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App State Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
App State Academic Calendar, Important Dates.

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The Appalachian State University Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your comprehensive roadmap for every critical date and deadline from App State enrollment and registration windows, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays, Fall Break, Spring Break, and final exam schedules.

With the App State academic calendar in hand, Mountaineers can lock in App State term dates, navigate the App State exam schedule, monitor App State registration deadlines, and never miss the last day to withdraw without a “W,” ensuring seamless academic and financial planning at Appalachian.

Appalachian State University follows a traditional semester system:

  • Fall Semester: A full, 15‑week term (14 instructional weeks + one finals week), beginning in mid‑August and concluding in early December.
  • Spring Semester: Mirrors Fall with 15 weeks of instruction plus a dedicated finals week, kicking off in January and wrapping up in May, complete with a mid‑semester Spring Break.
  • Summer Sessions: Two accelerated, 5‑week sessions (Summer I and Summer II) for intensive courses perfect for catching up, getting ahead, or fulfilling elective requirements.

Keep the App State Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 front and center so you can focus on thriving both in the classroom at Reich College and across the High Country.

App State Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. App State Fall 2026 classes begin on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  2. The first-half semester deadline to add, change section, change course to audit or credit, or select pass-fail option is Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
  3. The first-half semester last day to drop a class is Friday, August 21, 2026.
  4. The full-semester last day to drop a class is Friday, August 21, 2026.
  5. The full-semester last day to add, change section, change course to audit or credit, or select pass-fail option is Friday, August 21, 2026.
  6. The last day to reduce a class schedule and remain eligible for a refund is Friday, August 21, 2026.
  7. The UNC census date is Friday, August 28, 2026.
  8. Labor Day Holiday is on Monday, September 7, 2026, and the university is closed with no classes.
  9. The first-half semester last day to withdraw from a class and use withdrawal credits is Monday, September 14, 2026.
  10. The first-half semester last day to drop the pass-fail option is Monday, September 14, 2026.
  11. First-half semester classes end on Friday, October 2, 2026.
  12. App State Fall Break 2026 takes place from Monday, October 5, 2026, to Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and no classes are held.
  13. Second-half semester classes begin on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  14. The second-half semester last day to add, change section, change course to audit or credit, or select pass-fail option is Thursday, October 8, 2026.
  15. The second-half semester last day to drop a class is Thursday, October 8, 2026.
  16. The full-semester last day to withdraw from a class and use withdrawal credits is Tuesday, October 21, 2026.
  17. The full-semester last day to withdraw from the term is Tuesday, October 21, 2026.
  18. The full-semester last day to drop the pass-fail option is Tuesday, October 21, 2026.
  19. Early registration for currently enrolled students takes place from Sunday, November 2, 2026, to Thursday, November 13, 2026.
  20. The second-half semester last day to withdraw from a class and use withdrawal credits is Monday, November 10, 2026.
  21. The second-half semester last day to drop the pass-fail option is Monday, November 10, 2026.
  22. University Break for students occurs on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and no classes are held.
  23. State Holidays occur on Thursday, November 26, 2026, to Friday, November 27, 2026, and the university is closed with no classes.
  24. The last day of classes is Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
  25. Reading day is on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
  26. Final examinations take place from Friday, December 4, 2026, to Tuesday, December 9, 2026.
  27. Faculty grading period runs from Thursday, December 11, 2026, to Sunday, December 14, 2026.
  28. Final grades are due on Sunday, December 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
  29. Incomplete grades from Spring and Summer 2026 are also due on Sunday, December 14, 2026.

App State Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  2. The first-half semester deadline to add, change section of a class, change course to audit or credit, or select pass-fail option is Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
  3. The first-half semester last day to drop a class is Friday, January 15, 2027.
  4. The full-semester last day to drop a class is Friday, January 15, 2027.
  5. The full-semester last day to add, change section of a class, change course to audit or credit, or select pass-fail option is Friday, January 15, 2027.
  6. The last day to reduce your class schedule and remain eligible for a refund is Friday, January 15, 2027.
  7. A State Holiday occurs on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the university is closed with no classes.
  8. The UNC census date is Monday, January 25, 2027.
  9. The first-half semester last day to withdraw from a class and use withdrawal credits is Monday, February 9, 2027.
  10. The first-half semester last day to drop the pass-fail option is Monday, February 9, 2027.
  11. First-half semester classes end on Monday, March 1, 2027.
  12. Second-half semester classes begin on Tuesday, March 2, 2027.
  13. The second-half semester last day to add, change section of a class, change course to audit or credit, or select pass-fail option is Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
  14. The second-half semester last day to drop a class is Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
  15. App State Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 8, 2027, to Friday, March 12, 2027, and no classes are held.
  16. The full-semester last day to withdraw from a class and use withdrawal credits is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  17. The full-semester last day to withdraw from the term is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  18. The full-semester last day to drop the pass-fail option is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  19. A State Holiday occurs on Friday, March 26, 2027, and the university is closed with no classes.
  20. Early registration for currently enrolled students takes place from Thursday, April 1, 2027, to Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
  21. The second-half semester last day to withdraw from a class and use withdrawal credits is Monday, April 7, 2027.
  22. The second-half semester last day to drop the pass-fail option is Monday, April 7, 2027.
  23. The last day of classes is Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
  24. Reading day is on Thursday, April 29, 2027.
  25. The final exam period takes place from Friday, April 30, 2027, to Thursday, May 6, 2027.
  26. Faculty grading period runs from Thursday, May 7, 2027, to Sunday, May 10, 2027.
  27. Final grades are due on Sunday, May 10, 2027, at 1:00 p.m.
  28. Incomplete grades from Fall 2026 are also due on Sunday, May 10, 2027.

App State Academic Calendar Summer 2026

  1. The first day of classes for the First 5‑Week Summer Session is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
  2. The last day to add a class for the First 5‑Week Summer Session is Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
  3. The last day to reduce one’s class schedule and be eligible for a refund for the First 5‑Week Summer Session is Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
  4. The UNC system “census” date for the First 5‑Week Summer Session is Thursday, May 28, 2026.
  5. The last day to withdraw from a First 5‑Week Summer Session class is Thursday, June 12, 2026.
  6. The final day to withdraw from the First 5‑Week Summer Session is Thursday, June 12, 2026.
  7. The last day of classes for the First 5‑Week Summer Session is Friday, June 26, 2026.
  8. Final grades for the First 5‑Week Summer Session are due at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026.
  9. The first day of classes for the 10‑Week Summer Session is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
  10. The last day to add a class for the 10‑Week Summer Session is Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
  11. The last day to reduce one’s class schedule and be eligible for a refund for the 10‑Week Summer Session is Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
  12. The UNC system “census” date for the 10‑Week Summer Session is Thursday, May 28, 2026.
  13. The last day to withdraw from a 10‑Week Summer Session class is Tuesday, July 8, 2026.
  14. The final day to withdraw from the 10‑Week Summer Session is Tuesday, July 8, 2026.
  15. The last day of classes for the 10‑Week Summer Session is Thursday, August 6, 2026.
  16. Final grades for the 10‑Week Summer Session are due at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026.
  17. The first day of classes for the Second 5‑Week Summer Session is Monday, July 6, 2026.
  18. The last day to add a class for the Second 5‑Week Summer Session is Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
  19. The last day to reduce one’s class schedule and be eligible for a refund for the Second 5‑Week Summer Session is Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
  20. The UNC system “census” date for the Second 5‑Week Summer Session is Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
  21. The last day to withdraw from a Second 5‑Week Summer Session class is Wednesday, July 23, 2026.
  22. The final day to withdraw from the Second 5‑Week Summer Session is Wednesday, July 23, 2026.
  23. The last day of classes for the Second 5‑Week Summer Session is Thursday, August 6, 2026.
  24. Final grades for the Second 5‑Week Summer Session are due at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026.

For more on the App State Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Appalachian State 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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