The academic calendar below is for Cornerstone University undergraduate and graduate students. While CU makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the dates published in the academic catalog, these dates are subject to change. We will communicate any changes should they arise. Keep these dates in mind for your academic planning and preparing for each semester.
2026 Academic Calendar
| Summer Term Dates 2026 | May 11 - August 23 |
| 15-Week Session | May 11 - August 23 |
| Classes Begin | May 11 |
| Drop/Add Period | May 11-15 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | July 27 |
| Last Day of Classes | August 23 |
| Final Grades Due at 5pm (Thurs.) | August 27 |
| First 7-Week Online Session | May 11 - June 28 |
| Classes Begin | May 11 |
| Drop/Add Period | May 11-15 |
| Data Freeze (administrative) | May 29 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | June 8 |
| First 7-Week Session Ends | June 28 |
| Final Grades Due at Noon (Mon.) | July 6 |
| Second 7-Week Online Session | July 6 - August 23 |
| Classes Begin | July 6 |
| Drop/Add Period | July 6-10 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | August 3 |
| Second 7-Week Session Ends | August 23 |
| Final Grades Due at 5pm (Thurs.) | August 27 |
| Fall 2026 Term Dates | August 26- December 26 |
| New Student Arrival Day (Friday) | August 21 |
| Residence Halls Open/Returning Students | August 25 |
| Classes Begin (Wed.) | August 26 |
| Drop/Add Period | August 26 - Sept 1 |
| Internship Handshake Deadline | August 28 |
| Labor Day (no classes) | September 7 |
| Data Freeze (administrative) | September 11 |
| Fall Break (Mon. & Tues. - residential students only) | October 12 - 13 |
| Mid-term | October 14 - 16 |
| Registration Begins | October 14 |
| Last day to withdraw | November 10 |
| Thanksgiving Break (Wed. - Fri.) | November 25-27 |
| Classes Resume (Mon.) | November 30 |
| Final Day of Classes | December 4 |
| Final Exams | December 7-10 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 10 |
| Final Grades Due at noon (Tues.) | December 15 |
| 1st 7-Week Online Session | August 26 - October 13 |
| Classes Begin | August 26 |
| Drop/Add Period | August 26 - September 1 |
| Last day to withdraw | September 22 |
| First 7 Week Session EndsFirst 7 Week Session Ends | October 13 |
| Final Grades Due at noon (Mon.) | October 19 |
| 2nd 7-Week Online Session | October 21 - December 10 |
| Classes Begin | October 21 |
| Drop/Add Period | October 21 - 27 |
| Last day to withdraw | November 17 |
| Second 7 Week Session Ends | December 10 |
| Final Grades Due at noon (Tues.) | December 15 |
| Spring 2027 Term Dates | January 19 - May 6 |
| Residence Halls Open for J-Term | January 3 |
| J-Term | January 4-15 |
| Residence Halls Open for Spring Term | January 18 |
| Martin Luther King Day (classes will not meet) | January 18 |
| Classes Begin (Tues.) | January 19 |
| Drop/Add Period | January 19 - 25 |
| Internship Handshake Deadline | January 22 |
| Data Freeze (administrative) | February 5 |
| Spring Break | March 8-12 |
| Classes Resume (Mon.) | March 15 |
| Registration Begins | March 15 |
| Mid-Term | March 17-19 |
| Easter Break (Fri.– Sun.) | March 26 |
| Classes Resume (Mon.) | March 27 |
| Last day to withdraw | April 5 |
| Celebration of Scholarship (classes after 5 pm will be held) | April 22 |
| Final Day of Classes | April 30 |
| Final Exams | May 3-6 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 6 |
| Commencement Ceremony | May 8 |
| Final Grades due at noon (Tues.) | May 11 |
| 1st 7-Week Online Session | January 19 - March 8 |
| Classes Begin | January 19 |
| Drop/Add Period | January 19-25 |
| Last day to withdraw | February 15 |
| First 7-Week Session Ends | March 8 |
| Final Grades Due at noon (Mon.) | March 15 |
| 2nd 7-Week Online Session | March 16 - May 3 |
| Classes Begin | March 16 |
| Drop/Add Period | March 16-22 |
| Last day to withdraw | April 12 |
| Second 7-Week Session Ends | May 3 |
| Final Grades Due at noon (Tues.) | May 11 |
| Summer Term Dates 2027 | May 10 - August 22, 2027 |
| 1st 7-Week Online Session | May 10 - June 27 |
| 2nd 7-Week Online Session | July 5 - August 22 |