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FAU Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

By eriq elikplim
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The FAU Academic Calendar 2026-2027 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 2026

  1. Registration opens on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  2. Non-Degree Registration opens on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  3. FAU move-in day 2026 is scheduled from Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to Friday, August 21, 2026. Fall 2026 Move-In for the Boca Raton Campus will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for students living in Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, Atlantic Park Towers, and Parliament Hall. Fall 2026 Move-In for the Boca Raton Campus will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, for students living in Innovation Village Apartments North and South, University Village Apartments, and Talon Hall. Fall 2026 Move-In for the Jupiter Campus will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for new first-year students and transfer students. Fall 2026 Move-In for the Jupiter Campus will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for returning students.
  4. FAU Fall 2026 classes start on Saturday, August 22, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
  5. The last day to Drop/Add is Friday, August 28, 2026.
  6. 60+ Audit Registration begins on Monday, August 31, 2026.
  7. The last day to pay without late fees is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  8. Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026. The university is closed.
  9. FAU Fall Break 2026 (no classes; offices open) is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  10. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, September 25, 2026.
  11. Mid-Term Grading opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
  12. Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The university is closed.
  13. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, November 20, 2026.
  14. Thanksgiving Break (no classes; offices open) begins on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and ends on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The university is closed.
  15. Classes end on Monday, December 7, 2026.
  16. Reading Days begin on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, and end on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
  17. Final Exams begin on Thursday, December 10, 2026, and end on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  18. Final Grades are due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2026.

FAU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Registration opens on Monday, October 26, 2026.
  2. Non-Degree Registration opens on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  3. Classes begin on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
  4. The last day to Drop/Add is Friday, January 15, 2027.
  5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 18, 2027. The university is closed.
  6. 60+ Audit Registration begins on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  7. The last day to pay without late fees is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  8. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, January 29, 2027.
  9. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, February 12, 2027.
  10. Mid-Term Grading opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2027, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
  11. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, March 5, 2027.
  12. FAU Spring Break 2027 begins on Saturday, March 6, 2027, and ends on Friday, March 12, 2027.
  13. The last day to Drop/Add is Friday, March 19, 2027.
  14. The last day to pay without late fees is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  15. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, March 26, 2027.
  16. The last day to drop a course with a “W” is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  17. Classes end on Monday, April 26, 2027.
  18. Reading Days begin on Tuesday, April 27, 2027, and end on Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
  19. Final Exams begin on Thursday, April 29, 2027, and end on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
  20. The semester ends on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
  21. Commencement (tentative) is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2027.
  22. Final Grades are due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2027.

FAU Academic Calendar Summer 2027

  1. Summer 2027 registration opens on Monday, March 29, 2027.
  2. Non-degree registration opens on Monday, May 3, 2027.
  3. Summer 2027 classes begin on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
  4. The last day to drop or add classes is Friday, May 21, 2027 (in person by 5:00 p.m. at the Boca Raton, Davie, and Jupiter campuses, or online by 11:59 p.m.; courses become fee liable and a $100 late registration fee is assessed after this date).
  5. The 60+ audit registration takes place on Monday, May 24, 2027.
  6. The last day to pay tuition and fees without late fees is Monday, May 24, 2027 (payment must be made in the Boca Raton campus drop box by 5:00 p.m., online by 5:00 p.m., or postmarked via USPS by this date; a $100 late payment fee is assessed after 5:00 p.m.).
  7. The Memorial Day holiday takes place on Monday, May 31, 2027. The university is closed, and there are no classes.
  8. The last day to submit an application for degree graduation is Friday, June 4, 2027.
  9. The last day to withdraw from all full-term semester courses with a 25% tuition adjustment is Monday, June 14, 2027 (students withdrawing during the 2nd through 4th weeks receive a 25% refund, less non-refundable fees).
  10. Independence Day is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027. The university is closed, and there are no classes.
  11. The last day to drop a course with a grade of W is Friday, July 23, 2027 (in person by 5:00 p.m. at the Boca Raton, Davie, and Jupiter campuses, or online by 11:59 p.m.).
  12. Summer 2027 classes end on Friday, August 6, 2027.
  13. The Summer 2027 semester officially ends on Friday, August 6, 2027.
  14. Commencement ceremonies take place on Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
  15. Commencement ceremonies are tentatively scheduled to continue on Wednesday, August 11, 2027.
  16. Final grades are due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2027.

For more on the FAU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Florida Atlantic University registrar 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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