The 2026-27 Academic Year
At the discretion of the University, changes may be made to the following.
Note – This schedule is for fully online programs offered through Methodist University Online. Individual online courses offered through the main campus programs are included in the academic calendar for those sessions.
Fall 2026 Term I
| August 24 |
First Day of Class |
| August 24-28 |
Add/Drop Period |
| October 9 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class |
| October 14-16 |
Final Exam Period |
| October 19 |
Final Grades Due |
Fall 2026 Term II
| October 19 |
First Day of Class |
| October 19-23 |
Add/Drop Period |
| November 2 |
Spring/Summer 2027 Early Registration Begins |
| December 4 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class |
| December 9-11 |
Final Exam Period |
| December 14 |
Final Grades Due |
Spring 2027 Term I
| January 11 |
First Day of Class |
| January 11-15 |
Add/Drop Period |
| February 26 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class |
| March 3-5 |
Final Exam Period |
| March 8 |
Final Grades Due |
Spring 2027 Term II
| March 8 |
First Day of Class |
| March 8-12 |
Add/Drop Period |
| March 29 |
Fall 2027 Early Registration Begins |
| April 23 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class |
| April 28-30 |
Final Exam Period |
| May 1 |
Commencement Ceremony |
| May 3 |
Final Grades Due |
Summer 2027 Term I
| May 3 |
Classes Begin |
| May 3-7 |
Add/Drop Period |
| June 23-25 |
Final Exams |
| June 25 |
Last Day of Classes |
| June 28 |
Final Grades Due |
Summer 2027 Term II
| June 28 |
Classes Begin |
| June 28-July 2 |
Add/Drop Period |
| August 13 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class |
| August 18-20 |
Final Exams |
| August 20 |
Last Day of Classes |
| August 23 |
Final Grades Due |
