CMU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates & Deadline

The CMU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 schedule contains every key date you need, from application and enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to university holidays and final exam schedules.

The Carnegie Mellon academic calendar allows students to stay ahead of CMU registration deadlines, plan their semester around the CMU exam schedule, track CMU term dates, and never miss the last day to withdraw without penalty.

Carnegie Mellon University operates on a semester system with two primary semesters:

• Fall Semester (late August to mid‑December; approximately 14 weeks of instruction + 1 week of finals)
• Spring Semester (late January to early May; 14 instructional weeks + 1 week of finals)

In addition to these, CMU offers a Summer Session split into Session I, Full Summer, and Session II—each providing accelerated course options for makeup work or early degree completion.

Whether you’re mapping out your full 14‑week semester course load or choosing the right Summer Session module, the CMU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your go‑to guide for all deadlines, ensuring a smooth and successful year at Carnegie Mellon.

CMU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the university is closed.
2. The first day of classes is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
3. CMU Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 8, 2027 to Friday, March 12, 2027, and no classes are held during this period.
4. Mini-4 classes begin on Monday, March 15, 2027.
5. Spring Carnival takes place from Thursday, April 15, 2027 to Friday, April 16, 2027, and no classes are held during this period.
6. The last day of classes is Friday, April 30, 2027.
7. Final examinations are held on Monday, May 3, 2027; Tuesday, May 4, 2027; Thursday, May 6, 2027; Friday, May 7, 2027; and Monday, May 10, 2027.
8. Reading Days occur on Wednesday, May 5, 2027 and from Saturday, May 8, 2027 to Sunday, May 9, 2027.
9. Commencement takes place on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
10. Spring grades are due on Tuesday, May 18, 2027 at 4:00 PM.

CMU Academic Calendar Summer 2026

1. Summer All Session and Mini-5 Session classes begin Monday, May 11, 2026.
2. The add/drop deadline for Summer One/Mini-5 is Monday, May 18, 2026.
3. The add/drop deadline for Summer All Session is Friday, May 22, 2026.
4. Memorial Day (no classes) is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
5. Juneteenth (no classes) is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
6. The withdrawal deadline for Summer One/Mini-5 (“W” grade after) is Friday, June 26, 2026.
7. Summer Two/Mini-6 Session classes begin Monday, June 22, 2026.
8. Independence Day (no classes) is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
9. The withdrawal deadline for Summer All Session (“W” grade after) is Thursday, July 16, 2026.
10. The Pass/No Pass and withdrawal deadline for all Summer sessions is Monday, July 20, 2026.
11. Summer classes end Friday, August 29, 2026.
12. Final examinations run from Saturday, August 30, 2026, to Sunday, August 31, 2026.
13. Grades are due Friday, September 4, 2026.

For more on the CMU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Carnegie Mellon University Calendar website.

You can also find Carnegie Mellon Academic Calendars for Heinz College, Tepper School of Business graduate courses, CMU-Africa, CMU-Australia, and CMU-Qatar.