Ualbany Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates and Deadlines

Ualbany Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for Fall 2026 classes on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
2. ITS scheduled maintenance takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
3. The Fall 2026 degree application opens for undergraduate and graduate students on Monday, August 17, 2026.
4. Opening Convocation takes place on Friday, August 21, 2026.
5. The last day for international students to drop classes with no International Student Fee is on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
6. Fall 2026 classes begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
7. The first day for non-UAlbany students to cross-register for UAlbany classes is on Monday, August 24, 2026.
8. The last day to register without a late fee is on Monday, August 24, 2026.
9. The last day to add 8 Week 1 classes without permission is on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
10. The last day to add 8 Week 1 classes with permission is on Monday, August 31, 2026.
11. The last day to drop 8 Week 1 classes without receiving a “W” grade is on Monday, August 31, 2026.
12. The last day to add semester-length classes without permission is on Monday, August 31, 2026.
13. The last day to add semester-length classes with permission is on Friday, September 4, 2026.
14. The last day to formally audit semester-length classes is on Friday, September 4, 2026.
15. The last day to drop semester-length classes without receiving a “W” grade is on Friday, September 4, 2026.
16. Classes are suspended for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
17. ITS scheduled maintenance takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
18. ITS scheduled maintenance takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
19. Classes are suspended for Fall Break from Monday, October 12, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
20. The midterm point of the Fall 2026 semester is on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
21. The last day of 8 Week 1 classes is on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
22. The last day to drop 8 Week 1 classes with a “W” grade assigned is on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
23. The last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading or return to A-E grading for 8 Week 1 classes is on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
24. Final grade rosters for 8 Week 1 classes are made available to instructors on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
25. 8 Week 2 classes begin on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
26. The first day for Albany Law School students to cross-register for Fall 2026 UAlbany classes is on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
27. Advance registration for Wintersession 2026–2027 and Spring 2027 begins from Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
28. The deadline to submit final grades for 8 Week 1 classes is on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
29. Final grades for 8 Week 1 classes are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026.
30. The last day to add 8 Week 2 classes without permission is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
31. The last day to add 8 Week 2 classes with permission is on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
32. The last day to drop 8 Week 2 classes without receiving a “W” grade is on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
33. The last day for students to make up incomplete grades from Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 is on Friday, November 6, 2026.
34. ITS scheduled maintenance takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
35. Classes are suspended for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, November 25, 2026 through Sunday, November 29, 2026.
36. The last day for dissertation and thesis submission for Fall 2026 graduation is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
37. ITS scheduled maintenance takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
38. The last day of Fall 2026 semester classes is on Monday, December 7, 2026.
39. The last day for students to drop 8 Week 2 and semester-length classes with a “W” grade assigned is on Monday, December 7, 2026.
40. The last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading or return to A-E grading for 8 Week 2 and semester-length classes is on Monday, December 7, 2026.
41. The last day for students to voluntarily withdraw from the university and receive “W” grades is on Monday, December 7, 2026.
42. Reading Day takes place on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
43. Final grade rosters for 8 Week 2 and semester-length classes are made available to instructors on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
44. Final exams take place from Wednesday, December 9, 2026 through Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
45. The Fall 2026 degree application is due for undergraduate and graduate students on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
46. The deadline to submit final grades for 8 Week 2 and semester-length classes is on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
47. Final grades for 8 Week 2 and semester-length classes are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2026.
48. The official degree conferral date for Fall 2026 is on Saturday, December 19, 2026.

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