Auburn Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

The Auburn Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 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. The 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 2026‑2027.

Auburn Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Classes begin on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
2. The resignation fee period runs from Wednesday, January 6, 2027 to Wednesday, January 27, 2027, during which dropping all courses will result in a $100 resignation fee.
3. The waitlist closes on Friday, January 8, 2027, and the last notification is sent out at 4:00pm.
4. The last day to add a course is Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
5. The drop course penalty period runs from Wednesday, January 13, 2027 to Wednesday, January 27, 2027, and dropping a course during this period will result in a $100 drop fee per course.
6. M.L. King, Jr. Day falls on Monday, January 18, 2027, and there will be no classes.
7. The 10th class day is Wednesday, January 20, 2027, and it is the last day to request a meal plan change.
8. The 15th class day is Wednesday, January 27, 2027, which is the last day to drop a course without a grade assignment and the last day for a potential tuition refund.
9. The early alert and mid-term grade deadline is Thursday, February 18, 2027.
10. Mid-semester, marking the 36th class day, occurs on Thursday, February 25, 2027.
11. The 41st class day is Thursday, March 4, 2027, and it is the deadline for students to request to move finals to Associate Deans.
12. Auburn Spring break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 8, 2027 to Friday, March 12, 2027.
13. Registration begins according to the time ticket schedule on Monday, April 5, 2027.
14. The last day to withdraw from a course is Friday, April 16, 2027, after which withdrawals will not be permitted without penalty (“W” grade assigned).
15. Classes end on Friday, April 23, 2027.
16. Study and reading days take place from Saturday, April 24, 2027 to Sunday, April 25, 2027.
17. Final exams are held from Monday, April 26, 2027 to Friday, April 30, 2027.
18. Commencement ceremonies take place from Saturday, May 1, 2027 to Sunday, May 2, 2027.

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 2026-2027, visit the Auburn University Calendar website.