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Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 – Summer 2026<\/h4><\/div>
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Tarleton State University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Calendar Fall 2025 \u2013 Spring 2026<\/strong> – Summer 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the University to do so)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall Term<\/strong> August 20 – December 12<\/td>Spring Term <\/strong> January 12 – May 8<\/td><\/tr>
REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Graduate, Doctoral<\/td>March 6<\/td>October 30<\/td><\/tr>
Priority Registration*<\/td>March 7<\/td>October 31<\/td><\/tr>
Seniors<\/td>March 11<\/td>November 4<\/td><\/tr>
Juniors<\/td>March 12<\/td>November 5<\/td><\/tr>
Sophomores<\/td>March 13<\/td>November 6<\/td><\/tr>
Freshmen\/Post Bacc<\/td>March 14<\/td>November 7<\/td><\/tr>
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE<\/strong><\/td>August 13<\/td>January 6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CLASSES BEGIN                                                                                                                                 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week & 1st<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>August 20<\/td>January 12<\/td><\/tr>
Late Registration and Add\/Drop<\/td>August 20-August 27<\/td>January 12-20<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week Start (Late Registration and Add drop)<\/td>October 9-10<\/td>March 3-4<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini<\/td> <\/td>Dec 18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Spring 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>September 5<\/td>January 28<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>August 27<\/td>January 20<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>October 16<\/td>March 10<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini\u201d<\/td> <\/td>December19 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201dQ\u201d DROP DEADLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Spring 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>October 31<\/td>April 10<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>September19 <\/td>February 13<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>November 14<\/td>April 10<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini<\/td> <\/td>January 5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

WITHDRAWAL \u201cW\u201d DEADLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Spring 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>November 14<\/td>April 10<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>September 26<\/td>February 20<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>November 21<\/td>April 17<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini<\/td> <\/td>January 5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MIDTERM GRADES DUE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Spring 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>October 17<\/td>March 13<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>September15 <\/td>February 9<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>November 5<\/td>April 7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FINAL EXAMS BEGIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Spring 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>December 4<\/td>April 30<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>October 8<\/td>March 2<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>December 10<\/td>April 29<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini\u201d<\/td> <\/td>January 9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FINAL GRADES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Spring 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
3 week “Winter Mini”<\/td><\/td>January 12 by 5 pm<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week grades due<\/td>October 9 by 5pm<\/td>March 3 by 5 pm<\/td><\/tr>
All grades due<\/td>December 15 by 12 pm<\/td>May 11 by 12 pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Spring 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Application<\/td>July 15 \u2013 September 15<\/td>November 15 \u2013 January 15<\/td><\/tr>
Commencement Weekend    <\/strong><\/td>December 12-13<\/td>May 8-9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

HOLIDAY AND VACATION DAYS (NO CLASSES)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>Fall 202<\/u>5<\/span><\/strong><\/td>Spring 202<\/u><\/strong>6<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Labor Day – University Closed                                                                                                                              <\/td>September 1<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Fall Break (No Classes) University Open<\/td>October 22-24<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
No Classes \u2013 University Open<\/td>November 26<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Thanksgiving Break – University Closed                                                                                  <\/td>November 27-29 (Thur-Sat)<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Winter Break – University Closed<\/td>December 24-January 1<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Martin Luther King Day – University Closed              <\/td> <\/td>January 19<\/td><\/tr>
Spring Break – No Classes

University Closed<\/td>		 <\/td>March 16 \u2013 21(Mon-Sat)

March 19-20 (Thurs-Fri)<\/td><\/tr>
No Classes – University Open<\/td> <\/td>April 3 \u2013 April 6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
See Employee Holiday Schedule<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

*Honors, Veterans, NCAA Athletes, Marching Band, Texan Reps, Diplomats, Corps of Cadets, Parenting Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Semester 2025<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 Final Examination Schedule <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Time<\/strong><\/td>8:00 am-10:00 am<\/strong><\/td>10:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>1:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm<\/strong><\/td>3:30 pm -5:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>6:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Wed Dec 3<\/td>Last Class Day<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Thur Dec 4<\/td>TR 8:00am<\/td>TR 11:00am<\/td>TR 2:00pm<\/td>TR 3:30pm<\/td>TR 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
Fri
Dec 5 <\/td>		MWF 9:05am\/MW 9:30am<\/td>ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302<\/td>MWF 1:25pm<\/td>MATH 2412 <\/td>F 6:30pm\/Other MWF, M, W times not listed on the exam schedule<\/td><\/tr>
Mon Dec 8<\/td>MWF 10:10am, MW 11:00am<\/td>CHEM 1311, CHEM 1312, MATH 1342<\/td>MWF 2:30pm\/MW 2:00pm<\/td>MWF 3:35pm\/MW 3:30pm<\/td>MWF 7:55pm\/MW 8:00pm\/M 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
Tue
Dec 9<\/td>		TR 9:30am<\/td>TR 12:30pm<\/td>MATH 1314<\/td>TR 5:00pm<\/td>MWF 5:45pm\/TR 8:00pm\/Other TR,
R times not listed on the exam schedule<\/td><\/tr>
Wed Dec 10<\/td>MWF 8:00 am\/MW 8:00am<\/td>MWF 11:15am<\/td> MWF 12:20pm\/MW 12:30pm<\/td>MWF 4:40pm\/MW 5:00pm<\/td>MWF 6:50pm\/MW 6:30pm\/W 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Spring Semester 2026 \u2013 Final Examination Schedule <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Time<\/strong><\/td>8:00 am-10:00 am<\/strong><\/td>10:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>1:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm<\/strong><\/td>3:30 pm -5:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>6:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Wed April 29<\/td>Last Class Day<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Thur April 30<\/td>TR 8:00am
<\/td>		TR 11:00am<\/td>TR 2:00pm<\/td>TR 3:30pm<\/td>TR 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
Fri
May 1<\/td>		MWF 9:05am\/MW 9:30am<\/td>ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302<\/td>MWF 1:25pm<\/td>MATH 2412<\/td>F 6:30pm\/Other MWF, M, W times not listed on the exam schedule <\/td><\/tr>
Mon May 4<\/td>MWF 10:10am, MW 11:00am <\/td>CHEM 1311, 1312, MATH 1342<\/td>MWF 2:30 pm\/MW 2:00pm <\/td>MWF 3:35pm\/MW 3:30pm <\/td>MWF 7:55pm\/MW 8:00pm\/M 6:30pm <\/td><\/tr>
Tue May 5<\/td>TR 9:30 am<\/td>TR 12:30pm<\/td>MATH 1314<\/td>TR 5:00pm<\/td>MWF 5:45pm\/TR 8:00pm\/Other TR, T, R times not listed on the exam schedule <\/td><\/tr>
Wed May 6<\/td>MWF 8:00 am, MW 8:00 am<\/td>MWF 11:15am<\/td> MWF 12:20pm\/MW 12:30pm<\/td>MWF 4:40pm\/MW 5:00pm<\/td>MWF 6:50pm\/MW 6:30pm\/W 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Calendar Summer 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            (Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the University to do so)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                        SUMMER 202<\/u>6<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/td>May 26 \u2013 July 31<\/td><\/tr>
Graduate, Doctoral, Parenting Students, TRIO and VA students<\/td>March 26<\/td><\/tr>
Honors, Marching Band, NCAA Athletes (Rodeo), ROTC Cadets, SAS, Texan Reps, Waco Diplomats<\/td>March 27<\/td><\/tr>
Seniors<\/td>March 30<\/td><\/tr>
Juniors<\/td>March 31<\/td><\/tr>
Sophomores<\/td>April 1<\/td><\/tr>
Freshman\/Post Baccalaureate<\/td>April 2<\/td><\/tr>
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>May 19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

  CLASSES BEGIN                                                                                                                               <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 5-week, 10 week begins<\/td>May 26<\/td><\/tr>
1st 5-week, 10-week Late Registration and Add\/Drop<\/td>May 26-28<\/td><\/tr>
2nd 5-week begins<\/td>June 29<\/td><\/tr>
2nd 5-week Late Registration and Add\/Drop<\/td>June 29-July 1<\/td><\/tr>
8-week begins<\/td>June 8<\/td><\/tr>
8-week Late Registration and Add\/Drop<\/td>June 8-10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 5-week<\/td>May 29<\/td><\/tr>
10 week<\/td>June 4<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 5 week<\/td>July 2<\/td><\/tr>
8 week<\/td>June 15<\/td><\/tr>
“Q” DROP DEADLINE<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
1st 5-week<\/td>June 11<\/td><\/tr>
10 week<\/td>July 3<\/td><\/tr>
2nd 5-week<\/td>July 17<\/td><\/tr>
8 week<\/td>July 10<\/td><\/tr>
WITHDRAWAL \u201cW\u201d DEADLINE<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
1st 5-week<\/td>June 11<\/td><\/tr>
10 week <\/td>July 17<\/td><\/tr>
2nd 5-week                                                                                                                     <\/td>July 17<\/td><\/tr>
8 week<\/td>July 17<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

LAST CLASS DAY (finals held on last class day)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 5 week<\/td>June 26<\/td><\/tr>
10 week<\/td>July 30<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 5 week<\/td>July 30<\/td><\/tr>
8 week<\/td>July 30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FINAL GRADES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduating students grades due<\/td>July 30 at 5pm<\/td><\/tr>
Remaining grades due<\/td>August 3 at noon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>                           <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduation Application<\/td>April 1 \u2013 June 1<\/td><\/tr>
Commencement Weekend    <\/strong><\/td>July 31 \u2013 August 1<\/td><\/tr>
SUMMER HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)<\/strong>
<\/strong>Memorial Day – University Closed<\/td>
May 25<\/td><\/tr>
Juneteenth – University Closed<\/td>June 19<\/td><\/tr>
Independence Day – University Closed<\/td>July 4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Honors, Veterans, NCAA Athletes, Marching Band, Texan Reps, Diplomats, Corps of Cadets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State University<\/strong>
2025-2026 Event Calendar
<\/strong>(Dates pertain to the semester in which they appear below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> <\/td>Fall 202<\/u>5<\/span><\/strong><\/td>Spring 202<\/u>6<\/span><\/strong><\/td>Summer 202<\/u>6<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Deadlines and General Dates<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Course Evaluations Open (16 week and 2nd 8 week)<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Course Evaluations Open (1st 8 week)<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Course Evaluations Opens (Summer 10 week and 2nd 5 week)<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Course Evaluations Open (Summer 1st week)<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
First Destination Survey<\/td> <\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for Freshman<\/td>August 1<\/td>December 1<\/td>June 1<\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for Transfer\/Readmit<\/td>October 1<\/td>March 1<\/td>June 1<\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for International Freshman and Transfer Students<\/td>June 15<\/td>November 1<\/td>March 15<\/td><\/tr>
Scholarship Application Priority Deadline administered by the University Scholarship Committee<\/td>February 15<\/td>December 1<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Last Day to apply to the Teacher Education Program<\/td>October 15<\/td>February 16<\/td>July 1<\/td><\/tr>
Last Day to apply for Clinical Teaching<\/td>September 30<\/td>February 3<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Restricted Activities<\/td>December 2-10<\/td>May 5-13<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Service and Maintenance of electronic systems<\/td>December <\/td>March <\/td>August <\/td><\/tr>
University Events<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Service and Leadership Day;  Option for faculty to dismiss in-person classes or transition to online to accommodate students participating in events<\/td> <\/td>March TBA<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Official University Ring Ceremony<\/td>September 19<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Family Weekend<\/td>September 19-20<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Homecoming<\/td>October 18<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
College of Graduate Studies<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Deadline for submissions of the defended, final, committee-approved theses\/dissertations to ProQuest and signed Thesis\/Dissertation Format checklist to the College of Graduate Studies<\/td>November 1<\/td>April 1<\/td>July 1<\/td><\/tr>
Comprehensive Assessment results due to College of Graduate Studies<\/td>November 15<\/td>April 15<\/td>July 15<\/td><\/tr>
Residential Living and Learning<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Housing Application opens for incoming new and transfer students<\/td>September 12<\/td>October 20<\/td>April 1<\/td><\/tr>
Residence Halls close at 10 am for term (exceptions for graduating seniors)<\/td>December 11<\/td>May 7<\/td>July 31<\/td><\/tr>
Commencement<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Application Deadline<\/td>July 15 \u2013 September 15<\/td>November 15 \u2013 January 15<\/td>April 15 \u2013 June 15<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Ceremonies<\/td>December
12 \u2013 13<\/td>		May 15 – 16<\/td>July 31 \u2013 August 1<\/td><\/tr>
New Student Programs<\/strong> Dates below are for the upcoming Fall 2026 term<\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>April 11<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>April 18<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>May 2<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>June 13<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>June 26<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Texan Orientation<\/td>July 10<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp 1<\/td>May 31-June 2<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp 2<\/td>August 2-4<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp 3<\/td>August 5-7<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp 4<\/td>August 8-10<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Duck Camp 5<\/td>August 11-13<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
New Student Move-In<\/td>August 15-17<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Transition Week<\/td>August 17-19<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Freshman Convocation and Candle lighting Ceremony<\/td>August <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 – Summer 2027<\/h4><\/div>
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Tarleton State University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Calendar Fall 2026 \u2013 Spring 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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REGISTRATION<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Graduate, Doctoral, Parenting Students, TRIO and VA students<\/td>March 26<\/td>October 29<\/td><\/tr>
Honors, Marching Band, NCAA Athletes (Rodeo), ROTC Cadets, SAS, Texan Reps, Waco Diplomats<\/td>March 27<\/td>October 30<\/td><\/tr>
Seniors<\/td>March 30<\/td>November 3<\/td><\/tr>
Juniors<\/td>March 31<\/td>November 4<\/td><\/tr>
Sophomores<\/td>April 1<\/td>November 5<\/td><\/tr>
Freshmen\/Post Bacc<\/td>April 2<\/td>November 6<\/td><\/tr>
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE<\/strong><\/td>August 12<\/td>January 5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CLASSES BEGIN                                                                                                                                 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week & 1st<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>August 19<\/td>January 14<\/td><\/tr>
Late Registration and Add\/Drop<\/td>August 19-26<\/td>January 14-21<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week Start (Late Registration and Add drop)<\/td>October 19-20<\/td>March 11-12<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini<\/td> <\/td>Dec 21<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>September 3<\/td>February 1<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>August 26<\/td>January 22<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>October 28<\/td>March 29<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini\u201d<\/td> <\/td>December 21<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201dQ\u201d DROP DEADLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>November 13<\/td>April 16<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>September 25<\/td>February 26<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>November 30<\/td>April 30<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini<\/td> <\/td>January 5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

WITHDRAWAL \u201cW\u201d DEADLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>November 13<\/td>April 16<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>September 25<\/td>February 26<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>November 30<\/td>April 30<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini<\/td> <\/td>January 5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MIDTERM GRADES DUE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>October 16<\/td>March 5<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>September 16<\/td>February 5<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>November 5<\/td>April 2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Last Class Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>December 7<\/td>May 3<\/td><\/tr>
1st 8 week<\/td>October 17<\/td>March 10<\/td><\/tr>
2nd 8 week<\/td>December 14<\/td>May 10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FINAL EXAMS BEGIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16 week<\/td>December 9<\/td>May 5<\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week               <\/td>October 16<\/td>March 10<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 8 week<\/td>December 14<\/td>May 10<\/td><\/tr>
3 week \u201cWinter Mini\u201d<\/td> <\/td>January 12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FINAL GRADES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/sup> 8 week grades due<\/td>October 19 by 5 pm<\/td>March 12 by 5 pm<\/td><\/tr>
All grades due<\/td>December 16 by 12 pm<\/td>May 12 by 12 pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/td>Spring 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Application<\/td>July 15 \u2013 September 15<\/td>November 15 \u2013 January 15<\/td><\/tr>
Commencement Weekend    <\/strong><\/td>December 18-19<\/td>May 14-15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

HOLIDAY AND VACATION DAYS (NO CLASSES)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>Fall 202<\/u>6<\/span><\/strong><\/td>Spring 202<\/u><\/strong>7<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Labor Day (No Classes)                                                                                                                             <\/td>September 7<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Fall Break – No Classes (University Open)<\/td>October 22-24<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
No Classes (University Open)<\/td>November 25<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Thanksgiving Break (University Closed)                                                                                                               <\/td>November 26-28 (Thur-Sat)<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Winter Break (University Closed)<\/td>December 24-January 1<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Martin Luther King Day  (University Closed)                                                                                                                                                              <\/td> <\/td>January 18<\/td><\/tr>
Spring Break<\/td> <\/td>March 15 \u2013 20 (Mon-Sat)
University Closed March 19-20 (Thurs-Fri)<\/td><\/tr>
Easter Break – No Classes (University Open)<\/td> <\/td>March 25-27<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fall Semester 2026 \u2013 Final Examination Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Time<\/strong><\/td>8:00 am-10:00 am<\/strong><\/td>10:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>1:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm<\/strong><\/td>3:30 pm -5:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>6:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mon Dec 7<\/td>Last Class Day<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Tues Dec 8<\/td>Reading Day<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Wed Dec 9<\/td>MWF 9:05am\/MW 9:30am<\/td>ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302<\/td>MWF 1:25pm<\/td>MATH 2412<\/td>F 6:30pm\/Other MWF, M, W times not listed<\/td><\/tr>
Thurs Dec 10<\/td>TR 8:00am<\/td>TR 11:00am<\/td>TR 2:00pm<\/td>TR 3:30pm<\/td>TR 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
Fri Dec 11<\/td>MWF 10:10am, MW 11:00am<\/td>CHEM 1311, 1312, MATH 1342<\/td>MWF 2:00pm\/MW 2:00pm<\/td>MWF 3:35pm\/MW 3:30pm<\/td>MWF 7:55pm\/MW 8:00pm\/M 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
Mon Dec 14<\/td>MWF 8:00 am, MW 8:00 am<\/td>MWF 11:15am<\/td>MWF 12:20pm\/MW 12:30pm<\/td>MWF 4:40pm\/MW 5:00pm<\/td>MWF 6:50pm\/MW 6:30pm\/W 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
Tues Dec 15<\/td>TR 9:30am<\/td>TR 12:30pm<\/td> MATH 1314<\/td>TR 5:00pm<\/td>MWF 5:45pm\/TR 8:00pm\/Other TR, T, R times not listed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Semester 2027 \u2013 Final Examination Schedule <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Time<\/strong><\/td>8:00 am-10:00 am<\/strong><\/td>10:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>1:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm<\/strong><\/td>3:30 pm -5:30 pm<\/strong><\/td>6:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mon May 3<\/td>Last Class Day<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Tues May 4<\/td>Reading Day<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Wed May 5<\/td>MWF 9:05am, MW 9:30am<\/td>ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302<\/td>MWF 1:25pm<\/td>MATH 2412<\/td>F 6:30pm, Other MWF, M, W times not listed on the schedule<\/td><\/tr>
Thurs May 6<\/td>TR 8:00am<\/td>TR 11:00am<\/td>TR 2:00pm<\/td>TR 3:30pm<\/td>TR 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
Fri May 7<\/td>MWF 10:10am, MW 11:00am<\/td>CHEM 1311, 1312, MATH 1342<\/td>MWF 2:30pm, MW 2:00pm<\/td>MWF 3:35pm, MW 3:30pm<\/td>MWF 7:55pm, MW 8:00pm, M 6:30pm <\/td><\/tr>
Mon May 10<\/td>MWF 8:00am, MW 8:00am<\/td>MWF 11:15am<\/td>MWF 12:20pm, MW 12:30pm<\/td>MWF 4:40pm, MW 5:00pm<\/td>MWF 6:50pm, MW 6:30pm, W 6:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
Tues May 11<\/td>TR 9:30am<\/td>TR 12:30pm<\/td> MATH 1314<\/td>TR 5:00pm<\/td>MWF 5:45pm, TR 8:00pm, Other TR, T, R times not listed on the exam schedule<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Calendar Summer 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            (Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the University to do so)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                        SUMMER 202<\/u>7<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate, Doctoral, Parenting Students, TRIO and VA students<\/td>March 29<\/td><\/tr>
Honors, Marching Band, NCAA Athletes (Rodeo), ROTC Cadets, SAS, Texan Reps, Waco Diplomats<\/td>March 30<\/td><\/tr>
Seniors<\/td>March 31<\/td><\/tr>
Juniors<\/td>April 1<\/td><\/tr>
Sophomores<\/td>April 2<\/td><\/tr>
Freshman\/Post Baccalaureate<\/td>April 5<\/td><\/tr>
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>May <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

  CLASSES BEGIN                                                                                                                               <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 5-week, 10 week begins<\/td>May 24<\/td><\/tr>
1st 5-week, 10-week Late Registration and Add\/Drop<\/td>May 24-26<\/td><\/tr>
2nd 5-week begins<\/td>June 28<\/td><\/tr>
2nd 5-week Late Registration and Add\/Drop<\/td>June 28-29<\/td><\/tr>
8-week begins<\/td>June 7<\/td><\/tr>
8-week Late Registration and Add\/Drop<\/td>June 7-8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 5-week<\/td>May 27<\/td><\/tr>
10 week<\/td>June 2<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 5 week<\/td>July 1<\/td><\/tr>
8 week<\/td>June 14<\/td><\/tr>
“Q” DROP DEADLINE<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
1st 5-week<\/td>June 11<\/td><\/tr>
10 week<\/td>July 16<\/td><\/tr>
2nd 5-week<\/td>July 16<\/td><\/tr>
8 week<\/td>July 16<\/td><\/tr>
WITHDRAWAL \u201cW\u201d DEADLINE<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
1st 5-week<\/td>June 11<\/td><\/tr>
10 week <\/td>July 16<\/td><\/tr>
2nd 5-week                                                                                                                     <\/td>July 16<\/td><\/tr>
8 week<\/td>July 16<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

LAST CLASS DAY (finals held on last class day)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 5 week<\/td>June 25<\/td><\/tr>
10 week<\/td>July 29<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> 5 week<\/td>July 29<\/td><\/tr>
8 week<\/td>July 29<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FINAL GRADES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All grades due<\/td>August 2 by 12 pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>                           <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduation Application<\/td>April 15 \u2013 June 15<\/td><\/tr>
Commencement Weekend    <\/strong><\/td>July 30-31<\/td><\/tr>
SUMMER HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)<\/strong>
<\/strong>Memorial Day     <\/td>
May 31<\/td><\/tr>
Juneteenth<\/td>June 19 (Saturday)<\/td><\/tr>
Independence Day<\/td>July 4 (Saturday)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Honors, Veterans, NCAA Athletes, Marching Band, Texan Reps, Diplomats, Corps of Cadets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State University<\/strong>
2026-2027 Event Calendar
<\/strong>(Dates pertain to the semester in which they appear below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> <\/td>Fall 202<\/u>6<\/span><\/strong><\/td>Spring 202<\/u>7<\/span><\/strong><\/td>Summer 202<\/u>7<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Deadlines and General Dates<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Course Evaluations Open <\/td><\/td><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for Freshman<\/td>August 1<\/td>December 1<\/td>June 1<\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for Transfer\/Readmit<\/td>October 1<\/td>March 1<\/td>June 1<\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for International Freshman and Transfer Students<\/td>June 15<\/td>November 1<\/td>March 15<\/td><\/tr>
Scholarship Application Priority Deadline administered by the University Scholarship Committee<\/td>February 15<\/td>December 1<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Last Day to apply to the Teacher Education Program<\/td>October 15<\/td>February 15<\/td>July 1<\/td><\/tr>
Last Day to apply for Clinical Teaching<\/td>September 30<\/td>February 3<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Restricted Activities<\/td>December 2\u201310<\/td>May 5 – 13<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Service and Maintenance of electronic systems<\/td>December <\/td>March <\/td>August<\/td><\/tr>
University Events<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Service and Leadership Day;  Option for faculty to dismiss in-person classes or transition to online to accommodate students participating in events<\/td> <\/td>March <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Official University Ring Ceremony<\/td>September 18<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Family Weekend<\/td>September 18-19<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Homecoming<\/td>October 17<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
College of Graduate Studies<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Deadline for submissions of the defended, final, committee-approved theses\/dissertations to ProQuest and signed Thesis\/Dissertation Format checklist to the College of Graduate Studies<\/td>November 1<\/td>April 1<\/td>July 1<\/td><\/tr>
Comprehensive Assessment results due to College of Graduate Studies<\/td>November 15<\/td>April 15<\/td>July 15<\/td><\/tr>
Residential Living and Learning<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Housing Application opens for incoming new and transfer students<\/td>September 12<\/td>October 20<\/td>April 1<\/td><\/tr>
Residence Halls close at 10 am for term (exceptions for graduating seniors)<\/td>December <\/td>May <\/td>July <\/td><\/tr>
Commencement<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Ceremonies<\/td>December 18-19<\/td>May 14-15<\/td>July 30-31<\/td><\/tr>
New Student Programs<\/strong> Dates below are for the upcoming Fall 2026 term<\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Stephenville Campus<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>April 11<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>April 18<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>May 2<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>June 13<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>June 26<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Texan Orientation<\/td>July 10<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Texan Orientation<\/td>July 18<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Forth Worth Campus<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Texan Orientation<\/td>June 6<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Texan Orientation<\/td>July 25<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp 1<\/td>May 31-June 2<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp 2<\/td>August 2-4<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp 3<\/td>August 5-7<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp 4<\/td>August 8-10<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 Duck Camp 5<\/td>August 11-13<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duck Camp+ (Ft. Worth and Transfer students)<\/td>August 17-18<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
New Student Move-In<\/td>August 15-16<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Transition Week<\/td>August 16-18<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Freshman Convocation and Candle lighting Ceremony<\/td>August <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n