Clemson Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

The Clemson Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 compiles every important date, from Clemson semester dates and enrollment deadlines to tuition payment due dates, course add/drop windows, and final exam schedules.

Clemson University follows a classic semester system: Fall (late August to early December) and Spring (mid-January to late April), plus an optional Winter Intersession (3 weeks in early January) and a Summer Session (12 weeks from May through July, with accelerated modules).

Students can see when tuition is due, when to pick up their schedules (during Pre‑Registration Week), and how to avoid academic penalties by meeting add/drop and withdrawal cut‑offs.

Whether you’re calculating how many credits you can take per semester, checking the Clemson exam schedule, or marking Commencement and Convocation dates, the Clemson University Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your go‑to guide for a smooth, successful year at Clemson University.

Clemson Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Registration for the Spring term begins Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
2. Orientation is Monday, January 4, 2027.
3. Classes begin Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
4. The last day to register, add a class, or declare audit is Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
5. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 18, 2027. The university is closed, and classes do not meet (tentative).
6. The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the university without a W grade is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
7. The last day to apply for May graduation is Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
8. The last day for instructors to issue midterm evaluations is Friday, February 26, 2027.
9. The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the university without final grades is Friday, March 12, 2027.
10. Spring break is from Monday, March 15, 2027, through Friday, March 19, 2027. The university is open, and classes do not meet.
11. Honors and Awards Week is from Saturday, April 3, 2027, through Saturday, April 10, 2027.
12. Registration for summer and fall terms begins Monday, April 5, 2027.
13. Classes meet on Thursday, April 22, 2027, and Friday, April 23, 2027. Exams are permitted in labs and one-hour courses only.
14. Examinations are from Monday, April 26, 2027, through Friday, April 30, 2027.
15. The deadline to submit candidate grades is Monday, May 3, 2027, at 9:00 A.M.
16. Doctoral Commencement takes place from Tuesday, May 4, 2027, through Wednesday, May 5, 2027 (dates to be determined).
17. The deadline to submit other grades is Wednesday, May 5, 2027, at 9:00 A.M.
18. Commencement Ceremonies are from Wednesday, May 5, 2027, through Friday, May 7, 2027 (dates to be determined).

Clemson Academic Calendar Summer 2026

1. Classes begin on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
2. The last day to register, add a class, or declare audit status is Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
3. The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the university without a “W” grade is Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
4. Memorial Day (university closed) is Monday, May 25, 2026.
5. The last day to apply for August graduation is Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
6. Clemson’s Long summer break 2026 (university open; classes do not meet) runs from Monday, June 15, 2026, to Friday, June 19, 2026.
7. The last day for instructors to issue midterm evaluations is Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
8. Independence Day holiday (university closed; observed) is Friday, July 3, 2026.
9. The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the university without final grades is Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
10. The last day of classes is Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
11. Final examinations run from Monday, August 3, 2026, to Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
12. The deadline to submit candidate grades is Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
13. The deadline to submit all other grades is Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM, according to the Clemson Academic Calendar 2026.
14. The doctoral commencement ceremony is on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
15. Commencement ceremonies are on Friday, August 7, 2026.

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