St Joseph’s University Academic Calendar 2026-2027 Dates

St Joseph’s University academic calendar 2026-2027 serves as the vital operational guide for students, faculty, and administrative staff across all campuses.

Whether you are an incoming undergraduate planning your first term on Hawk Hill or a returning student managing degree progress, keeping track of the st joseph’s university academic calendar ensures you stay ahead of registration windows, tuition deadlines, and official university holidays.

This resource offers a clear breakdown of important dates to keep your academic year organized from orientation to commencement.

Saint Joseph’s University operates primarily on a standard semester-based academic system divided into Fall and Spring terms, with supplemental Winter Intersession and Summer modules.

Primary semesters run for 15 weeks of structured instruction, concluding with dedicated reading days and a comprehensive final examination week.

Standard full-time enrollment requires undergraduate students to take between 12 and 18 credit hours per semester (averaging 15 credits to maintain a standard 4-year degree completion path).

In addition to traditional 15-week courses, SJU offers accelerated 7-week sub-terms (1st Half and 2nd Half modules) for specific academic programs and flexible adult learning degrees.

This guide helps you navigate every term within the st joseph’s university academic calendar 2026 and 2027 smoothly. Below, you will find key term dates, including semester start/end times, add/drop registration windows, course withdrawal deadlines, and university holiday breaks.

We have also highlighted campus-specific schedules—such as updates relevant to the St. Joseph’s University Patchogue academic calendar 2026—as well as the full SJU final exam schedule for each term.

Taking time to map out mid-semester breaks and exam periods is crucial for staying balanced during the school year.

The st joseph’s university spring break 2027 schedule gives students an important opportunity to rest and recharge halfway through the spring term before end-of-year assessments begin.

Review the full breakdown of dates below to align your coursework, personal plans, and academic advising holds efficiently.

St Joseph’s University Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. All classes for 15-week courses begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
2. All classes for the first half of 7-week courses begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
3. The last day to add or drop 15-week courses is Monday, August 31, 2026.
4. The last day to add or drop first-half 7-week courses is Monday, August 31, 2026.
5. There are no classes on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
6. The last day to withdraw from first-half 7-week courses is Monday, September 28, 2026.
7. St Joseph’s University Fall Break for 15-week courses begins on Monday, October 12, 2026.
8. The last day of first-half 7-week courses is Monday, October 12, 2026.
9. Fall Break for 7-week courses is observed on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
10. All classes for second-half 7-week courses begin on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
11. Classes resume for 15-week courses on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
12. Final grades for first-half 7-week courses are due on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
13. Mid-term grades for 15-week courses are due on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
14. The last day to add or drop second-half 7-week courses is Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
15. Intersession registration begins on Monday, October 26, 2026.
16. The Day of Dialogue is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and there are no classes. The specific schedule is to be determined.
17. The final deadline to apply for graduation as a Fall 2026 graduate is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
18. Spring registration begins on Monday, November 2, 2026.
19. The last day to withdraw from second-half 7-week courses is Monday, November 16, 2026.
20. The last day to withdraw from 15-week courses is Monday, November 23, 2026.
21. St Joseph’s University Thanksgiving Break 2026 begins on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and there are no classes. All classes resume following Thanksgiving Break on Monday, November 30, 2026.
22. The last day of second-half 7-week courses is Friday, December 4, 2026.
23. Final grades for second-half 7-week courses are due on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
24. The last day of 15-week courses is Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
25. Reading Day is Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
26. Final examinations for 15-week courses begin on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
27. The last day of final examinations for 15-week courses is Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
28. Final grades for 15-week courses are due on Friday, December 18, 2026.

St Joseph’s University Academic Calendar Intersession 2027

1. Intersession courses begin on Monday, January 4, 2027.
2. The last day to add or drop Intersession courses is Monday, January 4, 2027.
3. The last day to withdraw from Intersession courses is Thursday, January 7, 2027.
4. The last day of Intersession courses is Friday, January 15, 2027.
5. Intersession grades are due on Sunday, January 17, 2027.

St Joseph’s University Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. There are no classes on Monday, January 18, 2027, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
2. All classes for 15-week courses begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
3. All classes for the first half of 7-week courses begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
4. The last day to add or drop 15-week courses is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
5. The last day to add or drop first-half 7-week courses is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
6. The last day to withdraw from first-half 7-week courses is Monday, February 15, 2027.
7. Summer registration begins on Monday, February 22, 2027.
8. The final deadline to apply for graduation as a Spring 2027 graduate is Monday, March 1, 2027.
9. The last day of first-half 7-week courses is Monday, March 8, 2027.
10. St Joseph’s University Spring Break for 15-week courses begins on Monday, March 8, 2027.
11. Final grades for first-half 7-week courses are due on Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
12. All classes for second-half 7-week courses begin on Thursday, March 11, 2027.
13. Classes resume for 15-week courses on Monday, March 15, 2027.
14. Mid-term grades for 15-week courses are due on Monday, March 15, 2027.
15. The last day to add or drop second-half 7-week courses is Thursday, March 18, 2027.
16. Easter Break begins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2027, and no classes are scheduled after 5:00 p.m.
17. Easter Monday is observed on Monday, March 29, 2027, and classes scheduled after 5:00 p.m. resume.
18. All classes resume following Easter Break on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
19. Fall registration begins on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
20. The last day to withdraw from 15-week courses is Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
21. The last day to withdraw from second-half 7-week courses is Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
22. The last day of second-half 7-week courses is Monday, May 3, 2027.
23. Final grades for second-half 7-week courses are due on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
24. The last day of 15-week courses is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
25. Reading Day is Thursday, May 6, 2027.
26. Final examinations for 15-week courses begin on Friday, May 7, 2027.
27. The last day of final examinations for 15-week courses is Thursday, May 13, 2027.
28. Final grades for 15-week courses are due on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
29. Spring degrees are awarded on Tuesday, May 18, 2027.

For more on the St. Joseph’s University Academic Calendar 2026–2027, visit the official Saint Joseph’s University Academic Calendar page.