Auburn Academic Calendar 2025‑2026: Important Dates

The Auburn Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 compiles every important date and deadline you need for the academic year.

These vital dates range from Auburn semester dates, enrollment and registration windows, tuition payment due dates, course add/drop periods, campus holidays, reading days, final exam schedules, and commencement ceremonies.

Auburn University follows a traditional semester system plus flexible summer terms:

1. Fall Semester runs from August to December, totaling 15 weeks (14 instructional weeks + 1 finals week).
2. Spring Semester runs from January to April, totaling 15 weeks (14 instructional weeks + 1 finals week).
3. Summer Sessions are broken into three terms:
   • First Mini Term: 5 weeks of instruction + finals
   • Second Mini Term: 5 weeks of instruction + finals
   • Full Summer Term: 12 weeks of instruction + finals week

By bookmarking the Auburn University academic calendar, Tigers can plan coursework, budget for semester fees, and ensure they never miss the last day to withdraw without penalty, priority registration windows, or any critical campus events throughout 2025‑2026.

Auburn Academic Calendar Fall 2025

1. Classes begin for the Fall 2025 Semester and the first 8-week session on Monday, August 18, 2025.
2. The resignation fee period ($100 fee for dropping all courses) runs from Monday, August 18, 2025, to Monday, September 8, 2025.
3. The last day to add a course is Friday, August 22, 2025.
4. The drop course penalty period ($100 fee per course dropped) runs from Saturday, August 23, 2025, to Monday, September 8, 2025.
5. The 10th class day (last day to request meal plan changes) is Friday, August 29, 2025, according to the Auburn academic calendar 2025-2026.
6. Labor Day (no classes) is observed on Monday, September 1, 2025.
7. The 15th class day (last day to drop without grade assignment; last tuition refund deadline) is Monday, September 8, 2025.
8. Early Alert/Mid-Term Grades are due, and mid-semester (36th class day) occurs on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
9. Fall Break (no classes) runs Thursday, October 9, 2025, to Friday, October 10, 2025.
10. The 41st class day (last day to request meal plan changes) is Friday, October 17, 2025.
11. The last day to withdraw with a “W” grade is Friday, November 21, 2025.
12. Thanksgiving Break (no classes) runs Monday, November 24, 2025, to Friday, November 28, 2025.
13. Classes end for the Fall 2025 Semester on Friday, December 5, 2025.
14. The First 8-Week Session ends on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
15. The Second 8-Week Session begins on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
16. The Second 8-Week Session ends on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
17. Study/Reading Days are Saturday, December 6, 2025, to Sunday, December 7, 2025.
18. Final Examinations run Monday, December 8, 2025, to Friday, December 12, 2025.
19. Commencement is Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Auburn Academic Calendar Spring 2026

1. Classes begin for the Spring 2026 Semester and First 8-Week Session on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
2. The resignation fee period ($100 fee for dropping all courses) runs from Wednesday, January 7, 2026, to Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
3. The last day to add a course is Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
4. The drop course penalty period ($100 fee per course dropped) runs from Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes) is observed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
6. The 10th class day (last day to request meal plan changes) is Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
7. The 15th class day (last day to drop without grade assignment; last tuition refund deadline) is Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
8. Early Alert/Mid-Term Grades are due, and mid-semester (36th class day) occurs on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
9. The 41st class day (deadline to request final exam rescheduling) is Thursday, March 5, 2026.
10. Spring Break (no classes) runs Monday, March 9, 2026, to Friday, March 13, 2026.
11. The last day to withdraw with a “W” grade is Friday, April 17, 2026.
12. Classes end for the Spring 2026 Semester on Friday, April 24, 2026.
13. The First 8-Week Session ends on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
14. The Second 8-Week Session begins on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
15. The Second 8-Week Session ends on Tuesday, April 29, 2026.
16. Study/Reading Days are Saturday, April 25, 2026, to Sunday, April 26, 2026.
17. Final Examinations run Monday, April 27, 2026, to Friday, May 1, 2026.
18. Commencement is Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Auburn Academic Calendar Summer 2026

Full Semester & Session I

1. Classes begin for Full Summer, Session I, and Mini-Semester I on Monday, May 18, 2026.
2. The last day to add a course is Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
3. The drop course penalty period ($100 fee per course dropped) runs:
   • Full Summer: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to Monday, June 1, 2026
   • Mini-Semester I: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to Friday, May 22, 2026
4. Memorial Day (no classes) is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
5. The 10th class day (last day to request meal plan changes) is Monday, June 1, 2026.
6. Early Alert/Mid-Term Grades are due, and mid-semester occurs:
   • Full Summer: Monday, June 22, 2026 (24th class day)
   • Mini-Semester I: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (12th class day)
7. Juneteenth (no classes) is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026, according to the Auburn academic calendar 2026.
8. The last day to withdraw with a “W” grade is:
   • Full Summer: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
   • Mini-Semester I: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
9. Classes end:
   • Mini-Semester I: Monday, June 22, 2026
   • Full Summer: Friday, July 31, 2026
10. Study/Reading Days:
    • Mini-Semester I: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026
    • Full Summer: Monday, August 3, 2026 to Tuesday, August 4, 2026
11. Final Examinations:
    • Mini-Semester I: Thursday, June 25, 2026, to Friday, June 26, 2026
    • Full Summer: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to Friday, August 7, 2026

Mini-Semester II

1. Classes begin for Mini-Semester II on Monday, June 29, 2026.
2. The last day to add a course is Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
3. The drop course penalty period ($100 fee per course dropped) runs from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Monday, July 6, 2026.
4. Independence Day (no classes) is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
5. The 5th class day (last drop without grade assignment; last tuition refund) is Monday, July 6, 2026, according to the Auburn academic calendar 2026.
6. Early Alert/Mid-Term Grades are due and mid-semester (12th class day) is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
7. The last day to withdraw with a “W” grade is Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
8. Classes end on Friday, July 31, 2026.
9. Study/Reading Days are Monday, August 3, 2026, to Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
10. Final Examinations run from Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to Friday, August 7, 2026.
11. Commencement is Saturday, August 8, 2026.

For more on the Auburn Academic Calendar 2025-2026, visit the Auburn University Calendar website.