FAU Academic Calendar 2025-2026: Important Dates & Deadlines

The FAU Academic Calendar 2025-2026 schedule contains important dates and information on application deadlines, tuition payment due dates, course add/drop periods, university holidays, and final exam schedules for the upcoming academic year.

Florida Atlantic University operates on a comprehensive semester system, featuring two primary semesters: Fall (typically late August to mid-December) and Spring (early January to late April).

Each of these main semesters provides approximately 16 weeks of instruction, culminating in dedicated examination periods. Additionally, FAU offers a flexible Summer semester, which includes various shorter parts of the term, like 5-week, 6-week, and 12-week sessions for accelerated study.

FAU Academic Calendar Fall 2025

1. Registration Opens on Monday, March 24, 2025.
2. FAU move-in day for fall 2025 is from Tuesday, August 12, to Saturday, August 16, 2025. New first-year students on the Boca Raton campus will move in by appointment on Tuesday, August 12, or Wednesday, August 13, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Returning students and transfer students on the Boca Raton campus will move in by appointment on Friday, August 15 or 16, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. New first-year students on the Jupiter campus will move in by appointment on Wednesday, August 13, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Returning students and transfer students on the Jupiter campus will move in by appointment on Friday, August 15 or 16, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
3. FAU Fall 2025 classes start on Saturday, August 16, 2025. It is the first day of classes.
4. The last Day to drop/add is Friday, August 22, 2025.
5. 60+ Audit Registration on Monday, August 25, 2025.
6. The last Day to pay without Late Fees is Monday, August 25, 2025.
7. Labor Day (the University closed) is Monday, September 1, 2025.
8. Mid-Term Grading Opens (8:00 AM) on Monday, September 8, 2025.
9. Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Tuition Adjustment is Monday, September 15, 2025.
10. Mid-Term Grading Closes (5:00 PM) on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, according to the FAU Academic Calendar schedule for Fall 2025.
11. Veteran’s Day (University closed) is Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
12. Classes end on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, for FAU Thanksgiving Break (No classes; offices open) from Wednesday, November 26, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025. Classes resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.
13. Reading Days Begin on Monday, December 1, 2025, and End on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
14. Final Exams Begin on Thursday, December 4, 2025, and End on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
15. Classes End on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
16. Final Grades are Due (9:00 AM) on Monday, December 15, 2025.

FAU Academic Calendar Spring 2026

1. Registration Opens on Monday, October 27, 2025.
2. Non-Degree Registration Opens on Monday, January 5, 2026.
3. FAU Spring 2026 classes start on Saturday, January 10, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
4. The last Day to drop/add on Friday, January 16, 2026.
5. M.L. King, Jr. Day (University closed) on Monday, January 19, 2026.
6. 60+ Audit Registration on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
7. The last Day to pay without Late Fees is Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
8. Mid-Term Grading Opens (8:00 AM) on Monday, February 2, 2026.
9. Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Tuition Adjustment on Monday, February 9, 2026.
10. Mid-Term Grading Closes (5:00 PM) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
11. FAU Spring Break 2026 begins on Friday, March 6, 2026, and ends on Friday, March 13, 2026.
12. The last Day to pay without Late Fees is Monday, March 23, 2026.
13. Mid-Term Grading Opens (8:00 AM) on Monday, April 6, 2026.
14. Mid-Term Grading Closes (5:00 PM) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
15. Classes End on Monday, April 27, 2026.
16. Reading Days begin on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and end on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
17. Final Exams Begin on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
18. Classes End on Friday, May 1, 2026.
19. Final Exams End on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
20. Classes End on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
21. Final Grades are Due (9:00 AM) on Monday, May 11, 2026.

FAU Academic Calendar Summer 2026

1. Registration Opens on Monday, March 30, 2026.
2. Non-Degree Registration Opens on Monday, May 4, 2026.
3. Classes Begin on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
4. The last Day to drop/add is Friday, May 22, 2026.
5. Memorial Day (University closed) on Monday, May 25, 2026.
6. 60+ Audit Registration is on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
7. The last Day to pay without Late Fees is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
8. The last Day to submit an Application for a Degree is Friday, June 5, 2026.
9. Classes End on Friday, June 26, 2026.
10. Final Grades Due (9:00 AM) on Monday, June 29, 2026.
11. Independence Day is observed (the University is closed) on Friday, July 3, 2026.
12. Classes End on Friday, August 7, 2026.
13. Final Grades are Due (9:00 AM) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

For more on the FAU Academic Calendar 2025-2026, visit the Florida Atlantic University registrar website.