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Hunter College Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
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The Hunter College Academic Calendar 2026–2027 specifies Fall, Winter Session, Spring, and Summer terms with exact term start/end dates, refund and census deadlines, reading/recess days, and scheduled final-exam blocks.

Fall Term begins 28 August 2026 and ends with final exams the week of 15–21 December 2026; Winter Session runs in early January (Winter Session starts 2 January 2026), and Spring Term begins 25 January 2027 with final exams in mid to late May.

The calendar lists Week-4 census/add/drop windows, tuition-refund cutoff dates, the last day to withdraw with a “W,” and public-holiday closures (example: last day to withdraw from Fall courses is early November; see the Registrar calendar for term-specific cutoffs).

Summer offerings are published as multiple session lengths (5-, 6-, 8-, and 11-week options) with separate add/drop and refund deadlines; consult the Summer section for session start dates.

Hunter College Academic Calendar Fall 2026

The following are the important dates and deadlines for the Hunter College Fall Semester of 2026, as outlined in the Hunter College Academic Calendar 2026-2027.

  1. Fall 2026 shopping cart opens in Schedule Builder on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  2. Priority registration begins on Monday, April 20, 2026.
  3. Continuing doctoral and graduate registration begins on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
  4. Undergraduate degree-seeking registration begins on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
  5. Second degree-seeking and readmitted students registration begins on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
  6. Freshmen and new transfer student registration begins on Monday, April 27, 2026.
  7. The ePermit system opens on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and new graduate and doctoral registration begins the same day.
  8. The college is closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
  9. The Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 graduation filing period begins on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
  10. Undergraduate and graduate non-degree registration begins on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
  11. The ePermit system closes on Friday, August 21, 2026.
  12. The waitlist is removed on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  13. The Fall 2026 semester classes begin on Friday, August 28, 2026, and late registration and program change fees apply from this date.
  14. The last day to drop a class for a 100% tuition refund is Thursday, August 27, 2026.
  15. The last day to add a class or change course sections, and the last day to drop for a 75% tuition refund, is Thursday, September 3, 2026.
  16. Verification of enrollment rosters becomes available to faculty on Friday, September 4, 2026.
  17. Students who drop a course on this date receive a WD grade, and late registration with department permission begins on Friday, September 4, 2026.
  18. The college is closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  19. Late registration with department permission ends on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
  20. The last day to drop for a 50% tuition refund is Thursday, September 10, 2026.
  21. No classes are scheduled from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Sunday, September 13, 2026.
  22. The last day to drop for a 25% tuition refund, the census date, and the last day to declare a major or minor for Fall 2026 is Thursday, September 17, 2026.
  23. The withdrawal period begins on Friday, September 18, 2026.
  24. No classes are scheduled on Monday, September 21, 2026.
  25. WA grades are assigned for MMR non-compliance on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
  26. The college is closed on Monday, October 12, 2026.
  27. Classes follow a Monday schedule on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  28. The Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 graduation application filing period ends on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
  29. The Pass/No Credit (P/NC) grade request period opens on Monday, October 19, 2026.
  30. The Pass/No Credit (P/NC) grade request period ends on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
  31. The R2T4 60% date for the term is Thursday, November 5, 2026.
  32. The withdrawal period ends on Friday, November 6, 2026.
  33. Final exam schedule becomes available to faculty (date to be announced).
  34. No classes are scheduled on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
  35. No classes are scheduled on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
  36. The college is closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026.
  37. No classes are scheduled on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
  38. The last day of classes before finals is Monday, December 14, 2026, and grade rosters become available to faculty on the same date.
  39. Final examinations take place from Tuesday, December 15, 2026, through Monday, December 21, 2026, and the Fall 2026 semester ends during this period.
  40. The college is closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026, and Friday, December 25, 2026.
  41. The deadline to submit grades in CUNYfirst is Monday, December 28, 2026.
  42. The college is closed on Thursday, December 31, 2026.

Hunter College Academic Calendar Winter 2027

The following are the important dates and deadlines for the Hunter College Winter Semester of 2027, as outlined in the Hunter College Academic Calendar 2026-2027.

  1. The Winter 2026 shopping cart will open in Schedule Builder on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
  2. Registration dates for the Winter 2026 session will follow the Spring 2026 Academic Calendar beginning Monday, October 27, 2025.
  3. The Winter 2026 ePermit request period will close on Friday, December 26, 2025.
  4. The College will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
  5. The last day to drop a course for a 100% tuition refund will be Thursday, January 1, 2026.
  6. The Hunter College Winter 2026 session classes will begin on Friday, January 2, 2026.
  7. The last day to drop a course for a 50% tuition refund will be Friday, January 2, 2026.
  8. The last day to add or swap a course will be Friday, January 2, 2026.
  9. Financial Aid Certification will take place on Friday, January 2, 2026.
  10. Verification of Enrollment rosters will be available to faculty on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
  11. WD grades will be assigned to students who drop a course on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
  12. The last day to drop a course for a 25% tuition refund will be Sunday, January 4, 2026.
  13. Verification of Enrollment rosters will be due from faculty to assign WN grades on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
  14. The census date will be Sunday, January 4, 2026.
  15. The withdrawal period will begin on Monday, January 5, 2026.
  16. The Pass/No Credit request period will run from Tuesday, January 13, 2026, through Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
  17. The R2T4 60% date for the session will be Thursday, January 15, 2026.
  18. The withdrawal period will end on Friday, January 16, 2026.
  19. The College will be closed for MLK Day on Monday, January 19, 2026.
  20. The last day of classes will be Thursday, January 22, 2026.
  21. Grade rosters will be available to faculty on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
  22. Final examinations will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026.
  23. The Winter 2026 session will end on Friday, January 23, 2026.
  24. The final grade submission deadline will be Saturday, January 24, 2026.
  25. The Winter 2026 degree conferral date will be Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Hunter College Academic Calendar Spring 2027

The following are the important dates and deadlines for the Hunter College Spring Semester of 2027, as outlined in the Hunter College Academic Calendar 2026-2027.

  1. The Spring & Winter 2026 shopping cart will open in Schedule Builder on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
  2. Priority registration for Spring & Winter 2026 will begin on Monday, October 27, 2025.
  3. Continuing Graduate and Doctoral registration will begin on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
  4. Undergraduate degree-seeking registration will begin on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
  5. Readmit and second-degree-seeking student registration will begin on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
  6. Freshmen and new transfer student registration will begin on Monday, November 3, 2025.
  7. Winter-only non-degree student registration will begin on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
  8. The ePermit request period for Spring & Winter 2026 will open on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
  9. The graduation filing period for Spring & Winter 2026 will begin on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
  10. New Graduate and Doctoral student registration will begin on Monday, November 17, 2025.
  11. The Winter 2026 ePermit request period will close on Friday, December 26, 2025.
  12. Undergraduate and Graduate non-degree registration for Spring 2026 will begin on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
  13. The Spring 2026 ePermit request period will close on Friday, January 16, 2026.
  14. Waitlists will be removed on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
  15. The last day to drop a course for a 100% tuition refund will be Sunday, January 25, 2026.
  16. The Hunter College Spring 2026 semester classes will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026.
  17. A late registration fee and program change fee will apply beginning Monday, January 26, 2026.
  18. Senior Auditor registration will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026.
  19. The last day to add a class or change course sections will be Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  20. The last day to drop a course for a 75% tuition refund will be Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  21. Financial Aid Certification will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  22. Late registration with departmental permission will begin on Monday, February 2, 2026.
  23. Verification of Enrollment rosters will be available to faculty on Monday, February 2, 2026.
  24. WD grades will be assigned to students who drop a course on Monday, February 2, 2026.
  25. Late registration with departmental permission will end on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  26. The last day to drop a course for a 50% tuition refund will be Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  27. The College will be closed on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  28. The last day to drop a course for a 25% tuition refund will be Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  29. The last day to declare or change a major or minor for Spring 2026 will be Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  30. Verification of Enrollment rosters will be due from faculty to assign WN grades on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  31. The census date will be Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  32. The Spring 2026 graduation filing period will end on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  33. The College will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for Presidents’ Day.
  34. The withdrawal period will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  35. The Summer 2026 graduation filing period will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  36. No classes will be scheduled on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  37. WA grades will be assigned for immunization non-compliance on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  38. The Pass/No Credit request period will open on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  39. No classes will be scheduled on Friday, March 20, 2026.
  40. The Pass/No Credit request period will close on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  41. The Hunter College Spring Break 2026 will run from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, through Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  42. The R2T4 60% date for the term will be Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  43. The withdrawal period will end on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  44. The final examination schedule will be available to faculty on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  45. Classes will follow a Thursday schedule on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
  46. Grade rosters will be available to faculty on Friday, May 15, 2026.
  47. The last day of classes, except Tuesday classes, will be Friday, May 15, 2026.
  48. The last Tuesday class meeting of the semester will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  49. Final examinations will take place from Saturday, May 16, 2026, through Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
  50. The Spring 2026 semester will end on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
  51. The College will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 25, 2026.
  52. The final grade submission deadline will be Thursday, May 28, 2026.
  53. The Spring 2026 degree conferral date will be Monday, June 1, 2026.

Use the Hunter Registrar’s official Academic Calendar PDF and the college’s Academic Calendar page to download the full Hunter College academic calendar 2026–2027, verify program-specific dates (continuing-education or practicum schedules may differ), and align registration, housing move-in, and payment deadlines.

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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