratings for Full Term 16-week courses (1) begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
  8. The last day to withdraw from a 7-week (7A) course is Monday, October 5, 2026.
  9. Fall Wellness Day is observed on Friday, October 9, 2026, and no classes are held.
  10. 7-week courses (7A) end on Monday, October 12, 2026.
  11. 7-week courses (7B) begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  12. Undergraduate midterm progress ratings for Full Term 16-week courses (1) end at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
  13. The last day to self-add a 7-week (7B) course is Thursday, October 15, 2026.
  14. Final grading for 7-week courses (7A) ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
  15. The last day to add with instructor permission or drop a 7-week (7B) course is Monday, October 19, 2026.
  16. Priority registration for Spring 2027 begins on Monday, October 26, 2026.
  17. Student Feedback Forms (SFFs) for Full Term 16-week courses (1) open on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
  18. Temple Fall break 2026 runs from Monday, November 23, 2026, to Wednesday, November 25, 2026, with no classes held.
  19. Temple Thanksgiving break 2026 runs from Thursday, November 26, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026, with no classes held.
  20. The last day to withdraw from a 7-week (7B) course is Monday, November 30, 2026.
  21. Full Term 16-week courses (1), 7-week courses (7B), and short duration courses (SDC) end on Monday, December 7, 2026, which is also the last day to withdraw from a Full Term 16-week course.
  22. Study day is Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with no exams held.
  23. Final exams for Full Term 16-week courses (1) take place from Wednesday, December 9, 2026, to Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
  24. Student Feedback Forms (SFFs) for Full Term 16-week courses (1) close at 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
  25. Final grading for 7-week courses (7B) and short duration courses (SDC) ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
  26. Study days (no exams held) occur on Saturday, December 12, 2026, to Sunday, December 13, 2026.
  27. Final exams continue for Full Term 16-week courses (1) from Monday, December 14, 2026, to Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
  28. The diploma date (effective) is Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  29. Final grading for Full Term 16-week courses (1) ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday, December 18, 2026.

Temple Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Early Term Start (ETS) courses run from Wednesday, December 16, 2026, to Sunday, January 10, 2027.
  2. Full Term 16-week courses (1) and 7-week courses (7A) begin on Monday, January 11, 2027. It is the first day of classes.
  3. The last day to self-add a 7-week (7A) course is Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
  4. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
  5. The last day to self-add a Full Term 16-week (1) course, and the last day to add with instructor permission or drop a 7-week (7A) course, is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  6. The last day to add with instructor permission or drop a Full Term 16-week (1) course is Monday, January 25, 2027.
  7. Undergraduate midterm progress ratings for Full Term 16-week courses (1) begin on Monday, February 15, 2027.
  8. The last day to withdraw from a 7-week (7A) course is Monday, March 1, 2027.
  9. Temple Spring break 2027 runs from Monday, March 1, 2027, to Sunday, March 7, 2027, with no classes held.
  10. 7-week courses (7A) end on Monday, March 8, 2027, which also marks the end of undergraduate midterm progress ratings for Full Term 16-week courses (1).
  11. 7-week courses (7B) begin on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
  12. The last day to self-add a 7-week (7B) course is Thursday, March 11, 2027.
  13. Final grading for 7-week courses (7A) ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, March 11, 2027.
  14. The last day to add with instructor permission or drop a 7-week (7B) course is Monday, March 15, 2027.
  15. Priority registration for summer 2027 begins on Monday, March 22, 2027.
  16. Priority registration for fall 2027 begins on Monday, March 29, 2027.
  17. The last day to withdraw from a 7-week (7B) course is Monday, April 19, 2027.
  18. Full Term 16-week courses (1), 7-week courses (7B), and short duration courses (SDC) end on Monday, April 26, 2027, which is also the last day to withdraw from a Full Term 16-week course.
  19. Study day is Tuesday, April 27, 2027, with no exams held.
  20. Final exams for Full Term 16-week courses (1) take place from Wednesday, April 28, 2027, to Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
  21. Final grading for 7-week courses (7B) and short duration courses (SDC) ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 29, 2027.
  22. Study days (no exams held) occur from Saturday, May 1, 2027, to Sunday, May 2, 2027.
  23. Final exams continue for Full Term 16-week courses (1) from Monday, May 3, 2027, to Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
  24. University commencement and the diploma date (effective) occur on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
  25. Final grading for Full Term 16-week courses (1) ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday, May 7, 2027.

Temple Academic Calendar Summer I 2026

  1. Full Term 6-week Courses (1), 4-week Courses (4A), 12-week Courses (12A), and Short Duration Courses (SDC) begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
  2. The last day to add or drop a 4-week (4A) course is Friday, May 15, 2026.
  3. The last day to add or drop a Full Term 6-week (1) course is Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  4. The last day to add or drop a 12-week (12A) course is Thursday, May 21, 2026.
  5. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026; no classes are held.
  6. The last day to withdraw from a 4-week (4A) course is Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
  7. 4-week Courses (4A) end on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
  8. 4-week Courses (4B) begin on Friday, June 12, 2026.
  9. Final grading for 4-week Courses (4A) ends on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
  10. The last day to withdraw from Full Term 6-week (1) or drop a 4-week (4B) course is Monday, June 15, 2026.
  11. Juneteenth is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026; no classes are held.
  12. Full Term 6-week Courses (1) end on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
  13. The diploma date for Summer I Full Term Courses is Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
  14. Final grading for Full Term 6-week Courses (1) ends on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
  15. Independence Day is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026; no classes are held.
  16. The last day to withdraw from a 4-week (4B) course is Sunday, July 5, 2026.
  17. 4-week Courses (4B) end on Friday, July 10, 2026.
  18. Final grading for 4-week Courses (4B) ends on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
  19. The last day to withdraw from a 12-week (12A) course is Friday, July 31, 2026.
  20. 12-week Courses (12A) and Short Duration Courses (SDC) end on Friday, August 7, 2026.
  21. Final grading for 12-week Courses (12A) and Short Duration Courses (SDC) ends on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Temple Academic Calendar Summer II 2026

  1. Full Term 6-week Courses (1) and Short Duration Courses (SDC) begin on Monday, June 29, 2026.
  2. Independence Day is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026; no classes are held.
  3. The last day to add or drop a Full Term 6-week (1) course is Sunday, July 5, 2026.
  4. 4-week Courses (4A) begin on Monday, July 13, 2026.
  5. The last day to add or drop a 4-week (4A) course is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
  6. The last day to withdraw from a Full Term 6-week (1) or 4-week (4A) course is Friday, July 31, 2026.
  7. Full Term 6-week Courses (1), 4-week Courses (4A), and Short Duration Courses (SDC) end on Friday, August 7, 2026.
  8. The diploma date for Summer II, as well as Summer I 4B and 12A, is Saturday, August 8, 2026.
  9. Final grading for Full Term 6-week Courses (1), 4-week Courses (4A), and Short Duration Courses (SDC) ends on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

For more on the Temple Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Temple 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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