NCAT Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The NCAT Academic Calendar 2026-2027 provides important dates and deadlines for students, faculty, and staff at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T).

It includes key academic information such as semester start dates, registration periods, add/drop deadlines, exam schedules, university breaks, and graduation timelines.

North Carolina A&T follows a semester-based academic system with fall, spring, and summer sessions. The NCAT Academic Calendar 2026 helps students stay organized with course registration, class schedules, midterms, final exams, holidays, and other university deadlines.

For undergraduate students, NC A&T typically requires students to complete around 120 credit hours to earn a bachelor’s degree, although the exact number may vary depending on the program and major. Students should also maintain the required academic standards, as the minimum GPA for NC A&T depends on admission requirements, academic standing, and specific degree programs.

The cost of attending NC A&T varies based on residency status, program, housing, and other fees. For the 2026 academic year, students can expect tuition and fees to be calculated on a per-semester basis, with North Carolina residents generally paying less than out-of-state students. The total cost per semester may include tuition, university fees, housing, meal plans, and additional expenses.

NCAT Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The last day to apply for readmission is Monday, July 27, 2026.
2. The last day to submit an appeal for academic suspension or academic dismissal is Monday, July 27, 2026.
3. Registration resumes on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
4. Late registration, with a $50 late fee, is available from Wednesday, August 5, 2026, through Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
5. The Faculty and Staff Institute, during which faculty report for duty, is held on Friday, August 14, 2026.
6. Residence halls are open for new students from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
7. Residence halls are open for continuing students from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026.
8. Fall semester classes begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
9. The last day to add courses, including tuition waivers, is Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
10. The last day to switch course sections is Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
11. The last day to drop a course and receive financial credit is Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
12. The last day to receive a book allowance is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
13. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026. The university is closed for the holiday.
14. The last day to apply for December graduation is Friday, September 11, 2026.
15. Final Comprehensive Examination Week for graduate students takes place from Monday, September 28, 2026, through Friday, October 2, 2026.
16. The last day to remove Incomplete grades assigned during the Spring or Summer semester is Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
17. The advisement period for the Spring and Summer semesters begins on Monday, October 5, 2026.
18. NCAT Fall Break is observed on Monday, October 12, 2026, and Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
19. Undergraduate midterm grades are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026.
20. The last day to defend a thesis or dissertation is Friday, October 16, 2026.
21. The last day to withdraw from a course without a grade evaluation is Monday, October 19, 2026.
22. Defended and approved theses or dissertations are due in the Graduate School Office on Monday, October 19, 2026.
23. NCAT Homecoming 2026 – Centennial Edition is held from Sunday, October 25, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026.
24. The last day to withdraw from the university without a grade evaluation is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
25. Registration for the Spring semester takes place from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Monday, November 23, 2026.
26. The application period for May graduation runs from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Monday, November 23, 2026.
27. Wellness Day is observed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Classes are suspended.
28. The last day to submit an approved thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School Office is Monday, November 23, 2026.
29. Thanksgiving holiday is observed from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026.
30. The last day of classes is Thursday, December 3, 2026.
31. Reading Day is Friday, December 4, 2026.
32. Final examinations are held from Monday, December 7, 2026, through Friday, December 11, 2026.
33. The Waste Management, Global Studies Certificate Awards Program, and ROTC Officer Commissioning Ceremony are held on Friday, December 11, 2026.
34. The Graduate College Commencement is held on Friday, December 11, 2026.
35. University Commencement is held on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
36. Residence halls close for non-graduating students at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
37. Residence halls close for graduating seniors at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
38. Final grades are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2026.

NCAT Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The last day to apply for readmission is Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
2. The last day to submit an appeal for academic suspension is Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
3. Registration resumes on Monday, December 28, 2026.
4. Late registration, with a $50 late fee, is available from Monday, January 4, 2027, through Friday, January 15, 2027.
5. Faculty report for duty on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
6. Residence halls open for new student orientation and for continuing students on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
7. Spring semester classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
8. The last day to add courses, including tuition waivers, is Friday, January 15, 2027, by 11:59 p.m.
9. The last day to switch course sections is Friday, January 15, 2027, by 11:59 p.m.
10. The last day to drop a course and receive financial credit is Friday, January 15, 2027, by 11:59 p.m.
11. The last day to apply for Spring graduation is Friday, January 15, 2027, by 11:59 p.m.
12. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027. No classes are held, and university offices are closed.
13. The last day to receive a book allowance is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
14. Ronald E. McNair Memorial Day is observed on Thursday, January 28, 2027.
15. The February One Celebration is held on Monday, February 1, 2027.
16. The last day to remove Incomplete grades assigned during the Fall semester is Monday, February 15, 2027.
17. Final Comprehensive Examination Week for graduate students takes place from Monday, February 22, 2027, through Friday, February 26, 2027.
18. Residence halls close at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2027, for NC A&T Spring Break.
19. NCAT Spring Break 2027 is observed from Monday, March 1, 2027, through Friday, March 5, 2027.
20. Residence halls reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2027.
21. The advisement period for the Fall semester begins on Monday, March 8, 2027.
22. Undergraduate midterm grades are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2027.
23. The last day to defend a thesis or dissertation is Friday, March 26, 2027.
24. A university holiday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027.
25. Defended and approved theses or dissertations are due in the Graduate School Office on Monday, March 29, 2027.
26. The last day to withdraw from a course without a grade evaluation is Monday, March 29, 2027.
27. Registration for the Fall and Summer semesters takes place from Monday, March 29, 2027, through Monday, April 26, 2027.
28. The application period for December graduation runs from Monday, March 29, 2027, through Monday, April 26, 2027.
29. The last day to withdraw from the university without a grade evaluation is Friday, April 2, 2027.
30. Honors Convocation is held on Tuesday, April 6, 2027. Classes are suspended from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
31. The last day to submit an approved thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School Office is Monday, April 12, 2027.
32. Wellness Day is observed on Thursday, April 15, 2027. Classes are suspended.
33. The last day of classes is Thursday, April 29, 2027.
34. Reading Day is Friday, April 30, 2027.
35. Final examinations are held from Monday, May 3, 2027, through Friday, May 7, 2027.
36. The Waste Management, Global Studies Certificate Awards Program, and ROTC Officer Commissioning Ceremony are held on Friday, May 7, 2027.
37. The Graduate College Commencement is held on Friday, May 7, 2027.
38. University Commencement is held on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
39. Residence halls close for non-graduating students at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
40. Residence halls close for graduating seniors at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
41. Final grades are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2027.

NCAT Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. The Pre-Session runs from Monday, May 17, 2027, through Friday, May 28, 2027.
2. The First Session runs from Monday, May 17, 2027, through Tuesday, June 22, 2027.
3. The Dual Session runs from Monday, May 17, 2027, through Friday, July 30, 2027.
4. The Intersession runs from Thursday, June 24, 2027, through Thursday, July 8, 2027.
5. The Second Session runs from Thursday, June 24, 2027, through Friday, July 30, 2027.
6. Registration for all Summer Sessions takes place from Monday, March 29, 2027, through Tuesday, April 20, 2027.
7. Tuition, fees, room, and board for the Pre-Session, First Session, and Dual Session are due on Friday, May 7, 2027.
8. Tuition, fees, room, and board for the Intersession and Second Session are due on Wednesday, June 16, 2027.
9. Residence halls open for the Pre-Session, First Session, and Dual Session on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
10. Residence halls open for the Intersession and Second Session on Wednesday, June 23, 2027.
11. The Summer readmission application period runs from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Friday, May 7, 2027.
12. The Fall readmission application period runs from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Wednesday, July 28, 2027.
13. Late registration for the Pre-Session, First Session, and Dual Session begins on Monday, May 10, 2027.
14. Late registration for the Intersession and Second Session begins on Thursday, June 17, 2027.
15. Classes for the Pre-Session, First Session, and Dual Session begin on Monday, May 17, 2027.
16. Classes for the Intersession and Second Session begin on Thursday, June 24, 2027.
17. The application period for Summer I graduation runs from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Friday, May 7, 2027.
18. The application period for Summer II graduation runs from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Friday, May 14, 2027.
19. The last day for late registration, adding or auditing courses, and dropping courses with financial credit for the Pre-Session, First Session, and Dual Session is Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
20. The last day for late registration, adding or auditing courses, and dropping courses with financial credit for the Intersession and Second Session is Friday, June 25, 2027.
21. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 24, 2027. No classes are held.
22. Juneteenth is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027. No classes are held for the First Session and Dual Session.
23. Independence Day is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027. No classes are held for the Dual Session, Intersession, and Second Session.
24. The final day to withdraw from a course without a grade evaluation varies by session, ranging from Tuesday, May 18, 2027, through Thursday, July 8, 2027.
25. The final day to withdraw from the university without a grade evaluation varies by session, ranging from Wednesday, May 19, 2027, through Monday, July 12, 2027.
26. Classes end between Thursday, May 27, 2027, and Friday, July 30, 2027, depending on the session.
27. Final examinations are held at the end of each session between Friday, May 28, 2027, and Friday, July 30, 2027.
28. Final grades are due between Tuesday, June 1, 2027, and Thursday, August 5, 2027, depending on the session.
29. Residence halls close at the conclusion of each session between Friday, May 28, 2027, and Friday, July 30, 2027.

For more on the NCAT Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Registrar website.