Davidson College Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

Davidson College Academic Calendar 2026-2027 provides the essential term schedules, course registration windows, add/drop deadlines, final assessment periods, and official campus recesses for undergraduate students at Davidson College.

Whether you are submitting course preferences through WebTree, arranging research projects in North Carolina, or planning travel around term breaks, staying up to date with the official timeline helps ensure a smooth academic path.

Davidson College operates on a traditional semester-based academic system consisting of Fall and Spring terms, supplemented by select summer study options.

Standard Fall and Spring terms run for 15 weeks of active instruction, reading periods, and final exam windows. Rather than using standard credit hours, academic weight at Davidson is structured around course units: 1 full Davidson course unit is equivalent to 4 semester credit hours, requiring approximately 12 hours of combined classroom and independent study time per week.

Full-time undergraduates register for a standard load of 4 course units (16 credit hours) per term, working toward the 32-course completion requirement for graduation.

Understanding the Davidson College calendar 2026 2027 structure helps you navigate the WebTree course preference system, track Banner Self-Service add/drop deadlines, and prepare for dedicated Reading and Reflection Days before final assessments.

From New Student Orientation and Fall Break to Davidson College Spring Break 2027 and annual Commencement exercises, keeping track of major calendar dates allows you to balance your course obligations with campus life.

Below is the complete section-by-section breakdown of key academic dates, registration periods, and deadlines for the upcoming school year.

Davidson College Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Banner Self-Service Add/Drop for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors is available from Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. through Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
2. Orientation is held from Thursday, August 20, 2026, through Sunday, August 23, 2026.
3. Banner Self-Service Add/Drop for new students only is available on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. until midnight.
4. Banner Self-Service Add/Drop reopens for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.
5. Davidson College Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:05 a.m. It is the first day of classes.
6. Add/Drop Week 1 is available to all students through Banner Self-Service from Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. through Friday, August 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
7. The deadline to remove Summer Incompletes is Friday, August 28, 2026.
8. Add/Drop Week 2 is available through the Add/Drop Permission Form from Friday, August 28, 2026, at 5:01 p.m. through Friday, September 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with a $20 late fee and professor permission required for adding courses.
9. Drops are not permitted after Friday, September 4, 2026.
10. Department Chairs review the posted Spring Schedule for changes on Friday, September 4, 2026.
11. Department Chairs review major requirements in Degree Works for senior majors from Monday, September 21, 2026, through Monday, October 5, 2026.
12. Davidson College Fall Break 2026 is from Monday, September 21, 2026, through Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
13. Faculty textbook information is due to the bookstore on Monday, October 12, 2026.
14. Student-Adviser Conferences are held from Monday, October 12, 2026, through Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
15. Students submit course preferences on WebTree from Monday, October 12, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. through Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
16. The January Graduation Application is due on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
17. WebTree closes on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
18. Student schedules become available on Banner Self-Service on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
19. Banner Self-Service Add/Drop is available from Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. through Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
20. Add/Drop ends on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
21. The Pre-Authorization to Transfer Credit Form for Spring is due on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
22. Davidson College Thanksgiving Break 2026 is from Friday, November 20, 2026, at 4:20 p.m, to Sunday, November 29, 2026. Classes resume on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 8:05 a.m, after the Thanksgiving Break.
23. Fall Semester classes end on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
24. The last day to petition for an individual class withdrawal or initiate a Personal Leave is Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
25. Reading and Reflection Day is Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
26. Requests to Department Chairs for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Class Schedules are due on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
27. The Final Assessment Period is held from Thursday, December 10, 2026, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
28. Final assessments are administered through the Exam Center on Thursday, December 10, 2026, Friday, December 11, 2026, Monday, December 14, 2026, and Tuesday, December 15, 2026, with pickups available at 8:40 a.m. and 1:40 p.m.
29. The final day of the Fall Semester is Tuesday, December 15, 2026, and all final assessments are due by this date.
30. Fall Semester grades are due on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.
31. Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 course schedules are due with a preliminary deadline of Friday, January 29, 2027, and a final deadline of Friday, February 5, 2027.

Davidson College Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Banner Self-Service Add/Drop opens on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, at 7:00 a.m.
2. Spring 2027 classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, at 8:15 a.m.
3. Add/Drop Week 1 is available to all students through Banner Self-Service from Tuesday, January 19, 2027, at 7:00 a.m. through Friday, January 22, 2027, at 5:00 p.m.
4. Add/Drop Week 2 is available through the Add/Drop Permission Form from Friday, January 22, 2027, at 5:01 p.m. through Friday, January 29, 2027, at 5:00 p.m., with a $20 late fee and professor permission required for adding courses.
5. Drops are not permitted after Friday, January 29, 2027.
6. The deadline to remove Fall Incompletes is Friday, January 22, 2027.
7. Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 course schedules are due with a preliminary deadline of Friday, January 29, 2027, and a final deadline of Friday, February 5, 2027.
8. Davidson College Spring Break 2027 is from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Friday, March 12, 2027.
9. Faculty textbook information is due to the bookstore on Monday, March 15, 2027.
10. Student-Adviser Conferences are held from Monday, March 15, 2027, through Tuesday, April 6, 2027.
11. Students submit course preferences in WebTree from Monday, March 15, 2027, at 7:00 a.m. through Tuesday, April 6, 2027, at 5:00 p.m.
12. Pass/Fail Forms for Seniors are due on Friday, March 19, 2027, at 5:00 p.m.
13. March/April Break is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, and Monday, March 29, 2027, with no classes.
14. Spring Convocation is held on Tuesday, April 13, 2027, at 11:15 a.m., and only 12:15 p.m. classes are cancelled.
15. Classes follow the Monday class meeting schedule on Tuesday, April 20, 2027.
16. The Pre-Authorization Transfer Credit Form for Summer and Fall courses is due on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at 5:00 p.m.
17. Classes follow the Friday class meeting schedule on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
18. The last day of scheduled classes is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
19. All work, except final assessments, is due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
20. The last day to petition for an individual class withdrawal or initiate a Personal Leave is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
21. The Verna Miller Case Research & Creative Works Symposium is held on Thursday, May 6, 2027, and no classes are held.
22. Reading and Reflection Day is Friday, May 7, 2027.
23. The Final Assessment Period for Seniors is from Saturday, May 8, 2027, through Monday, May 10, 2027.
24. The Final Assessment Period for Non-Seniors is from Saturday, May 8, 2027, through Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
25. Final assessments are administered through the Exam Center on Saturday, May 8, 2027, Sunday, May 9, 2027, Monday, May 10, 2027, and Wednesday, May 12, 2027, with pickups available at 8:40 a.m. and 1:40 p.m.
26. The final day of the semester for Seniors is Monday, May 10, 2027, and all senior final assessments are due by this date.
27. Grades for graduating seniors are due on Wednesday, May 12, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.
28. The final day of the semester for Non-Seniors is Wednesday, May 12, 2027, and all non-senior final assessments are due by this date.
29. The Baccalaureate Service is held on Saturday, May 15, 2027, at 2:30 p.m.
30. Commencement 2027 is held on Sunday, May 16, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.
31. Grades for non-graduating students are due on Tuesday, May 18, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.
32. The deadline to remove Spring Incompletes is Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
33. The deadline for Summer Contract Course Grades is Friday, August 6, 2027.

For more on the Davidson College Academic Calendar 2026-2027, including real-time schedule updates, WebTree registration access, and official registrar notices, visit the official Davidson College Calendars webpage.