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EWU Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates and Deadlines

By eriq elikplim

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The EWU academic calendar 2026-2027 is essential for tracking registration deadlines, university holidays, and class schedules.

To help you prepare for the end of each term, we have outlined the complete Eastern Washington University academic calendar exam schedule, including crucial EWU academic calendar final exam dates to ensure you have plenty of time to study.

EWU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Fall registration for non-degree-seeking students begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026.
  2. The undergraduate admissions application for Fall 2026 is due at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026.
  3. Registration for EWU employee tuition waivers begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026.
  4. Tuition and fees become available in EagleNET at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
  5. The Fall 2026 semester begins with the first day of instruction at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  6. Registration for Washington State employee tuition waivers begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  7. The last day to add a class without instructor permission is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
  8. The last day to add to a waitlist is Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
  9. A late add override is required to register beginning Thursday, August 20, 2026.
  10. The last day for instructors to drop students for non-attendance is Friday, August 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
  11. The last day for a 100% tuition refund is Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  12. Tuition and fees are due on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  13. The last day to drop a class without a W grade is Friday, August 28, 2026.
  14. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes are held.
  15. The Washington State residency questionnaire deadline for in-state tuition consideration is Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
  16. The last day for a 50% tuition refund is Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  17. The last day to withdraw with a W from a single class is Friday, October 2, 2026.
  18. The last day to change credit or grade options is Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
  19. Priority registration for Spring 2027 begins for veterans and students with access accommodations on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  20. Priority registration for special populations begins on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  21. Veterans Day is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and no classes are held.
  22. Priority registration for students with 180 or more earned credits begins on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  23. Priority registration for students with 150–179 earned credits begins on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  24. Priority registration for students with 120–149 earned credits begins on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  25. Priority registration for students with 90–119 earned credits begins on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  26. Priority registration for students with 60–89 earned credits begins on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  27. Priority registration for students with 30–59 earned credits begins on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  28. Priority registration for students with 0–29 earned credits begins on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  29. General registration and new student registration for Spring 2027 begin on Sunday, November 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
  30. Thanksgiving break occurs from Sunday, November 23, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026, and no classes are held during this period.
  31. Thanksgiving Day is observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and no classes are held.
  32. Native American Heritage Day is observed on Friday, November 27, 2026, and no classes are held.
  33. Course evaluations open on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
  34. The last day of instruction for Fall 2026 is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  35. The last day to submit a complete withdrawal is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  36. Instructor grading opens on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
  37. Graduation applications for undergraduate students are due on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
  38. The last day to submit course evaluations is Sunday, December 6, 2026.
  39. Final examinations take place from Monday, December 7, 2026, to Thursday, December 10, 2026.
  40. The last day to submit the Washington State employee tuition waiver form for Spring 2027 is Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
  41. Graduation applications for graduate students are due on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
  42. Instructor grading closes on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
  43. Grades become available on EagleNET on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
  44. Spring registration for non-degree-seeking students begins on Monday, December 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
  45. The undergraduate admissions application for Spring 2027 is due on Monday, December 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
  46. Christmas Day is observed on Friday, December 25, 2026, and no classes are held.
  47. Registration for EWU employee tuition waivers for Spring 2027 begins on Monday, December 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
  48. Tuition and fees for Spring 2027 become available in EagleNET on Thursday, December 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

EWU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. New Year’s Day is observed with no classes, and Eastern Washington University is closed at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 1, 2027.
  2. The first day of instruction for the spring semester is at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  3. Registration for Washington State employee tuition waivers for the spring semester begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  4. The last day to add a class without instructor permission for the spring semester is Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
  5. The last day to add to a waitlist for the spring semester is at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
  6. A late add override is required to register for the spring semester on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
  7. The last day for an instructor to drop a student for non-attendance for the spring semester is at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2027.
  8. The last day for a 100% refund for the spring semester is Sunday, January 10, 2027.
  9. Tuition and fees are due for the spring semester on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  10. The last day to drop a course without a “W” grade for the spring semester is Friday, January 15, 2027.
  11. Martin Luther King Day is observed with no classes, and Eastern Washington University is closed at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  12. The Washington State residency questionnaire deadline for in-state tuition consideration for the spring semester is at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
  13. The last day for a 50% refund for the spring semester is at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
  14. President’s Day is observed with no classes, and Eastern Washington University is closed at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 15, 2027.
  15. Priority registration for veterans and students with access accommodations for the spring semester begins at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
  16. Priority registration for special populations for the spring semester begins at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2027.
  17. Priority registration for students with 180 or more earned credits for the spring semester begins at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2027.
  18. The last day to withdraw with a “W” from a single class for the spring semester is Friday, February 19, 2027.
  19. The last day to change credit or grade options for the spring semester is at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2027.
  20. Priority registration for students with 150 to 179 earned credits for the spring semester begins at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2027.
  21. Priority registration for students with 120 to 149 earned credits for the spring semester begins at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2027.
  22. Priority registration for students with 90 to 119 earned credits for the spring semester begins at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2027.
  23. Priority registration for students with 60 to 89 earned credits for the spring semester begins at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
  24. Priority registration for students with 30 to 59 earned credits for the spring semester begins at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2027.
  25. Priority registration for students with 0 to 29 earned credits for the spring semester begins at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2027.
  26. General registration and new student registration for the spring semester begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2027.
  27. General registration and new student registration for the summer semester begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2027.
  28. EWU Spring break 2027 is from Monday, March 15, 2027, to Friday, March 19, 2027, and no classes are held during this period.
  29. Course evaluations open for the spring semester on Saturday, April 17, 2027.
  30. The undergraduate admissions application for the summer semester is due at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2027.
  31. The last day to submit a complete withdrawal for the spring semester is Friday, April 23, 2027.
  32. The last day of instruction for the spring semester is at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2027.
  33. Graduation applications for undergraduate students for the summer semester are due at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2027.
  34. Instructor grading opens for the spring semester at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2027.
  35. The last day to submit course evaluations for the spring semester is Sunday, April 25, 2027.
  36. Final examinations take place from Monday, April 26, 2027, to Thursday, April 29, 2027.
  37. Tuition and fees become available in EagleNET for the summer semester at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2027.
  38. Commencement for the semester is held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 30, 2027.
  39. Graduation applications for graduate students for the summer semester are due at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2027.
  40. The first day of instruction for the summer semester is at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2027.
  41. Instructor grading closes for the spring semester at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
  42. Grades become available on EagleNet for the spring semester at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.

For more on the EWU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Eastern Washington 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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