APSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

APSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027 gives students, faculty, and university staff the official schedule of critical administrative deadlines and academic milestones across Austin Peay State University.

Managed by the APSU Office of the Registrar, this central guide covers essential dates for course registration via AP OneStop, tuition fee adjustment deadlines, add/drop windows, university holidays, study days, and commencement ceremonies.

Staying aligned with the APSU academic calendar 2026 and upcoming term dates ensures Governors stay on track with degree progression while avoiding registration holds or late fee penalties.

Austin Peay State University operates on a standard semester-based system comprising a Fall semester, a Spring semester, a winter mini-term, Maymester, and flexible Summer sessions.

Standard 16-week semesters are divided into full-term courses as well as accelerated 8-week sub-sessions (Term A and Term B).

To maintain full-time academic standing, undergraduate students must register for at least 12 credit hours per semester—with 15 credit hours recommended per term for four-year graduation—while graduate students generally require 9 credit hours for full-time enrollment status.

Preparing for APSU Fall Semester 2026 begins well before classes officially launch. Priority registration opens during the preceding spring semester, allowing current and incoming students to consult with academic advisors, resolve financial aid requirements, and secure required courses prior to the drop/add deadline.

Fall 2026 classes kick off in late August following GO Weekend and campus residence hall move-in. The Fall term includes key academic pauses—such as Labor Day and Fall Break in October—before concluding with final exams and Winter Commencement in December.

Transitioning into the second half of the academic year, the APSU academic calendar for Spring 2027 resumes instruction in mid-January 2027 following the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Key mid-semester highlights focus on the official APSU calendar of events, including mid-term evaluation mark points, the week-long Spring Break in March for full-term classes, and Spring Commencement in May.

APSU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The application deadline for Admissions Full Fall 2025 and Fall A Term is Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
2. The faculty report date is Monday, August 10, 2026.
3. GO Weekend 26′ takes place from Tuesday, August 18, through Monday, August 24, 2026.
4. Syllabi are due for D2L on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
5. Residence halls open for check-in from Wednesday, August 19, through Saturday, August 22, 2026.
6. Convocation takes place on Friday, August 21, 2026.
7. APSU Day of Service takes place on Monday, August 24, 2026.
8. APSU Fall 2026 Classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. Full Term and Term A classes begin.
9. The Drop/Add Period and Late Registration for the Full Term and Term A take place from Monday, August 24, through Friday, August 28, 2026.
10. The first non-payment drop for the Full Term and Term A takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
11. The last day for a 100% fee adjustment is Friday, August 28, 2026.
12. The second non-payment drop for the Full Term and Term A takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
13. The last day to drop a Full Term or Term A class without a record is Sunday, September 6, 2026.
14. The census date for the Full Term and Term A is Sunday, September 6, 2026.
15. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and the University is closed.
16. The last day for a 75% fee adjustment is Saturday, September 12, 2026.
17. The last day for a 25% fee adjustment for Term A is Thursday, September 24, 2026.
18. The last day to drop or withdraw from a Term A class with a “W” grade is Thursday, September 24, 2026.
19. Peayple Weekend, the Family Weekend, takes place from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, 2026.
20. The 0% fee adjustment from the University for Term A begins on Friday, September 25, 2026.
21. APSU Fall Break 2026 takes place from Monday, October 12, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with no classes while the University remains open.
22. The application deadline for Admissions Fall B is Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
23. The syllabus for D2L for Term B is due on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
24. The last day of classes for Term A is Friday, October 16, 2026.
25. Fall Term A grades are due by noon on Monday, October 19, 2026.
26. Fall Term B classes begin on Monday, October 19, 2026.
27. Final grades for Term A are due by noon on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
28. The first non-payment drop for Term B takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
29. Midterm grades are due by noon on Friday, October 23, 2026.
30. The Drop/Add Period and Late Registration for Term B take place on Friday, October 23, 2026.
31. The last day for a 100% fee adjustment for Term B is Friday, October 23, 2026.
32. The last day for a 25% fee adjustment is Monday, October 26, 2026.
33. The last day to drop or withdraw from a class with a “W” grade is Monday, October 26, 2026.
34. The 0% fee adjustment from the University begins on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
35. The last day to drop a Term B class without a record is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
36. The census date for Term B is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
37. The second non-payment drop for Term B takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
38. The last day for a 75% fee adjustment for Term B is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
39. Veterans Day is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and the University is closed.
40. The last day for a 25% fee adjustment for Term B is Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
41. The last day to drop or withdraw from a Term B class with a “W” grade is Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
42. The 0% fee adjustment from the University for Term B begins on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
43. The graduation application deadline is Sunday, November 22, 2026.
44. APSU Thanksgiving Break 2026 takes place from Wednesday, November 25, through Friday, November 27, 2026, and the University is closed. The Thanksgiving Holiday is observed on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, with no classes while the University remains open.
45. The last day of classes for the Full Term is Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
46. Study Day is Thursday, December 3, 2026.
47. Final examinations take place from Friday, December 4, through Thursday, December 10, 2026.
48. The last day to make up “I” grades from Fall 2025 is Friday, December 11, 2026.
49. The last day for instructors to submit “I” grade changes by noon is Friday, December 11, 2026.
50. Commencement takes place on Friday, December 11, 2026.
51. The last day of classes for Term B is Friday, December 11, 2026.
52. Final grades for the Full Term and Term B are due by noon on Monday, December 14, 2026.

APSU Academic Calendar Winter 2027

1. The syllabus for D2L is due on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
2. Residence halls open on Friday, December 11, 2026.
3. Winter Term classes begin on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
4. The last day for a 100% fee adjustment is Sunday, December 13, 2026.
5. The Drop/Add Period and Late Registration take place on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
6. The last day to drop a class without a record is Friday, December 18, 2026.
7. The census date is Friday, December 18, 2026.
8. The last day for a 75% fee adjustment is Thursday, December 24, 2026.
9. The last day for a 25% fee adjustment is Wednesday, December 30, 2026.
10. The last day to drop or withdraw from a class with a “W” grade is Wednesday, December 30, 2026.
11. The 0% fee adjustment from the University begins on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
12. The last day of Winter Term classes is Saturday, January 9, 2027.
13. Final grades are due by noon on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.

APSU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The application deadline for Admissions for the Full Spring and Spring A terms is Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
2. The faculty report date is Monday, January 11, 2027.
3. Syllabi are due for D2L on Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
4. Residence halls open for returning students on Sunday, January 17, 2027.
5. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the University is closed.
6. Spring 2027 Full Term and Term A classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
7. Welcome Home 27 takes place from Tuesday, January 19, through Saturday, February 27, 2027.
8. The Drop/Add Period and Late Registration for the Full Term and Term A take place from Tuesday, January 19, through Saturday, January 23, 2027.
9. The first non-payment drop for the Full Term and Term A takes place on Friday, January 22, 2027.
10. The last day for a 100% fee adjustment for the Full Term and Term A is Saturday, January 23, 2027.
11. The census date for the Full Term and Term A is Monday, February 1, 2027.
12. The last day to drop a Full Term or Term A class without a record is Monday, February 1, 2027.
13. The second non-payment drop for the Full Term and Term A takes place on Monday, February 1, 2027.
14. The last day for a 75% fee adjustment for the Full Term and Term A is Sunday, February 7, 2027.
15. The last day to drop or withdraw from a Term A class with a “W” grade is Thursday, February 18, 2027.
16. The last day for a 25% fee adjustment for Term A is Thursday, February 18, 2027.
17. The 0% fee adjustment from the University for Term A begins on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
18. APSU Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 8, through Friday, March 12, 2027, and does not apply to Term A or Term B classes.
19. The application deadline for Admissions for Term B is Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
20. The last day of classes for Term A is Friday, March 12, 2027.
21. The syllabus for D2L for Term B is due on Friday, March 12, 2027.
22. Spring Term B classes begin on Monday, March 15, 2027.
23. Final grades for Term A are due by noon on Monday, March 15, 2027.
24. The Drop/Add Period and Late Registration for Term B take place from Monday, March 15, through Friday, March 19, 2027.
25. The first non-payment drop for Term B takes place on Thursday, March 18, 2027.
26. Midterm grades are due by noon on Friday, March 19, 2027.
27. The last day for a 100% fee adjustment for Term B is Friday, March 19, 2027.
28. Priority Registration Week for Fall 2026 takes place from Tuesday, March 23, through Saturday, March 27, 2027.
29. Spring Holiday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, and the University is closed.
30. The census date for Term B is Sunday, March 28, 2027.
31. The second non-payment drop for Term B takes place on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
32. The last day for a 25% fee adjustment is Monday, March 29, 2027.
33. The last day to drop or withdraw from a class with a “W” grade is Monday, March 29, 2027.
34. Open registration for Fall 2026 begins on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
35. The 0% fee adjustment from the University begins on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
36. The last day for a 75% fee adjustment for Term B is Saturday, April 3, 2027.
37. The last day to drop or withdraw from a Term B class with a “W” grade is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
38. The last day for a 25% fee adjustment for Term B is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
39. The 0% fee adjustment from the University for Term B begins on Saturday, April 17, 2027.
40. The graduation application deadline is Monday, April 19, 2027.
41. The last day of classes for the Full Term is Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
42. Study Day is Thursday, April 29, 2027.
43. Final examinations take place from Friday, April 30, through Thursday, May 6, 2027.
44. The last day for instructors to submit “I” grade changes is Friday, May 7, 2027.
45. The last day to make up “I” grades from Spring 2026 is Friday, May 7, 2027.
46. Commencement takes place on Friday, May 7, 2027.
47. The last day of classes for Term B is Friday, May 7, 2027.
48. Residence halls close on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
49. Final grades for the Full Term and Term B are due by noon on Monday, May 10, 2027.

For more on the APSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Austin Peay State University Registrar website.