FDU Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates and Deadlines

FDU academic calendar 2026-2027 outlines key term start dates, registration cutoffs, add/drop deadlines, examination weeks, and holiday recesses for undergraduate and graduate students at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Whether you are setting up your semester course schedule in FDU Self-Service, verifying class locations across the Fairleigh Dickinson University main campus locations in New Jersey, or planning travel around academic breaks, keeping track of the official university schedule ensures a smooth academic journey.

Fairleigh Dickinson University operates on a traditional semester system featuring Fall and Spring terms, supported by an intensive Winter Session and multiple Summer modules.

Standard Fall and Spring semesters run for 15 weeks, inclusive of active classroom instruction, dedicated reading days, and final examination periods.

Most standard undergraduate courses carry 3 to 4 credit hours, with full-time students enrolling in 12 to 18 credits per semester. In addition to standard 15-week terms, FDU offers accelerated 8-week module sessions within each semester for select online and graduate degree programs.

Understanding the FDU academic calendar 2026-2027 helps you stay ahead of important academic deadlines, including midterm progress reporting, priority registration windows, and withdrawal cutoffs.

From FDU academic calendar fall 2026 orientation activities and Thanksgiving recess to FDU academic calendar spring 2027 spring break and annual Commencement exercises, reviewing key dates regularly keeps your degree progress firmly on track.

Below is the complete section-by-section breakdown of important dates and deadlines for the upcoming academic year.

FDU Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Registration, Academic Counseling, and Advising are held from Monday, August 10, 2026, through Friday, August 21, 2026.
2. FDU Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. It is the first day of classes.
3. Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
4. The last day for new registrations and final Drop/Add changes is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
5. Midterm Progress Reporting opens on Monday, September 28, 2026.
6. Midterm Progress Reporting closes on Friday, October 9, 2026.
7. FDU Fall Break 2026 is from Monday, October 12, 2026, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
8. Priority Registration for Spring and Summer 2027 Semesters is from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Friday, November 13, 2026.
9. FDU Thanksgiving Break 2026 is from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026.
10. The last day of Fall Semester classes is Monday, December 7, 2026.
11. Reading Days and Make-up Class Days in case of inclement weather are from Tuesday, December 8, 2026, through Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
12. The last day for student withdrawal from classes is Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at the close of business at 5:00 p.m.
13. Final Examinations are held from Thursday, December 10, 2026, through Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
14. Grades are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the exam is administered.
15. The Fall Semester ends on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.

FDU Academic Calendar Winter Session 2027

1. Classes begin on Monday, January 4, 2027, at 8:00 a.m.
2. The last day for new registrations and final Drop/Add changes is Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
3. The last day for student withdrawal from classes is Friday, January 15, 2027, at the close of business at 5:00 p.m.
4. Classes end on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 11:00 p.m.
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.

FDU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Registration, Academic Counseling, and Advising are held from Monday, January 4, 2027, through Friday, January 15, 2027.
2. FDU Spring 2027 classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, at 8:00 a.m.
3. The last day for new registrations and final Drop/Add changes is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
4. Midterm Progress Reporting opens on Monday, February 22, 2027.
5. Midterm Progress Reporting closes on Friday, March 12, 2027.
6. FDU Spring Break 2027 is from Monday, March 15, 2027, through Friday, March 19, 2027.
7. Priority Registration for Fall 2027 and Intersession 2028 Semesters is from Monday, April 5, 2027, through Friday, April 16, 2027.
8. The last day of Spring Semester classes is Monday, May 3, 2027.
9. Reading Days and Make-up Class Days in case of inclement weather are from Tuesday, May 4, 2027, through Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
10. The last day for student withdrawal from classes is Wednesday, May 5, 2027, at the close of business at 5:00 p.m.
11. Final Examinations are held from Thursday, May 6, 2027, through Tuesday, May 11, 2027.
12. Grades are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the exam is administered.
13. The Spring Semester ends on Tuesday, May 11, 2027, at 11:00 p.m.
14. University Commencement is scheduled for a date to be announced.

For more on the FDU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, including real-time registration updates, module schedules, and official registrar notices, visit the official Fairleigh Dickinson University Calendar webpage.