Belmont Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

The Belmont Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 schedule contains all the essential dates from application and enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

The Belmont University academic calendar helps students to stay ahead of Belmont term dates, plan around registration windows, and never miss key milestones like the Last Day to Withdraw with a “W”, priority Spring/Summer class registration, or the Commencement Ceremony.

Belmont University operates on a four‑term structure with flexible parts‑of‑term in Fall and Spring:

• Fall Full Term spans a standard semester length, divided into two equal parts for focused study, with mid‑term and finals weeks built in.
• Winter Session offers an intensive, four‑week block for accelerated coursework perfect for catching up or getting ahead.
• Spring Full Term mirrors the Fall structure, two connected parts with dedicated instructional and exam weeks.
• Summer Sessions come in three formats: two short modules and one full‑length session, each with its own registration, add/drop, and billing deadlines for maximum flexibility.

Whether you’re mapping out a 14‑week semester workload, squeezing in a 4‑week Winter Session course, or choosing the Summer Session that fits your goals, the Belmont University Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your definitive guide to every date and deadline you need to thrive at Belmont.

Belmont Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Registration opens and drop/add begins on Sunday, January 4, 2027.
2. Spring orientation session is held on Sunday, January 11, 2027.
3. The first day of class is on Tuesday, January 13, 2027.
4. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
5. The last day of registration and schedule changes is on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
6. The last day to drop with a refund is on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
7. The first day to withdraw with a grade of “W” is on Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
8. The last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” is on Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
9. The first day to withdraw with a grade of “WP” or “WF” begins on Wednesday, February 17, 2027.
10. Classfinder Live for the Fall semester is on Thursday, February 26, 2027.
11. Semester mid-point occurs on Monday, March 3, 2027.
12. Spring Break runs from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Friday, March 12, 2027.
13. Mid-term grades are due on Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
14. Fall graduate registration begins on Sunday, March 22, 2027.
15. The last day to withdraw for any reason from a course or university with a grade of “WP” or “WF” is on Monday, March 23, 2027.
16. Fall undergraduate registration begins on Monday, March 23, 2027.
17. Easter Break runs from Wednesday, March 25, 2027, through Sunday, March 29, 2027, ending at 4:00 p.m. on March 29.
18. Scholarship and Awards Day is on Monday, April 14, 2027.
19. SPARK Academic Day is on Monday, April 21, 2027.
20. The last day of class is on Tuesday, April 27, 2027.
21. Academic Preparation Days are on Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
22. Final examinations take place from Thursday, April 29, 2027, through Friday, April 30, 2027, and from Monday, May 3, 2027, through Tuesday, May 5, 2027.
23. Commencement ceremonies are held from Wednesday, May 6, 2027, through Thursday, May 7, 2027.
24. Final grades are due on Sunday, May 10, 2027.

Belmont Academic Calendar Summer 2026

1. Registration for Summer Sessions begins on Friday, May 29, 2026.
2. Full Summer and Session I classes begin on Monday, June 1, 2026.
3. The last day for registration/schedule changes and to drop with a refund for Full Summer/Session I is Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
4. The first day to withdraw with a grade of “W” for Full Summer/Session I is Thursday, June 4, 2026.
5. The last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” for Session I is Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
6. The period to withdraw with a grade of “WP” or “WF” for Session I begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
7. Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
8. The graduation application deadline for December 2026 is Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
9. The last day to withdraw with a grade of “WP” or “WF” for Session I is Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
10. The last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” for Full Summer is Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
11. The period to withdraw with a grade of “WP” or “WF” for Full Summer begins on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
12. Session I classes end and final exams are held on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
13. Registration for Summer Session II opens on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
14. Independence Day Holiday is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
15. Session II classes begin on Monday, July 6, 2026.
16. Session I final grades are due at noon CST on Monday, July 6, 2026.
17. The last day to withdraw with a grade of “WP” or “WF” for Full Summer is Monday, July 6, 2026.
18. The last day to drop Session II with a refund is Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
19. The first day to withdraw with a grade of “W” for Session II is Thursday, July 9, 2026.
20. Registration for Fall 2026 closes on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
21. The last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” for Session II is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
22. The period to withdraw with a grade of “WP” or “WF” for Session II begins on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
23. The last day to withdraw with a grade of “WP” or “WF” for Session II is Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
24. The last day to apply for the Fall 2026 Semester Leave of Absence is Friday, July 31, 2026.
25. Full Summer and Session II classes end, and final exams are held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
26. Summer final grades are due at noon CST on Monday, August 10, 2026.

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