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CWRU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
CWRU Academic Calendar, Important Dates.

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The CWRU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your all‑in‑one guide for every crucial deadline from CWRU enrollment and registration windows, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

The Case Western Reserve University academic calendar helps Spartans lock in CWRU term dates, navigate the CWRU exam schedule, track CWRU registration deadlines, and never miss the last day to withdraw without a “W”, ensuring seamless academic and financial planning at CWRU.

Case Western Reserve University operates on a traditional semester system enriched with flexible summer options:

  • Fall Semester: A 15‑week term (14 instructional weeks + one finals week), kicking off in late August and wrapping up just before winter recess, complete with a Reading Day before finals.
  • Spring Semester: Mirrors Fall with 15 weeks of instruction plus finals, beginning after Martin Luther King Jr. Day and concluding in early May with a mid‑semester Spring Break.
  • Summer Sessions: Multiple formats Maymester (3 weeks), Summer Session I (6 weeks), Summer Session II (6 weeks), and Full Summer Session (12 weeks), each with its own registration, add/drop, and fee‑payment deadlines for accelerated study, makeup courses, or lightening your regular‑term load.

Keep the CWRU Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 front and center so you can focus on thriving both in the classroom at Clark Hall and across the historic university circle.

CWRU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Registration and drop/add for undergraduate students begins on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  2. The session for DNT students begins on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  3. The last day to drop or add classes for MSA Year 1 and Year 2 students is Sunday, August 2, 2026.
  4. The MSA Year 1 and Year 2 sessions begin on Monday, August 3, 2026.
  5. The deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade for MSA Year 1 and Year 2 students is Monday, August 3, 2026.
  6. The PA Year 2 Rotation 1 begins on Monday, August 3, 2026, with the last day to drop or add classes being Sunday, August 2, 2026, the deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade being Monday, August 3, 2026, and the end date being Friday, August 28, 2026.
  7. The Regular Academic Session for DENT students begins on Monday, August 10, 2026.
  8. CWRU Fall 2026 classes begin for most programs on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  9. The late registration fee of $25 begins on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
  10. The last day to drop or add classes for H1 (1st Half Semester) and MGMT V1 sessions is Friday, August 28, 2026.
  11. The PA Year 2 Rotation 2 begins on Monday, August 31, 2026, with the last day to drop or add classes being Sunday, August 30, 2026, the deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade being Monday, August 31, 2026, and the end date being Friday, September 25, 2026.
  12. The last day to drop or add classes for GRAD, VR, NOND, NURS, SASS, MGMT, and UGRD Regular Academic Sessions is Friday, September 4, 2026.
  13. The deadline for credit/audit changes for undergraduate students is Friday, September 4, 2026.
  14. Late registration and drop/add end on Friday, September 4, 2026.
  15. Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  16. The deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade for MGMT V1 students is Friday, September 11, 2026, and the session ends on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
  17. The PA Year 2 Rotation 3 begins on Monday, September 28, 2026, with the last day to drop or add classes being Sunday, September 27, 2026, the deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade being Monday, September 28, 2026, and the end date being Thursday, October 22, 2026.
  18. The MGMT V2 (Virtual Session 2) begins on Monday, October 12, 2026, with the last day to drop or add classes being Friday, October 16, 2026.
  19. The deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade for H1 (1st Half Semester) students is Friday, October 16, 2026, which is also the end date for these sessions.
  20. CWRU Fall Break 2026 is on Monday, October 19, 2026, and Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
  21. Mid-semester grades for undergraduate students are due on Monday, October 19, 2026.
  22. The H2 (2nd Half Semester) for GRAD, NOND, and UGRD students begins on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with the last day to drop or add classes being Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
  23. The PA Year 2 Rotation 4 begins on Monday, October 26, 2026, with the last day to drop or add classes being Sunday, October 25, 2026, the deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade being Monday, October 26, 2026, and the end date being Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  24. The deadline for prior term incomplete grade removal for undergraduate and graduate students is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  25. The deadline for credit/audit changes for graduate students is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  26. The deadline for class withdrawal and pass/no-pass changes for upperclass undergraduate students is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  27. The deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade for H2 (2nd Half Semester), GRAD, VR, NOND, NURS, SASS, and MGMT sessions is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  28. Registration for the Spring semester begins for undergraduate students on Monday, November 9, 2026.
  29. The deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade for LAW students is Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
  30. Thanksgiving Holidays are observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026.
  31. The PA Year 2 Rotation 5 begins on Monday, November 30, 2026, with the last day to drop or add classes being Sunday, November 29, 2026, the deadline for class withdrawal with a W grade being Monday, November 30, 2026, and the end date being Monday, December 21, 2026.
  32. The deadline for class withdrawal and pass/no-pass changes for first-year undergraduate students is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  33. The last day of class for most programs is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  34. The MGMT Regular Academic Session ends on Monday, December 7, 2026.
  35. Reading Days are held on Monday, December 7, 2026, and Friday, December 11, 2026.
  36. Final exams begin on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
  37. The PA Year 1 Session 1 ends on Friday, December 11, 2026.
  38. Final exams end on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  39. The Regular Academic Session for DENT students ends on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  40. Final grades are due by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  41. The MSA Year 1 session ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  42. The MGMT VR and V2 sessions end on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
  43. The session for DNT students ends on Wednesday, December 30, 2026.
  44. The MSA Year 2 session ends on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
  45. Fall degree conferral takes place on Friday, January 15, 2027.

CWRU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Registration and drop/add for undergraduate students begins on Monday, November 9, 2026.
  2. Classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  3. The late registration fee of $25 begins on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
  4. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  5. Late registration and drop/add end on Friday, January 22, 2027.
  6. The deadline for credit/audit changes for undergraduate students is Friday, January 22, 2027.
  7. Mid-semester grades for undergraduate students are due on Monday, March 8, 2027.
  8. CWRU Spring Break 2027 is from Monday, March 8, 2027, to Friday, March 12, 2027.
  9. The deadline for prior term incomplete grade removal for undergraduate and graduate students is Friday, March 26, 2027.
  10. The deadline for credit/audit changes for graduate students is Friday, March 26, 2027.
  11. The deadline for class withdrawal and pass/no-pass changes for upperclass undergraduate students is Friday, March 26, 2027.
  12. Open registration for Summer begins for undergraduate students on Monday, March 29, 2027.
  13. Open registration for Fall begins for undergraduate students on Monday, April 5, 2027.
  14. The deadline for class withdrawal and pass/no-pass changes for first-year undergraduate students is Monday, April 26, 2027.
  15. The last day of class is Monday, April 26, 2027.
  16. Reading Days are held on Tuesday, April 27, 2027, and Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
  17. Final exams begin on Thursday, April 29, 2027.
  18. Final exams end on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
  19. Final grades are due by 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
  20. Spring degree conferral takes place on Friday, May 14, 2027.

To explore the CWRU Academic Calendar 2026-2027 and download the PDF, visit the Case Western Reserve 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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