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Slippery Rock University Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
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This Slippery Rock University Academic Calendar 2026-2027 provides all the important dates you need to mark in your planner.

Planning your academic year at Slippery Rock University (SRU)? Staying on top of key dates is essential for every student, from registration deadlines to final exams and everything in between.

Whether you’re a new student eager to start or a returning Rock Solid scholar, get ready to navigate the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters with ease.

Don’t miss a single important date and deadline. Let’s explore the official SRU academic calendar together.

Slippery Rock University Academic Calendar Fall 2026

The Slippery Rock University academic calendar for Fall 2026 tracks key milestones like class start dates, add/drop deadlines, withdrawal periods, fall break, final exams, and commencement for the 2026 semester.

  1. Senior citizens register for Fall 2026 classes on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  2. Fall Semester 2026 classes begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  3. The drop/add deadline for first 5-week classes is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
  4. The drop/add deadline for Session A classes is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
  5. The course withdrawal (“W”) period begins for first 5-week classes on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
  6. The course withdrawal (“W”) period begins for Session A classes on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
  7. The drop/add deadline for full-semester classes is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  8. The drop/add deadline for 12-week classes is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  9. The drop/add deadline for 10-week classes is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  10. The course withdrawal (“W”) period begins for full-semester, 12-week, and 10-week classes on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
  11. The last day to select a grade option is Friday, September 4, 2026.
  12. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and there are no day or evening classes. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  13. The course withdrawal (“W”) deadline for first 5-week classes is Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
  14. First 5-week classes end on Monday, September 28, 2026.
  15. The course withdrawal (“W”) deadline for Session A classes is Monday, September 28, 2026.
  16. Second 5-week classes begin on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
  17. The drop/add deadline for second 5-week classes is Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
  18. The course withdrawal (“W”) deadline for 10-week classes is Friday, October 9, 2026.
  19. Midterm grades are due by noon on Friday, October 9, 2026.
  20. Slippery Rock Fall Break 2026 takes place from Sunday, October 11, 2026, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and there are no day or evening classes. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
  21. Session A classes end on Friday, October 16, 2026.
  22. Session B classes begin on Monday, October 19, 2026.
  23. Session A grades are due by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
  24. The drop/add deadline for Session B classes is Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
  25. The course withdrawal (“W”) deadline for 12-week classes is Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
  26. The course withdrawal (“W”) period begins for Session B classes on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
  27. The course withdrawal (“W”) deadline for second 5-week classes is Friday, October 23, 2026.
  28. The course withdrawal (“W”) deadline for full-semester classes is Thursday, October 29, 2026.
  29. Registration for Winter 2026 and Spring 2027 takes place from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Friday, November 13, 2026.
  30. Second 5-week classes end on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
  31. Ten-week classes end on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
  32. Third 5-week classes begin on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
  33. The drop/add deadline for third 5-week classes is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  34. Non-degree student registration for Winter 2026 and Spring 2027 begins on Monday, November 16, 2026.
  35. Twelve-week classes end on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
  36. The course withdrawal (“W”) deadline for Session B classes is Friday, November 20, 2026.
  37. Thanksgiving Recess takes place from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, and there are no day or evening classes.
  38. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2026.
  39. The course withdrawal (“W”) deadline for third 5-week classes is Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
  40. The last day of classes is Monday, December 7, 2026. Third 5-week and Session B classes continue meeting through exam week.
  41. The last day to withdraw from the university for the Fall 2026 semester is Monday, December 7, 2026.
  42. Final Exam Week takes place from Tuesday, December 8, 2026, through Saturday, December 12, 2026.
  43. Third 5-week classes end on Friday, December 11, 2026.
  44. Session B classes end on Friday, December 11, 2026.
  45. Commencement takes place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
  46. Fall 2026 final grades are due by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

Slippery Rock University Academic Calendar Spring 2027

The official Slippery Rock University Spring 2027 academic calendar lists the vital dates for spring classes, registration periods, spring break, final exams, undergraduate/graduate commencement, and semester-end deadlines from January to May 2027.

  1. Senior Citizens register for Spring Classes on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
  2. Spring Semester Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  3. The Drop/Add Deadline for 1st 5 Week Classes is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
  4. The Drop/Add Deadline for Session A Classes is Thursday, January 21, 2027.
  5. The Course Withdrawal “W” Period begins for 1st 5 Week Classes Thursday, January 21, 2027.
  6. The Course Withdrawal “W” Period begins for Session A Classes Friday, January 22, 2027.
  7. The Drop/Add Deadline for Full Semester Classes is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
  8. The Drop/Add Deadline for 12 Week Classes is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
  9. The Drop/Add Deadline for 10 Week Classes is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
  10. The Course Withdrawal “W” Period begins for Full Semester, 12 Week, and 10 Week Classes Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
  11. The Last Day for Grade Option is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
  12. The Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for 1st 5 Week Classes is Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
  13. The 1st 5 Week Classes end Monday, February 22, 2027.
  14. The Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for Session A Classes is Monday, February 22, 2027.
  15. The 2nd 5 Week Classes begin Tuesday, February 23, 2027.
  16. The Drop/Add Deadline for 2nd 5 Week Classes is Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
  17. Midterm Grades are due at noon Thursday, March 4, 2027.
  18. The Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for 10 Week Classes is Friday, March 5, 2027.
  19. Slippery Rock Spring Break 2027 runs from Sunday, March 7, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2027.
  20. Session A Classes end Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
  21. Session B Classes begin Thursday, March 18, 2027.
  22. Session A grades are due by 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2027.
  23. The Drop/Add Deadline for Session B Classes is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  24. The Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for 12 Week Classes is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  25. The Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for 2nd 5 Week Classes is Wednesday, March 24, 2027.
  26. The Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for Full Semester Classes is Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
  27. The 2nd 5 Week Classes end Monday, April 5, 2027.
  28. The 10 Week Classes end Monday, April 5, 2027.
  29. Summer/Fall 2027 Registration takes place from Monday, April 5, 2027, through Friday, April 16, 2027.
  30. The 3rd 5 Week Classes begin Tuesday, April 6, 2027.
  31. The Drop/Add Deadline for 3rd 5 Week Classes is Wednesday, April 7, 2027.
  32. The 12 Week Classes end Monday, April 19, 2027.
  33. Non-Degree Students register for Summer Monday, April 19, 2027.
  34. The Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for Session B Classes is Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
  35. The Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for 3rd 5 Week Classes is Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
  36. The Last Day of Classes is Monday, May 3, 2027 (3rd 5 Week and Session B Classes meet through Exam Week).
  37. The Last Day to Withdraw from the University for the semester is Monday, May 3, 2027.
  38. Final Exam Week runs from Tuesday, May 4, 2027, through Saturday, May 8, 2027.
  39. Commencement for all Graduate students (Master’s and Doctorate) begins at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2027.
  40. Commencement for all Undergraduate students takes place Saturday, May 8, 2027 (times TBA).
  41. Final Spring Grades are due by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2027.

Slippery Rock University Academic Calendar Summer 2026

The Slippery Rock University Summer 2026 academic calendar includes session-specific deadlines for Pre-Session, Full Summer Term, Session I/II, internships, holidays (Memorial Day/Juneteenth), and final grades for May-August 2026.

  1. Senior Citizens Register for Summer Classes on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
  2. SRU Pre-Session Begins on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
  3. Full Summer Term Begins on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
  4. Post Session Term Begins on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
  5. Pre-Session Drop/Add Deadline is Thursday, May 14, 2026.
  6. Full Summer Drop/Add Deadline is Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
  7. Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for Pre-Session is Friday, May 22, 2026.
  8. Memorial Day (No Classes) occurs on Monday, May 25, 2026.
  9. Pre-Session Ends on Friday, May 29, 2026.
  10. Session I Begins on Monday, June 1, 2026.
  11. Summer Term Begins on Monday, June 1, 2026.
  12. Session I Drop/Add Deadline is Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
  13. Pre-Session Grades are due by Noon on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
  14. Summer Term Drop/Add Deadline is Thursday, June 4, 2026.
  15. Deadline to Register for an Internship is Monday, June 15, 2026.
  16. Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for Session I is Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
  17. Juneteenth Observed (No Classes) occurs on Friday, June 19, 2026.
  18. Session I Ends on Monday, June 29, 2026.
  19. Session II Begins on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
  20. Non-Degree Student Registration for Fall Classes begins on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  21. Session II Drop/Add Deadline is Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  22. Session I Grades are due by Noon on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  23. Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for Full Summer is Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  24. Independence Day Observed (No Classes) occurs on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  25. Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for Summer Term is Thursday, July 9, 2026.
  26. Course Withdrawal “W” Deadline for Session II is Friday, July 17, 2026.
  27. Post-Session/Full Summer Ends on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
  28. Session II/Summer Term Ends on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
  29. Grades for Session II/Post-Session/Full Summer/Summer Term are due by Noon on Monday, August 3, 2026.

For more on the Slippery Rock University Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Slippery Rock University Calendar Website.

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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