Key Dates from the Academic Calendar

Note: The actual class attendance dates and the holiday schedule listed may vary as required by academic program and campus location. Some classes do meet on University holidays. Students should check with their local campus for specific calendar information. The calendar is subject to change should circumstances warrant.

For programs with 5-week classes:

Summer 2026

• May 18 - June 5: May term
• June 8: First 5-week classes start
• July 10: First 5-week classes end
• July 13: Second 5-week classes start
• Aug. 14: Second 5-week classes end
• Aug. 14: Summer Graduation Date

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For programs with 8-week classes:

Summer 2026

• June 8: Summer classes begin
• July 31: Summer classes end
• Aug. 14: Summer Graduation Date

Fall 2026

• Aug. 24: Fall 1 classes begin
• Oct. 16: Fall 1 classes end
• Oct. 16: Fall 1 Graduation Date
• Oct. 26: Fall 2 classes begin
• Dec. 18: Fall 2 classes end
• Dec. 18: Fall 2 Graduation Date

Spring 2027

• Jan. 18: Spring 1 classes begin
• March 12: Spring 1 classes end
• March 12: Spring 1 Graduation Date
• March 22: Spring 2 classes begin
• May 14: Spring 2 classes end
• May 14-16: Commencement Weekend
• May 21: Spring 2 Graduation Date

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For programs with 9-week classes:
(Counseling MA and Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia DNAP only)

Summer 2026

• June 8: Summer session classes begin
• Aug. 7: Summer session classes end
• Aug. 14: Summer Graduation Date

Fall 2026

• Aug. 17: Fall 1 classes start
• Oct. 16: Fall 1 classes end
• Oct. 16: Fall 1 Graduation Date
• Oct. 19: Fall 2 classes start
• Dec. 18: Fall 2 classes end
• Dec. 18: Fall 2 Graduation Date

Spring 2027

• Jan. 11: Spring 1 classes start
• March 12: Spring 1 classes end
• March 12: Spring 1 Graduation Date
• March 22: Spring 2 classes start
• May 14-16: Commencement Weekend
• May 21: Spring 2 classes end
• May 21: Spring 2 Graduation Date

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International Campuses

Summer 2026

• Athens: June 8 - July 3 (Summer 1); July 6 - July 31 (Summer 2)
• China - Chengdu: June 13 - Aug. 9
• China - Shanghai: May 23 - July 11
• Geneva: June 8 - July 31 (Summer 8-week term)
• Georgia - June 8 - July 31
• Leiden: June 8 - July 31 (Summer 8-week term)
• Uzbekistan: June 8 - July 31
• Vienna: June 8 - July 31 (Summer 8-week term)

Fall 2026

Fall 1 Session

• Athens: Aug.. 24 - Oct.. 16
• China - Chengdu: Aug. 15 - Oct. 25
• China - Shanghai: Aug. 1 - Sept. 19
• Geneva: Aug. 24 - Oct. 16
• Georgia: Aug. 24 - Oct. 16
• Leiden: Aug. 24 - Oct. 16
• Uzbekistan: Aug. 24 - Oct. 16

Fall Semester

• Athens: Aug. 24 - Dec. 18
• Geneva: Aug. 24 - Dec. 18
• Georgia: Aug. 24 - Dec. 18
• Leiden: Aug. 24 - Dec. 18
• Vienna: Sept. 14 - Dec. 18
• Uzbekistan: Aug. 24 - Dec. 18

Fall 2 Session

• Athens: Oct. 26 - Dec. 18
• China - Chengdu: Oct. 31 - Dec. 13
• China - Shanghai: Oct. 17 - Dec. 5
• Geneva: Oct. 26 - Dec. 18
• Georgia: Oct. 26 - Dec. 18
• Leiden: Oct. 26 - Dec. 18
• Uzbekistan: Oct. 26 - Dec. 18

Spring 2027

Spring 1 Session

• Athens: Jan. 18 - March 12
• China - Chengdu: TBD*
• China - Shanghai: TBD*
• Geneva: Jan. 18 - March 12
• Georgia: Jan. 18 - March 12
• Leiden: Jan. 18 - March 12
• Uzbekistan: Jan. 18 - March 12

Spring Semester

• Athens: Jan. 18 - May 14
• Geneva: Jan. 18 - May 14
• Georgia: Jan. 18 - May 14
• Leiden: Jan. 18 - May 14
• Vienna: Feb. 8 - May 14
• Uzbekistan: Jan. 18 - May 14

Spring 2 Session

• Athens: March 17 - May 14
• China - Chengdu: TBD*
• China - Shanghai: TBD*
• Geneva: March 22 - May 14
• Georgia: March 22 - May 14
• Leiden: March 22 - May 14
• Uzbekistan: March 22 - May 14

*Spring dates will be set according to the timing of partner's academic planning

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Holiday Schedule

• May 25, 2026: Memorial Day*
• June 19, 2026: Juneteenth*
• July 3, 2026: U.S. Independence Day observed*
• Sept. 7, 2026: Labor Day*
• Nov. 11, 2026: Veterans Day**
• Nov. 26, 2026: Thanksgiving Day*
• Nov. 27, 2026: Thanksgiving Friday*
• Dec. 24, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027: Winter Holiday
• Jan. 18, 2027: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day*

*Only U.S. on-ground courses do not meet on these dates.

**At U.S. extended military campuses only; not observed in the St. Louis area or at international campuses.

International campuses have varied holiday schedules to reflect the local customs and national holidays.

For more detailed information, including registration dates and drop and withdrawal deadlines, consult the full Academic Calendar at www.webster.edu/academics/academic-calendar/.