Morgan State Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The Morgan State academic calendar 2026-2027 serves as the primary operational blueprint for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students across Maryland’s Designated Public Urban University.

Whether you are an incoming freshman completing Access Morgan orientation, an upperclassman registering for classes via Websys, or a graduating senior preparing for degree audit clearance, checking the official Morgan State University academic calendar 2026-2027 schedule ensures you hit critical course enrollment windows, 100% tuition refund cutoffs, and administrative deadlines without penalty.

Morgan State University operates on a traditional semester-based academic structure consisting of Fall and Spring terms, alongside an intensive January Winter session and multi-track Summer intersessions.

Primary Fall and Spring terms on the Morgan State academic calendar 2026 and 2027 schedule feature 15 weeks of active instruction, ending with dedicated reading days and a final examination week.

To maintain full-time undergraduate standing for federal financial aid, Maryland state aid, institutional scholarships, and campus housing, students carry between 12 and 18 credit hours per semester, aiming for 15 credits per term to maintain on-time four-year graduation pacing.

Key campus traditions and academic cutoffs set the rhythm for the entire school year. For students asking when the Morgan State fall semester starts in 2026, classes officially launch on Monday, August 24, 2026, following orientation and move-in week.

Highlights of the Fall schedule include Labor Day, Homecoming Week, Thanksgiving Recess, and final exams in mid-December.

Moving into the new year on the Morgan State spring semester 2027 schedule, classes resume on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 (following Martin Luther King Jr. Day) on the Morgan State academic calendar spring 2027.

A key feature of the term is the Morgan State University spring break 2027 schedule, which sets Morgan State University spring break 2027 for March 15–21, 2027, before concluding with May Commencement.

Use the detailed sections below to navigate complete add/drop refund cutoffs via Websys, course withdrawal deadlines, official holiday campus closures, and final exam timetables for the entire 2026–2027 academic year.

Morgan State Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Morgan State Fall 2026 classes start on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
2. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026. The University is closed.
3. The last day to add or drop a course and cancel for the semester is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
4. Wellness Day is observed on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
5. Midterm Examination Week takes place from Monday, October 12, 2026, through Saturday, October 17, 2026.
6. The last day to withdraw from an individual course is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
7. Wellness Day is observed on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
8. Morgan State Thanksgiving Break 2026 takes place from Thursday, November 26, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026. The University is closed for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Days.
9. The last day of classes is Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
10. The last day to withdraw for the semester is Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
11. Study Day is observed on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
12. Final exams take place from Friday, December 11, 2026, through Friday, December 18, 2026.
13. The School of Graduate Studies Commencement takes place on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
14. The Undergraduate Commencement takes place on Friday, December 18, 2026.
15. Winter Recess takes place from Thursday, December 24, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027. The University is closed during this period.

Morgan State Academic Calendar Winter 2027

1. The first day of classes is Monday, January 4, 2027.
2. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027. The University is closed.
3. The last day of classes is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.

Morgan State Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The first day of classes for Spring 2027 is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
2. The last day to add or drop a course and cancel for the semester is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
3. Wellness Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027.
4. Midterm Examination Week takes place from Saturday, March 7, 2027, through Friday, March 13, 2027.
5. Morgan State Spring Break 2027 takes place from Sunday, March 14, 2027, through Saturday, March 20, 2027.
6. The last day to withdraw from an individual course is Friday, March 26, 2027.
7. Wellness Day is observed on Friday, April 9, 2027.
8. The last day of classes is Thursday, May 6, 2027.
9. The last day to withdraw for the semester is Thursday, May 6, 2027.
10. Reading Day is observed on Friday, May 7, 2027.
11. Final exams take place from Saturday, May 8, 2027, through Friday, May 14, 2027.
12. The School of Graduate Studies Commencement Exercise takes place on Thursday, May 13, 2027.
13. The Undergraduate Commencement Exercise takes place on Saturday, May 15, 2027.

Morgan State Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027. The University is closed.
2. Session I and Full Summer (8 Weeks) sessions begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
3. Juneteenth Holiday Observance is held on Friday, June 18, 2027. The University is closed.
4. Session I ends on Monday, June 28, 2027.
5. Independence Day Holiday Observance is held on Monday, July 5, 2027. The University is closed.
6. Session II begins on Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
7. Session II and Full Summer (8 Weeks) sessions end on Friday, July 30, 2027.

For more on the Morgan State academic calendar 2026-2027, visit the Morgan State University registrar.