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Ole Miss Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
Ole Miss Academic Calendar, Important Dates.

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The Ole Miss Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your essential roadmap for every key date and deadline from Ole Miss enrollment and registration windows, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

The University of Mississippi academic calendar helps Rebels lock in Ole Miss term dates, navigate the Ole Miss exam schedule, track Ole Miss registration deadlines, and never miss the last day to withdraw without a “W”, ensuring seamless academic and financial planning at Ole Miss.

The University of Mississippi operates on a traditional semester system with flexible summer options:

  • Fall Semester: A 15‑week term (14 instructional weeks + one finals week), kicking off in late August and wrapping up before the holiday recess.
  • Spring Semester: Mirrors Fall with 15 weeks of instruction plus finals, beginning after Martin Luther King Jr. Day and concluding in early May with a mid‑semester Spring Break.
  • Summer Sessions: Flexible formats—Session I (approximately 6 weeks), Full Summer Session (about 12 weeks), and Session II (approximately 6 weeks), each with its own registration, add/drop, and fee‑payment deadlines, perfect for catching up, accelerating progress, or lightening your regular‑term load.

Keep the Ole Miss Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 front and center so you can focus on thriving both in the classroom and across the Grove.

Ole Miss Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Academic advising for Fall and Winter takes place from Monday, March 9, 2026, to Friday, April 27, 2026.
  2. Priority registration for Fall takes place from Monday, April 13, 2026, to Monday, April 27, 2026.
  3. Phase 1 registration period runs from Monday, April 13, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026.
  4. Fall 2026 tuition and fees are posted to student accounts on Friday, July 31, 2026.
  5. Phase 2 registration begins on Saturday, August 1, 2026, and a $50 registration fee is assessed on this date.
  6. The December diploma application opens on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  7. The bursar’s office begins distributing excess financial aid to students on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
  8. The last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for tuition and fees is Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  9. Classes begin on Monday, August 24, 2026, and a $100 registration fee is assessed on this date.
  10. Phase 3 registration begins on Monday, August 24, 2026, and withdrawals made through September 4 receive a 100 percent refund minus the registration fee.
  11. Students may add courses on a space-available basis through Friday, August 28, 2026.
  12. The last day to register or add classes is Friday, September 4, 2026, and instructor approval is required after August 29. The refund period ends on this date.
  13. A $10 fee is assessed per drop or add beginning Saturday, September 5, 2026.
  14. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and administrative offices are closed.
  15. The mandatory drop date for non-attendance is Monday, September 14, 2026.
  16. Academic advising for Spring and Summer sessions takes place from Monday, September 28, 2026, to Monday, November 9, 2026.
  17. Midterm grading and progress reports are due on Monday, October 5, 2026.
  18. The last day to submit applications for December diplomas is Monday, October 12, 2026.
  19. The deadline for course withdrawals is Monday, October 12, 2026, and no refunds are issued after September 4.
  20. Thanksgiving holidays take place from Saturday, November 21, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026, and administrative offices are closed on Thursday and Friday. Classes resume on Monday, November 30, 2026.
  21. Classes end on Friday, December 4, 2026.
  22. Final examinations take place from Monday, December 7, 2026, to Friday, December 11, 2026.

Ole Miss Academic Calendar Winter 2027

  1. Academic advising for Fall and Winter takes place from Monday, March 9, 2026, to Friday, April 6, 2026.
  2. Priority registration for Fall and Winter takes place from Monday, March 30, 2026, to Monday, April 13, 2026.
  3. Phase 1 registration period for Winter runs from Monday, March 30, 2026, to Monday, November 30, 2026.
  4. A $50 registration fee is assessed on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, when Phase 2 registration begins.
  5. The last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for tuition and fees is Sunday, January 3, 2027.
  6. Classes begin on Monday, January 4, 2027, and a $100 registration fee is assessed on this date. Phase 3 registration also begins.
  7. The last day to register or add classes is Tuesday, January 5, 2027, and the refund period ends on this date.
  8. A $10 fee is assessed per drop or add beginning Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
  9. The mandatory drop date for non-attendance is Thursday, January 7, 2027.
  10. The deadline for course withdrawals is Thursday, January 7, 2027, and no refunds are issued after the refund period ends.
  11. Classes end on Friday, January 15, 2027.
  12. Final examinations take place on Saturday, January 16, 2027.

Ole Miss Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Priority registration for Spring takes place from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Monday, November 9, 2026.
  2. Priority registration for all Summer sessions takes place from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Monday, April 12, 2027.
  3. Phase 1 registration for full and first Spring runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Monday, November 30, 2026.
  4. Phase 1 registration for second Spring runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Sunday, February 28, 2027.
  5. Phase 1 registration for May intersession, full Summer, and first Summer runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Friday, April 30, 2027.
  6. Phase 1 registration for second Summer runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Monday, May 31, 2027.
  7. Phase 1 registration for August intersession runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Wednesday, June 30, 2027.
  8. Academic advising for Spring and all Summer sessions takes place from Monday, September 28, 2026, to Monday, November 9, 2026.
  9. Priority registration for all Spring sessions takes place from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Monday, November 9, 2026.
  10. Phase 1 registration period for full and first Spring runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, to Monday, November 30, 2026.
  11. Phase 2 registration begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, and a $50 registration fee is assessed on this date.
  12. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and administrative offices are closed.
  13. The last day to officially cancel registration and avoid responsibility for tuition and fees is Monday, January 18, 2027.
  14. Classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, and a $100 registration fee is assessed on this date. Phase 3 registration also begins.
  15. Students may add courses on a space-available basis through Monday, January 25, 2027.
  16. The last day to register or add classes is Monday, February 1, 2027, and instructor approval is required after January 25. The refund period ends on this date.
  17. May and August diploma applications open on Monday, February 1, 2027.
  18. A $10 fee is assessed per drop or add beginning Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
  19. The mandatory drop date for non-attendance is Monday, February 8, 2027.
  20. Progress reports are due on Monday, March 1, 2027.
  21. Academic advising for Fall and Winter takes place from Monday, March 1, 2027, to Monday, April 12, 2027.
  22. The last day to submit applications for May and August diplomas is Friday, March 5, 2027.
  23. Spring Break takes place from Saturday, March 6, 2027, to Sunday, March 14, 2027.
  24. The deadline for course withdrawals is Monday, March 15, 2027, and no refunds are issued after February 1.
  25. Good Friday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, and administrative offices are closed.
  26. Priority registration for Fall and Winter takes place from Monday, March 29, 2027, to Monday, April 12, 2027.
  27. Phase 1 registration period runs from Monday, March 29, 2027, to Friday, April 30, 2027.
  28. Honors Convocation takes place on Thursday, April 8, 2027.
  29. Classes end on Friday, April 30, 2027.
  30. Final examinations take place from Monday, May 3, 2027, to Friday, May 7, 2027.
  31. Commencement Convocation takes place on Saturday, May 8, 2027, with additional ceremonies scheduled around this date.

For more on the Ole Miss Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the University of Mississippi 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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