Quinnipiac Academic Calendar 2026–2027: Important Dates

Quinnipiac academic calendar 2026–2027 details essential semester start dates, registration cutoffs, final exam periods, holiday recesses, and commencement schedules across Quinnipiac University’s Hamden and North Haven campuses.

Staying ahead of key academic deadlines—from checking when classes begin to planning around the Quinnipiac University holiday schedule 2026, the Quinnipiac break schedule, and when Quinnipiac spring break 2027 is—is vital for maintaining academic progress and scheduling travel.

Whether you are an undergraduate tracking the Quinnipiac finals schedule or a graduating senior preparing for commencement, having direct access to official registrar timelines ensures a successful academic year.

Quinnipiac University operates on a traditional two-semester academic structure (Fall and Spring) spanning approximately 15 weeks per term, alongside an accelerated 2-week winter session (J-Term) in January and multiple summer term tracks.

Undergraduate full-time tuition is structured around a block rate covering 12 to 16 credits, set at $28,215 per semester ($56,430 annually) for the 2026–2027 academic year (with credits above 16 billed at an additional $1,300 per unit).

Built-in academic recesses—including Fall break in October, Thanksgiving recess, a multi-week winter break, and the March spring break—give Bobcat students dedicated time to refresh between intensive study and exam periods.

Understanding the Quinnipiac academic calendar 2026–2027 enables students to manage early course registration via Self-Service, monitor add/drop and course withdrawal cutoffs, and align housing deadlines with One Stop Student Services.

Because specific graduate professional programs—such as the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine and the School of Law—may follow independent academic calendars, reviewing your specific school’s published schedule guarantees full compliance with institutional deadlines.

This guide provides a clear breakdown of primary term dates, holiday closures, examination schedules, and degree conferral events to help Quinnipiac students navigate the upcoming academic year smoothly.

Quinnipiac Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. International student orientation is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
2. Graduate orientation at the North Haven campus is on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
3. Graduate orientation at the Mount Carmel campus is on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
4. First-year new and transfer student orientation is on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
5. Welcome Weekend takes place from Friday, August 21, 2026, through Sunday, August 23, 2026.
6. Undergraduate and graduate classes begin, and online classes begin, on Monday, August 24, 2026.
7. The add/drop registration period ends for the first 7-week online courses (August 24, 2026 – October 10, 2026) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
8. The add/drop registration period ends for undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses (August 24, 2026 – December 12, 2026) on Friday, August 28, 2026.
9. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, as a university holiday, and no classes are held.
10. The last day to withdraw from first 7-week online courses (August 24, 2026 – October 10, 2026) with a grade of W is Friday, September 18, 2026.
11. Bobcat Weekend takes place from Friday to Sunday on a date to be determined.
12. Yom Kippur is observed on Monday, September 21, 2026, as a university holiday, and no classes are held.
13. The Open House for prospective undergraduate students is on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
14. The midterm examination period for 100-level courses takes place from Monday, October 5, 2026, through Saturday, October 17, 2026.
15. Online classes end for the first 7-week online courses (August 24, 2026 – October 10, 2026) on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
16. Grades for first 7-week courses (August 24, 2026 – October 10, 2026) are due on Monday, October 12, 2026.
17. The Open House for prospective undergraduate students is on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
18. Online classes begin for the second 7-week online courses (October 19, 2026 – December 12, 2026) on Monday, October 19, 2026.
19. The add/drop registration period ends for the second 7-week online courses (October 19, 2026 – December 12, 2026) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
20. Midterm grades for 100-level courses are due on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
21. The last day to withdraw from undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses (August 24, 2026 – December 12, 2026) with a grade of W is Friday, October 30, 2026.
22. The last day to withdraw from second 7-week online courses (October 19, 2026 – December 12, 2026) with a grade of W is Friday, November 13, 2026.
23. The Open House for prospective undergraduate students is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
24. No classes are held from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Saturday, November 28, 2026.
25. Thanksgiving holiday is observed from Thursday, November 26, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026, and the university is closed.
26. Undergraduate and graduate on-campus classes end on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
27. The study period begins on Monday, December 7, 2026, with no final exams scheduled before 3:30 p.m.; this does not apply to online 7-week courses, and the university remains open.
28. The final examination period for undergraduate and graduate on-campus classes takes place from Monday, December 7, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. through Saturday, December 12, 2026.
29. Online classes end on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
30. Final grades are due on Monday, December 14, 2026.
31. The university is closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 21, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027.

Quinnipiac Academic Calendar January Term 2027

1. Undergraduate and graduate classes begin on Monday, January 4, 2027.
2. The add/drop registration period ends on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
3. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, January 15, 2027.
4. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, as a university holiday, and no classes are held.
5. Classes end, and final examinations take place on Friday, January 22, 2027.
6. Final grades are due on Monday, January 25, 2027.

Quinnipiac Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, as a university holiday, and no classes are held.
2. International student orientation is on Thursday, January 21, 2027.
3. New undergraduate student orientation and graduate orientation are on Friday, January 22, 2027.
4. Undergraduate and graduate classes begin, and online classes begin, on Monday, January 25, 2027.
5. The add/drop registration period ends for the first 7-week online courses (January 25, 2027 – March 13, 2027) on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
6. The add/drop registration period ends for undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses (January 25, 2027 – May 14, 2027) on Friday, January 29, 2027.
7. The last day to withdraw from first 7-week online courses (January 25, 2027 – March 13, 2027) with a grade of W is Friday, February 19, 2027.
8. The midterm examination period for 100-level courses takes place from Monday, March 1, 2027, through Saturday, March 13, 2027.
9. The Open House for prospective undergraduate students is on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
10. Online classes end for the first 7-week online courses (January 25, 2027 – March 13, 2027) on Saturday, March 13, 2027.
11. Quinnipiac Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 15, 2027, through Saturday, March 20, 2027.
12. Grades for first 7-week courses (January 25, 2027 – March 13, 2027) are due on Monday, March 15, 2027.
13. Midterm grades for 100-level courses are due on Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
14. Online classes begin for the second 7-week online courses (March 22, 2027 – May 8, 2027) on Monday, March 22, 2027.
15. The add/drop registration period ends for the second 7-week online courses (March 22, 2027 – May 8, 2027) on Tuesday, March 23, 2027.
16. Good Friday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, as a university holiday, and no classes are held.
17. The last day to withdraw from undergraduate and graduate 15-week courses (January 25, 2027 – May 14, 2027) with a grade of W is Friday, April 2, 2027.
18. The Admitted Students Experience takes place from Saturday, April 3, 2027, through Sunday, April 4, 2027.
19. The last day to withdraw from second 7-week online courses (March 22, 2027 – May 8, 2027) with a grade of W is Friday, April 16, 2027.
20. Undergraduate and graduate classes end, and online classes end, on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
21. The study period begins on Monday, May 10, 2027, with no final exams scheduled before 3:30 p.m.; this does not apply to online 7-week courses, and the university remains open.
22. The final examination period for undergraduate and graduate on-campus classes takes place from Monday, May 10, 2027, at 3:30 p.m. through Friday, May 14, 2027.
23. The Graduate, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, and School of Law Commencement dates are to be determined.
24. The Undergraduate Commencement date is to be determined.
25. Final grades are due on Monday, May 17, 2027.

For more information on the Quinnipiac Academic Calendar 2026–2027, visit the Quinnipiac University Calendar Website.