Stevens Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

Stevens academic calendar 2026-2027 serves as the essential operational roadmap for undergraduate and graduate students navigating their degree pathways at Stevens Institute of Technology.

Whether you are aligning your class schedule, tracking important registration windows, or planning around major campus breaks, having quick access to key dates ensures you stay ahead of important academic deadlines.

The Office of the Registrar structures the official schedule to support rigorous technical education, cooperative education (co-op) placements, and research milestones across every department.

Stevens operates on a traditional semester-based academic system consisting of a Fall and Spring semester, alongside optional Winter Intersession and accelerated Summer terms.

Each primary semester spans approximately 15 weeks of instruction, including a dedicated reading day and a final examination review period. In addition to full 15-week courses, Stevens offers split 7-week “First Half” and “Second Half” module tracks within the semester.

Full-time undergraduate status requires a credit load between 12 and 20 credits per semester, whereas full-time graduate enrollment is benchmarked at 9 to 12 credits.

Understanding the flow of the Stevens academic calendar 2026–2027 allows students to effectively manage heavy coursework, design-studio commitments, and mid-semester evaluations.

From the official start of classes in early September to the annual Commencement ceremony in May, each milestone—such as the add/drop deadline, census dates, pass/fail grading options, and thesis defense schedules—plays a critical role in maintaining good academic standing. Navigating these dates early helps you maintain a balanced schedule while optimizing your progress toward graduation.

Stevens Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. New Student Convocation takes place on Monday, August 31, 2026.
2. Stevens Fall 2026 classes start on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. It is the first day of the 2026 Fall Semester.
3. The last day to add or drop 2026 Fall Semester First Half classes is Friday, September 4, 2026.
4. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, with no classes and university offices closed.
5. The last day for a 100% refund for the 2026 Fall Semester, including tuition and fees, is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
6. The last day for a 90% refund for the 2026 Fall Semester, based on tuition only, is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
7. The last day to add or drop 2026 Fall Semester classes is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
8. The deadline to submit a graduate application for Fall 2026 graduation is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
9. The 2026 Fall Semester Census Date is Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
10. The last day for a 50% refund for the 2026 Fall Semester, based on tuition only, is Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
11. The deadline to submit an undergraduate application for Spring 2027 graduation is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
12. Stevens Fall Break 2026 takes place on Monday, October 12, 2026, with no classes and university offices open.
13. Classes follow the Monday schedule on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
14. The last day to withdraw from a 2026 Fall First Half course is Friday, October 16, 2026.
15. The last day for a 25% refund for the 2026 Fall Semester, based on tuition only, is Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with a 0% refund thereafter.
16. The chronological midpoint of the 2026 Fall Semester is Friday, October 23, 2026.
17. The last day of 2026 Fall Semester First Half classes is Friday, October 23, 2026.
18. The last day for undergraduates to opt for a Pass/Fail grade in applicable 2026 Fall Semester classes is Saturday, October 24, 2026.
19. Registration for the 2027 Winter Intersession opens for all active students on Monday, October 26, 2026.
20. The first day of 2026 Fall Semester Second Half classes is Monday, October 26, 2026.
21. Registration for the 2027 Spring Semester opens for continuing graduate students and AMP students on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
22. The last day to add or drop 2026 Fall Semester Second Half classes is Thursday, October 29, 2026.
23. Registration for the 2027 Spring Semester opens for senior and priority-designated students on Monday, November 2, 2026.
24. The 2027 Spring Semester registration period opens for juniors on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
25. The 2027 Spring Semester registration period opens for sophomores on Monday, November 9, 2026.
26. Registration for the 2027 Spring Semester opens for new graduate students on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
27. Registration for the 2027 Spring Semester opens for freshmen on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
28. The last day to schedule a thesis or Ph.D. defense for the 2026 Fall Semester is Thursday, November 19, 2026.
29. Stevens Thanksgiving Break 2026 takes place from Wednesday, November 25, through Sunday, November 29, 2026, with no classes and university offices closed.
30. The last day to withdraw from a 2026 Fall Semester class with permission is Monday, December 7, 2026.
31. The last day to hold a defense or submit an ETD is Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
32. The last day to withdraw from a 2026 Fall Second Half course is Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
33. The last day of the 2026 Fall Semester and Fall Second Half classes is Monday, December 14, 2026.
34. The last day to submit an Incomplete (INC) Petition for a 2026 Fall Semester class is Monday, December 14, 2026.
35. The 2026 Fall Semester Review Period and Final Examinations take place from Tuesday, December 15, through Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
36. The 2026 Fall Undergraduate Reading Day is Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
37. Winter Recess takes place from Wednesday, December 23, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027, with no classes and university offices closed.
38. Fall degree conferral takes place on Thursday, December 31, 2026, for the May 2027 Commencement Ceremony.

Stevens Academic Calendar Winter Intersession 2027

1. The first day of 2027 Winter Intersession classes is Monday, January 4, 2027.
2. The last day to add or drop 2027 Winter Intersession classes is Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
3. The last day to withdraw from a 2027 Winter Intersession course is Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
4. The last day of 2027 Winter Intersession classes is Saturday, January 16, 2027.

Stevens Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, with no classes and the university closed.
2. The first day of 2027 Spring Semester First Half classes is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
3. The first day of 2027 Spring Semester classes is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
4. The last day to add or drop 2027 Spring Semester First Half classes is Friday, January 22, 2027.
5. The last day for a 100% refund for the 2027 Spring Semester, including tuition and fees, is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
6. The last day to add or drop 2027 Spring Semester classes is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
7. The last day for a 90% refund for the 2027 Spring Semester, based on tuition only, is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
8. The withdrawal period for 2027 Spring Semester classes begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2027, and a W is entered on the record.
9. George Washington’s Birthday is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027, with no classes and the school closed.
10. The last day for a 50% refund for the 2027 Spring Semester, based on tuition only, is Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
11. The Spring 2027 Semester Census Date is Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
12. The last day for a 25% refund for the 2027 Spring Semester, based on tuition only, is Tuesday, February 23, 2027, with a 0% refund thereafter.
13. The last day to withdraw from a 2027 Spring First Half course is Friday, February 26, 2027.
14. The last day of 2027 Spring Semester First Half classes is Tuesday, March 2, 2027.
15. The chronological midpoint of the 2027 Spring Semester is Saturday, March 13, 2027.
16. The last day for undergraduates to opt for a Pass/Fail grade in applicable 2027 Spring Semester classes is Saturday, March 13, 2027.
17. Stevens Spring Break 2027 takes place from Sunday, March 14, through Sunday, March 21, 2027, with no classes and university offices open.
18. The first day of 2027 Spring Second Half classes is Monday, March 22, 2027.
19. The last day to add or drop 2027 Spring Semester Second Half classes is Thursday, March 25, 2027.
20. No classes are held on Friday, March 26, 2027, although university offices are open.
21. The last day to schedule a thesis or Ph.D. defense for the 2027 Spring Semester is Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
22. The last day to withdraw from a 2027 Spring Semester class is Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
23. The last day to withdraw from a 2027 Spring Semester Second Half course is Friday, April 30, 2027.
24. The last day for graduate students to defend and submit a thesis or dissertation to the Library for the 2027 Spring Semester is Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
25. The last day of the 2027 Spring Semester and Spring Second Half classes is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
26. The last day to submit an Incomplete (INC) Petition for 2027 Spring Semester classes is Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
27. The 2027 Spring Semester Final Exam and Review Period takes place from Thursday, May 6, through Monday, May 17, 2027.
28. The Undergraduate Reading Day is Thursday, May 6, 2027.
29. Spring 2027 degrees are conferred, and commencement takes place on Wednesday, May 26, 2027, with no classes.

For more on the Stevens Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the official Stevens Institute of Technology Office of the Registrar website.