Clark University Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

Clark University academic calendar 2026-2027 outlines crucial term start dates, course registration deadlines, add/drop cutoffs, examination periods, and holiday recesses for undergraduate and graduate students at Clark University.

Whether you are coordinating course loads through the Clark University portal, tracking research commitments in Worcester, or arranging travel around semester breaks, staying aligned with the official schedule ensures smooth academic progress.

Clark University operates on a traditional semester-based academic system consisting of Fall and Spring terms, supplemented by flexible Summer terms and select Winter intersession modules.

Standard Fall and Spring semesters span 15 weeks, inclusive of instructional days, dedicated reading periods, and final examination windows.

Academic credit at Clark is structured around course units, where 1 full course unit equals 4 traditional semester credit hours (or approximately 180 hours of total class instruction and independent study). Full-time undergraduate students typically register for 3 to 4 course units (12 to 16 credit hours) per semester.

Understanding the Clark University academic calendar 2026-2027 structure enables students to take full advantage of course advising windows, submit drop/add adjustments before registration closes, and plan for key milestones.

From Fall orientation and Fall break to mid-semester progress evaluations, spring recess, and annual Commencement, tracking the official timeline helps keep your academic goals on target.

Below is the complete section-by-section breakdown of important dates and deadlines for the upcoming academic year.

Clark University Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The first day of classes for the Fall 2026 Semester and 1st Module is Monday, August 24, 2026.
2. Add/Drop for the Full Semester and 1st Module ends on Monday, August 31, 2026.
3. The last day to request an audit for the Full Semester and 1st Module is Monday, August 31, 2026.
4. The deadline to apply for Fall 2026 Graduation is Monday, August 31, 2026, and the online application closes at 11:59 p.m.
5. Labor Day is observed as a University Holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes are held.
6. The last day to declare the Pass/Fail Grading Option for Arts/Sci-UG and SPS-UG is Monday, September 14, 2026.
7. The last day to withdraw from a 1st Module class is Friday, October 9, 2026.
8. The last day of instruction for the 1st Module is Friday, October 9, 2026.
9. Clark University Fall Break 2026 is from Monday, October 12, 2026, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and no classes are held.
10. The first day of instruction for the 2nd Module is Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
11. Grades for the 1st Module are due on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at noon.
12. Add/Drop for the 2nd Module ends on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
13. The last day to request an audit for the 2nd Module is Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
14. Clark University Thanksgiving Break 2026 is from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026, and no classes are held.
15. The last day to withdraw from Full Semester and 2nd Module classes is Monday, December 7, 2026.
16. The last day of instruction for the Full Semester and 2nd Module is Monday, December 7, 2026.
17. Reading Days are from Tuesday, December 8, 2026, through Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
18. Final Exams are held from Thursday, December 10, 2026, through Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
19. Full Semester and 2nd Module grades are due on Friday, December 18, 2026, at noon.

Clark University Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed as a University Holiday on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
2. The first day of classes for the Full Spring 2027 Semester and 1st Module is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
3. Add/Drop for the Full Semester and 1st Module ends on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
4. The last day to request an audit for the Full Semester and 1st Module is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
5. The deadline to apply for Spring 2027 Graduation is Tuesday, January 26, 2027, and the online application closes at 11:59 p.m.
6. The last day to declare the Pass/Fail Grading Option for Arts/Sci-UG and SPS-UG is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
7. The last day to withdraw from a 1st Module class is Friday, March 5, 2027.
8. The last day of instruction for the 1st Module is Friday, March 5, 2027.
9. Clark University Spring Break 2027 is from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Friday, March 12, 2027, and no classes are held.
10. The first day of instruction for the 2nd Module is Monday, March 15, 2027.
11. Grades for the 1st Module are due on Tuesday, March 16, 2027, at noon.
12. Add/Drop for the 2nd Module ends on Friday, March 19, 2027.
13. The last day to request an audit for the 2nd Module is Friday, March 19, 2027.
14. The last day to withdraw from Full Semester and 2nd Module classes is Monday, May 3, 2027.
15. The last day of instruction for the Full Semester and 2nd Module is Monday, May 3, 2027.
16. Reading Days are from Tuesday, May 4, 2027, through Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
17. Final Exams are held from Thursday, May 6, 2027, through Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
18. Full Semester and 2nd Module grades for graduating students are due on Thursday, May 13, 2027, at noon.
19. Full Semester and 2nd Module grades for continuing students are due on Tuesday, May 18, 2027, at noon.
20. Commencement is held on Monday, May 24, 2027.

For more on the Clark University Academic Calendar 2026-2027, including real-time registration updates, course catalog revisions, and official registrar guidelines, visit the official Clark University Registrar webpage.