Baylor Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

The Baylor University Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your essential roadmap for all critical deadlines from enrollment and registration windows, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods, to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

By checking the Baylor academic calendar, Bears can lock in term dates, plan around exam schedules, track registration deadlines, and ensure they never miss the last day to withdraw with a “W”, seamlessly balancing academic and financial planning.

Baylor offers a variety of term formats to meet diverse student needs:

• Fall & Spring Semesters: Each full term includes approximately 15 weeks, 14 instructional weeks plus a finals week with added options for 7‑week “Parts of Term” (A & B), perfect for focused courses.
• Wintermester/Minimester: A compact, 2‑ to 4‑week intensive term between the main semesters designed for accelerated or make‑up coursework; includes its own add/drop and final exam deadlines.
• Summer Sessions: Flexible formats include Session I and II (7 weeks each) and a Full Summer Session (12 weeks), catering to accelerated study, internships, or lighter course loads.

Whether you’re planning a classic semester, enrolling in a Wintermester course, or opting for a condensed Summer session, the Baylor Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 ensures that all start dates, deadlines, and exam periods are at your fingertips, helping you stay on track both in the classroom and across the Baylor campus.

Baylor Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Spring 2027 registration activities begin in BearWeb on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
2. The Spring 2027 Wintermester begins on Monday, December 28, 2026.
3. The last day to drop a Spring 2027 Wintermester course without receiving a “W” grade is Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
4. New Year’s Day Holiday is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.
5. The last day to drop a course or withdraw from the Spring 2027 Wintermester is Thursday, January 7, 2027.
6. The Spring 2027 Wintermester ends, and examinations are held, on Friday, January 15, 2027.
7. The last day to add a first seven-week course is Monday, January 18, 2027.
8. Spring 2027 Wintermester grades are due by 12:00 noon on Monday, January 18, 2027.
9. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
10. Spring Convocation for Truett Seminary takes place on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
11. First seven-week classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
12. The Spring 2027 semester begins on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
13. The last day for credit by examination in enrolled courses is Thursday, January 21, 2027.
14. The last day to add a course or register for the Spring 2027 semester is Monday, January 25, 2027.
15. The last day to drop a first seven-week course without receiving a “W” grade is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
16. The last day to drop a Spring 2027 course or withdraw from the university without receiving a “W” grade is Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
17. The last day to drop a first seven-week course with a “W” grade is Friday, February 19, 2027.
18. The last day to file for May graduation in BearWeb is Monday, March 1, 2027.
19. First seven-week courses end on Friday, March 5, 2027.
20. Baylor Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 8, 2027, to Friday, March 12, 2027.
21. The last day to add a second seven-week course is Sunday, March 14, 2027.
22. Second seven-week classes begin on Monday, March 15, 2027.
23. The deadline for students to submit transcripts for inclusion in Summer/Fall 2027 registration time-ticket assignments is Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
24. The last day to drop a second seven-week course without receiving a “W” grade is Monday, March 22, 2027.
25. Summer/Fall 2027 time tickets become viewable in BearWeb at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2027.
26. Easter University holidays take place from Friday, March 26, 2027, to Monday, March 29, 2027.
27. Diadeloso, during which no classes are held, takes place on Tuesday, April 6, 2027.
28. The last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university for the Spring 2027 semester is Thursday, April 8, 2027.
29. Summer/Fall 2027 registration activities begin in BearWeb on Friday, April 9, 2027.
30. Asynchronous Online Instructional Monday takes place on Saturday, April 10, 2027.
31. The last day to drop a second seven-week course with a “W” grade is Tuesday, April 20, 2027.
32. The Spring 2027 semester’s last class day is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
33. Study Day takes place on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
34. Spring 2027 final examinations take place from Friday, May 7, 2027, to Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
35. The last day for the removal of incomplete grades is Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
36. The last day for the completion of Self-Paced Online Courses (SPOCs) to apply toward May graduation requirements is Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
37. Second seven-week classes end on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
38. Administrative checks and commencement preparations take place from Thursday, May 13, 2027, to Friday, May 14, 2027.
39. Grades for PhD, PsyD, EdD, DMA, and DSC graduates are due by 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 13, 2027.
40. Spring 2027 Truett Seminary Commencement takes place on Friday, May 14, 2027.
41. Spring 2027 Commencement takes place from Friday, May 14, 2027, to Saturday, May 15, 2027.
42. The last day to add a course or register for the Summer 2027 Minimester is Sunday, May 16, 2027.
43. The Summer 2027 Minimester begins on Monday, May 17, 2027.
44. Spring 2027 grades for all remaining students are due on Monday, May 17, 2027.

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