Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 – Summer 2026

Tarleton State University

Academic Calendar Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 – Summer 2026

(Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the University to do so)

Fall Term August 20 – December 12Spring Term January 12 – May 8
REGISTRATION
Graduate, DoctoralMarch 6October 30
Priority Registration*March 7October 31
SeniorsMarch 11November 4
JuniorsMarch 12November 5
SophomoresMarch 13November 6
Freshmen/Post BaccMarch 14November 7
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT DEADLINEAugust 13January 6

CLASSES BEGIN                                                                                                                                 

Fall 2025Spring 2026
16 week & 1st 8 weekAugust 20January 12
Late Registration and Add/DropAugust 20-August 27January 12-20
2nd 8 week Start (Late Registration and Add drop)October 9-10March 3-4
3 week “Winter Mini Dec 18

DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS)

Fall 2025Spring 2026
16 weekSeptember 5January 28
1st 8 week               August 27January 20
2nd 8 weekOctober 16March 10
3 week “Winter Mini” December19

”Q” DROP DEADLINE

Fall 2025Spring 2026
16 weekOctober 31April 10
1st 8 week               September19 February 13
2nd 8 weekNovember 14April 10
3 week “Winter Mini January 5

WITHDRAWAL “W” DEADLINE

Fall 2025Spring 2026
16 weekNovember 14April 10
1st 8 week               September 26February 20
2nd 8 weekNovember 21April 17
3 week “Winter Mini January 5

MIDTERM GRADES DUE

Fall 2025Spring 2026
16 weekOctober 17March 13
1st 8 week               September15 February 9
2nd 8 weekNovember 5April 7

FINAL EXAMS BEGIN

Fall 2025Spring 2026
16 weekDecember 4April 30
1st 8 week               October 8March 2
2nd 8 weekDecember 10April 29
3 week “Winter Mini” January 9

FINAL GRADES

Fall 2025Spring 2026
3 week “Winter Mini”January 12 by 5 pm
1st 8 week grades dueOctober 9 by 5pmMarch 3 by 5 pm
All grades dueDecember 15 by 12 pmMay 11 by 12 pm

GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Fall 2025Spring 2026
Graduation ApplicationJuly 15 – September 15November 15 – January 15
Commencement Weekend    December 12-13May 8-9

HOLIDAY AND VACATION DAYS (NO CLASSES)

 Fall 2025Spring 2026
Labor Day – University Closed                                                                                                                              September 1 
Fall Break (No Classes) University OpenOctober 22-24 
No Classes – University OpenNovember 26
Thanksgiving Break – University Closed                                                                                  November 27-29 (Thur-Sat) 
Winter Break – University ClosedDecember 24-January 1 
Martin Luther King Day – University Closed               January 19
Spring Break – No Classes

University Closed		 March 16 – 21(Mon-Sat)

March 19-20 (Thurs-Fri)
No Classes – University Open April 3 – April 6
See Employee Holiday Schedule

*Honors, Veterans, NCAA Athletes, Marching Band, Texan Reps, Diplomats, Corps of Cadets, Parenting Students

Fall Semester 2025 – Final Examination Schedule

Exam Time8:00 am-10:00 am10:30 am – 12:30 pm1:00 pm – 3:00 pm3:30 pm -5:30 pm6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wed Dec 3Last Class Day
Thur Dec 4TR 8:00amTR 11:00amTR 2:00pmTR 3:30pmTR 6:30pm
Fri
Dec 5 		MWF 9:05am/MW 9:30amENGL 1301, ENGL 1302MWF 1:25pmMATH 2412 F 6:30pm/Other MWF, M, W times not listed on the exam schedule
Mon Dec 8MWF 10:10am, MW 11:00amCHEM 1311, CHEM 1312, MATH 1342MWF 2:30pm/MW 2:00pmMWF 3:35pm/MW 3:30pmMWF 7:55pm/MW 8:00pm/M 6:30pm
Tue
Dec 9		TR 9:30amTR 12:30pmMATH 1314TR 5:00pmMWF 5:45pm/TR 8:00pm/Other TR,
R times not listed on the exam schedule
Wed Dec 10MWF 8:00 am/MW 8:00amMWF 11:15am MWF 12:20pm/MW 12:30pmMWF 4:40pm/MW 5:00pmMWF 6:50pm/MW 6:30pm/W 6:30pm

Spring Semester 2026 – Final Examination Schedule

Exam Time8:00 am-10:00 am10:30 am – 12:30 pm1:00 pm – 3:00 pm3:30 pm -5:30 pm6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wed April 29Last Class Day
Thur April 30TR 8:00am
TR 11:00amTR 2:00pmTR 3:30pmTR 6:30pm
Fri
May 1		MWF 9:05am/MW 9:30amENGL 1301, ENGL 1302MWF 1:25pmMATH 2412F 6:30pm/Other MWF, M, W times not listed on the exam schedule 
Mon May 4MWF 10:10am, MW 11:00am CHEM 1311, 1312, MATH 1342MWF 2:30 pm/MW 2:00pm MWF 3:35pm/MW 3:30pm MWF 7:55pm/MW 8:00pm/M 6:30pm 
Tue May 5TR 9:30 amTR 12:30pmMATH 1314TR 5:00pmMWF 5:45pm/TR 8:00pm/Other TR, T, R times not listed on the exam schedule 
Wed May 6MWF 8:00 am, MW 8:00 amMWF 11:15am MWF 12:20pm/MW 12:30pmMWF 4:40pm/MW 5:00pmMWF 6:50pm/MW 6:30pm/W 6:30pm

Tarleton State University

Academic Calendar Summer 2026

                            (Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the University to do so)

                                                                                                                                                        SUMMER 2026

REGISTRATIONMay 26 – July 31
Graduate, DoctoralMarch 26
Priority RegistrationMarch 27
SeniorsMarch 30
JuniorsMarch 31
SophomoresApril 1
Freshman/Post BaccalaureateApril 2
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT DEADLINEMay 19

  CLASSES BEGIN                                                                                                                               

1st 5-week, 10 week beginsMay 26
1st 5-week, 10-week Late Registration and Add/DropMay 26-28
2nd 5-week beginsJune 29
2nd 5-week Late Registration and Add/DropJune 29-July 1
8-week beginsJune 8
8-week Late Registration and Add/DropJune 8-10

DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS)

1st 5-weekMay 29
10 weekJune 4
2nd 5 weekJuly 2
8 weekJune 15
“Q” DROP DEADLINE
1st 5-weekJune 11
10 weekJuly 3
2nd 5-weekJuly 17
8 weekJuly 10
WITHDRAWAL “W” DEADLINE 
1st 5-weekJune 11
10 week July 17
2nd 5-week                                                                                                                     July 17
8 weekJuly 17

LAST CLASS DAY (finals held on last class day)

1st 5 weekJune 26
10 weekJuly 30
2nd 5 weekJuly 30
8 weekJuly 30

FINAL GRADES

Graduating students grades dueJuly 30 at 5pm
Remaining grades dueAugust 3 at noon

GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS                           

Graduation ApplicationApril 1 – June 1
Commencement Weekend    July 31 – August 1
SUMMER HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)
Memorial Day – University Closed
May 25
Juneteenth – University ClosedJune 19
Independence Day – University ClosedJuly 4

*Honors, Veterans, NCAA Athletes, Marching Band, Texan Reps, Diplomats, Corps of Cadets

Tarleton State University
2025-2026 Event Calendar
(Dates pertain to the semester in which they appear below)

 Fall 2025Spring 2026Summer 2026
Deadlines and General Dates   
Course Evaluations Open (16 week and 2nd 8 week)
Course Evaluations Open (1st 8 week)
Course Evaluations Opens (Summer 10 week and 2nd 5 week)
Course Evaluations Open (Summer 1st week)
First Destination Survey 
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for FreshmanAugust 1December 1June 1
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for Transfer/ReadmitOctober 1March 1June 1
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for International Freshman and Transfer StudentsJune 15November 1March 15
Scholarship Application Priority Deadline administered by the University Scholarship CommitteeFebruary 15December 1 
Last Day to apply to the Teacher Education ProgramOctober 15February 16July 1
Last Day to apply for Clinical TeachingSeptember 30February 3 
Restricted ActivitiesDecember 2-10May 5-13 
Service and Maintenance of electronic systemsDecember March August
University Events   
Service and Leadership Day;  Option for faculty to dismiss in-person classes or transition to online to accommodate students participating in events March TBA 
Official University Ring CeremonySeptember 19  
Family WeekendSeptember 19-20  
HomecomingOctober 18  
College of Graduate Studies   
Deadline for submissions of the defended, final, committee-approved theses/dissertations to ProQuest and signed Thesis/Dissertation Format checklist to the College of Graduate StudiesNovember 1April 1July 1
Comprehensive Assessment results due to College of Graduate StudiesNovember 15April 15July 15
Residential Living and Learning 
Housing Application opens for incoming new and transfer studentsSeptember 12October 20April 1
Residence Halls close at 10 am for term (exceptions for graduating seniors)December 11May 7July 31
Commencement   
Graduation Application DeadlineJuly 15 – September 15November 15 – January 15April 15 – June 15
Graduation CeremoniesDecember
12 – 13		May 15 – 16July 31 – August 1
New Student Programs Dates below are for the upcoming Fall 2026 term   
 Texan OrientationApril 11  
 Texan OrientationApril 18  
 Texan OrientationMay 2  
 Texan OrientationJune 13  
 Texan OrientationJune 26  
Texan OrientationJuly 10
Duck Camp   
Duck Camp 1May 31-June 2  
Duck Camp 2August 2-4  
Duck Camp 3August 5-7  
Duck Camp 4August 8-10  
 Duck Camp 5August 11-13  
New Student Move-InAugust 15-17  
Transition WeekAugust 17-19  
Freshman Convocation and Candle lighting CeremonyAugust   

Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 – Summer 2027

Tarleton State University

Academic Calendar Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

                            (Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the University to do so)

REGISTRATION

Fall 2026Spring 2027
Graduate, DoctoralMarch 26October 29
Priority Registration*March 27October 30
SeniorsMarch 30November 3
JuniorsMarch 31November 4
SophomoresApril 1November 5
Freshmen/Post BaccApril 2November 6
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT DEADLINEAugust 12January 5

CLASSES BEGIN                                                                                                                                 

Fall 2026Spring 2027
16 week & 1st 8 weekAugust 19January 14
Late Registration and Add/DropAugust 19-26January 14-21
2nd 8 week Start (Late Registration and Add drop)October 19-20March 11-12
3 week “Winter Mini Dec 21

DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS)

Fall 2026Spring 2027
16 weekSeptember 3February 1
1st 8 week               August 26January 22
2nd 8 weekOctober 28March 29
3 week “Winter Mini” December 21

”Q” DROP DEADLINE

Fall 2026Spring 2027
16 weekNovember April
1st 8 week               September February
2nd 8 weekNovember April
3 week “Winter Mini January

WITHDRAWAL “W” DEADLINE

Fall 2026Spring 2027
16 weekNovember 13April 16
1st 8 week               September 25February 26
2nd 8 weekNovember 30April 30
3 week “Winter Mini January 5

MIDTERM GRADES DUE

Fall 2026Spring 2027
16 weekOctober 16March 5
1st 8 week               September 16February 5
2nd 8 weekNovember 5April 2

Last Class Day

Fall 2026Spring 2027
16 weekDecember 7May 3
1st 8 weekOctober 17March 10
2nd 8 weekDecember 14May 10

FINAL EXAMS BEGIN

Fall 2026Spring 2027
16 weekDecember 9May 5
1st 8 week               October 16March 10
2nd 8 weekDecember 14May 10
3 week “Winter Mini” January 12

FINAL GRADES

Fall 2026Spring 2027
1st 8 week grades dueOctober 19 by 5 pmMarch 12 by 5 pm
All grades dueDecember 16 by 12 pmMay 12 by 12 pm

GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Fall 2026Spring 2027
Graduation ApplicationJuly 15 – September 15November 15 – January 15
Commencement Weekend    December 18-19May 14-15

HOLIDAY AND VACATION DAYS (NO CLASSES)

 Fall 2026Spring 2027
Labor Day (No Classes)                                                                                                                             September 7 
Fall Break – No Classes (University Open)October 22-24
No Classes (University Open)November 25 
Thanksgiving Break (University Closed)                                                                                                               November 26-28 (Thur-Sat) 
Winter Break (University Closed)December 24-January 1 
Martin Luther King Day  (University Closed)                                                                                                                                                               January 18
Spring Break March 15 – 20 (Mon-Sat)
University Closed March 19-20 (Thurs-Fri)
Easter Break – No Classes (University Open) March 25-27

*Honors, Veterans, NCAA Athletes, Marching Band, Texan Reps, Diplomats, Corps of Cadets, Parenting Students

Fall Semester 2026 – Final Examination Schedule

Exam Time8:00 am-10:00 am10:30 am – 12:30 pm1:00 pm – 3:00 pm3:30 pm -5:30 pm6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mon Dec 7Last Class Day
Tues Dec 8Reading Day
Wed Dec 9MWF 9:05am/MW 9:30amENGL 1301, ENGL 1302MWF 1:25pmMATH 2412F 6:30pm/Other MWF, M, W times not listed
Thurs Dec 10TR 8:00amTR 11:00amTR 2:00pmTR 3:30pmTR 6:30pm
Fri Dec 11MWF 10:10am, MW 11:00amCHEM 1311, 1312, MATH 1342MWF 2:00pm/MW 2:00pmMWF 3:35pm/MW 3:30pmMWF 7:55pm/MW 8:00pm/M 6:30pm
Mon Dec 14MWF 8:00 am, MW 8:00 amMWF 11:15amMWF 12:20pm/MW 12:30pmMWF 4:40pm/MW 5:00pmMWF 6:50pm/MW 6:30pm/W 6:30pm
Tues Dec 15TR 9:30amTR 12:30pm MATH 1314TR 5:00pmMWF 5:45pm/TR 8:00pm/Other TR, T, R times not listed

Spring Semester 2027 – Final Examination Schedule

Exam Time8:00 am-10:00 am10:30 am – 12:30 pm1:00 pm – 3:00 pm3:30 pm -5:30 pm6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mon May 3Last Class Day
Tues May 4Reading Day
Wed May 5MWF 9:05am, MW 9:30amENGL 1301, ENGL 1302MWF 1:25pmMATH 2412F 6:30pm, Other MWF, M, W times not listed on the schedule
Thurs May 6TR 8:00amTR 11:00amTR 2:00pmTR 3:30pmTR 6:30pm
Fri May 7MWF 10:10am, MW 11:00amCHEM 1311, 1312, MATH 1342MWF 2:30pm, MW 2:00pmMWF 3:35pm, MW 3:30pmMWF 7:55pm, MW 8:00pm, M 6:30pm 
Mon May 10MWF 8:00am, MW 8:00amMWF 11:15amMWF 12:20pm, MW 12:30pmMWF 4:40pm, MW 5:00pmMWF 6:50pm, MW 6:30pm, W 6:30pm
Tues May 11TR 9:30amTR 12:30pm MATH 1314TR 5:00pmMWF 5:45pm, TR 8:00pm, Other TR, T, R times not listed on the exam schedule

Tarleton State University

Academic Calendar Summer 2027

                            (Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the University to do so)

                                                                                                                                                        SUMMER 2027

REGISTRATION

Graduate, DoctoralMarch 29
Priority RegistrationMarch 30
SeniorsMarch 31
JuniorsApril 1
SophomoresApril 2
Freshman/Post BaccalaureateApril 5
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT DEADLINEMay

  CLASSES BEGIN                                                                                                                               

1st 5-week, 10 week beginsMay 24
1st 5-week, 10-week Late Registration and Add/DropMay 24-26
2nd 5-week beginsJune 28
2nd 5-week Late Registration and Add/DropJune 28-29
8-week beginsJune 7
8-week Late Registration and Add/DropJune 7-8

DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS)

1st 5-weekMay 27
10 weekJune 2
2nd 5 weekJuly 1
8 weekJune 14
“Q” DROP DEADLINE
1st 5-weekJune
10 weekJuly
2nd 5-weekJuly
8 weekJuly
WITHDRAWAL “W” DEADLINE 
1st 5-weekJune 11
10 week July 16
2nd 5-week                                                                                                                     July 16
8 weekJuly 16

LAST CLASS DAY (finals held on last class day)

1st 5 weekJune 25
10 weekJuly 29
2nd 5 weekJuly 29
8 weekJuly 29

FINAL GRADES

All grades dueAugust 2 by 12 pm

GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS                           

Graduation ApplicationApril 15 – June 15
Commencement Weekend    July 30-31
SUMMER HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)
Memorial Day     
May 31
JuneteenthJune 19 (Saturday)
Independence DayJuly 4 (Saturday)

*Honors, Veterans, NCAA Athletes, Marching Band, Texan Reps, Diplomats, Corps of Cadets

Tarleton State University
2026-2027 Event Calendar
(Dates pertain to the semester in which they appear below)

 Fall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027
Deadlines and General Dates   
Course Evaluations Open  
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for FreshmanAugust 1December 1June 1
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for Transfer/ReadmitOctober 1March 1June 1
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for International Freshman and Transfer StudentsJune 15November 1March 15
Scholarship Application Priority Deadline administered by the University Scholarship CommitteeFebruary 15December 1 
Last Day to apply to the Teacher Education ProgramOctober 15February 15July 1
Last Day to apply for Clinical TeachingSeptember 30February 3 
Restricted ActivitiesDecember 2–10May 5 – 13 
Service and Maintenance of electronic systemsDecember March August
University Events   
Service and Leadership Day;  Option for faculty to dismiss in-person classes or transition to online to accommodate students participating in events March  
Official University Ring CeremonySeptember 18  
Family WeekendSeptember 18-19  
HomecomingOctober 17  
College of Graduate Studies   
Deadline for submissions of the defended, final, committee-approved theses/dissertations to ProQuest and signed Thesis/Dissertation Format checklist to the College of Graduate StudiesNovember 1April 1July 1
Comprehensive Assessment results due to College of Graduate StudiesNovember 15April 15July 15
Residential Living and Learning 
Housing Application opens for incoming new and transfer studentsSeptember 12October 20April 1
Residence Halls close at 10 am for term (exceptions for graduating seniors)December May July
Commencement   
Graduation CeremoniesDecember 18-19May 14-15July 30-31
New Student Programs Dates below are for the upcoming Fall 2026 term   
Stephenville Campus
 Texan OrientationApril 11  
 Texan OrientationApril 18  
 Texan OrientationMay 2  
 Texan OrientationJune 13  
 Texan OrientationJune 26  
 Texan OrientationJuly 10  
Texan OrientationJuly 18
Forth Worth Campus
Texan OrientationJune 6
Texan OrientationJuly 25
Duck Camp   
Duck Camp 1May 31-June 2  
Duck Camp 2August 2-4  
Duck Camp 3August 5-7  
Duck Camp 4August 8-10  
 Duck Camp 5August 11-13  
Duck Camp+ (Ft. Worth and Transfer students)August 17-18
New Student Move-InAugust 15-16  
Transition WeekAugust 16-18  
Freshman Convocation and Candle lighting CeremonyAugust