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TAMUCC Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim

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The TAMUCC academic calendar 2026-2027 serves as the central planning tool for undergraduate and graduate students navigating their degree progress at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Whether you are setting up your class schedule, monitoring crucial add/drop deadlines, or planning for university breaks, staying aligned with official academic dates ensures a smooth transition through each term.

Maintained by the Office of the Registrar, this calendar governs academic operations across all Islander colleges, degree programs, and research divisions.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi operates primarily on a semester-based academic system comprising a Fall and Spring term, supplemented by a 2-week Maymester, two 5-week summer sessions, and accelerated 7-week mini-terms (Part-of-Term S and T).

Standard fall and spring semesters span 16 weeks of structured instruction, built-in reading days, and a dedicated final examination week.

Full-time undergraduate enrollment requires a minimum load of 12 credit hours per semester (typically 15 credits to remain on track for four-year graduation), while full-time graduate status is benchmarked at 9 credit hours.

Understanding the full layout of the TAMUCC academic calendar 2026–2027 allows students to systematically manage heavy coursework, laboratory requirements, and university milestones.

Key administrative dates—such as official census deadlines, course withdrawal limits (Q-drops), midterm grade postings, and graduation application cutoffs—directly influence your academic standing and financial aid eligibility.

TAMUCC Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. The Faculty Start Date is Monday, August 17, 2026.
  2. TAMUCC Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
  3. The last day to register or add a class and Census Day for the 1st 7-week Session (S) and Fall 1 Online Mini-Term is Friday, August 28, 2026.
  4. The last day to register and add a class for the Fall Full Term is Monday, August 31, 2026.
  5. The Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  6. Census Day for the Fall Full Term is Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
  7. The last day to drop for the 1st 7-week Session (S) and Fall 1 Online Mini-Term is Monday, September 28, 2026.
  8. The last day to withdraw for the 1st 7-week Session (S) and Fall 1 Online Mini-Term is Thursday, October 8, 2026.
  9. The last day of classes and Final Exams for the 1st 7-week Session (S) and Fall 1 Online Mini-Term is Monday, October 12, 2026.
  10. Classes begin for the 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Fall 2 Online Mini-Term on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  11. Mid-Term Grading for the Fall Full Term takes place from Wednesday, October 14, through Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
  12. The last day to register or add a class and Census Day for the 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Fall 2 Online Mini-Term is Monday, October 19, 2026.
  13. Grades for the 1st 7-week Session (S) and Fall 1 Online Mini-Term are due on Friday, October 16, 2026.
  14. The last day to drop for the 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Fall 2 Online Mini-Term is Monday, November 16, 2026.
  15. The last day to drop for the Fall Full Term is Friday, November 6, 2026.
  16. Reading Day for the Fall Full Term is Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and no classes are held.
  17. The last day to apply for Fall Graduation with a late fee of $55 is Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
  18. TAMUCC Thanksgiving Break 2026 is observed from Thursday, November 26, through Friday, November 27, 2026, and the campus is closed.
  19. The last day to withdraw for the 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Fall 2 Online Mini-Term is Monday, November 30, 2026.
  20. The last day to withdraw for the Fall Full Term is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
  21. The last day of classes and Final Exams for the 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Fall 2 Online Mini-Term are on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
  22. The last day of Fall Full Term classes is Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
  23. Reading Day for the Fall Full Term is Thursday, December 3, 2026, and no classes are held.
  24. Final Exams for the Fall Full Term take place from Friday, December 4, through Saturday, December 5, 2026, and from Monday, December 7, through Thursday, December 10, 2026.
  25. Fall Commencement is on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
  26. Grades for the Fall Full Term, 2nd 7-week Session (T), and Fall 2 Online Mini-Term are due on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

TAMUCC Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the campus is closed.
  2. The Spring 2027 Full Term, 1st 7-week Session (S), and Spring 1 Online Mini-Term classes start on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  3. The last day to add a class and Census Day for the 1st 7-week Session (S) and Spring 1 Online Mini-Term is Monday, January 25, 2027.
  4. The last day to register and add a class for the Spring Full Term is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
  5. Census Day for the Spring Full Term is Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
  6. The last day to drop a class for the 1st 7-week Session (S) and Spring 1 Online Mini-Term is Monday, February 22, 2027.
  7. The last day to withdraw from the 1st 7-week Session (S) and Spring 1 Online Mini-Term is Thursday, March 4, 2027.
  8. TAMUCC Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 8, through Friday, March 12, 2027, and no classes are held.
  9. The 1st 7-week Session (S) and Spring 1 Online Mini-Term end on Monday, March 15, 2027, with the last day of classes and Final Exams.
  10. The 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Spring 2 Online Mini-Term begin on Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
  11. The 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Spring 2 Online Mini-Term run through Monday, May 3, 2027.
  12. The last day to add a class and Census Day for the 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Spring 2 Online Mini-Term is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  13. Grades for the 1st 7-week Session (S) and Spring 1 Online Mini-Term are due on Friday, March 19, 2027.
  14. Mid-Term Grading for the Spring Full Term takes place from Wednesday, March 17, through Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
  15. The last day to drop a class for the 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Spring 2 Online Mini-Term is Monday, April 19, 2027.
  16. The last day to withdraw from the 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Spring 2 Online Mini-Term is Thursday, April 29, 2027.
  17. The last day to withdraw from the Spring Full Term is Friday, April 30, 2027.
  18. The last day of Spring Full Term classes and the last day of classes and Final Exams for the 2nd 7-week Session (T) and Spring 2 Online Mini-Term are Monday, May 3, 2027.
  19. Reading Day is Tuesday, May 4, 2027, and no classes are held.
  20. Final Exams for the Spring Full Term take place from Wednesday, May 5, through Saturday, May 8, 2027, and from Monday, May 10, through Tuesday, May 11, 2027.
  21. The last day to apply for Spring Graduation is Thursday, May 6, 2027.
  22. Spring Commencement is on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
  23. All Spring grades are due on Monday, May 17, 2027.

For more on the TAMUCC Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the official Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Office of the Registrar 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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