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American University Catalog 2025-2026
Academic Calendar Spring Semester 2026
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The University’s Academic Calendar is subject to change. In the event that changes are made, the latest, most up-to-date version will be posted at www.american.edu/provost/registrar/academic-calendar.cfm.
Refunds, adds/drops/withdrawals, and grade changes for nonstandard classes are calculated proportionately, based on the percentage of the course completed. For more information on refunds, adds/drops/withdrawals, and grade changes for classes, please visit www.american.edu/finance/studentaccounts/refunds-for-course-drops-and-withdrawals.cfm.
Winter Intersession
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 12/15/2025 |
Mon |
Winter intersession classes begin |
| 01/11/2026 |
Sun |
Winter intersession classes end |
Spring Standard
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 01/06/2026 |
Tue |
Payment due for spring |
| 01/12/2026 |
Mon |
Classes begin |
| 01/19/2026 |
Mon |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 01/26/2026 |
Mon |
Last day to add a class, internship, Independent Reading or Research, or Community Service-Learning project; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 01/27/2026 |
Tue |
Withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund) |
| 02/02/2026 |
Mon |
Last day to withdraw with 50% refund |
| 02/09/2026 |
Mon |
Last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 03/08/2026-03/15/2026 |
Sun-Sun |
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday |
| 03/20/2026 |
Fri |
Last day to withdraw or change a grade option |
| 03/23/2026 |
Mon |
Last day to apply for graduation |
| 03/27/2026 |
Fri |
Theses and dissertations due in deans’ offices for degree candidates |
| 04/27/2026 |
Mon |
Classes end (SIS Online classes end on 5/4/2026); theses and dissertations due in registrar’s office for degree candidates |
| 04/28/2026-04/29/2026 |
Tue-Wed |
Study Days; no classes (SIS Online Excluded) |
| 04/30/2026-05/06/2026 |
Thu-Wed |
Final examinations (SIS Online Excluded) |
| 05/01/2026 |
Fri |
Payment due for summer |
| 05/04/2026 |
Mon |
SIS Online classes end |
| 05/08/2026-05/09/2026 |
Fri-Sat |
Commencement Weekend Activities (WCL excluded) |
| 05/09/2026 |
Sat |
Final grades deadline |
| 05/10/2026 |
Sun |
Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on May Diplomas) |
Spring 8 Week I & II
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 01/06/2026 |
Tue |
Payment due for spring |
| 01/12/2026 |
Mon |
Spring 8 Week I classes begin |
| 01/18/2026 |
Sun |
Spring 8 Week I last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 01/19/2026 |
Mon |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 01/19/2026 |
Mon |
Spring 8 Week I withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund) |
| 01/22/2026 |
Thu |
Spring 8 Week I last day to withdraw with 50% refund |
| 01/26/2026 |
Mon |
Spring 8 Week I last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 02/16/2026 |
Mon |
Spring 8 Week I last day to withdraw or change a grade option |
| 03/08/2026 |
Sun |
Spring 8 Week I classes end |
| 03/08/2026-03/15/2026 |
Sun-Sun |
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday |
| 03/16/2026 |
Mon |
Spring 8 Week II classes begin |
| 03/22/2026 |
Sun |
Spring 8 Week II last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 03/23/2026 |
Mon |
Spring 8 Week II withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund) |
| 03/23/2026 |
Mon |
Last day to apply for graduation |
| 03/26/2026 |
Thu |
Spring 8 Week II last day to withdraw with 50% refund |
| 03/30/2026 |
Mon |
Spring 8 Week II last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 04/20/2026 |
Mon |
Spring 8 Week II last day to withdraw or change a grade option |
| 05/08/2026-05/09/2029 |
Fri-Sat |
Commencement Weekend Activities (WCL excluded) |
| 05/10/2026 |
Sun |
Spring 8 Week II classes end |
| 05/10/2026 |
Sun |
Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on May Diplomas) |
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