Tulane Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

The Tulane Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your go‑to resource for every important date, from enrollment and tuition payment deadlines, course add/drop periods, and the last day to withdraw without a “W”, to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

The Tulane academic calendar allows students to plan around Tulane term dates, lock in their registration windows, and budget for Tuition & Fees due dates, ensuring they never miss a key academic or financial milestone.

Tulane’s academic year follows a semester model with flexible summer options:

• Fall Semester: roughly 15 weeks (14 weeks of instruction + 1 week of finals), including a mid‑semester Fall Break, a Thanksgiving Recess, and designated make‑up days if needed.
• Spring Semester: also 15 weeks (14 instructional + finals), featuring a two‑day Carnival (Mardi Gras) Break, a week‑long Spring Break, and no April recess when classes begin immediately after MLK Jr. Day.
• Summer Sessions: split into short, intensive modules, Maymester, Early Summer, and Late Summer, each with its own add/drop deadlines and exam periods, plus specialized tracks for Nursing, Business, and Professional Advancement programs.

Whether you’re mapping out a full 15‑week semester load, squeezing in a Maymester course, or planning summer electives in your school’s specialized session, the Tulane Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 keeps every date and deadline front and center so you can focus on making the most of your Tulane experience.

Tulane Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The last day students may add themselves to the waitlist is Thursday, January 7, 2027.
2. Tulane Spring 2027 classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
3. The last day to confirm enrollment and the date waitlists are dropped is Friday, January 15, 2027.
4. The Martin L. King Jr. Holiday is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
5. The last day to register or add a course, receive a 100% tuition and fee refund when dropping a course, and remove Fall Incompletes is Friday, January 22, 2027.
6. The last day to drop a course with a 75% tuition refund is Friday, January 29, 2027.
7. The last day to drop a course with a 50% tuition refund is Friday, February 5, 2027.
8. The Mardi Gras Holiday takes place on Monday, February 8, 2027, and Tuesday, February 9, 2027. Classes resume on Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
9. The last day to drop a course with a 25% tuition refund, drop a course without record, and change grading rules for Audit is Monday, February 15, 2027.
10. Midterm grades for undergraduates are due on Friday, March 5, 2027.
11. Designated Make-Up Days are Saturday, March 6, 2027, and Sunday, March 7, 2027, and they are used only in the event of a University closure.
12. The last day to withdraw from a course and change grading rules other than Audit is Friday, March 12, 2027.
13. Tulane Spring Break 2027 takes place from Saturday, March 20, 2027, through Sunday, March 28, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, March 29, 2027.
14. Registration for Fall 2027 begins on Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
15. Designated Make-Up Days are Saturday, April 10, 2027, and Sunday, April 11, 2027, and they are used only in the event of a University closure.
16. The last day of Spring 2027 classes is Wednesday, April 28, 2027. Monday classes meet on this day, despite it being a Wednesday, and the day is treated as a Monday class meeting.
17. The Study Period takes place on Thursday, April 29, 2027, and Friday, April 30, 2027.
18. The Final Exam Period takes place from Saturday, May 1, 2027, through Thursday, May 6, 2027.
19. Grades for all students are due on Monday, May 10, 2027.
20. Commencement takes place on Saturday, May 15, 2027.

Tulane University Law School and Graduate Business School students should consult the academic calendar for their specific programs. Exams may be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday. For more on the Tulane Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Tulane University Calendar website.