2027-2028 Academic Calendar
Fall 2027 Semester
– Full Term
– Fall Accelerated I
– Fall Accelerated II
Spring 2028 Semester
– Full Term
– Spring Accelerated I
– Spring Accelerated II
Summer 2028 Semester
– Full Term
– Summer Accelerated I
– Summer Accelerated II
NOTE: All deadlines are at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated. All dates and deadlines are subject to change. MUW reserves the right to adjust the academic calendar, including lengthening the semester, to adapt to changing circumstances.
Fall 2027 Full Term
August 17 – December 8
| July 19 | WBooks+ Welcome email and Selection emails begin – https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| August 2 | Book Vouchers Begin |
| August 11 | New Faculty Orientation |
| August 12 | Convocation |
| August 12-13 | Fall Development Series |
| August 14 | Residence Halls Open |
| August 16 | Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin |
| August 17 | Day and Evening Classes Begin |
| August 20 | Last Day to be Admitted to the University |
| August 23 | LAST DAY TO ADD AND/OR DROP FOR CLASSES VIA BANNER SELF-SERVICE FOR FULL-TERM COURSES Last Day for 100% Tuition adjustment on drop and/or withdrawal for Full-Term No-show reporting date. Students who fail to attend all classes by this date will have their registration cancelled. |
| August 27 | First Day to File an Owl-on- Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| August 30 | Last Day for 95% Tuition adjustment for Complete Withdrawal for Full-Term Last Day to Opt-Out of WBooks+ Fall Full Term class Opt Out Link: https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| September 3 | Book Vouchers End |
| September 6 | Labor Day Holiday |
| TBA | Fall Financial Aid Refunds Begin |
| September 14 | Last Day to Enroll in a Payment Plan |
| September 20 | LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE OF WP/WF FOR FULL-TERM LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT FOR FULL-TERM LAST DAY TO SUBMIT CHANGE OF MAJOR FORM |
| October 5 | Mid-term grades due by 9:00 a.m. for Full-Term Courses |
| October 6 | Last Day to Apply for a Degree to be awarded for December 2026, fee of $100.00 |
| October 7-8 | Fall Break |
| October 11 | Begin applying for May degree w/fee of $50.00 ($100.00 fee after November 5, until March 3). Important Note: All student transcripts must be received in the Registrar’s Office at the time student applies for graduation. All student final transcripts must be received by the last day for degrees to be conferred. Spring 2028 Pre-Registration Begins Graduates, Seniors, Veterans & Honors–Beginning October 11 Juniors-Beginning October 18 Sophomores-Beginning October 22 Freshmen–Beginning November 1 Students Not Enrolled Fall 2027–Beginning November 8 |
| October 13 | Last Day to File an Owl-on-Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| October 29 | Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Class Last Day to Withdraw if only enrolled in Full-Term |
| November 19 | LAST DAY FOR SOLICITATION AND FUND RAISING |
| November 22-26 | Thanksgiving Holidays |
| November 30 | Last Day of Classes Last day for student organization events and programs. |
| December 1 | Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings may be scheduled in the full-term courses. Students are encouraged to use this time to prepare for final examinations.) |
| December 2-3, 6-8 | Final Exams for Full-Term Courses |
| December 10 | Final Grades Due 5:00 p.m. for Full-Term Courses |
| December 10 | Commencement |
| January 5 | Last Day for December 2027 Degrees to be Conferred |
Fall 2027 Accelerated Term I
August 17 – October 5
| July 19 | WBooks+ Welcome email and Selection emails begin – https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| August 16 | Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin |
| August 17 | Day and Evening Classes Begin |
| August 19 | LAST DAY TO ADD AND/OR DROP A COURSE VIA BANNER WEB FOR ACCELERATED TERM I COURSES Last Day for 100% Tuition Adjustment on drop and/or withdrawal for Accelerated Term I No-show reporting date. Students who fail to attend all classes by this date will have their registration cancelled. |
| August 23 | Last Day for 95% Tuition Adjustment for Complete Withdrawal for Accelerated Term I |
| August 27 | First Day to File an Owl-on- Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| August 30 | Last Day to Opt-Out of WBooks+ Fall A-1 Term Class Opt Out Link: https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| August 31 | LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE OF WP/WF FOR ACCELERATED TERM I LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT FOR ACCELERATED TERM I |
| September 3 | Book Vouchers End Please add a debit or credit card to your account to cover shipping costs, as financial aid typically does not pay for shipping. |
| September 6 | Labor Day Holiday |
| September 10 | Last Day to File an Owl-on-Track (Academic Early Alert) Midterm Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term I Course |
| TBA | Fall Financial Aid Refunds Begin |
| September 23 | Last Day to Drop a Class for Accelerated Term I Course Last Day to Withdraw if only enrolled in Accelerated Term I |
| October 4 | Last Day of Classes for Accelerated Term 1 |
| October 5 | Final Exams for Accelerated Term 1 |
| October 6 | Final Grades due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term I Courses |
| October 6 | Last Day to Apply for a Degree to be awarded for December 2027, fee of $100.00 |
| October 7-8 | Fall Break |
Fall 2027 Accelerated Term II
October 13 – December 6
| October 12 | Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin |
| October 13 | Day and Evening Classes Begin for Accelerated Term II |
| October 15 | LAST DAY TO ADD AND/OR DROP VIA BANNER WEB FOR ACCELERATED TERM II COURSES Last Day for 100% Tuition adjustment on drop and/or withdrawal for Accelerated Term II No-show reporting date. Students who fail to attend all classes by this date will have their registration cancelled. |
| October 19 | Last Day for 95% Tuition adjustment for Complete Withdrawal for Accelerated Term II First Day to file for an Academic Early Alert To Opt-Out of WBooks+ Fall A-2 Term Class: Email Barnes & Noble sm8076@bncollege.com |
| October 21 | LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE OF WP/WF FOR ACCELERATED TERM II LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT FOR ACCELERATED TERM II |
| TBA | Fall Financial Aid Refunds Begin |
| October 29 | Midterm Grades Due for Accelerated Term II Courses Last Day to Drop an Accelerated Term II Course Last Day to Withdraw if only enrolled in Accelerated Term II |
| November 5 | Last Day to file an Owl-on-Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| November 22-26 | Thanksgiving Holidays |
| December 6 | Last Day of Classes for Accelerated Term II |
| December 7 | Final Exams Accelerated Term II Courses |
| December 10 | Final Grades are due by 5:00 p.m. for Accelerated Term II Courses |
| December 10 | Commencement |
| January 5 | Last Day for December 2027 Degrees to be Conferred |
Spring 2028 Full Term
January 12 – May 5
| December 11 | WBooks+ Welcome email and Selection emails begin – https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| December 13 | Book Vouchers Begin Please add a debit or credit card to your account to cover shipping costs, as financial aid typically does not pay for shipping. |
| January 10 | Convocation |
| January 10 | Residence Halls Open |
| January 11 | Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin |
| January 12 | Day and Evening Classes Begin |
| January 14 | Last Day to be Admitted to the University |
| January 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| January 19 | LAST DAY TO ADD/OR DROP VIA BANNER WEB FOR FULL-TERM COURSES Last Day for 100% Tuition Adjustment for Complete Withdrawal for Full-Term No-show reporting date. Students who fail to attend any classes by this date will have their registration cancelled. |
| January 21 | First Day to File an Owl-on- Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| January 26 | Last Day for 95% Tuition Adjustment for Complete Withdrawal for Full-Term Last Day to Opt-out of WBooks+ for Spring Full Term Class Opt Out Link: https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| January 28 | Book Vouchers End |
| TBA | Spring Financial Aid Refunds Begin |
| February 14 | Last Day to Enroll in a Payment Plan |
| February 14 | LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE OF WP/WF FOR FULL-TERM LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT FOR FULL-TERM LAST DAY TO SUBMIT CHANGE OF MAJOR FORM |
| March 1 | Last Day to File an Owl-on- Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| March 3 | Mid-Term Grades Due by 9:00a.m. for Full-Term Courses Last Day to Apply for a Degree to be awarded in May, fee of $100.00 |
| March 6-10 | Spring Break |
| March 13 | Begin applying for August & December degree. For August graduation, fee of $50.00 ($100.00 after April 9 until June 4). For December graduation, fee of $50.00 ($100.00 after April 23 until October 6). Important Note: All student transcripts must be received in the Registrar’s Office at the time student applies for graduation. All student final transcripts must be received by the last day for degrees to be conferred. Summer/Fall 2028 Pre-Registration Schedule Graduates, Seniors, Veterans & Honors–Beginning March 13 Juniors–Beginning March 20 Sophomores—Beginning March 27 Freshmen–Beginning April 3 Students Not Enrolled Spring 2028–Beginning April 10 |
| March 31 | Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Course Last Day to Withdraw if only enrolled in Full-Term |
| April 13-14 | Mid Semester Break |
| April 26 | LAST DAY FOR SOLICITATION AND FUND RAISING |
| April 28 | Last Day of Classes Last day for student organization events and programs. |
| May 1-5 | Final Exams for Full-Term Course |
| May 5 | Commencement |
| May 8 | Final Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. for Full-Term Course |
| May 19 | Last Day for May 2028 Degrees to be Conferred |
Spring 2028 Accelerated Term I
January 12 – March 3
| December 11 | WBooks+ Welcome email and Selection emails begin – https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| December 13 | Book Vouchers Begin Please add a debit or credit card to your account to cover shipping costs, as financial aid typically does not pay for shipping. |
| January 11 | Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin |
| January 12 | Day and Evening Classes Begin |
| January 14 | LAST DAY TO ADD AND/OR DROP A COURSE VIA BANNER WEB FOR ACCELERATED TERM I COURSES Last Day for 100% Tuition adjustment on drop and/or withdrawal for Accelerated Term I No-show reporting date. Students who fail to attend all classes by this date will have their registration cancelled. |
| January 17 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| January 19 | Last Day for 95% Tuition adjustment for Complete Withdrawal for Accelerated Term I |
| January 21 | First Day to File for an Owl-on-Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| January 26 | LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE OF WP/WF FOR ACCELERATED TERM I COURSES LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT FOR ACCELERATED TERM I Last Day to Opt-Out of WBooks+ Spring A-1 Term Class Opt Out Link: https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ First Day to File an Academic Early Alert |
| February 4 | Last Day to File for an Owl-on-Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| TBA | Spring Financial Aid Refunds Begins |
| February 9 | Midterm Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term I Courses |
| February 21 | Last Day to Drop A Class for Accelerated Term I Course Last Day to Withdraw if only enrolled in Accelerated Term I Course |
| March 2 | Last Day of Classes for Accelerated Term I |
| March 3 | Final Exams Accelerated Term I Last Day to Apply for a Degree to be awarded in May, fee of $100.00 |
| March 6 | Final Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term I Courses |
Spring 2028 Accelerated Term II
March 14 – May 4
| March 6-10 | Spring Break |
| March 13 | Begin applying for August & December degree. For August graduation, fee of $50.00 ($100.00 after April 9 until June 4). For December graduation, fee of $50.00 ($100.00 after April 23 until October 5). Important Note: All student transcripts must be received in the Registrar’s Office at the time student applies for graduation. All student final transcripts must be received by the last day for degrees to be conferred. Summer/Fall 2028 Pre-Registration Schedule Graduates, Seniors, Veterans & Honors–Beginning March 13 Juniors–Beginning March 20 Sophomores—Beginning March 27 Freshmen–Beginning April 3 Students Not Enrolled Spring 2028–Beginning April 10 |
| March 13 | Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin |
| March 14 | Day and Evening Classes Begin for Accelerated Term II |
| March 16 | LAST DAY TO ADD AND/OR DROP VIA BANNER WEB FOR ACCELERATED TERM II COURSES Last Day for 100% Tuition adjustment on drop and/or withdrawal for Accelerated Term II No-show reporting date. Students who fail to attend all classes by this date will have their registration cancelled. |
| March 20 | Last Day for 95% Tuition adjustment for Complete Withdrawal Accelerated Term II To Opt-Out of WBooks+ Spring A-2 Term Class: Email Barnes & Noble sm8076@bncollege.com |
| March 21 | First Day to File for an Owl-on- Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| TBA | Spring Financial Refunds Begin |
| March 29 | LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE OF WP/WF FOR ACCELERATED TERM II LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT FOR ACCELERATED TERM II |
| April 3 | Midterm Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term II |
| April 5 | Last Day to Drop A Class for Accelerated Term II Last Day to Withdraw if only enrolled in Accelerated Term II |
| April 7 | Last Day to file for an Academic Early Alert |
| April 13-14 | Mid Semester Break |
| May 3 | Last Day of Classes for Accelerated Term II |
| May 4 | Final Exams for Accelerated Term II Courses |
| May 5 | Commencement |
| May 8 | Final Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term II Courses |
| May 19 | Last Day for May 2028 Degrees to be Conferred |
Summer 2028 Full Term
May 16 – July 20
| April 15 | WBooks+ Welcome email and Selection emails begin – https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| May 8 | Book Vouchers Begin Please add a debit or credit card to your account to cover shipping costs, as financial aid typically does not pay for shipping. |
| May 15 | Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin |
| May 16 | Classes Begin |
| May 17 | Last Day to be Admitted to the University |
| May 19 | LAST DAY TO ADD AND/OR DROP VIA BANNER WEB FOR FULL-TERM Last Day for 100% Tuition adjustment on drop and/or withdrawal for Full-Term No-show reporting date. Students who fail to attend any classes by this date will have their registration cancelled. |
| May 24 | Last Day for 95% Tuition adjustment for Complete Withdrawal First Day to File for an Owl-on-Track (Academic Early Alert) Last Day to Opt-Out of WBooks+ for Summer Full Term Class Opt Out Link: https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| May 25 | LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE OF WP OR WF FOR FULL-TERM LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT FOR FULL-TERM |
| May 29 | Memorial Day |
| June 2 | Book Vouchers End Last day to Apply for a Degree to be Awarded in August 2028, fee of $100.00 |
| TBA | Summer Financial Aids Refunds Begin |
| June 9 | Last Day to File for an Owl-on-Track (Academic Early Alert) |
| June 16 | Midterm Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. for Full-Term Courses |
| July 4 | Independence Day Holiday |
| July 11 | Last Day to Drop A Full-Term Course Last Day to Withdraw if only enrolled in Full-Term Course |
| July 18 | Last Day of Classes for Full-Term |
| July 19-20 | Final Exams for Full-Term |
| July 21 | Commencement |
| July 24 | Final Grades Due for Full-Term by 9:00 a.m. for Full-Term Courses |
| August 18 | Last Day for August 2028 Degrees to be Conferred |
Summer 2028 Accelerated Term I
May 16 – June 15
| April 15 | WBooks+ Welcome email and Selection emails begin – https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| May 15 | Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin |
| May 16 | Classes Begin |
| May 17 | Last Day to be Admitted to the University |
| May 17 | LAST DAY TO ADD AND/OR DROP VIA BANNER WEB FOR ACCELERATED TERM I COURSES Last Day for 100% Tuition adjustment on drop and/or withdrawal for Accelerated Term I No-show reporting date. Students who fail to attend all classes by this date will have their registration cancelled. |
| May 18 | Last Day for 95% Tuition adjustment for Complete Withdrawal for Accelerated Term I Last Day to Opt-Out of WBooks+ for Summer A-1 Term Class Opt Out Link: https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| May 25 | LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE OF WP/WF FOR ACCELERATED TERM I LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT FOR ACCELERATED TERM I |
| May 29 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| May 30 | Midterm Grades due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term I Courses |
| June 2 | Book Vouchers End Last Day to Apply for a Degree to be Awarded in August 2027, fee of $100.00 |
| June 6 | Last Day to Drop an Accelerated Term I Course Last Day to Withdraw if only enrolled in Accelerated Term I |
| TBA | Summer Financial Aid Refunds Begin |
| June 14 | Last Day of Classes for Accelerated Term I |
| June 15 | Final Exams for Accelerated Term I Courses |
| June 19 | Final Grades due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term I Courses |
Summer 2028 Accelerated Term II
June 20 – July 20
| May 19 | WBooks+ Opt-Out Begins |
| June 19 | Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin |
| June 20 | Classes Begin |
| June 21 | LAST DAY TO ADD AND/OR DROP VIA BANNER WEB FOR ACCELERATED TERM II COURSES Last Day for 100% Tuition adjustment on drop and/or withdrawal for Accelerated Term II No-show reporting date. Students who fail to attend all classes by this date will have their registration cancelled. |
| June 22 | Last Day for 95% Tuition adjustment for Complete Withdrawal for Accelerated Term II Last Day to Opt-Out of WBooks+ for Summer A-2 Term Class Opt Out Link: https://www.muw.edu/wbooksplus/ |
| June 29 | LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW WITHOUT RECEIVING A GRADE OF WP/WF FOR ACCELERATED TERM II LAST DAY TO CHANGE FROM CREDIT TO AUDIT FOR ACCELERATED TERM II |
| July 4 | Independence Day Holiday Book Vouchers End |
| July 5 | Midterm Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term II Courses |
| TBA | Summer Financial Refunds Begin |
| July 11 | Last Day to Drop an Accelerated Term II Course Last Day to Withdraw if only enrolled in Accelerated Term II |
| July 19 | Last Day of Classes for Accelerated Term II |
| July 20 | Final Exams for Accelerated Tern II Courses |
| July 21 | Commencement |
| July 24 | Final Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. for Accelerated Term II Courses |
| August 18 | Last Day for August 2028 Degrees to be Conferred |