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Wake Forest Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim

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The Wake Forest Academic Calendar 2026-2027 provides important dates and deadlines for students at Wake Forest University, including semester start dates, registration deadlines, university holidays, breaks, final examination schedules, and commencement dates.

Wake Forest follows a semester-based academic system, not a quarter system, with the main academic year divided into Fall and Spring semesters.

Each regular semester typically includes around 15 weeks of classes followed by a final exam period, allowing students to plan their coursework, study schedules, and campus activities effectively.

Wake Forest Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Wake Forest Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
  2. The last day to add a full-term class is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
  3. Labor Day will be observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  4. The last day to drop a full-term class is Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
  5. Wake Forest Fall Break 2026 will take place from Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  6. The last day to drop a class with a grade of “W” is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
  7. Wake Forest Thanksgiving Holiday Break will take place from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026.
  8. Classes end on Monday, December 7, 2026.
  9. Reading Days will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, and Sunday, December 13, 2026.
  10. Final examinations will take place from Wednesday, December 9, 2026, through Saturday, December 12, 2026, and will continue from Monday, December 14, 2026, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
  11. Final grades are due by 12:00 noon on Friday, December 18, 2026.

Wake Forest Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Spring 2027 classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  3. The last day to add a full-term class is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
  4. The last day to drop a full-term class is Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
  5. Wake Forest Spring Break 2027 will take place from Saturday, March 6, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, March 15, 2027.
  6. The last day to drop a class with a grade of “W” is Friday, March 19, 2027.
  7. Classes end on Monday, April 26, 2027.
  8. Reading Days will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2027, and from Saturday, May 1, 2027, through Sunday, May 2, 2027.
  9. Final examinations will take place from Wednesday, April 28, 2027, through Friday, April 30, 2027, and will continue from Monday, May 3, 2027, through Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
  10. Final grades for May degree candidates are due by 12:00 noon on Monday, May 10, 2027.
  11. Wake Forest University Spring 2027 Graduation and Commencement activities will be held on Monday, May 17, 2027.
  12. Final grades for non-degree candidates are due by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 18, 2027.

For more on the Wake Forest Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Wake Forest University Registrar 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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