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Pepperdine Academic Calendar 2026–2027: Important Dates

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Pepperdine academic calendar 2026–2027 outlines essential term dates, enrollment deadlines, final exam periods, and holiday breaks for students across all six Pepperdine schools.

Staying aligned with key academic milestones—from tracking the Pepperdine fall 2026 schedule through planning for the Pepperdine break schedule and Spring Break—is essential for maintaining academic standing and organizing housing or study abroad plans.

Whether you are an undergraduate at Seaver College scheduling courses on WaveNet, a law student referencing the Pepperdine law academic calendar, or a graduate student tracking the Pepperdine academic calendar 2026 GSEP schedule, having direct access to key deadlines ensures a successful academic year.

Pepperdine University operates on a traditional two-semester system (Fall and Spring), with each primary term spanning approximately 15 to 16 weeks, alongside optional summer terms.

For undergraduate students at Seaver College, full-time enrollment is structured around a flat-rate tuition range covering 12 to 18 units per semester.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, flat-rate undergraduate tuition is $37,185 per semester ($74,370 annually), with degree completion generally requiring a minimum of 128 total semester units.

Built-in academic recesses—including Fall break, Thanksgiving break, Christmas/winter recess, and Spring Break—allow students dedicated time to recharge between intensive coursework and final examinations.

Understanding how the Pepperdine academic calendar 2026–2027 is structured helps students maximize course planning during early registration windows, manage tuition payment options, and navigate administrative deadlines such as the add/drop and withdrawal periods.

Because individual professional programs—such as the Caruso School of Law, Graziadio Business School, and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP)—maintain independent academic schedules, reviewing your specific program’s published dates guarantees full compliance with university requirements.

This page provides an overview of primary academic dates, recess periods, registration deadlines, and term structures to help Pepperdine Waves navigate the upcoming academic year smoothly.

Pepperdine Seaver College Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Fall 2026

  1. RAs and SLAs arrive on campus on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
  2. Housing check-in and Orientation begin for new international students on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  3. New Student Orientation begins on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  4. Housing check-in for new domestic students is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
  5. Seaver New Student Orientation is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
  6. Fall 2026 Directed Studies forms (292/592) are due to the Seaver Dean’s Office on Friday, August 21, 2026.
  7. Housing check-in for returning students is on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
  8. Seaver classes begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  9. The last day of the Add/Drop period and the last day of the 100% refund period are on Friday, August 28, 2026.
  10. The withdrawal period begins on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and refund percentages apply.
  11. The Labor Day holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  12. The last day to change Cr/NC status is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  13. The last day of the 75% refund period is Monday, September 14, 2026.
  14. Founder’s Day is observed on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
  15. The last day of the 50% refund period is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  16. The last day of the 25% refund period is Monday, September 28, 2026.
  17. The priority application deadline for International Programs Academic Year and Summer is Monday, September 28, 2026.
  18. The Faculty and Staff Leadership Conference 2026 is held on Friday, October 2, 2026, and no classes meet.
  19. Waves Weekend begins on Friday, October 9, 2026, and lasts for 3 days.
  20. Pepperdine Fall Break 2026 begins on Friday, October 16, 2026, and lasts for 4 days; no classes meet.
  21. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Monday, October 19, 2026.
  22. The Seaver undergraduate First-Year Early Action and Early Decision Fall 2027 application deadline is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
  23. The Seaver undergraduate Spring 2027 application deadline is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
  24. The early registration period begins on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
  25. Graduate student and senior registration for spring and summer terms begins on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
  26. Junior registration for spring and summer terms begins on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
  27. Sophomore registration for spring and summer terms begins on Friday, November 6, 2026.
  28. First-Year student registration for spring and summer terms begins on Monday, November 9, 2026.
  29. The last day for the oral defense of a master’s thesis or project is Friday, November 13, 2026.
  30. The last day to submit a tentatively approved copy of a thesis and the signed thesis routing sheet to the Seaver Dean’s Office for master’s programs is Monday, November 16, 2026.
  31. The Thanksgiving holiday begins on Monday, November 23, 2026, and lasts for 5 days; no classes meet.
  32. The deadline for submission of the final signed thesis or project to the Seaver Dean’s Office is Monday, November 30, 2026.
  33. The last day to submit a Change of Final Exam form is Monday, November 30, 2026.
  34. The Online Course Evaluation period begins on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. PT, and lasts for 14 days.
  35. The Seaver undergraduate Spring 2027 new student enrollment deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
  36. The last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF by 5:00 p.m. PT is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  37. Final exams begin on Monday, December 14, 2026, and last for 4 days.
  38. Residents must check out of on-campus housing 24 hours after their last final exam, but no later than Friday at 9:00 a.m. PT, beginning Monday, December 14, 2026.
  39. The Fall 2026 degree conferral date is Friday, December 18, 2026.
  40. The residence halls close at 9:00 a.m. PT on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  41. Winter Break begins on Thursday, December 24, 2026, and lasts for 10 days; all offices are closed.
  42. The New Year’s Holiday is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.

Spring 2027

  1. Housing check-in for all new students is on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
  2. Orientation for all new students is on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
  3. Spring 2027 Directed Studies forms (292/592) are due to the Seaver Dean’s Office on Friday, January 8, 2027.
  4. Housing check-in for returning students is on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
  5. Classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  6. The last day of the Add/Drop period and the last day of the 100% refund period are on Friday, January 15, 2027.
  7. The Seaver undergraduate First-Year Regular Decision and Transfer Fall 2027 application deadline is Friday, January 15, 2027.
  8. The withdrawal period begins on Saturday, January 16, 2027, and refund percentages apply.
  9. Martin Luther King Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and all offices are closed.
  10. The last day to change Cr/NC status is Monday, January 25, 2027.
  11. The last day of the 75% refund period is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  12. The regular application deadline for International Programs Academic Year and Summer is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  13. The last day of the 50% refund period is Monday, February 8, 2027.
  14. The last day of the 25% refund period is Monday, February 15, 2027.
  15. Pepperdine Spring Break 2027 begins on Monday, March 1, 2027, and lasts for 5 days; no classes meet.
  16. The early registration period begins on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
  17. Graduate student and senior registration for the fall semester begins on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
  18. Junior registration for the fall semester begins on Thursday, March 11, 2027.
  19. Sophomore registration for the fall semester begins on Friday, March 12, 2027.
  20. First-Year student registration for the fall semester begins on Monday, March 15, 2027.
  21. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Monday, March 15, 2027.
  22. The last day to register for the fall semester is Thursday, March 18, 2027.
  23. The last day for the oral defense of a master’s thesis is Friday, March 19, 2027.
  24. The last day to submit a tentatively approved copy of a thesis and the signed thesis routing sheet to the Seaver Dean’s Office for master’s programs is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  25. Easter Sunday is observed on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
  26. The deadline for submission of the final signed thesis or project to the Seaver Dean’s Office is Monday, March 29, 2027.
  27. Admitted Waves Day, also known as admitted student day, is on Friday, April 9, 2027.
  28. The Online Course Evaluation period begins on Monday, April 12, 2027, at 7:00 a.m. in Malibu, and lasts for 14 days.
  29. The last day to submit a Change of Final Exam form is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  30. The last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF by 5:00 p.m. is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  31. Final exams begin on Monday, April 26, 2027, and last for 4 days.
  32. Residents must check out of on-campus housing 24 hours after their last final exam, but no later than Friday at 9:00 a.m. PT, except for graduating students, beginning Monday, April 26, 2027.
  33. Grad Fest, Academic Divisional Receptions, and Baccalaureate are held on Friday, April 30, 2027.
  34. The residence halls close at 9:00 a.m. PT on Friday, April 30, 2027, except for graduating students.
  35. The Seaver College Class of 2027 Commencement Ceremony is on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
  36. The Seaver undergraduate First-Year and Transfer Fall 2027 new student enrollment deadline is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
  37. The Spring 2027 degree conferral date is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
  38. Summer Session I Directed Studies forms (292/592) are due to the Seaver Dean’s Office on Friday, May 7, 2027.

Summer 2027: Session I

  1. Summer Session I Housing Check-in takes place on Sunday, May 9, 2027, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT.
  2. Summer Session I classes begin on Monday, May 10, 2027.
  3. The last day of the 100% refund period for Summer Session I is Tuesday, May 11, 2027.
  4. The last day of the Add/Drop period for Summer Session I is Tuesday, May 11, 2027.
  5. The last day of the Cr/NC period for Summer Session I is Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
  6. The last day of the 75% refund period for Summer Session I is Thursday, May 13, 2027.
  7. The last day of the 50% refund period for Summer Session I is Monday, May 17, 2027.
  8. The last day of the 25% refund period for Summer Session I is Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
  9. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W from Summer Session I is Monday, May 24, 2027.
  10. The Summer Session I Online Course Evaluation Period in Malibu begins on Friday, May 28, 2027, and lasts for 7 days.
  11. The Memorial Day Holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027.
  12. The last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF from Summer Session I is Wednesday, June 2, 2027.
  13. Summer Session I Final Exams are on Friday, June 4, 2027; classes meeting Monday through Thursday have finals on Thursday.
  14. Summer Session II Directed Studies forms (292/592) are due to the Seaver Dean’s Office on Friday, June 4, 2027.
  15. Summer Session I residents must check out of on-campus housing 24 hours after their last final exam, but no later than Saturday at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2027.
  16. Summer Session II Housing Check-in takes place on Sunday, June 6, 2027, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT.

Summer 2027: Session II

  1. Summer Session II classes begin on Monday, June 7, 2027.
  2. The last day of the 100% refund period for Summer Session II is Tuesday, June 8, 2027.
  3. The last day of the Add/Drop period for Summer Session II is Tuesday, June 8, 2027.
  4. The last day of the Cr/NC period for Summer Session II is Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
  5. The last day of the 75% refund period for Summer Session II is Thursday, June 10, 2027.
  6. The Graduate Program’s last day for the oral defense of a master’s thesis is Friday, June 11, 2027.
  7. The Graduate Program’s last day to submit a tentatively approved copy of a thesis and the signed thesis routing sheet to the Seaver Dean’s Office is Monday, June 14, 2027.
  8. The last day of the 50% refund period for Summer Session II is Monday, June 14, 2027.
  9. The last day of the 25% refund period for Summer Session II is Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
  10. The Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027.
  11. The Graduate Program deadline for submission of final signed copies of a thesis or project to the Dean of Seaver College is Tuesday, June 22, 2027.
  12. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W from Summer Session II is Tuesday, June 22, 2027.
  13. The Summer Session II Online Course Evaluation Period in Malibu begins on Friday, June 25, 2027, and lasts for 7 days.
  14. The last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF from Summer Session II is Wednesday, June 30, 2027.

Summer 2027: Session III

  1. Summer Session II Final Exams are on Friday, July 2, 2027; classes meeting Monday through Thursday have finals on Thursday.
  2. Summer Session III Directed Studies forms (292/592) are due to the Seaver Dean’s Office on Friday, July 2, 2027.
  3. Summer Session II residents must check out of on-campus housing 24 hours after their last final exam, but no later than Saturday at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2027.
  4. Summer Session III Housing Check-in takes place on Sunday, July 4, 2027, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT.
  5. The Independence Day Holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027.
  6. Summer Session III classes begin on Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
  7. The last day of the 100% refund period for Summer Session III is Wednesday, July 7, 2027.
  8. The last day of the Add/Drop period for Summer Session III is Wednesday, July 7, 2027.
  9. The last day of the Cr/NC period for Summer Session III is Wednesday, July 7, 2027.
  10. The last day of the 75% refund period for Summer Session III is Friday, July 9, 2027.
  11. The last day of the 50% refund period for Summer Session III is Monday, July 12, 2027.
  12. The last day of the 25% refund period for Summer Session III is Wednesday, July 14, 2027.
  13. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Tuesday, July 20, 2027.
  14. The Summer Session III Online Course Evaluation Period in Malibu begins on Friday, July 23, 2027, and lasts for 7 days.
  15. The last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF from Summer Session III is Wednesday, July 28, 2027.
  16. Summer Session III Final Exams are on Friday, July 30, 2027; classes meeting Monday through Thursday have finals on Thursday.
  17. Summer Session III residents must check out of on-campus housing 24 hours after their last final exam, but no later than Saturday at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2027.
  18. The Summer 2027 degree conferral date is Tuesday, August 3, 2027.

Pepperdine Law Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Fall 2026

  1. The first day of classes, following the Monday schedule, is Friday, August 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
  2. The Labor Day holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and there are no classes.
  3. The University Faculty Retreat takes place on Friday, October 2, 2026, and there are no classes.
  4. The ABA Site Visit takes place on Monday, October 26, 2026.
  5. The ABA Site Visit continues on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
  6. The last day of classes is Friday, November 20, 2026.
  7. The final examination period begins on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
  8. The final examination period ends on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
  9. The Fall Semester ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.

Spring 2027

  1. Winter Intensive Classes begin on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  2. The first day of Spring classes is Monday, January 11, 2027.
  3. Spring Break begins on Monday, March 1, 2027.
  4. The last day of Spring classes is Friday, April 23, 2027.
  5. The final examination period begins on Monday, May 3, 2027.
  6. The final examination period ends on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
  7. The Spring Semester ends on Friday, May 14, 2027.
  8. Graduation takes place on Friday, May 21, 2027.

Pepperdine Academic Calendar 2026-2027 GSEP

GSEP Education Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Fall 2026

  1. The Labor Day holiday is on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  2. The add/drop period begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  3. Fall 2026 term classes begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  4. Tuition is due on Tuesday, September 15, 2026; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  5. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for Fall 2026 graduates.
  6. The degree conferral date for doctoral students only is Thursday, October 15, 2026.
  7. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, October 30, 2026.
  8. Registration for continuing military-connected students for Spring 2027 begins on Friday, November 6, 2026, and opens 29 days before the term.
  9. Registration for continuing students for Spring 2027 begins on Monday, November 9, 2026, and opens 26 days before the term.
  10. Registration for new military-connected students for Spring 2027 begins on Friday, November 13, 2026, and opens 22 days before the term.
  11. Registration for new students for Spring 2027 begins on Monday, November 16, 2026, and opens 19 days before the term.
  12. The Thanksgiving holiday is observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and lasts for 2 days.
  13. The grading period begins on Friday, December 18, 2026, and lasts for 5 days.
  14. The last day of the Fall term and the degree conferral date are on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  15. The term break begins on Saturday, December 19, 2026, and lasts for 16 days.

Spring 2027

  1. The add/drop period begins on Monday, January 4, 2027, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  2. Spring 2027 term classes begin on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  3. Tuition is due on Monday, January 11, 2027; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  4. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  5. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Sunday, January 31, 2027, for Spring 2027 graduates.
  6. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, February 26, 2027.
  7. Registration for continuing military-connected students for Summer 2027 begins on Friday, March 5, 2027, and opens 29 days before the term.
  8. Registration for continuing students for Summer 2027 begins on Monday, March 8, 2027, and opens 26 days before the term.
  9. Registration for new military-connected students for Summer 2027 begins on Friday, March 12, 2027, and opens 22 days before the term.
  10. Registration for new students for Summer 2027 begins on Monday, March 15, 2027, and opens 19 days before the term.
  11. The grading period begins on Friday, April 16, 2027, and lasts for 6 days.
  12. The last day of the Spring term and the degree conferral date are on Friday, April 16, 2027.
  13. The term break begins on Saturday, April 17, 2027, and lasts for 9 days.

Summer 2027

  1. The add/drop period begins on Monday, April 26, 2027, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  2. Summer 2027 term classes begin on Monday, April 26, 2027.
  3. Tuition is due on Monday, May 3, 2027; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  4. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Monday, May 31, 2027, for Summer 2027 graduates.
  5. The Memorial Day holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027.
  6. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, June 11, 2027.
  7. The Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027.
  8. Registration for continuing military-connected students for Fall 2027 begins on Friday, July 2, 2027, and opens 43 days before the term.
  9. The Independence Day holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027.
  10. Registration for continuing students for Fall 2027 begins on Tuesday, July 6, 2027, and opens 39 days before the term.
  11. Registration for new military-connected students for Fall 2027 begins on Friday, July 9, 2027, and opens 36 days before the term.
  12. Registration for new students for Fall 2027 begins on Monday, July 12, 2027, and opens 33 days before the term.
  13. The grading period begins on Friday, July 30, 2027, and lasts for 6 days.
  14. The last day of the Summer term and the degree conferral date for Education Division students are on Friday, July 30, 2027.

GSEP Psychology Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Fall 2026

  1. The Labor Day holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  2. The add/drop period begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  3. Fall 2026 term classes begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  4. Tuition is due on Tuesday, September 15, 2026; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  5. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for Fall 2026 graduates.
  6. The degree conferral date for doctoral students only is Thursday, October 15, 2026.
  7. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, October 30, 2026.
  8. Registration for continuing military-connected students for Spring 2027 begins on Friday, November 6, 2026, and opens 29 days before the term.
  9. Registration for continuing students for Spring 2027 begins on Monday, November 9, 2026, and opens 26 days before the term.
  10. Registration for new military-connected students for Spring 2027 begins on Friday, November 13, 2026, and opens 22 days before the term.
  11. Registration for new students for Spring 2027 begins on Monday, November 16, 2026, and opens 19 days before the term.
  12. The Thanksgiving holiday is observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and lasts for 2 days.
  13. The grading period begins on Friday, December 18, 2026, and lasts for 5 days.
  14. The last day of the Fall term and the degree conferral date are on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  15. The term break begins on Saturday, December 19, 2026, and lasts for 16 days.

Spring 2027

  1. The add/drop period begins on Monday, January 4, 2027, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  2. Spring 2027 term classes begin on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  3. Tuition is due on Monday, January 11, 2027; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  4. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  5. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Sunday, January 31, 2027, for Spring 2027 graduates.
  6. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, February 26, 2027.
  7. Registration for continuing military-connected students for Summer 2027 begins on Friday, March 5, 2027, and opens 29 days before the term.
  8. Registration for continuing students for Summer 2027 begins on Monday, March 8, 2027, and opens 26 days before the term.
  9. Registration for new military-connected students for Summer 2027 begins on Friday, March 12, 2027, and opens 22 days before the term.
  10. Registration for new students for Summer 2027 begins on Monday, March 15, 2027, and opens 19 days before the term.
  11. The grading period begins on Friday, April 16, 2027, and lasts for 6 days.
  12. The last day of the Spring term and the degree conferral date are on Friday, April 16, 2027.
  13. The term break begins on Saturday, April 17, 2027, and lasts for 9 days.

Summer 2027: Session I

  1. The add/drop period begins on Monday, April 26, 2027, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  2. Summer 2027 Session I classes begin on Monday, April 26, 2027.
  3. Tuition is due on Monday, May 3, 2027; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  4. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, May 21, 2027.
  5. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Monday, May 31, 2027, for Summer 2027 graduates.
  6. The Memorial Day holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027.
  7. The grading period for Session I begins on Friday, June 11, 2027, and lasts for 6 days.
  8. The last day of Summer Session I and the first degree conferral date for the Psychology Division are on Friday, June 11, 2027.

Summer 2027: Session II

  1. The grading period for Session I begins on Friday, June 11, 2027, and lasts for 6 days.
  2. The add/drop period begins on Monday, June 14, 2027, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  3. Summer 2027 Session II classes begin on Monday, June 14, 2027.
  4. The Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027.
  5. Tuition is due on Monday, June 21, 2027; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  6. Registration for continuing military-connected students for Fall 2027 begins on Friday, July 2, 2027, and opens 43 days before the term.
  7. The Independence Day holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027.
  8. Registration for continuing students for Fall 2027 begins on Tuesday, July 6, 2027, and opens 39 days before the term.
  9. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, July 9, 2027.
  10. Registration for new military-connected students for Fall 2027 begins on Friday, July 9, 2027, and opens 36 days before the term.
  11. Registration for new students for Fall 2027 begins on Monday, July 12, 2027, and opens 33 days before the term.
  12. The grading period for Session II begins on Friday, July 30, 2027, and lasts for 6 days.
  13. The last day of Summer Session II and the second degree conferral date for the Psychology Division are on Friday, July 30, 2027.

GSEP Online Psychology Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Fall 2026

  1. The add/drop period begins on Monday, September 28, 2026, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  2. Fall 2026 term classes begin on Monday, September 28, 2026.
  3. Tuition is due on Monday, October 5, 2026; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  4. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Saturday, October 31, 2026, for Fall 2026 graduates.
  5. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  6. Registration for continuing military-connected students for Winter 2027 begins on Friday, November 13, 2026, and opens 29 days before the term.
  7. Registration for continuing students for Winter 2027 begins on Monday, November 16, 2026, and opens 26 days before the term.
  8. Registration for new military-connected students for Winter 2027 begins on Friday, November 20, 2026, and opens 22 days before the term.
  9. Registration for new students for Winter 2027 begins on Monday, November 23, 2026, and opens 19 days before the term.
  10. The Thanksgiving holiday is observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and lasts for 2 days.
  11. The grading period begins on Friday, December 11, 2026, and lasts for 6 days.
  12. The last day of the Fall term and the degree conferral date are on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
  13. The term break begins on Monday, December 14, 2026, and lasts for 28 days.

Winter 2027

  1. The add/drop period begins on Monday, January 11, 2027, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  2. Winter 2027 term classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  3. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  4. Tuition is due on Monday, January 18, 2027; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  5. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Sunday, January 31, 2027, for Winter 2027 graduates.
  6. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, February 19, 2027.
  7. Registration for continuing military-connected students for Spring 2027 begins on Friday, February 26, 2027, and opens 29 days before the term.
  8. Registration for continuing students for Spring 2027 begins on Monday, March 1, 2027, and opens 26 days before the term.
  9. Registration for new military-connected students for Spring 2027 begins on Friday, March 5, 2027, and opens 22 days before the term.
  10. Registration for new students for Spring 2027 begins on Monday, March 8, 2027, and opens 19 days before the term.
  11. The grading period begins on Friday, March 26, 2027, and lasts for 6 days.
  12. The last day of the Winter term and the degree conferral date are on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
  13. The term break begins on Monday, March 29, 2027, and lasts for 14 days.

Spring 2027

  1. The add/drop period begins on Monday, April 12, 2027, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  2. Spring 2027 term classes begin on Monday, April 12, 2027.
  3. Tuition is due on Monday, April 19, 2027; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  4. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Friday, April 30, 2027, for Spring 2027 graduates.
  5. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, May 21, 2027.
  6. Registration for continuing military-connected students for Summer 2027 begins on Friday, May 28, 2027, and opens 29 days before the term.
  7. The Memorial Day holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027.
  8. Registration for continuing students for Summer 2027 begins on Tuesday, June 1, 2027, and opens 25 days before the term.
  9. Registration for new military-connected students for Summer 2027 begins on Friday, June 4, 2027, and opens 22 days before the term.
  10. Registration for new students for Summer 2027 begins on Monday, June 7, 2027, and opens 19 days before the term.
  11. The Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027.
  12. The grading period begins on Friday, June 25, 2027, and lasts for 6 days.
  13. The last day of the Spring term and the degree conferral date are on Sunday, June 27, 2027.
  14. The term break begins on Monday, June 28, 2027, and lasts for 14 days.
  15. The Independence Day holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027.

Summer 2027

  1. The add/drop period begins on Monday, July 12, 2027, and lasts for 7 days; a withdrawal fee applies.
  2. Summer 2027 term classes begin on Monday, July 12, 2027.
  3. Tuition is due on Monday, July 19, 2027; the refund schedule applies, and a late registration fee applies.
  4. MA/MS students must submit the Graduation Application by Saturday, July 31, 2027, for Summer 2027 graduates.
  5. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, August 20, 2027.
  6. The Labor Day holiday is observed on Monday, September 6, 2027.
  7. The grading period begins on Friday, September 24, 2027, and lasts for 6 days.
  8. The last day of the Summer term and the degree conferral date are on Sunday, September 26, 2027.
  9. The term break begins on Monday, September 27, 2027, and lasts for 7 days.

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Academic Calendar 2026-2027

The academic year at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is divided into a year-round trimester schedule.

Fall 2026

  1. The Fall Trimester officially starts on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
  2. The Labor Day holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and University offices are closed.
  3. The Thanksgiving holiday takes place from Thursday, November 26, through Friday, November 27, 2026, and University offices are closed.
  4. The Fall Trimester officially ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  5. University offices are closed from Thursday, December 24, 2026, for 9 days.

Spring 2027

  1. The Spring Trimester officially starts on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  2. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and University offices are closed.
  3. The Presidents’ Day holiday is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027; University offices are open, and classes are in session.
  4. The annual commencement ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 17, 2027.
  5. The Spring Trimester officially ends on Friday, April 30, 2027.

Summer 2027

  1. The Summer Trimester officially starts on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
  2. The Memorial Day holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and University offices are closed.
  3. Juneteenth National Independence Day is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027, and University offices are closed.
  4. The Independence Day holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027.
  5. The Summer Trimester officially ends on Friday, August 20, 2027.

Pepperdine School of Public Policy Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Fall 2026

  1. Fall semester classes begin on Monday, August 31, 2026.
  2. The late registration and add/drop period begins on Monday, August 31, 2026.
  3. The Labor Day holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes are held.
  4. The late registration and add/drop period ends on Friday, September 11, 2026.
  5. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, October 23, 2026.
  6. The Thanksgiving holidays are observed from Thursday, November 26, 2026, and last for 2 days; University offices are closed.
  7. The final examination period for fall courses begins on Monday, December 7, 2026, and lasts for 4 days.
  8. The winter break begins on Saturday, December 12, 2026, and lasts for 20 days.
  9. University offices are closed from Thursday, December 24, 2026, and remain closed for 8 days.

Spring 2027

  1. Spring semester classes begin on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  2. The late registration and add/drop period ends on Friday, January 15, 2027.
  3. The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  4. The Intent to Graduate Form deadline is Friday, February 12, 2027.
  5. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, February 26, 2027.
  6. The final examination period for spring courses begins on Monday, April 12, 2027, and lasts for 3 days.
  7. Graduation is scheduled for Friday, April 16, 2027, at 10:30 a.m.

Summer 2027

  1. Policy internships begin on Monday, May 3, 2027, and last for 102 days.
  2. Summer semester classes begin on Monday, May 3, 2027, and last for 102 days.
  3. The late registration and add/drop period ends on Friday, May 14, 2027.
  4. The Memorial Day holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027.
  5. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, June 18, 2027.
  6. The Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday is observed on Saturday, June 19, 2027.
  7. The Independence Day holiday is observed on Sunday, July 4, 2027.
  8. The final examination period for summer courses begins on Monday, August 9, 2027, and lasts for 4 days.
  9. The summer break begins on Saturday, August 14, 2027, and lasts for 8 days.

Pepperdine College of Health Science Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Pepperdine School of Nursing Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Fall Semester 2026

  1. New Student Orientation begins on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and lasts for 6 days.
  2. The Four-Year BSN New Student Orientation begins on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
  3. The Two-Year BSN Transfer Pathway and ELM-CNL New Student Orientation begins on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
  4. Classes begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  5. The last day of the Add/Drop period and the last day of the 100% refund period are on Friday, August 28, 2026.
  6. The withdrawal period begins on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and refund percentages apply.
  7. The tuition due date is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  8. The Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes meet.
  9. The Student Dedication Ceremony for Fall entry students is on Friday, September 11, 2026.
  10. The last day of the 75% refund period is Monday, September 14, 2026.
  11. Founder’s Day is observed on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
  12. The last day of the 50% refund period is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  13. The last day of the 25% refund period is Monday, September 28, 2026.
  14. The Faculty Conference is on Friday, October 2, 2026.
  15. Waves Weekend begins on Friday, October 9, 2026, and lasts for 3 days.
  16. Fall Break begins on Friday, October 16, 2026, and lasts for 4 days; no classes meet.
  17. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Monday, October 19, 2026.
  18. ELM and BSN 2-Year registration for spring and summer terms begins on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
  19. BSN sophomore registration for spring and summer terms begins on Friday, November 6, 2026.
  20. BSN first-year registration for spring and summer terms begins on Monday, November 9, 2026.
  21. The Thanksgiving Holiday begins on Monday, November 23, 2026, and lasts for 5 days; no classes meet.
  22. The last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF by 5:00 p.m. PT is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  23. The online course evaluation period begins on Monday, December 7, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., and lasts for 7 days.
  24. The Final Exams begin on Monday, December 14, 2026, and last for 4 days.
  25. The Fall 2026 degree conferral date is Friday, December 18, 2026.
  26. The winter break begins on Thursday, December 24, 2026, and lasts for 8 days; all offices are closed.

Spring Semester 2027

  1. The New Year’s Holiday is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.
  2. New Student Orientation begins on Thursday, January 7, 2027, and lasts for 4 days.
  3. Classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  4. The last day of the Add/Drop period and the last day of the 100% refund period are on Friday, January 15, 2027.
  5. The Student Dedication Ceremony for Spring entry students is on Friday, January 15, 2027.
  6. The withdrawal period begins on Saturday, January 16, 2027, and refund percentages apply.
  7. The Martin Luther King Day holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes meet.
  8. The tuition due date is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  9. The last day of the 75% refund period is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  10. The last day of the 50% refund period is Monday, February 8, 2027.
  11. The last day of the 25% refund period is Monday, February 15, 2027.
  12. Spring Break begins on Monday, March 1, 2027, and lasts for 5 days; no classes meet.
  13. ELM and BSN 2-Year registration for the fall term begins on Thursday, March 11, 2027.
  14. BSN sophomore registration for the fall term begins on Friday, March 12, 2027.
  15. BSN first-year registration for the fall term begins on Monday, March 15, 2027.
  16. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Monday, March 15, 2027.
  17. Easter is observed on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
  18. The online course evaluation period begins on Monday, April 12, 2027, at 7:00 a.m., and lasts for 10 days.
  19. The last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF by 5:00 p.m. PT is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  20. The Final Exams begin on Thursday, April 22, 2027, and last for 6 days.
  21. The Commencement Ceremony is on Thursday, April 29, 2027.
  22. The Spring 2027 degree conferral date is Thursday, April 29, 2027.

Summer Semester 2027

  1. Classes begin on Monday, May 10, 2027.
  2. The last day of the Add/Drop period and the last day of the 100% refund period are on Friday, May 14, 2027.
  3. The withdrawal period begins on Saturday, May 15, 2027, and refund percentages apply.
  4. The tuition due date is Monday, May 17, 2027.
  5. The Memorial Day Holiday begins on Friday, May 28, 2027, and lasts for 4 days; no classes meet.
  6. The last day of the 75% refund period is Monday, May 31, 2027.
  7. The Memorial Day Holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and no classes meet.
  8. The last day of the 50% refund period is Monday, June 7, 2027.
  9. The last day of the 25% refund period is Monday, June 14, 2027.
  10. The Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027, and no classes meet.
  11. The Fourth of July holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027, and no classes meet.
  12. The last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF by 5:00 p.m. PT is Friday, July 23, 2027.
  13. The online course evaluation period begins on Wednesday, July 28, 2027, at 7:00 a.m., and lasts for 5 days.
  14. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, July 30, 2027.
  15. The Final Exams begin on Monday, August 2, 2027, and last for 5 days.
  16. The Summer 2027 degree conferral date is Sunday, August 8, 2027.

Speech-Language Pathology Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Fall Trimester 2026

  1. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  2. SLP Immersion Period #1 for the Fall 2026 Entry Cohort begins on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and lasts for 3 days.
  3. The Student Dedication Ceremony for the Fall 2026 Entry Cohort is on Friday, September 11, 2026.
  4. The last day of the Add/Drop period and the last day of the 100% refund period are on Monday, September 14, 2026.
  5. Founder’s Day is observed on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
  6. The withdrawal period begins on Wednesday, September 16, 2026; refund percentages apply, and the tuition due date is Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
  7. The Faculty Conference is on Friday, September 25, 2026.
  8. The last day of the 75% refund period is Monday, September 28, 2026.
  9. The last day of the 50% refund period is Monday, October 5, 2026.
  10. Waves Weekend begins on Friday, October 9, 2026, and lasts for 3 days.
  11. The last day of the 25% refund period is Monday, October 12, 2026.
  12. Fall Break begins on Friday, October 16, 2026, and lasts for 4 days; no classes meet.
  13. Registration for the spring term begins for returning students on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
  14. Registration for the spring term begins for the Fall 2026 Cohort on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
  15. The Thanksgiving Holiday begins on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and lasts for 4 days; no classes meet.
  16. The online course evaluation period begins on Monday, December 7, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., and lasts for 7 days.
  17. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, December 11, 2026.
  18. Final exams begin on Monday, December 14, 2026, and last for 4 days.
  19. SLP Immersion Period #2 begins on Monday, December 14, 2026, and lasts for 3 days.
  20. The Fall 2026 degree conferral date is Friday, December 18, 2026.
  21. The winter break begins on Thursday, December 24, 2026, and lasts for 8 days; all offices are closed.

Spring Trimester 2027

  1. The New Year’s Holiday is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.
  2. Classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  3. SLP Immersion Period #1 for the Spring 2027 Entry Cohort begins on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, and lasts for 3 days.
  4. The Student Dedication Ceremony for the Spring 2027 Entry Cohort is on Friday, January 15, 2027.
  5. The last day of the Add/Drop period and the last day of the 100% refund period are on Sunday, January 17, 2027.
  6. The Martin Luther King Day holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes meet.
  7. The withdrawal period begins on Monday, January 18, 2027; refund percentages apply, and tuition is due on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  8. The last day of the 75% refund period is Sunday, January 31, 2027.
  9. The last day of the 50% refund period is Sunday, February 7, 2027.
  10. The last day of the 25% refund period is Sunday, February 14, 2027.
  11. The Spring Holiday begins on Friday, February 26, 2027, and lasts for 4 days; no classes meet.
  12. Easter is observed on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
  13. Registration for the summer term begins for returning students on Tuesday, April 6, 2027.
  14. Registration for the summer term begins for the Spring 2027 Cohort on Friday, April 9, 2027.
  15. The online course evaluation period begins on Monday, April 12, 2027, at 7:00 a.m., and lasts for 7 days.
  16. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, April 16, 2027.
  17. Final exams begin on Monday, April 19, 2027, and last for 4 days.
  18. SLP Immersion Period #2 begins on Monday, April 19, 2027, and lasts for 3 days.
  19. SLP Immersion Period #3 begins on Wednesday, April 21, 2027, and lasts for 3 days.
  20. The Commencement Ceremony is on Friday, April 23, 2027.
  21. The Spring 2027 degree conferral date is Friday, April 23, 2027.

Summer Trimester 2027

  1. Classes begin on Monday, May 3, 2027.
  2. SLP Immersion Period #1 for the Summer 2027 Entry Cohort begins on Monday, May 3, 2027, and lasts for 3 days.
  3. The Student Dedication Ceremony for the Summer 2027 Entry Cohort is on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
  4. The last day of the Add/Drop period and the last day of the 100% refund period are on Sunday, May 9, 2027.
  5. The withdrawal period begins on Monday, May 10, 2027; refund percentages apply, and the tuition due date is Monday, May 10, 2027.
  6. The last day of the 75% refund period is Sunday, May 23, 2027.
  7. The last day of the 50% refund period is Sunday, May 30, 2027.
  8. The Memorial Day Holiday is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and no classes meet.
  9. The last day of the 25% refund period is Sunday, June 6, 2027.
  10. The Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027, and lasts for 31 days; no classes meet.
  11. The Fourth of July holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027, and no classes meet.
  12. Registration for the fall term begins for returning students on Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
  13. Registration for the fall term begins for the Summer 2027 Cohort on Tuesday, July 13, 2027.
  14. The online course evaluation period begins on Monday, August 2, 2027, at 7:00 a.m., and lasts for 7 days.
  15. The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday, August 6, 2027.
  16. Final exams begin on Monday, August 9, 2027, and last for 4 days.
  17. SLP Immersion Period #2 for the Fall 2025 Entry Cohort begins on Monday, August 9, 2027, and lasts for 3 days.
  18. SLP Immersion Period #3 begins on Wednesday, August 11, 2027, and lasts for 3 days.
  19. The Summer 2027 degree conferral date is Friday, August 13, 2027.

For more on the Pepperdine Academic Calendar 2026–2027, visit the Pepperdine University Calendar Website.

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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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