IIT Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates and Deadlines

IIT academic calendar 2026-2027 serves as the essential administrative roadmap for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Whether you are an incoming Scarlet Hawk navigating course registration on the Mies Campus in Chicago or a continuing student reviewing the IIT academic calendar 2026, keeping track of official university deadlines is critical for keeping your degree progress on schedule.

This comprehensive guide outlines every key milestone across the 2026–2027 school year, from registration windows and tuition refund dates to official campus recesses and commencement ceremonies.

Illinois Tech operates on a traditional semester-based academic calendar consisting of primary Fall and Spring terms, supplemented by flexible Summer sessions (Session A & B) and accelerated Institute of Design (ID) modules.

Primary Fall and Spring terms feature 15 weeks of structured class instruction, followed immediately by a comprehensive final examination week.

To maintain full-time academic standing, undergraduate students typically carry 12 to 18 credit hours per semester (averaging 15 credits per term to stay on pace for a four-year degree). Students manage their academic progress, add/drop requests, and advising holds online through the MyIIT student portal.

Preparing for the autumn term requires careful alignment with enrollment deadlines and course catalog updates. Under the IIT academic calendar for fall 2026, classes officially launch in mid-August.

Students reviewing the IIT course schedule must pay close attention to the official add/drop deadline—which allows schedule adjustments with 100% tuition adjustment during the first week of instruction—as well as degree conferral application dates, Fall Break, and Thanksgiving recess.

The autumn term culminates with the published IIT final exam schedule, giving students dedicated preparation time before final evaluations begin.

Looking ahead to the second half of the academic year, consulting the IIT academic calendar spring 2027 schedule early gives you a distinct advantage when planning course loads, lab hours, and housing arrangements.

Highlights of the spring semester include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, mid-term grading periods, Spring Break week, and the official posting of the spring IIT final exam schedule. Explore the detailed schedule tables below to map out your 2026–2027 academic year at Illinois Tech with total confidence.

IIT Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. IIT Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 17, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
2. The last day to add or drop Full Semester, ID Full Semester, ID A Session, and Online A Session courses without tuition charges is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
3. The last day to request late registration is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
4. Fall Degree Conferral Applications are due on Friday, September 4, 2026.
5. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and there are no classes.
6. The last day to withdraw from ID and Online A Session courses is Friday, September 25, 2026.
7. The last day of ID and Online A Session courses is Saturday, October 10, 2026.
8. ID B and Online B Session courses begin on Monday, October 12, 2026.
9. IIT Fall Break 2026 takes place from Monday, October 12, 2026, to Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and there are no classes.
10. Midterm grading begins on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
11. The last day to add or drop ID B Session and Online B Session courses without tuition charges is Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
12. The Fall Final Exam Schedule is published online on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
13. Midterm grades are due on Friday, October 23, 2026.
14. The last day to withdraw from Full Semester and ID Semester courses is Monday, November 2, 2026.
15. The last day to withdraw from ID B Session and Online B Session courses is Friday, November 20, 2026.
16. IIT Thanksgiving Break 2026 takes place from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, to Saturday, November 28, 2026, and there are no classes.
17. The last day of Fall courses is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
18. The last day to request an incomplete grade is Sunday, December 6, 2026.
19. Final Exam Week and final grading begin on Monday, December 7, 2026.
20. The last day of ID Full Semester and ID and Online B Session courses is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
21. Final grades are due at noon (CST) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
22. Fall Degree Conferral takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
23. Fall Incomplete Grades are due on Monday, February 22, 2027.

IIT Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Spring and Summer course schedules are published online on Monday, October 26, 2026.
2. Spring and Summer registration begins on Monday, November 9, 2026.
3. Spring Reinstatement Applications for undergraduate students are due on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
4. Spring 2027 classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and there are no classes.
6. The last day to add or drop Full Semester courses without tuition charges is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
7. The last day to request late registration is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
8. Spring Degree Conferral Applications are due on Friday, January 29, 2027.
9. Midterm grading begins on Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
10. The Spring Final Exam Schedule is published online on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
11. Midterm grades are due on Friday, March 12, 2027.
12. IIT Spring Break 2027 Week takes place from Monday, March 15, 2027, to Saturday, March 20, 2027, and there are no classes.
13. The last day to withdraw from Full Semester courses is Monday, March 29, 2027.
14. The last day of Spring courses is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
15. The last day to request an incomplete grade is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
16. Final Exam Week and final grading begin on Monday, May 3, 2027.
17. Final grades are due at noon (CST) on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
18. Spring Degree Conferral and Commencement take place on Saturday, May 15, 2027.

IIT Academic Calendar Summer 2027

Summer Session A

1. Summer A courses begin on Monday, May 17, 2027.
2. The last day to add or drop courses without tuition charges for Summer A is Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
3. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and there are no classes.
4. The last day to request late registration for Summer A is Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
5. Midterm grades for Summer A are due on Friday, June 4, 2027.
6. Summer Combined Session Degree Conferral Applications are due on Friday, June 4, 2027.
7. The last day to withdraw from Summer A courses is Friday, June 11, 2027.
8. Fall Reinstatement Applications for undergraduate students are due on Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
9. Juneteenth Day Observance takes place on Friday, June 18, 2027, and there are no classes.
10. Independence Day Observance takes place on Monday, July 5, 2027, and there are no classes.
11. The last day of Summer A courses and exams is Saturday, July 10, 2027.
12. Final grades for Summer A are due at noon (CST) on Wednesday, July 14, 2027.
13. Summer Combined Session Degree Conferral takes place on Saturday, August 21, 2027.

Summer Session B

1. Summer B courses begin on Monday, June 21, 2027.
2. Midterm grades for Summer B are due on Friday, June 25, 2027.
3. The last day to add or drop courses without tuition charges for Summer B is Tuesday, June 29, 2027.
4. Independence Day Observance takes place on Monday, July 5, 2027, and there are no classes.
5. The last day to withdraw from Summer B courses is Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
6. The last day to request late registration for Summer B is Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
7. The last day of Summer B courses and exams is Saturday, August 14, 2027.
8. Final grades for Summer B are due at noon (CST) on Wednesday, August 18, 2027.
9. Summer Combined Session Degree Conferral takes place on Saturday, August 21, 2027.

For more on the IIT Academic Calendar 2026–2027, visit the official Illinois Institute of Technology Office of the Registrar website.