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FAU Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

By eriq elikplim
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The FAU Academic Calendar 2026-2027 schedule contains important dates and information on application deadlines, tuition payment due dates, course add/drop periods, university holidays, and final exam schedules for the upcoming academic year.

Florida Atlantic University operates on a comprehensive semester system, featuring two primary semesters: Fall (typically late August to mid-December) and Spring (early January to late April).

Each of these main semesters provides approximately 16 weeks of instruction, culminating in dedicated examination periods.

Additionally, FAU offers a flexible Summer semester, which includes various shorter parts of the term, like 5-week, 6-week, and 12-week sessions for accelerated study.

FAU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Registration opens on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  2. Non-Degree Registration opens on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  3. FAU Fall 2026 classes begin on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
  4. The last day to Drop/Add is Friday, August 28, 2026.
  5. 60+ Audit Registration begins on Monday, August 31, 2026.
  6. The last day to pay without late fees is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  7. Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026. The university is closed.
  8. FAU Fall Break 2026 (no classes; offices open) is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  9. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, September 25, 2026.
  10. Mid-Term Grading opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
  11. Veteran’s Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The university is closed.
  12. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, November 20, 2026.
  13. Thanksgiving Break (no classes; offices open) begins on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and ends on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The university is closed.
  14. Classes end on Monday, December 7, 2026.
  15. Reading Days begin on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, and end on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
  16. Final Exams begin on Thursday, December 10, 2026, and end on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  17. Final Grades are due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2026.

FAU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Registration opens on Monday, October 26, 2026.
  2. Non-Degree Registration opens on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  3. Classes begin on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
  4. The last day to Drop/Add is Friday, January 15, 2027.
  5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 18, 2027. The university is closed.
  6. 60+ Audit Registration begins on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  7. The last day to pay without late fees is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  8. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, January 29, 2027.
  9. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, February 12, 2027.
  10. Mid-Term Grading opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2027, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
  11. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, March 5, 2027.
  12. FAU Spring Break 2027 begins on Saturday, March 6, 2027, and end on Friday, March 12, 2027.
  13. The last day to Drop/Add is Friday, March 19, 2027.
  14. The last day to pay without late fees is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  15. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, March 26, 2027.
  16. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  17. Classes end on Monday, April 26, 2027.
  18. Reading Days begin on Tuesday, April 27, 2027, and end on Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
  19. Final Exams begin on Thursday, April 29, 2027, and end on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
  20. The semester ends on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
  21. Commencement (tentative) is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2027.
  22. Final Grades are due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2027.

FAU Academic Calendar Summer 2026

  1. Registration Opens on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  2. Non-Degree Registration Opens on Monday, May 4, 2026.
  3. Classes Begin on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
  4. The last Day to drop/add is Friday, May 22, 2026.
  5. Memorial Day (University closed) on Monday, May 25, 2026.
  6. The 60+ Audit Registration is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
  7. The last Day to pay without Late Fees is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
  8. The last Day to submit an Application for a Degree is Friday, June 5, 2026.
  9. Classes End on Friday, June 26, 2026.
  10. Final Grades Due (9:00 AM) on Monday, June 29, 2026.
  11. Independence Day is observed (the University is closed) on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  12. Classes End on Friday, August 7, 2026.
  13. Final Grades are Due (9:00 AM) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

For more on the FAU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Florida Atlantic University registrar 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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