Duquesne Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The Duquesne academic calendar 2026-2027 provides students, faculty, and staff with important information about semester start dates, registration deadlines, holidays, class schedules, final examinations, graduation dates, and academic breaks.

Duquesne University follows a semester-based academic system, with Fall, Spring, and Summer terms designed to help students plan their coursework and academic responsibilities effectively.

The Duquesne University Spring 2027 calendar includes key academic milestones such as the first day of classes, spring break schedule, withdrawal deadlines, final exam dates, and semester completion timelines.

Students looking for the Duquesne University spring break 2027 schedule can find the official break period, while those preparing for assessments can check the Duquesne University final exam schedule spring 2027 for examination dates and times.

Duquesne Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The Mass of the Holy Spirit will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
2. Duquesne Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. Part-of-Term FA1 classes will begin.
3. Final Registration for Part-of-Term FA1 will take place from Monday, August 24, 2026, through Friday, August 28, 2026.
4. The latest date to register, change the class schedule, and declare pass/fail or audit options for Part-of-Term FA1 is Friday, August 28, 2026.
5. The last day for registration cancellation and a full tuition refund for the term is Friday, August 28, 2026.
6. The Labor Day holiday will be observed on Monday, September 7, 2026. There will be no classes, and university offices will be closed.
7. The latest date for undergraduates, excluding first-semester freshmen and first-semester transfers, and graduate students to withdraw with a “W” grade from a Part-of-Term FA1 class is Friday, September 25, 2026.
8. The latest date for prospective December graduates to submit thesis or dissertation drafts and schedule comprehensive exams is Friday, October 16, 2026.
9. The latest date for prospective December graduates to apply for graduation is Friday, October 16, 2026.
10. The last class day of Part-of-Term FA1 is Friday, October 16, 2026.
11. Duquesne Fall Break 2026 will take place from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
12. Part-of-Term FA2 classes will begin on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
13. Classes will meet according to the Monday class schedule on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
14. Final Registration for Part-of-Term FA2 will take place from Wednesday, October 21, 2026, through Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
15. The latest date for undergraduate-level Incomplete (“I”) grades from Spring and Summer 2026 to be changed is Friday, October 23, 2026. Remaining grades will convert to permanent “F” grades.
16. The latest date to register, change the class schedule, and declare pass/fail or audit options for Part-of-Term FA2 is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
17. All Saints Day will be observed on Sunday, November 1, 2026. There will be no classes, and university offices will be closed.
18. The latest date for undergraduates, excluding first-semester freshmen and first-semester transfers, and graduate students to withdraw with a “W” grade from a Part-of-Term FA2 class is Friday, November 20, 2026.
19. The latest date for prospective December graduates to submit approved theses or dissertations to Gumberg Library and complete comprehensive exams is Friday, November 20, 2026.
20. The Thanksgiving holiday will take place from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Saturday, November 28, 2026. Classes will not be held, and offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026.
21. The last class day of Part-of-Term FA2 is Thursday, December 17, 2026.
22. The latest date for graduate-level Incomplete (“I”) grades from Spring and Summer 2026 to be changed is Thursday, December 17, 2026. Remaining grades will convert to permanent “F” grades.
23. The latest date for graduating students to complete degree requirements and pay outstanding accounts is Thursday, December 17, 2026.
24. The official graduation date is Friday, December 18, 2026.
25. The Duquesne University Commencement will take place on Friday, December 18, 2026.

Duquesne Academic Calendar Spring 2027

26. Duquesne Spring 2027 classes start on Thursday, January 7, 2027. Part-of-Term SP1 classes will begin.
27. Final Registration for Part-of-Term SP1 will take place from Thursday, January 7, 2027, through Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
28. The latest date to register, change the class schedule, and declare pass/fail or audit options for Part-of-Term SP1 is Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
29. The last day for registration cancellation and a full tuition refund for Part-of-Term SP1 is Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
30. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, January 18, 2027. There will be no classes, and university offices will be closed.
31. The latest date for undergraduates, excluding first-semester freshmen and first-semester transfers, and graduate students to withdraw with a “W” grade from a Part-of-Term SP1 class is Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
32. The latest date for prospective May graduates to apply for graduation is Friday, February 12, 2027.
33. The latest date for prospective May graduates to submit thesis or dissertation drafts and schedule comprehensive exams is Friday, February 26, 2027.
34. The last class day of Part-of-Term SP1 is Friday, February 26, 2027.
35. Part-of-Term SP2 classes will begin on Monday, March 8, 2027.
36. The latest date for undergraduate-level Incomplete (“I”) grades from Fall 2026 to be changed is Monday, March 8, 2027. Remaining grades will convert to permanent “F” grades.
37. Final Registration for Part-of-Term SP2 will take place from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Friday, March 12, 2027.
38. The latest date to register, change the class schedule, and declare pass/fail or audit options for Part-of-Term SP2 is Friday, March 12, 2027.
39. The last day for registration cancellation and a full tuition refund for Part-of-Term SP2 is Friday, March 12, 2027.
40. The Easter Break will take place from Thursday, March 25, 2027, through Monday, March 29, 2027. Classes will not be held, and offices will be closed on Thursday, March 25, 2027, and Friday, March 26, 2027.
41. Classes will meet according to the Monday class schedule on Tuesday, April 6, 2027.
42. The latest date for prospective May graduates to submit approved theses or dissertations to Gumberg Library and complete comprehensive exams is Friday, April 9, 2027.
43. The latest date for undergraduates, excluding first-semester freshmen and first-semester transfers, and graduate students to withdraw with a “W” grade from a Part-of-Term SP2 class is Tuesday, April 27, 2027.
44. The last class day of Part-of-Term SP2 is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
45. The latest date for graduate-level Incomplete (“I”) grades from Fall 2026 to be changed is Wednesday, May 5, 2027. Remaining grades will convert to permanent “F” grades.
46. The latest date for graduating students to complete degree requirements and pay outstanding accounts is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
47. The official graduation date is Friday, May 7, 2027.
48. The University Commencement will take place on Friday, May 7, 2027.

For more on the Duquesne Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Duquesne University Calendar Website.