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Lehigh Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim

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The Lehigh Academic Calendar 2026-2027 provides important dates and deadlines for students, faculty, and staff, including the start and end of semesters, registration periods, add/drop deadlines, examination schedules, breaks, holidays, and commencement dates.

Lehigh University follows a structured academic schedule with fall, spring, and summer terms. Students can use the Lehigh academic calendar 2026 to plan course registration, assignments, exams, vacations, and important university events.

Lehigh Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Lehigh Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes for both the Fall Full Term and the First Part of Term.
  2. The last day to register online without instructor permission for the First Part of Term is Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. EST.
  3. The last day to add First Part of Term classes online with instructor permission and the last day to drop those classes without receiving a W grade is Thursday, August 27, 2026.
  4. The last day to register online without instructor permission for the Fall Full Term is Friday, August 28, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. EST.
  5. The last day to add Full Term classes online with instructor permission and the last day to drop those classes without receiving a W grade is Friday, September 4, 2026.
  6. The deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading for Full Term courses is Friday, September 11, 2026.
  7. Common Hour Exams are held from Monday, September 21, 2026, through Thursday, October 1, 2026.
  8. The last day for students enrolled in the First Part of Term to withdraw with a W grade is Friday, September 25, 2026.
  9. The deadline to apply for January graduation is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
  10. Midterm grades for the Full Term are due on Friday, October 9, 2026.
  11. The First Part of Term ends on Friday, October 9, 2026.
  12. Grades for the First Part of Term are due by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  13. The Second Part of Term begins on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  14. Lehigh Pacing Break or Fall Break is observed on Monday, October 12, 2026, and no classes are held.
  15. The last day to register online without instructor permission for the Second Part of Term is Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. EST.
  16. The last day to add Second Part of Term classes online with instructor permission and the last day to drop those classes without receiving a W grade is Friday, October 16, 2026.
  17. Common Hour Exams are held from Monday, October 26, 2026, through Thursday, November 5, 2026.
  18. Civic Engagement Day is observed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and no classes are held.
  19. The last day to withdraw from Full Term classes with a W grade is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  20. The last day for January doctoral and master’s candidates to deliver dissertation or thesis drafts to the Graduate Programs Office is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  21. Winter registration for all students opens on Monday, November 9, 2026.
  22. Spring registration, based on student classification, takes place from Monday, November 9, 2026, through Friday, November 13, 2026.
  23. The last day to withdraw from Second Part of Term classes with a W grade is Friday, November 13, 2026.
  24. The last day for in-class examinations is Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
  25. Lehigh Thanksgiving Break 2026 is observed from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026.
  26. The deadline to apply for undergraduate May graduation is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
  27. The last day of classes for both the Fall Full Term and the Second Part of Term is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  28. The last day for January doctoral and master’s candidates to upload dissertations or theses and submit final paperwork to RAS is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  29. Review and Consultation Days (RCS) are held from Saturday, December 5, 2026, through Monday, December 7, 2026.
  30. The final examination period takes place from Tuesday, December 8, 2026, through Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  31. Grades for the Fall Full Term and Second Part of Term are due by 8:30 a.m. EST on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
  32. Degrees are officially awarded on Sunday, January 24, 2027.

Lehigh Academic Calendar Winter Term 2027

  1. The Winter Term begins on Monday, December 28, 2026, and ends on Friday, January 22, 2027.
  2. The first day of Winter Term classes is Monday, December 28, 2026.
  3. The last day to register online without instructor permission is Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
  4. The last day to register online with instructor permission and the last day to drop classes without receiving a W grade is Thursday, December 31, 2026.
  5. New Year’s Day is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027, and no classes are held.
  6. The last day to withdraw from Winter Term classes with a W grade is Friday, January 8, 2027.
  7. The last day of Winter Term classes is Friday, January 22, 2027.
  8. Winter Term grades are due by 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2027.
  9. Because of the shortened Winter Term, course dates may vary, and students are encouraged to verify the schedule for individual courses.

Lehigh Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Lehigh Spring 2027 classes start on Monday, January 25, 2027. It is the first day of classes for both the Spring Full Term and the First Part of Term.
  2. The last day to register online without instructor permission for the First Part of Term is Tuesday, January 26, 2027, at 4:45 p.m. EST.
  3. The last day to add First Part of Term classes online with instructor permission and the last day to drop those classes without receiving a W grade is Thursday, January 28, 2027.
  4. The last day to register online without instructor permission for the Spring Full Term is Friday, January 29, 2027, at 4:45 p.m. EST.
  5. The deadline to apply for Graduate May graduation is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  6. The last day to add Full Term classes online with instructor permission and the last day to drop those classes without receiving a W grade is Friday, February 5, 2027.
  7. The deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading for Full Term courses is Friday, February 12, 2027.
  8. Common Hour Exams are held from Monday, February 22, 2027, through Thursday, March 4, 2027.
  9. The last day to withdraw from First Part of Term classes with a W grade is Friday, February 26, 2027.
  10. Midterm grades for the Full Term are due on Friday, March 12, 2027.
  11. The First Part of Term ends on Friday, March 12, 2027.
  12. Grades for the First Part of Term are due by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
  13. Lehigh Spring Break 2027 is observed from Monday, March 15, 2027, through Friday, March 19, 2027.
  14. The Second Part of Term begins on Monday, March 22, 2027.
  15. The last day to register online without instructor permission for the Second Part of Term is Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 4:45 p.m. EST.
  16. The last day to add Second Part of Term classes online with instructor permission and the last day to drop those classes without receiving a W grade is Thursday, March 25, 2027.
  17. Common Hour Exams are held from Monday, March 29, 2027, through Thursday, April 8, 2027.
  18. The last day to withdraw from Full Term classes with a W grade is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  19. The last day for May doctoral and master’s candidates to deliver dissertation or thesis drafts to the Graduate Programs Office is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  20. Summer registration for all students opens on Monday, April 19, 2027.
  21. Fall registration, based on student classification, takes place from Monday, April 19, 2027, through Friday, April 23, 2027.
  22. The last day to withdraw from Second Part of Term classes with a W grade is Friday, April 23, 2027.
  23. The last day for in-class examinations is Friday, April 30, 2027.
  24. The last day for May doctoral and master’s candidates to upload dissertations or theses and submit final paperwork to RAS is Friday, April 30, 2027.
  25. The last day of classes for both the Spring Full Term and the Second Part of Term is Friday, May 7, 2027.
  26. Review and Consultation Days (RCS) are held from Saturday, May 8, 2027, through Monday, May 10, 2027.
  27. The final examination period takes place from Tuesday, May 11, 2027, through Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
  28. Grades for the Spring Full Term and Second Part of Term are due by 8:30 a.m. EST on Saturday, May 22, 2027.
  29. The Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony is held on Saturday, May 22, 2027.
  30. The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony is held on Sunday, May 23, 2027.
  31. Degrees are officially awarded on Sunday, May 23, 2027.

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

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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