La Tech Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

La Tech academic calendar 2026-2027 serves as the central operational guide for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students navigating their coursework at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston.

Whether you are a newly admitted Bulldog preparing for your first term or a returning student planning degree progress through the Workday portal, keeping track of official university dates ensures you never miss a registration window, fee payment cutoff, or campus recess.

This comprehensive resource provides a detailed breakdown of all key administrative deadlines across the 2026–2027 academic year.

Unlike institutions on a traditional semester schedule, Louisiana Tech University operates on a quarter-based academic system. The academic year is structured into four distinct terms: Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter, Spring Quarter, and Summer Quarter.

Each primary quarter spans 10 weeks of concentrated classroom instruction, followed immediately by final examination week.

To maintain full-time undergraduate status, students typically register for 12 quarter credit hours per term (with three active quarters providing equivalent credit value to two standard 15-week semesters). Students manage schedule adjustments, drop/add requests, and advising holds online via Workday Student.

Planning for the first half of the academic year requires close attention to registration timelines and payment purge cutoffs. Under the LA Tech academic calendar for fall 2026, classes officially launch in September, kicking off key administrative windows including late registration, drop/add periods, Thanksgiving break, and final examinations.

Following the autumn term, the LA Tech academic calendar winter 2026 session begins in late November/early December, bridging the holiday season with intensive coursework before concluding in late February. Reviewing these quarterly schedules early prevents enrollment delays and late processing fees.

Looking forward to the second half of the school year, checking the LA Tech academic calendar for spring 2027 early allows you to organize your schedule before final spring evaluations and Commencement ceremonies.

The spring term features important academic pauses, such as Mardi Gras break and Easter recess, giving students time to recharge before end-of-quarter projects and exams begin.

Additionally, students looking to accelerate their degree track can reference upcoming Summer Quarter options. Use the detailed schedule tables below to plan your 2026–2027 academic year at LA Tech with confidence.

LA Tech Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The first payment deadline for Fall Quarter is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and registration pauses at that time.
2. Registration resumes at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
3. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and the University is closed.
4. The second payment deadline for Fall Quarter is Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and registration pauses at that time.
5. Fall Quarter 2026 begins on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and registration resumes at 8:00 a.m.
6. Placement exams take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
7. La Tech Fall 2026 classes start on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
8. Late registration and the Drop/Add period begin on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
9. The last day for Drop/Add and no-grade drops is Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., and late registration ends at that time.
10. The ninth class day and Census Date take place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and Fall Quarter refunds begin.
11. The last day to register for Fall graduation is Friday, September 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
12. The deadline for completing “I” grade work from Spring/Summer courses is Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
13. The deadline for faculty submission of “I” grade work from Spring/Summer courses is Friday, October 9, 2026.
14. Advising begins for currently enrolled students on Monday, October 26, 2026.
15. The last day to drop courses or resign with a “W” grade is Friday, October 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. After this date, “F” grades are assigned.
16. Early Web Registration for Winter Quarter 2026–2027 begins for all students enrolled in Fall Quarter 2026 on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
17. Eligible military members and dependents have early registration on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
18. Honors students, graduate students, and eligible athletes have early registration on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
19. Seniors with 100 or more completed hours have early registration on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
20. Seniors with 90 or more completed hours have early registration on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
21. Juniors with 80 or more completed hours have early registration on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
22. Juniors with 71 or more completed hours have early registration on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
23. Juniors with 60 or more completed hours have early registration on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
24. Sophomores with 49 or more completed hours have early registration on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
25. Sophomores with 41 or more completed hours have early registration on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
26. Sophomores with 30 or more completed hours have early registration on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
27. Freshmen with 13 or more completed hours have early registration on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
28. Freshmen with 9 or more completed hours have early registration on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
29. Freshmen with 1 or more completed hours have early registration on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
30. General registration begins for new students on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
31. Degree candidate grades are due by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
32. The last day of classes is Thursday, November 19, 2026.
33. The first payment deadline for Winter Quarter is Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and registration pauses at that time.
34. Early Web Registration for Winter Quarter 2026–2027 ends on Friday, November 20, 2026.
35. Fall Commencement Exercises take place at the Thomas Assembly Center at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
36. Fall Quarter 2026 ends on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
37. All other grades are due by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026.
38. Grades become available for students on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
39. The Thanksgiving Holiday is observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and the University is closed.
40. The Thanksgiving Holiday is observed on Friday, November 27, 2026, and the University is closed.

LA Tech Academic Calendar Winter 2026–2027

1. The second payment deadline for Winter Quarter is Monday, November 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and registration pauses at that time.
2. Placement exams take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
3. Winter Quarter 2026–2027 begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, and registration resumes at 8:00 a.m.
4. Classes begin on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
5. Late registration and the Drop/Add period begin on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
6. The last day for Drop/Add and no-grade drops is Friday, December 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., and late registration ends at that time.
7. The ninth class day and Census Date take place on Monday, December 14, 2026, and Winter Quarter refunds begin.
8. The last day to register for Winter graduation is Friday, December 18, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
9. The Christmas Holiday begins on Monday, December 21, 2026, and the University is closed.
10. The Christmas Holiday ends on Monday, January 4, 2027, and classes resume at 8:00 a.m.
11. The deadline for completing “I” grade work from Fall courses is Friday, January 8, 2027.
12. The deadline for faculty submission of “I” grade work from Fall courses is Friday, January 15, 2027.
13. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the University is closed.
14. Advising for currently enrolled students begins on Monday, February 1, 2027.
15. The last day to drop courses or resign with a “W” grade is Friday, February 5, 2027. After this date, “F” grades are assigned.
16. The Mardi Gras Holiday is observed from Monday, February 8, 2027, to Tuesday, February 9, 2027, and the University is closed. University offices reopen on Wednesday, February 10, 2027, and there are no classes.
17. Early Web Registration for Spring/Summer Quarter 2027 begins for students enrolled in Winter Quarter 2026–2027 on Thursday, February 11, 2027, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
18. Veterans and degree candidate seniors with more than 110 completed hours have early registration on Thursday, February 11, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
19. Honors students, graduate students, and eligible athletes have early registration on Thursday, February 11, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
20. Seniors with more than 100 completed hours have early registration on Friday, February 12, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
21. Seniors with more than 90 completed hours have early registration on Friday, February 12, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
22. Juniors with more than 80 completed hours have early registration on Monday, February 15, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
23. Juniors with more than 71 completed hours have early registration on Monday, February 15, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
24. Juniors with more than 60 completed hours have early registration on Tuesday, February 16, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
25. Sophomores with more than 49 completed hours have early registration on Wednesday, February 17, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
26. Sophomores with more than 41 completed hours have early registration on Wednesday, February 17, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
27. Sophomores with more than 30 completed hours have early registration on Thursday, February 18, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
28. Freshmen with more than 13 completed hours have early registration on Friday, February 19, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
29. Freshmen with 9 or more completed hours have early registration on Friday, February 19, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
30. Freshmen with more than 1 completed hour have early registration on Monday, February 22, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
31. Degree candidate grades are due by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2027.
32. The last day of classes is Tuesday, March 2, 2027.
33. The first payment deadline for Spring Quarter is Tuesday, March 2, 2027, at 5:00 p.m., and registration pauses at that time.
34. Early Web Registration for Spring 2027 ends on Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
35. All other grades are due by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2027.
36. Grades become available for students on Friday, March 5, 2027.
37. Winter Commencement Exercises take place at the Thomas Assembly Center at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
38. Winter Quarter 2026–2027 ends on Saturday, March 6, 2027.

LA Tech Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Spring Quarter 2027 begins on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, at 12:00 a.m.
2. General registration and fee payment for all new students, readmitted students, and continuing students who did not complete early registration and fee payment take place on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Keeny Hall 207 and 103.
3. Placement exams take place on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
4. The payment deadline is Tuesday, March 9, 2027, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
5. Late registration and the Drop/Add period begin on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
6. Classes begin on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
7. Late registration ends, and the last day for Drop/Add and no-grade drops is Friday, March 12, 2027.
8. The ninth class day and Census Date take place on Monday, March 22, 2027.
9. The last day to register for Spring graduation is Thursday, March 25, 2027.
10. The Easter Holiday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, and the University is closed.
11. The Easter Holiday ends on Monday, March 29, 2027, and classes resume at 5:00 p.m.
12. The deadline for completing “I” grade work from Winter Quarter is Friday, April 2, 2027.
13. The deadline for faculty submission of “I” grade work from Winter Quarter is Friday, April 9, 2027.
14. Advising begins for currently enrolled students on Monday, April 26, 2027.
15. The last day to drop courses or resign with a “W” grade is Friday, April 30, 2027. After this date, “F” grades are assigned.
16. Early Web Registration for Fall Quarter 2027 begins for students enrolled in Spring Quarter 2027 on Monday, May 3, 2027, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
17. Veterans and degree candidate seniors with more than 110 completed hours have early registration on Monday, May 3, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
18. Honors students, graduate students, and eligible athletes have early registration on Monday, May 3, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
19. Seniors with more than 100 completed hours have early registration on Tuesday, May 4, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
20. Seniors with more than 90 completed hours have early registration on Tuesday, May 4, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
21. Juniors with more than 80 completed hours have early registration on Wednesday, May 5, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
22. Juniors with more than 71 completed hours have early registration on Wednesday, May 5, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
23. Juniors with more than 60 completed hours have early registration on Thursday, May 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
24. Sophomores with more than 49 completed hours have early registration on Friday, May 7, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
25. Sophomores with more than 41 completed hours have early registration on Friday, May 7, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
26. Sophomores with more than 30 completed hours have early registration on Monday, May 10, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
27. Freshmen with more than 13 completed hours have early registration on Tuesday, May 11, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
28. Freshmen with more than 9 completed hours have early registration on Tuesday, May 11, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
29. Freshmen with more than 1 completed hour have early registration on Wednesday, May 12, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
30. Degree candidate grades are due by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
31. The last day of classes is Friday, May 21, 2027.
32. The first payment deadline for Summer Quarter is Friday, May 21, 2027, at 5:00 p.m., and registration pauses at that time.
33. Spring Commencement Exercises take place at the Thomas Assembly Center at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2027.
34. Spring Quarter 2027 ends on Saturday, May 22, 2027.
35. All other grades are due by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
36. Grades become available for students on Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
37. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and the University is closed.

For more on the LA Tech Academic Calendar 2026–2027, visit the official Louisiana Tech University Office of the Registrar website.