Georgia Southern Academic Calendar 2026–2027: Important Dates

The Georgia Southern academic calendar 2026–2027 serves as the official administrative roadmap for students, faculty, and staff across all Georgia Southern University campuses, including Statesboro, Armstrong (Savannah), and Liberty (Hinesville).

Governed by the University System of Georgia (USG) policies, this master schedule outlines all essential academic dates—ranging from class registration access dates and fee payment deadlines to official university recesses, final exam schedules, and commencement ceremonies.

Whether you are an incoming freshman preparing for Eagle Nation orientation, a continuing undergraduate tracking your degree progress, or a graduate student organizing research timelines, maintaining an accurate overview of key university dates is critical to avoiding registration holds, preserving financial aid, and ensuring a successful academic year.

Operating under a standard semester-based structure, the GA Southern school calendar 2026-2027 divides the academic year into two standard 15-week semesters—Fall and Spring—alongside accelerated Summer terms and minimesters.

Each standard semester consists of approximately 15 full weeks of active classroom instruction, followed by one week of designated final examinations.

To maintain full-time undergraduate status for federal financial aid, housing, and state scholarships like HOPE or Zell Miller, students must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per term, with a recommended load of 15 credits (30 units per academic year) to graduate within four years. Graduate students typically maintain full-time enrollment at 9 credit hours per semester.

Preparing for the first term of the academic year requires close attention to the GA Southern academic calendar for Fall 2026. Priority enrollment windows open months in advance via the MyGeorgiaSouthern portal, with registration dates assigned based on total earned credit hours.

This brief window allows students to adjust their schedules without incurring tuition charges or receiving a permanent “W” on their academic transcripts. It is equally important to monitor the mid-semester withdrawal deadline, which marks the final day to drop a course with a grade of “W” before standard grading rules apply.

Transitioning into the second half of the year, the GA Southern academic calendar for Spring 2027 covers key instructional periods, mid-term evaluations, and spring commencement exercises.

Integrated into this schedule is the Georgia Southern holiday calendar, which details official campus closures, national observances, and seasonal breaks—including Labor Day, Thanksgiving Recess, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, and Cesar Chavez Day.

Reviewing these scheduled breaks in advance helps students plan travel, prepare for final exams, and manage their coursework effectively.

Georgia Southern Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The Georgia Southern University 2026-2027 academic year begins on Monday, August 3, 2026.
2. Academic Standing Appeals are due by 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
3. The Academic Standards Committee meeting is scheduled from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
4. New Faculty Orientation is scheduled from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, on the Statesboro campus.
5. Professional Development Day is scheduled from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, on the Statesboro campus.
6. Operation Move-In for all students on the Armstrong Campus is scheduled on Friday, August 14, 2026, with University Housing move-in by timeslot appointments.
7. Operation Move-In for all students on the Statesboro Campus is scheduled on Friday, August 14, 2026, with University Housing move-in by timeslot appointments.
8. Operation Move-In for all students on the Swainsboro Campus is scheduled on Friday, August 14, 2026, with University Housing move-in by timeslot appointments.
9. The fee payment deadline for the Fall 2026 semester is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
10. Georgia Southern Fall 2026 classes start on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
11. Full Term and Minimester I classes begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
12. The last day to change the campus designation for the Fall term is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
13. Full Term and Minimester I Drop/Add is scheduled from Wednesday, August 19, 2026, through Tuesday, August 25, 2026, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
14. The last day to change a major for the Fall term is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
15. A $100 late registration fee begins on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
16. Fall classes for Full Term and Minimester I are canceled for non-payment on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
17. The final date for undergraduate and graduate students to apply for Fall 2026 graduation is Friday, August 28, 2026.
18. The university is closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
19. Minimester I Monday makeup classes are held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
20. The last day of Minimester I classes is Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
21. Minimester I final examinations are scheduled from Saturday, October 3, 2026, through Friday, October 9, 2026.
22. SARC (Student Accessibility Resource Center) and Learning Support early registration for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 begins on Monday, October 19, 2026.
23. Minimester II classes begin on Monday, October 12, 2026.
24. Minimester II Drop/Add is scheduled from Monday, October 12, 2026, through Friday, October 16, 2026, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
25. Early registration for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 begins on Monday, October 26, 2026. Students should check WINGS for their assigned registration date and time.
26. Homecoming Week is scheduled from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Saturday, November 7, 2026.
27. The last day to withdraw from Full Term courses without academic penalty is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
28. The final date to complete terminal or comprehensive examinations, theses, and dissertation defenses is Friday, November 6, 2026.
29. The final deadline for University System of Georgia full-time employees to apply for the Employee Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for Spring 2027 is Friday, November 13, 2026.
30. Employee Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) registration for Spring 2027 opens at 6:00 A.M. on Friday, November 13, 2026.
31. Full Term Monday makeup classes are held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
32. The last day of Minimester II classes is Thursday, November 19, 2026.
33. The deadline to submit electronic theses and dissertations to the College of Graduate Studies for committee approval is Friday, November 20, 2026.
34. The last day of Full Term classes is Friday, November 20, 2026.
35. Georgia Southern Thanksgiving Break 2026 for students is scheduled from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Saturday, November 28, 2026. Administrative offices remain open from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and are closed from Thursday, November 26, 2026, through Saturday, November 28, 2026.
36. Full Term and Minimester II final examinations are scheduled from Monday, November 30, 2026, through Saturday, December 5, 2026.
37. The deadline to submit final verified and approved electronic theses or dissertations to the College of Graduate Studies is Friday, December 4, 2026.
38. Residence halls for non-graduating students close at noon on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
39. Georgia Southern Winter Break 2026 for students is from Sunday, December 6, 2026, to Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
40. Final grades for Full Term courses are due to the Office of the Registrar by 11:59 P.M. on Monday, December 7, 2026.
41. Commencement for undergraduate candidates from all colleges and campuses is scheduled at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at Enmarket Arena in Savannah.
42. Residence halls close at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, for students participating in the Savannah commencement ceremony.
43. Commencement for graduate candidates from all colleges and campuses is scheduled at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center in Statesboro.
44. Residence halls close at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 10, 2026, for graduate students participating in the Statesboro commencement ceremony.
45. Commencement for undergraduate candidates from all colleges and campuses is scheduled at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro.
46. Residence halls close at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, December 11, 2026, for undergraduate students participating in the Statesboro commencement ceremony.
47. Administrative offices are closed for Winter Break and the New Year’s Day holiday from Friday, December 25, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027.
48. Commencement is also scheduled on a date to be announced in the Future Calendars.

Georgia Southern Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The university is closed in observance of New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
2. Spring 2027 classes start on Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
3. Full Term and Minimester I classes begin on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
4. The university is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
5. The final date for undergraduate and graduate students to apply for Spring 2027 graduation is Friday, January 29, 2027.
6. The last day of Minimester I classes is Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
7. Minimester I final examinations are scheduled from Saturday, February 27, 2027, through Friday, March 5, 2027.
8. Minimester II classes begin on Monday, March 8, 2027.
9. Georgia Southern Spring Break 2027 for students is scheduled from Monday, March 15, 2027, through Saturday, March 20, 2027. Administrative offices and residence halls remain open during this period.
10. The last day of Minimester II classes is Thursday, April 22, 2027.
11. The last day of Full Term classes is Friday, April 23, 2027.
12. Full Term final examinations are scheduled from Monday, April 26, 2027, through Saturday, May 1, 2027.
13. Minimester II final examinations are scheduled from Monday, April 26, 2027, through Saturday, May 1, 2027.
14. Commencement is scheduled on a date to be announced.

Georgia Southern Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. The final date for undergraduate and graduate students to apply for Summer 2027 graduation is Friday, January 29, 2027.
2. Summer 1 classes begin on Monday, May 10, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
3. Summer 1 Drop/Add is scheduled from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Tuesday, May 11, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
4. The last day of Summer 1 classes is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
5. Summer 1 final examinations are scheduled on Friday, May 28, 2027.
6. MBA Fort Stewart Term classes begin on Saturday, May 29, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
7. MBA Fort Stewart Term Drop/Add is scheduled from Saturday, May 29, 2027, through Friday, June 4, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
8. The university is closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.
9. Long Term classes begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
10. Long Term Drop/Add is scheduled from Tuesday, June 1, 2027, through Friday, June 4, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
11. Minimester I classes begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
12. Minimester I Drop/Add is scheduled from Tuesday, June 1, 2027, through Monday, June 7, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
13. College of Education Graduate Tuesday/Thursday Session and College of Public Health Graduate Evening Tuesday/Thursday Session classes begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
14. College of Education Graduate Tuesday/Thursday Session and College of Public Health Graduate Evening Tuesday/Thursday Session Drop/Add is scheduled from Tuesday, June 1, 2027, through Monday, June 7, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
15. MBA Savannah Term classes begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
16. MBA Savannah Term Drop/Add is scheduled from Tuesday, June 1, 2027, through Friday, June 4, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
17. Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 1 classes begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
18. Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 1 Drop/Add is scheduled from Tuesday, June 1, 2027, through Wednesday, June 2, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
19. College of Education Graduate Monday/Wednesday Session and College of Public Health Graduate Evening Monday/Wednesday Session classes begin on Wednesday, June 2, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
20. The last day of Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 1 classes is Thursday, June 17, 2027.
21. Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 1 final examinations are scheduled on Friday, June 18, 2027.
22. The university is closed in observance of Juneteenth on Friday, June 18, 2027.
23. Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 2 classes begin on Monday, June 21, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
24. Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 2 Drop/Add is scheduled from Monday, June 21, 2027, through Tuesday, June 22, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
25. The last day of Minimester I classes is Wednesday, June 23, 2027.
26. Minimester I final examinations are scheduled on Thursday, June 24, 2027.
27. Minimester II classes begin on Monday, June 28, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
28. Minimester II Drop/Add is scheduled from Monday, June 28, 2027, through Thursday, July 1, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
29. The university is closed in observance of Independence Day on Monday, July 5, 2027.
30. The last day of classes for the College of Public Health Graduate Evening Tuesday/Thursday Session is Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
31. Final examinations for the College of Public Health Graduate Evening Tuesday/Thursday Session are scheduled on Thursday, July 8, 2027.
32. The last day of classes for the College of Education Graduate Tuesday/Thursday Session is Thursday, July 8, 2027.
33. The last day of classes for Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 2 is Friday, July 9, 2027.
34. Final examinations for Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 2 are scheduled on Saturday, July 10, 2027.
35. The last day of classes for the College of Public Health Graduate Evening Monday/Wednesday Session is Monday, July 12, 2027.
36. Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 3 classes begin on Monday, July 12, 2027, and attendance verification is required on the first class meeting day.
37. Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 3 Drop/Add is scheduled from Monday, July 12, 2027, through Tuesday, July 13, 2027, ending at 11:59 P.M. on the final day.
38. Final examinations for the College of Education Graduate Tuesday/Thursday Session are scheduled on Tuesday, July 13, 2027.
39. The last day of classes for the College of Education Graduate Monday/Wednesday Session is Wednesday, July 14, 2027.
40. Final examinations for the College of Public Health Graduate Evening Monday/Wednesday Session are scheduled on Wednesday, July 14, 2027.
41. The last day of MBA Fort Stewart Term classes is Saturday, July 17, 2027.
42. Final examinations for the College of Education Graduate Monday/Wednesday Session are scheduled on Monday, July 19, 2027.
43. MBA Fort Stewart Term final examinations are scheduled from Monday, July 19, 2027, through Wednesday, July 21, 2027.
44. The last day of Long Term classes is Tuesday, July 20, 2027.
45. Long Term final examinations are scheduled from Wednesday, July 21, 2027, through Thursday, July 22, 2027.
46. The last day of Minimester II classes is Wednesday, July 21, 2027.
47. The last day of MBA Savannah Term classes is Wednesday, July 21, 2027.
48. Minimester II final examinations are scheduled on Thursday, July 22, 2027.
49. MBA Savannah Term final examinations are scheduled on Thursday, July 22, 2027.
50. The last day of classes for Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 3 is Friday, July 30, 2027.
51. Final examinations for Tactical Athletic Certificate 3-Week Term 3 are scheduled on Saturday, July 31, 2027.

For more on the Georgia Southern Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Georgia Southern University website.