Aurora University Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

Aurora University Academic Calendar 2026-2027 provides undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and university staff with the complete master schedule of critical academic milestones and administrative deadlines across all campuses.

Maintained by the Aurora University Office of the Registrar, this central timeline outlines essential dates for course registration via Self-Service, tuition payment deadlines, add/drop windows, university holidays, and commencement ceremonies.

Keeping track of the Aurora University academic calendar 26-27 ensures Spartans maintain smooth degree progression while avoiding registration holds or late fee penalties.

Aurora University operates primarily on a traditional semester-based system comprising a Fall semester, a Spring semester, and flexible Summer terms.

In addition to full 16-week traditional semester schedules, AU offers accelerated 8-week sub-sessions (Module A and Module B) designed for both on-campus and AU Online degree programs.

To maintain full-time academic status, undergraduate students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester—with 15 credit hours recommended per term to stay on track for four-year graduation—while graduate students generally require 9 credit hours for full-time enrollment standing.

Preparing for the fall term begins well in advance of the first day of class. As outlined on the official Aurora University academic calendar 2026-2027, Fall 2026 classes officially commence in late August.

Course registration opens during the preceding spring semester, giving returning and incoming students time to consult with academic advisors, finalize financial aid, and lock in schedules before the official drop/add deadline.

The Fall semester incorporates key pauses such as Labor Day, Fall Recess in October, and Thanksgiving Break in late November, concluding with final exams and December degree conferral.

Transitioning into the second half of the academic year, the spring term resumes instruction in mid-January 2027 following the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Important mid-semester milestones focus on mid-term evaluation points, the week-long Spring Break in March, and Spring Commencement ceremonies in May.

Aurora University Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Faculty orientation and meetings take place from Monday, August 24, through Friday, August 28, 2026.
2. The AU Day welcome-back meeting for faculty and staff takes place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
3. The New Student Convocation takes place on Friday, August 28, 2026.
4. New Student Orientation takes place from Friday, August 28, through Saturday, August 29, 2026.
5. Aurora University Fall 2026 Semester classes begin on Monday, August 31, 2026.
6. The 8-week Fall Module I runs from Monday, August 31, through Saturday, October 24, 2026.
7. The deadline to add day classes and receive a 100% refund is Sunday, September 6, 2026; evening classes may be added before the second class meeting.
8. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes are held.
9. The last day to drop a Module I course with an automatic “W” is Sunday, October 11, 2026.
10. Aurora University Fall Break 2026 takes place from Thursday, October 22, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, with no traditional day classes.
11. The 8-week Fall Module II runs from Monday, October 26, through Saturday, December 19, 2026.
12. The last day to drop a fall semester class with an automatic “W” is Sunday, November 15, 2026.
13. Aurora University Thanksgiving Break 2026 takes place from Wednesday, November 25, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, and no classes are held.
14. The last day to drop a Module II course with an automatic “W” is Sunday, December 6, 2026.
15. Final examinations take place from Monday, December 14, through Saturday, December 19, 2026.
16. Fall Commencement takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
17. Grades are due to the Registrar on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
18. The University is closed for the holiday break from Thursday, December 24, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027, and no classes are held.

Aurora University Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Spring 2027 Semester classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
2. The 8-week Spring Module I runs from Monday, January 11, through Saturday, March 6, 2027.
3. The deadline to add day classes and receive a 100% refund is Sunday, January 17, 2027; evening classes may be added before the second class meeting.
4. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
5. Assessment Week takes place from Monday, February 8, through Saturday, February 13, 2027, while classes remain in session.
6. The last day to drop a Module I course with an automatic “W” is Sunday, February 21, 2027.
7. Aurora University Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 8, through Sunday, March 14, 2027, and no classes are held.
8. The 8-week Spring Module II runs from Monday, March 15, through Saturday, May 8, 2027.
9. The Holiday Break takes place from Friday, March 26, through Sunday, March 28, 2027, and no classes are held.
10. The last day to drop a spring semester class with an automatic “W” is Sunday, April 4, 2027.
11. Honors Convocation takes place on Friday, April 16, 2027, with no traditional day classes after 1:05 p.m.
12. The last day to drop a Module II course with an automatic “W” is Sunday, April 25, 2027.
13. Final examinations take place from Monday, May 3, through Saturday, May 8, 2027.
14. Spring Commencement takes place from Saturday, May 8, through Sunday, May 9, 2027.
15. Grades are due to the Registrar on Tuesday, May 11, 2027.

Aurora University Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. Summer Semester classes begin on Monday, May 10, 2027.
2. The 16-week Summer Semester runs from Monday, May 10, through Saturday, August 28, 2027.
3. The 3-week Summer May Term runs from Monday, May 10, through Saturday, May 29, 2027.
4. The 8-week Summer Module I runs from Monday, May 10, through Saturday, July 3, 2027.
5. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and no classes are held.
6. The 10-week Summer Term runs from Monday, May 31, through Saturday, August 7, 2027.
7. Summer Term I, a 5-week term, runs from Monday, May 31, through Saturday, July 3, 2027.
8. Juneteenth Day Observance takes place on Friday, June 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
9. Independence Day Observance takes place on Monday, July 5, 2027, and no classes are held.
10. The 8-week Summer Module II runs from Monday, July 5, through Saturday, August 28, 2027.
11. Summer Term II, a 5-week term, runs from Monday, July 5, through Saturday, August 7, 2027.

For more on the Aurora University Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Aurora University Academic Calendar website.