Miami University Academic Calendar 2025‑2026: Important Dates

The Miami University Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 lays out every key date and term structure you need to plan your year.

The calendar schedule includes important dates and deadlines from application and enrolment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and add/drop periods to university breaks and final exam schedules.

Miami University’s academic year is structured as follows:

• Fall and Spring Semesters: 15 weeks each (14 instructional weeks + 1 final exam week)
• Winter Term: 3 weeks of intensive courses in early January
• Summer Term: 12 weeks (May through July), broken into multiple accelerated modules

Whether you’re mapping out your 15‑week semester workload, fitting in a 3‑week Winter Term course, or taking advantage of the 12‑week Summer Term, the Miami University Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 is your guide to a successful academic year at Miami.

Miami University Academic Calendar Fall 2025

1. Miami University’s move-in day for fall 2025 is Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9 am.
2. Miami University Fall 2025 classes begin on Monday, August 25, 2025. It is the first day of classes.
3. The last day to web‑register (add/drop) in Banner Self‑Service for full‑term courses is Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
4. The last day for departments to add students to a course or independent work for full‑term courses is Friday, August 29, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
5. The last day to drop a full‑term class without receiving a grade is Friday, September 12, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
6. Labor Day (no classes; campuses closed) is Monday, September 1, 2025.
7. The last day to web‑register (add/drop) in Banner Self‑Service for the last 12‑week (Q) courses is Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
8. The last day for departments to add students to a course or independent work for the last 12‑week (Q) courses is Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
9. The last day to web‑register (add/drop) in Banner Self‑Service for the first 6‑week (T) and first 8‑week (V) courses is Wednesday, September 3, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
10. The last day for departments to add students to a course or independent work for the first 6‑week (T) and first 8‑week (V) courses is Wednesday, September 3, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
11. Faculty midterm‑grade submission opens on Monday, September 29, 2025.
12. The last day to drop a first 6‑week (T) class without receiving a grade is Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
13. The last day to drop a first 8‑week (V) class without receiving a grade is Thursday, September 11, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
14. The spring course schedule is viewable online on Friday, October 3, 2025.
15. Midterm grades must be submitted by faculty by Friday, October 10, 2025 (8:30 a.m. ET).
16. Miami University Fall break (no classes; campuses open) runs from Friday, October 10, 2025, to Sunday, October 12, 2025.
17. Spring registration time tickets are viewable online on Monday, October 20, 2025.
18. Spring ticketed registration begins on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
19. The last day to apply for May graduation is Friday, October 31, 2025.
20. The credit/no‑credit change deadline for full‑term courses is Monday, October 27, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
21. The last day to drop a full‑term course with a “W” grade is Friday, December 5, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
22. The last day to drop a last 12‑week (Q) course with a “W” grade is Friday, December 5, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
23. The last day to drop a first 6‑week (T) course with a “W” grade is Monday, October 13, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
24. The last day to drop a last 6‑week (U) course with a “W” grade is Friday, December 5, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
25. The last day to drop a first 8‑week (V) course with a “W” grade is Monday, November 10, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
26. The last day to drop a last 8‑week (W) course with a “W” grade is Friday, December 5, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
27. The last day to withdraw from the university is Monday, November 10, 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET).
28. The summer‑course schedule and registration time tickets are viewable online on Monday, November 17, 2025.
29. Thanksgiving holiday (no classes; campuses open) is Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
30. Thanksgiving holiday break (no classes; campuses closed) runs from Thursday, November 27, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025.
31. Classes resume after Thanksgiving break on Monday, December 1, 2025.
32. Summer ticketed registration begins on Monday, December 1, 2025.
33. Classes end on Friday, December 5, 2025.
34. Study days for the final‑examination week run from Saturday, December 6, 2025, to Sunday, December 7, 2025.
35. Final‑examination week runs from Monday, December 8, 2025, to Friday, December 12, 2025.
36. The degree‑conferral/commencement ceremony is on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Miami University Academic Calendar Winter Term 2026

1. The first day of classes for the winter term is Friday, January 2, 2026.
2. The last day to web‑register (add/drop) in Banner Self‑Service for full‑term courses is Sunday, January 4, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
3. The last day for departments to add students to a course or independent work for full‑term courses is Sunday, January 4, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
4. The last day to drop a full‑term class without receiving a grade is Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
5. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes; campuses closed) is Monday, January 19, 2026.
6. The credit/no‑credit change deadline for full‑term courses is Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
7. The last day to withdraw from the university is Thursday, January 22, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET).
8. The last day to drop a full‑term course with a “W” grade is Friday, January 23, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
9. Classes end on Friday, January 23, 2026.
10. Degree conferral (no ceremony) takes place on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Miami University Academic Calendar Spring 2026

1. Spring 2026 classes start on Monday, January 26, 2026.
2. The last day to web‑register (add/drop) in Banner Self‑Service for full‑term courses is Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
3. The last day for departments to add students to a course or independent work for full‑term courses is Friday, January 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
4. The last day to drop a class without a grade for full‑term courses is Thursday, February 12, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
5. The last day to apply for August graduation is Saturday, February 28, 2026.
6. Faculty midterm‑grade submission opens on Monday, March 2, 2026.
7. Midterm grades must be submitted by faculty by Friday, March 13, 2026 (8:30 a.m. ET).
8. The fall course schedule is viewable online on Monday, March 16, 2026.
9. Miami University Spring Break 2026 (no classes; campuses open) runs from Monday, March 23, 2026, to Sunday, March 29, 2026. Classes resume after the spring break week on Monday, March 30, 2026.
10. Fall 2026 registration time tickets are viewable online on Monday, March 30, 2026.
11. Fall registration opens on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
12. The last day to withdraw from the university is Monday, April 20, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET).
13. The winter course schedule and registration time tickets are viewable online on Monday, April 27, 2026.
14. The last day to apply for December and January graduation is Thursday, April 30, 2026.
15. Winter registration opens on Friday, May 1, 2026.
16. The last day to web‑register (add/drop) in Banner Self‑Service for the last 12‑week (Q) courses is Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
17. The last day for departments to add students to a course or independent work for the last 12‑week (Q) courses is Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
18. The last day to drop a course without a grade for the first 6‑week (T) courses is Monday, February 9, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
19. The last day to drop a course with a “W” grade for the first 6‑week (T) courses is Friday, March 13, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
20. The last day to drop a course without a grade for the first 8‑week (V) courses is Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
21. The last day to drop a course with a “W” grade for the first 8‑week (V) courses is Friday, April 3, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
22. The last day to drop a course without a grade for the last 6‑week (U) courses is Monday, April 6, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
23. The last day to drop a course with a “W” grade for the last 6‑week (U) courses is Friday, May 8, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
24. The last day to drop a course without a grade for the last 8‑week (W) courses is Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
25. The last day to drop a course with a “W” grade for the last 8‑week (W) courses is Friday, May 8, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
26. The last day to drop a full‑term course with a “W” grade is Friday, May 8, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
27. The last day to drop a last 12‑week (Q) course with a “W” grade is Friday, May 8, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
28. Classes end on Friday, May 8, 2026.
29. Study days for the final‑examination week run from Saturday, May 9, 2026, to Sunday, May 10, 2026.
30. Final‑examination week runs from Monday, May 11, 2026, to Friday, May 15, 2026.
31. Degree conferral and the university commencement ceremony are on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
32. Divisional ceremonies run from Saturday, May 16, 2026, to Sunday, May 17, 2026.
33. The credit/no‑credit change deadline for full‑term and last 12‑week (Q) courses is Monday, April 6, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
34. The credit/no‑credit change deadline for the last 6‑week (U) courses is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
35. The credit/no‑credit change deadline for the last 8‑week (W) courses is Thursday, April 16, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).

Miami University Academic Calendar Summer 2026

1. Classes begin on Monday, May 18, 2026.
2. The last day to web‑register (add/drop) in Banner Self‑Service for full‑term courses is Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
3. The last day for departments to add students to a course or independent work for full‑term courses is Friday, May 22, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
4. Memorial Day (university closed) is Monday, May 25, 2026.
5. The last day to drop a first 6‑week (T) class without receiving a grade is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
6. The last day to drop a first 4‑week (X) class without receiving a grade is Thursday, May 21, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
7. The last day to drop a first 8‑week (V) class without receiving a grade is Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
8. Juneteenth Holiday (university closed) is Friday, June 19, 2026.
9. The last day to drop a middle 4‑week (Y) class without receiving a grade is Thursday, June 18, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
10. The last day to drop a last 8‑week (W) class without receiving a grade is Thursday, June 25, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
11. Independence Day (observed; university closed) is Friday, July 3, 2026.
12. The credit/no‑credit change deadline for the first 6‑week (T) courses is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
13. The last day to drop a last 6‑week (U) class without receiving a grade is Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
14. The last day to drop a last 4‑week (Z) class without receiving a grade is Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
15. The credit/no‑credit change deadline for the last 8‑week (W) courses is Friday, July 17, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
16. The credit/no‑credit change deadline for the last 6‑week (U) courses is Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
17. The last day to drop a first 6‑week (T) course with a “W” grade is Friday, June 26, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
18. The last day to drop a first 8‑week (V) course with a “W” grade is Thursday, July 16, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
19. The last day to drop a middle 4‑week (Y) course with a “W” grade is Friday, July 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
20. The last day to drop a last 8‑week (W) course with a “W” grade is Friday, August 7, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
21. The last day to drop a full‑term course with a “W” grade is Friday, August 7, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
22. The last day to drop a last 4‑week (Z) course with a “W” grade is Friday, August 7, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
23. Classes end on Friday, August 7, 2026.
24. Final‑examination week for full‑term courses runs from Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to Thursday, August 13, 2026.
25. Final‑examination week for the first 6‑week (T) courses runs from Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to Thursday, July 2, 2026.
26. Final‑examination week for the last 6‑week (U) courses runs from Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to Thursday, August 13, 2026.
27. Final‑examination week for the first 8‑week (V) courses runs from Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to Thursday, July 16, 2026.
28. Final‑examination week for the last 8‑week (W) courses runs from Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to Thursday, August 13, 2026.
29. Final‑examination week for the first 4‑week (X) courses runs from Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to Thursday, June 18, 2026.
30. Final‑examination week for the middle 4‑week (Y) courses runs from Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to Thursday, July 16, 2026.
31. Final‑examination week for the last 4‑week (Z) courses runs from Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to Thursday, August 13, 2026.
32. Degree conferral (doctoral hooding ceremony only) is on Friday, August 14, 2026.

For more on the Miami University Academic Calendar 2025‑2026, visit the Miami University calendar website.