Creighton Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

Creighton academic calendar 2026-2027 provides the official schedule of semester start dates, add/drop registration cutoffs, final examination windows, clinical rotation tracks, and university recesses across Creighton University’s Omaha and Phoenix campuses.

Whether you are coordinating course selections through NEST and BlueLine, preparing for professional school requirements, or arranging travel around holiday breaks, staying aligned with the official timeline is essential for maintaining smooth degree progress.

Creighton University operates on a traditional semester-based system comprising Fall and Spring terms, supplemented by flexible 4- to 13-week Summer sessions and fully online accelerated Winter modules.

Traditional undergraduate and graduate semesters span 15 weeks of direct classroom instruction, laboratory coursework, and final examination periods.

Standard courses carry 3 to 4 credit hours, with full-time undergraduate status requiring a minimum of 12 credits per term (most students enroll in 15 to 17 credit hours to satisfy the Magis Core Curriculum).

Specialized professional programs—including the Creighton School of Dentistry, School of Law, and School of Medicine—follow tailored professional calendars featuring distinct block schedules, clinic rotations, and extended exam periods.

Understanding the Creighton academic calendar 2026-27 enables students to meet critical enrollment deadlines, such as the 1-week course add/drop cutoff and pass/no pass declarations.

From new student orientation and Creighton University Parents Weekend 2026 festivities to the official Creighton spring break 2027 recess, Easter break, and annual Commencement ceremonies, tracking key academic dates helps you balance coursework, clinical duties, and campus life.

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

Creighton Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Creighton Fall 2026 Semester classes start on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
2. The last day for registration and adding courses is Monday, August 24, 2026.
3. The Mass of the Holy Spirit is held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church, and classes scheduled at 3:30 p.m. are cancelled.
4. The last day to drop individual courses from the schedule while remaining full-time is Thursday, August 27, 2026.
5. Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes are held.
6. The last day to apply for P/NP status and change from Credit to Audit is Monday, September 14, 2026.
7. Creighton Fall Break 2026 is from Sunday, October 11, 2026, through Sunday, October 18, 2026, and no classes are held.
8. The last day to file the online Degree Application for December degree conferral is Thursday, October 15, 2026.
9. The last day to withdraw from courses with a grade of “W” is Thursday, November 5, 2026.
10. Creighton Thanksgiving Break 2026 is from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, and no classes are held.
11. Final semester examinations are held from Monday, December 7, 2026, through Saturday, December 12, 2026.
12. The December Degree Conferral Date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.

Creighton Academic Calendar Winter 2027

1. The Winter Term begins on Monday, December 14, 2026.
2. The last day to register or drop is Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
3. The last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” is Saturday, January 2, 2027.
4. Classes end on Sunday, January 10, 2027.

Creighton Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The Spring 2027 Semester classes begin on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
3. The last day for registration and adding courses is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
4. The last day to drop individual courses from the schedule while remaining full-time is Thursday, January 21, 2027.
5. The last day to apply for P/NP status and change from Credit to Audit is Monday, February 8, 2027.
6. The last day to file the online Degree Application for May degree conferral is Monday, February 15, 2027.
7. Creighton Spring Break 2027 is from Sunday, March 7, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027, and no classes are held.
8. Holy Thursday is observed on Thursday, March 25, 2027, and Easter Recess begins at 5:00 p.m. No classes are held from 5:00 p.m. on Holy Thursday through 5:00 p.m. on Easter Monday. Classes resume on Monday, March 29, 2027, at 5:00 p.m.
9. The last day to withdraw from courses with a grade of “W” is Thursday, April 1, 2027.
10. The last day of classes is Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
11. Reading Day is Wednesday, May 5, 2027, and no classes are held.
12. Final semester examinations are held from Thursday, May 6, 2027, through Friday, May 7, 2027, and from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
13. The Baccalaureate Mass is held on Friday, May 14, 2027.
14. Creighton University Commencement and the May Degree Conferral Date are held on Saturday, May 15, 2027.

Creighton Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. The Summer Session begins on Monday, May 17, 2027.
2. Memorial Day Recess is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and no classes are held.
3. The last day to file the online Degree Application for August degree conferral is Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
4. Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
5. Independence Day is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027, and no classes are held.
6. The Summer Session ends on Saturday, August 14, 2027, which is also the August Degree Conferral Date.

Creighton Dental School Academic Calendar 2026

Creighton Dental Calendar Fall 2026

1. The Fall Term and 1st Quarter begin on Monday, August 10, 2026, with classes, labs, and clinics for D2, D3, and D4 students, and D1 Orientation I.
2. D1 Labs and Classes begin on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
3. Faculty and Staff Retreat and University Move-In Day are held on Friday, August 14, 2026. D1 students attend the required Boot Camp, and there are no classes, labs, or clinics for D2-D4 students.
4. D1 Orientation II is held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
5. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
6. D4 Mock Boards and Remediation for PRS/END/PER are held from Monday, September 14, 2026, through Friday, September 25, 2026.
7. Creighton Days is held on Friday, October 2, 2026, and classes and clinics remain in session.
8. The 1st Quarter ends on Friday, October 2, 2026.
9. Fall Recess is from Saturday, October 3, 2026, through Sunday, October 11, 2026, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
10. The 2nd Quarter begins on Monday, October 12, 2026.
11. ADEX (PRS/END/PER) is held from Saturday, October 24, 2026, through Sunday, October 25, 2026.
12. Thanksgiving Recess is from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
13. D4 Mock Boards and Remediation (GDO) are held from Wednesday, December 2, 2026, through Friday, December 11, 2026.
14. The clinic ends, and the 2nd Quarter and Fall Term end for D1, D2, D3, and D4 students on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
15. Winter Recess for D1, D2, D3, and D4 students is from Wednesday, December 16, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027.

Creighton Dental Calendar Spring 2027

1. The Spring Term and 3rd Quarter begin on Monday, January 4, 2027, with classes, labs, and clinics resuming for D1, D2, D3, and D4 students. The final D4 Mock Board Remediation also takes place.
2. ADEX (GDO) and PEP Retakes are held from Saturday, January 23, 2027, through Sunday, January 24, 2027.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
4. ADEX Retake is held from Saturday, February 20, 2027, through Sunday, February 21, 2027.
5. The 3rd Quarter ends on Friday, February 26, 2027.
6. The 4th Quarter begins on Monday, March 1, 2027.
7. Spring Recess is from Saturday, March 6, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
8. Good Friday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
9. The CRDTS Exam is scheduled for March 2027, with the exact date to be announced.
10. The Nebraska Dental Association Annual Meeting is held on Friday, April 9, 2027.
11. The Spring Picnic is held on Thursday, April 22, 2027, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
12. The 4th Quarter and Spring Term end for D1, D2, D3, and D4 students on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
13. The White Coat Ceremony is scheduled for a date to be announced.
14. The Senior Award Ceremony is held on Wednesday, May 12, 2027, in the afternoon, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
15. The School of Dentistry Hooding and Commencement Ceremony is held on Thursday, May 13, 2027, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
16. The Graduate School Hooding and Commencement Ceremony for School of Dentistry Master’s in Oral Biology students is held on Friday, May 14, 2027, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
17. The Baccalaureate Mass is held on Friday, May 14, 2027, in the evening.
18. The May Degree Conferral Date is Saturday, May 15, 2027.

Creighton Dental Calendar Summer 2027

1. Summer Recess I is from Thursday, May 6, 2027, through Sunday, May 16, 2027, with no classes, labs, or clinics, and includes Faculty Planning Days.
2. The Summer Term begins on Monday, May 17, 2027, with the summer clinic schedule beginning for D2, D3, and D4 students.
3. Clinic Orientation for D3 students is held from Monday, May 17, 2027, through Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
4. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
5. Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
6. Summer Recess II is from Friday, July 2, 2027, through Monday, July 5, 2027, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
7. Independence Day is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027, and no classes, labs, or clinics are held.
8. The Summer Term ends for D2, D3, and D4 students on Friday, July 23, 2027.
9. Summer Recess III is from Saturday, July 24, 2027, through Sunday, August 8, 2027, with no classes, labs, or clinics, and includes Faculty Planning Days.
10. The 2027 Academic Year begins on Monday, August 9, 2027.

Creighton Law School Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Creighton Law School Calendar Fall 2026

1. 1L Orientation is held from Monday, August 17, 2026, through Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
2. The first day of classes is Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and follows a Monday schedule.
3. The last day to add or drop individual courses is Friday, August 28, 2026.
4. Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes are held.
5. 1L Midterm Exams are held from Thursday, October 1, 2026, through Friday, October 2, 2026, and no 1L classes are held.
6. Fall Recess is from Thursday, October 15, 2026, through Sunday, October 18, 2026, and no classes are held.
7. The last day of classes is Friday, November 20, 2026.
8. Thanksgiving Recess is from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, and no classes are held.
9. The first day of exams is Monday, November 30, 2026.
10. The last day of exams is Friday, December 11, 2026.
11. The December Degree Conferral Date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.

Creighton Law School Calendar Spring 2027

1. The first day of classes is Wednesday, January 13, 2027, and follows a Monday schedule.
2. Classes follow a Monday schedule on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
3. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
4. The last day to drop individual courses is Friday, January 22, 2027.
5. 1L Midterm Exams are held from Thursday, February 25, 2027, through Friday, February 26, 2027, and no 1L classes are held.
6. Spring Recess is from Saturday, March 6, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027, and no classes are held.
7. Easter Break is from Friday, March 26, 2027, through Monday, March 29, 2027, and no classes are held.
8. The last day of classes is Friday, April 23, 2027.
9. The first day of exams is Monday, April 26, 2027.
10. The last day of exams is Friday, May 7, 2027.
11. The Law School Hooding and Commencement Ceremony is held on Friday, May 14, 2027.
12. The May Degree Conferral Date is Saturday, May 15, 2027.

Creighton Law School Calendar Summer 2027

1. AJD Orientation is held from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Tuesday, May 11, 2027.
2. The first day of AJD classes is Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
3. The first day of classes for 2L and 3L students is Monday, May 17, 2027.
4. Memorial Day Recess is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and no classes are held.
5. Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
6. The last day of classes for Summer Session Term 1 is Friday, June 25, 2027.
7. Exams for Summer Session Term 1 are held from Monday, June 28, 2027, through Wednesday, June 30, 2027.
8. Independence Day is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027, and no classes are held.
9. Summer Session Term 2 classes begin on Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
10. The last day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 is Friday, August 6, 2027.
11. Exams for Summer Session Term 2 are held from Monday, August 9, 2027, through Wednesday, August 11, 2027.
12. The August Degree Conferral Date is Saturday, August 14, 2027.

For more on the Creighton Academic Calendar 2026-2027, including specific professional school deadlines for law and dentistry, registration portal access, and official registrar updates, visit the official Creighton University Registrar webpage.