CCSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates and Deadlines

CCSU academic calendar 2026-2027 dates and official administrative schedules are established to assist undergraduate students, graduate scholars, faculty, and university personnel in mapping out the entire academic year.

Whether you need to verify class add/drop windows, check registration appointment dates, plan personal travel around Thanksgiving and Spring Break, or reference the CCSU final exam schedule, having clear visibility into the academic timeline ensures a successful year.

Central Connecticut State University operates on a traditional semester system divided into two primary 15-week terms (Fall and Spring), complemented by an intensive winter session and flexible summer sessions.

The CCSU Fall 2026 semester begins on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and concludes on Sunday, December 13, 2026, encompassing a full 15-week session alongside First 8-Week, Second 8-Week, and Late Start options.

To maintain full-time undergraduate status, students typically register for 12 to 18 credit hours per semester, working toward the standard 120-credit threshold required for bachelor’s degree completion.

Following the spring term, the CCSU academic calendar for summer 2027 offers multiple accelerated terms—including 5-week and 8-week tracks—allowing students to fulfill prerequisites or accelerate their degree timeline.

Throughout the academic year, the university observes standard state and federal holidays, including Labor Day, Thanksgiving Recess, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Spring Break.

Explore the sections below to review complete key date breakdowns for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027, check official final exam times, or log into the Central Pipeline portal to sync critical dates with your student schedule.

CCSU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The 100% tuition refund withdrawal deadline for full-time students is Monday, August 24, 2026.
2. CCSU Fall 2026 classes start on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
3. The last day to add a course is Monday, August 31, 2026.
4. The 90% tuition refund withdrawal deadline for full-time students is Monday, August 31, 2026.
5. The 100% tuition refund course drop deadline for part-time students is Monday, August 31, 2026.
6. Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes are held.
7. The 60% tuition refund withdrawal deadline for full-time students is Monday, September 7, 2026.
8. The 60% tuition refund course drop deadline for part-time students is Monday, September 7, 2026.
9. The Late Start Session for Fall 2026 takes place from Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through Sunday, December 13, 2026.
10. The last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” grade is Monday, September 14, 2026.
11. The last day to declare Audit or Pass/Fail is Monday, September 14, 2026.
12. The deadline to change from full-time to part-time status is Monday, September 14, 2026.
13. The withdrawal period without permission begins on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and ends on Monday, November 16, 2026.
14. The enrollment census deadline is Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
15. The 40% tuition refund withdrawal deadline for full-time students is Monday, September 21, 2026.
16. The 40% tuition refund course withdrawal deadline for part-time students is Monday, September 21, 2026.
17. Midterm takes place on Monday, October 19, 2026.
18. Spring and Summer 2026 incomplete grades lapse to “F” for undergraduates on Monday, October 19, 2026.
19. The Spring 2027 Academic Advising period takes place from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Friday, October 30, 2026.
20. The Second Half Session for Fall 2026 takes place from Tuesday, October 20, 2026, through Sunday, December 13, 2026.
21. Registration for Winter Intersession 2026–2027 begins on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
22. Registration for Spring 2027 begins for matriculated students on Friday, October 30, 2026.
23. The late course withdrawal period requiring permission takes place from Tuesday, November 17, 2026, through Sunday, December 13, 2026.
24. CCSU Thanksgiving Break 2026 takes place from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, and no classes are held.
25. Registration for Spring 2027 begins for non-matriculated students on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
26. The last day of classes is Sunday, December 6, 2026.
27. The final exam period takes place from Monday, December 7, 2026, through Sunday, December 13, 2026.
28. Winter Commencement date is to be announced.
29. The Winter Commencement inclement weather date is to be announced.

CCSU Academic Calendar Winter 2026–2027

1. Registration for the Winter 2026–2027 Full Session begins on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
2. The first day of classes is Monday, December 28, 2026.
3. The last day to add a course is Monday, December 28, 2026.
4. The 100% tuition refund course drop deadline is Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
5. The New Year’s Day Holiday takes place from Thursday, December 31, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027, and no classes are held.
6. The 60% tuition refund course drop/withdrawal deadline is Thursday, December 31, 2026.
7. The last day to declare Audit or Pass/Fail is Thursday, December 31, 2026.
8. The last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” grade is Thursday, December 31, 2026.
9. The withdrawal period without permission takes place from Friday, January 1, 2027, through Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
10. The late course withdrawal period requiring permission takes place from Wednesday, January 13, 2027, through Friday, January 15, 2027.
11. The last day of classes is Friday, January 15, 2027.

CCSU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Martin Luther King Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
2. The 100% tuition refund withdrawal deadline for full-time students is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
3. The first day of spring 2027 classes is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
4. The last day to add a course is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
5. The 90% tuition refund withdrawal deadline for full-time students is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
6. The 100% tuition refund course drop deadline for part-time students is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
7. The 60% tuition refund withdrawal deadline for full-time students is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
8. The 60% tuition refund course drop deadline for part-time students is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
9. The Late Start Session for Spring 2027 takes place from Wednesday, February 3, 2027, through Sunday, May 16, 2027.
10. The last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” grade is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
11. The last day to declare Audit or Pass/Fail is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
12. The deadline to change from full-time to part-time status is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
13. The withdrawal period without permission takes place from Wednesday, February 10, 2027, through Tuesday, April 20, 2027.
14. The enrollment census deadline is Wednesday, February 10, 2027, at 5:00 p.m.
15. Presidents’ Holiday Recess takes place from Friday, February 12, 2027, through Monday, February 15, 2027, and no classes are held.
16. The 40% tuition refund withdrawal deadline for full-time students is Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
17. The 40% tuition refund course withdrawal deadline for part-time students is Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
18. CCSU Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 15, 2027, through Sunday, March 21, 2027, and no classes are held.
19. The Fall 2027 Academic Advising period takes place from Monday, March 22, 2027, through Friday, April 2, 2027.
20. Midterm takes place on Tuesday, March 23, 2027.
21. Fall and Winter incomplete grades lapse to “F” for undergraduates on Tuesday, March 23, 2027.
22. The Second Half Session for Spring 2027 takes place from Wednesday, March 24, 2027, through Sunday, May 16, 2027.
23. Summer 2027 registration begins on Wednesday, March 24, 2027.
24. Day of Reflection Recess takes place from Friday, March 26, 2027, through Sunday, March 28, 2027, and no classes are held.
25. Registration for Fall 2027 begins for matriculated students on Friday, April 2, 2027.
26. The late course withdrawal period requiring permission takes place from Wednesday, April 21, 2027, through Sunday, May 16, 2027.
27. The last day of classes is Sunday, May 9, 2027.
28. The final exam period takes place from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Sunday, May 16, 2027.
29. Registration for non-matriculated graduate-level students for Fall 2027 begins on Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
30. Registration for non-matriculated undergraduate-level students for Fall 2027 begins on Monday, July 12, 2027.
31. Spring Commencement date is to be announced.
32. The Spring Commencement inclement weather date is to be announced.

For more on the CCSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Central Connecticut State University calendar page.