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CSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

By eriq elikplim
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CSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027 schedule has information on application deadlines, tuition payment due dates, class start and end dates, holiday breaks, and final exam schedules for the upcoming academic year.

Colorado State University operates on a semester system, featuring two primary semesters: Fall and Spring, each running for about 15-16 weeks of instruction.

Beyond these, CSU offers a robust Summer Session, which includes various flexible options like 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week terms. This structure allows students to pursue their studies year-round.

CSU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. CSU Move-In Day for the Fall 2026 semester runs from Tuesday, August 18, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026. Residence Halls Move-In is from Tuesday, August 18, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026, all day. Aggie Village Move-In is from Thursday, August 20, to Sunday, August 23, 2026, all day
  2. CSU Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
  3. The deadline to end restricted course drop is Friday, August 28, 2026.
  4. The deadline to add courses without an override is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
  5. The period to add courses with an override begins on Monday, August 31, 2026.
  6. The university will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026. University offices will be closed, and there will be no classes.
  7. The CENSUS deadline for adding or dropping courses, changing grading modes (Student Option S/U and Audit), is Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
  8. The course withdrawal period ends on Friday, November 13, 2026.
  9. The Repeat/Repair deadline is Friday, November 13, 2026.
  10. CSU Fall Break/Thanksgiving Break 2026 is from Saturday, November 21, 2026, to Sunday, November 39, 2026. Classes resume on Monday, November 30, 2026.
  11. The last day of classes is Friday, December 11, 2026.
  12. The semester withdrawal deadline is Friday, December 11, 2026.
  13. Final exams will take place on Monday, December 14, 2026.
  14. Grades are due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
  15. Grades will be available on RAMweb on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
  16. The university will observe a holiday on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. University offices will be closed, and there will be no classes.
  17. The university will observe a holiday on Thursday, December 24, 2026. University offices will be closed, and there will be no classes.
  18. The university will observe a holiday on Friday, December 25, 2026. University offices will be closed, and there will be no classes.

CSU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. The university will observe a holiday on Friday, January 1, 2027. University offices will be closed, and there will be no classes.
  2. The university will observe the MLK holiday on Monday, January 18, 2027. University offices will be closed, and there will be no classes.
  3. CSU Spring 2027 classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  4. The restricted drop deadline is Friday, January 22, 2027.
  5. The deadline to add courses without an override is Sunday, January 24, 2027.
  6. The period to add courses with an override begins on Monday, January 25, 2027.
  7. The CENSUS deadline for adding or dropping courses, changing grading modes (Student Option S/U and Audit), is Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
  8. CSU Spring Break 2027 is from Saturday, March 13, 2027, to Sunday, March 21, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, March 22, 2027.
  9. Summer 2027 registration begins on Tuesday, March 23, 2027.
  10. The individual course withdrawal deadline is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  11. The Repeat/Repair deadline is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  12. The last day of classes is Friday, May 7, 2027.
  13. The semester withdrawal deadline is Friday, May 7, 2027.
  14. Final exams will take place on Monday, May 10, 2027.
  15. Commencement will be held on Friday, May 14, 2027.

CSU Academic Calendar Summer 2026

  1. Summer terms begin (4-week, 8-week, 12-week sessions) on Monday, May 18, 2026.
  2. Spring grades are due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  3. Memorial Day holiday (university closed) on Monday, May 25, 2026.
  4. The first 4-week summer term ends on Friday, June 12, 2026.
  5. The second 4-week and 8-week summer terms begin on Monday, June 15, 2026.
  6. Juneteenth holiday (university closed) on Friday, June 19, 2026.
  7. Summer CENSUS date on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
  8. Independence Day is observed (the university is closed) on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  9. The second 4-week and first 8-week terms end on Friday, July 10, 2026. The third 4-week term begins on Monday, July 13, 2026.
  10. Summer terms end (12-week, second 8-week, third 4-week) on Friday, August 7, 2026.
  11. Summer grades are due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
  12. Summer grades will be available on RAMweb on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

For more on the CSU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Colorado State University calendar website.

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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