Drexel Academic Calendar 2025‑2026: Important Dates

The Drexel Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 is your essential roadmap for every critical deadline from Drexel enrollment and registration windows, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to university holidays and final exam schedules.

Drexel University operates on a quarter system with four main terms:

• Fall Quarter: Approximately 11 weeks of instruction plus one finals week, kicking off in late September and wrapping up in mid‑December.
• Winter Quarter: Roughly 10 instructional weeks plus finals, beginning in early January and concluding in mid‑March.
• Spring Quarter: Around 11 weeks of teaching plus an exam week, running from late March through early June.
• Summer Sessions: Flexible options, multiple accelerated sessions (each about 5 to 7 weeks) and a full Summer Quarter (11 weeks), each with its own registration, add/drop, and fee‑payment deadlines for make‑up work or accelerated credit.

Keep the Drexel Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 front and center so you can focus on thriving whether you’re in the classroom at Curtis or on co‑op in the city.

Drexel Academic Calendar Fall 2025

1. Drexel Fall 2025 classes and Co-op begin for Full Term and Part of Term A on Monday, September 22, 2025. It is the first day of classes.
2. The last day to secure a Closed Section Override for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Friday, September 26, 2025.
3. The last day to add or drop a course with Academic Advisor assistance for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Friday, September 26, 2025.
4. The last day to Add or Drop Co-op Employment, which must be done with Co-op Advisor assistance, is Friday, September 26, 2025.
5. The last day to resolve Financial Holds for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Friday, September 26, 2025.
6. The last day to add or drop a course via DrexelOne by 11:59 p.m. for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Sunday, September 28, 2025.
7. The first day to withdraw from a course for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Monday, September 29, 2025.
8. The first day to withdraw from a Co-op for this term only, with Co-op Advisor assistance, is Monday, September 29, 2025.
9. Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a university holiday, is observed on Monday, October 13, 2025. Co-op students should confirm with their employers.
10. The last day to submit an Application for Degree for Fall Quarter Graduation is Monday, October 20, 2025.
11. Classes end for Part of Term A on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
12. Classes begin for Part of Term B on Monday, October 27, 2025.
13. The last day to apply for Winter Quarter Readmission is Saturday, November 1, 2025.
14. The last day to add or Drop a Part of Term B course via DrexelOne by 11:59 p.m. is Sunday, November 2, 2025.
15. The first day to Withdraw from a course for Part of Term B is Monday, November 3, 2025.
16. The last day to Withdraw from a Full Term course with Academic Advisor assistance is Friday, November 7, 2025.
17. The last day to Withdraw from a Co-op for this term only, with Co-op Advisor assistance, is Friday, November 7, 2025.
18. The last day to Withdraw from a Part of Term B course with Academic Advisor assistance is Friday, November 14, 2025.
19. The Thanksgiving Holiday begins at the close of classes at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Co-op students should check with their employers.
20. Administrative Offices remain open on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Co-op students should check with their employers.
21. Administrative Offices are closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Co-op students should check with their employers.
22. Administrative Offices are closed on Friday, November 28, 2025. Co-op students should check with their employers.
23. Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025.
24. Classes end for Full Term and Part of Term B on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
25. Term Examinations begin for Full Term and Part of Term B on Monday, December 8, 2025.
26. Term Examinations end for Full Term and Part of Term B on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
27. The last day of Co-op for the Fall Term is Friday, January 2, 2026.

Drexel Academic Calendar Winter 2026

1. Drexel Winter 2026 classes and Co-op begin for Full Term and Part of Term A on Monday, January 5, 2026.
2. The last day to secure a Closed Section Override for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Friday, January 9, 2026.
3. The last day to Add or Drop a course with Academic Advisor assistance for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Friday, January 9, 2026.
4. The last day to Add or Drop Co-op Employment, which must be done with Co-op Advisor assistance, is Friday, January 9, 2026.
5. The last day to resolve Financial Holds for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Friday, January 9, 2026.
6. The last day to Add or Drop a course via DrexelOne by 11:59 p.m. for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Sunday, January 11, 2026.
7. The first day to Withdraw from a course for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Monday, January 12, 2026.
8. The first day to Withdraw from a Co-op for this term only, with Co-op Advisor assistance, is Monday, January 12, 2026.
9. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a university holiday, is observed on Monday, January 19, 2026. Co-op students should check with their employers.
10. The last day to Withdraw from a course with Academic Advisor assistance for Part of Term A courses is Friday, January 23, 2026.
11. The last day to apply for Spring Quarter Readmission is Saturday, January 31, 2026.
12. The last day to submit an Application for Degree for Winter Quarter Graduation is Monday, February 2, 2026.
13. Classes end for Part of Term A on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
14. Classes begin for Part of Term B on Monday, February 9, 2026.
15. The last day to Add or Drop a Part of Term B course via DrexelOne by 11:59 p.m. is Sunday, February 15, 2026.
16. The first day to Withdraw from a course for Part of Term B courses is Monday, February 16, 2026.
17. The last day to Withdraw from a Full Term course with Academic Advisor assistance is Friday, February 20, 2026.
18. The last day to Withdraw from a Co-op for this term only, with Co-op Advisor assistance, is Friday, February 20, 2026.
19. The last day to Withdraw from a Part of Term B course with Academic Advisor assistance is Friday, February 27, 2026.
20. Classes end for Full Term and Part of Term B on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
21. Term Examinations begin for Full Term and Part of Term B on Monday, March 16, 2026.
22. Term Examinations end for Full Term and Part of Term B on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
23. The last day of Co-op for the Winter Term is Friday, March 27, 2026.

Drexel Academic Calendar Spring 2026

1. Drexel Spring 2026 classes and Co-op begin for Full Term and Part of Term A on Monday, March 30, 2026.
2. The last day to secure a Closed Section Override for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Friday, April 3, 2026.
3. The last day to Add or Drop a course with Academic Advisor assistance for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Friday, April 3, 2026.
4. The last day to Add or Drop Co-op Employment, which must be done with Co-op Advisor assistance, is Friday, April 3, 2026.
5. The last day to resolve Financial Holds for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Friday, April 3, 2026.
6. The last day to Add or Drop a course via DrexelOne by 11:59 p.m. for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Sunday, April 5, 2026.
7. The first day to Withdraw from a course for Full Term and Part of Term A courses is Monday, April 6, 2026.
8. The first day to Withdraw from a Co-op for this term only, with Co-op Advisor assistance, is Monday, April 6, 2026.
9. The last day to Withdraw from a Part of Term A course with Academic Advisor assistance is Friday, April 17, 2026.
10. The last day to submit an Application for Degree for Spring Quarter Graduation is Friday, May 1, 2026.
11. The last day to apply for Summer Quarter Readmission is Friday, May 1, 2026.
12. Classes end for Part of Term A on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
13. Classes begin for Part of Term B on Monday, May 4, 2026.
14. The last day to Add or Drop a Part of Term B course via DrexelOne by 11:59 p.m. is Sunday, May 10, 2026.
15. The first day to Withdraw from a Part of Term B course is Monday, May 11, 2026.
16. The last day to Withdraw from a Full Term course with Academic Advisor assistance is Friday, May 15, 2026.
17. The last day to Withdraw from a Co-op for this term only, with Co-op Advisor assistance, is Friday, May 15, 2026.
18. The last day to Withdraw from a Part of Term B course with Academic Advisor assistance is Friday, May 22, 2026.
19. Memorial Day, a University Holiday, is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Co-op students should check with their employers.
20. Classes end for Full Term and Part of Term B on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
21. Term Examinations begin for Full Term and Part of Term B on Monday, June 8, 2026.
22. The Term Examinations end for Full Term and Part of Term B on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
23. College and School Graduation Ceremonies and the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will be held on dates to be determined.
24. University Commencement will take place on a date to be determined.
25. Juneteenth, a University Holiday, is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026. Co-op students should check with their employers.
26. The last day of Co-op for the Spring Term is Friday, June 19, 2026.

To explore the Drexel Academic Calendar 2025-2026 and download the PDF, visit the Drexel University Calendar website.