May 19, 2026  
Ohio University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Ohio University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Academic Calendar


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Academic Calendar 2026-27

For additional academic calendar information, visit www.ohio.edu/registrar/academic-calendar.

Fall Semester 2026-27

August 24 — December 12, 2026

Note: These dates are subject to change. The dates listed on this calendar are standard dates for the university. Some programs, including the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, certain OHIO Online programs, and others have dates that vary, and those dates are communicated with students in the programs. Deadlines are 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the date indicated (unless otherwise noted). However, online transactions may be processed beyond 5:00 p.m. Eastern if the system is available. Deadlines may be prorated for classes that do not meet for the full semester.

March 27, Friday

  • Relocate Advising Day for regional campus students planning to attend Athens campus summer and fall semesters

March 30, Monday

  • ​Fall semester priority registration begins. Note: Advising occurs throughout the semester for enrolled students. Students should contact their advisor/college/student services office with questions related to registration.

May 1, Friday

  • Advising and registration begins for new regional campus students beginning in the fall. Contact regional campus student services office to schedule an individual appointment. Note: Bobcat Blitz orientation events are scheduled later in the summer.
  • Last day to withdraw from housing to avoid forfeiture of fall semester deposit of $200.00 (new and returning students)

May 27 – July 7

  • Bobcat Student Orientation sessions for new undergraduate students. Students select specific dates when they sign up.

August 3 – August 7

  • Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Orientation

August 7, Friday

  • ​Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Convocation Ceremony​

August 12 – August 17

  • International Student Orientation

August 20, Thursday

  • Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and University Registrar open extended hours until 6:00 p.m. Eastern
  • Residence halls open for move-in from August 20 – August 22 (plan to arrive according to move-in schedule)
  • First meal served on board plan (lunch)

August 21, Friday

  • Fall semester tuition and fees due for students with fall charges by July 31
  • Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Bursar, and University Registrar open extended hours until 6:00 p.m. Eastern
  • Bobcat Student Orientation for new Athens campus first-year and transfer students who did not attend in the summer
  • Residence halls open for move-in from August 20 – August 22 (plan to arrive according to move-in schedule)
  • Last day to cancel meal plan for academic year

August 22, Saturday

  • Residence halls open for move-in from August 20 – August 22 (plan to arrive according to move-in schedule)

August 23, Sunday

  • Last day to cancel registration for fall semester (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.

August 24, Monday

Fall semester opening date – classes begin on all campuses

  • Application for Graduation available for students graduating fall semester. Be sure to apply by the September 28 deadline.

August 28, Friday

  • Last day to add a fall full semester class without instructor’s approval

August 29, Saturday

  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10 p.m. to receive 80% housing/dining refund

September 4, Friday

  • Last day to register for fall semester. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
  • Last day to add a fall full semester class (instructor’s permission required)
  • Last day to apply for or change a grading option for fall semester class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail)
  • Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for fall semester (all fall semester courses removed from the student’s academic record)
  • Last day to remove (drop) a fall full semester class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: From September 5 – October 30 students may withdraw from one or more fall full semester classes, but the course will remain on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment. Classes that end before December 5 have an earlier deadline to drop.
  • Last day for removing Incomplete grades incurred during last enrollment (if not removed, Incomplete (I) grade will change to Failing (F)).
  • Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for fall semester (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).
  • Last day to decrease meal plan by 4:00 p.m. for fall semester

September 5, Saturday

  • Students may withdraw from one or more fall full semester classes through October 30 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 60% housing/dining refund

September 7, Monday

  • Labor Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)

September 11, Friday

  • Deadline to waive fall semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
  • Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO Guarantee students

September 12, Saturday

  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 40% housing/dining refund

September 19, Saturday

  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 20% housing/dining refund

September 21, Monday

  • Fall semester monthly payment plan installment #1 due
  • Last day to enroll in fall semester 3-installment monthly payment plan

September 25 – 27

  • Family Weekend

September 28, Monday

  • Last day to apply for graduation for fall semester. Note: Official degree conferral date and commencement are December 12. Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by this date must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.

October 2, Friday

  • Fall Break (classes not in session; University is open)

October 5 - 10

  • ​Homecoming Week 2026

October 21, Wednesday

  • Fall semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
  • Last day to enroll in fall semester 2-installment monthly payment plan

October 23, Friday

  • Relocate Advising Day for regional campus students planning to attend Athens Campus spring semester

October 26, Monday

  • Spring semester priority registration begins. Note: Advising occurs throughout the semester for enrolled students. Students should contact their advisor/college/student services office with questions related to registration.

October 30, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual full semester class on your fall semester schedule. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.

November 6 – November 8

  • Dads Weekend

November 11, Wednesday

  • Veterans Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)

November 21, Saturday

  • Fall semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due

November 25 – November 29

  • Thanksgiving Break – classes not in session
    Note: Residence halls will remain open. Dining facilities will be closed after lunch Wednesday, November 25 through lunch Sunday, November 29.
  • Last meal served on Wednesday, November 25 (lunch)

November 26, Thursday

  • Thanksgiving Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)

November 27, Friday 

  • Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)

November 30, Monday

  • Classes resume

December 1, Tuesday

  • Last day to withdraw from housing to avoid forfeiture of spring semester deposit of $200 (only new students admitted for spring)

December 4, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the University for fall semester (contact college or regional campus student services offices). Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades and no fee adjustment
  • Last day to change college/major for fall semester (non-selective majors only)

December 5, Saturday

  • Last day of classes for fall semester
  • Last day to opt in to OHIO Guarantee+ Graduation Plan

December 7 – December 12

  • Fall semester examination period

December 11, Friday

  • Residence halls close at 8:00 p.m.
  • Last meal served on board plan (dinner)

December 12, Saturday

Fall semester closing date

  • Fall Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
  • Official degree conferral date

December 16, Wednesday

  • Deadline noon Eastern for all grades, including pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates

December 17, Thursday

  • Fall semester grades available

December 19, Saturday

  • Fall semester probation status available

December 25 – January 1

  • Winter Break Closure (University closed)

December 25, Friday

  • Christmas Day holiday (University offices officially closed)

December 28, Monday

  • Presidents’ Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed)

January 1, Friday

  • New Year’s Day holiday (University offices officially closed)

Spring Semester 2026-27

January 11 — May 1, 2027

Note: These dates are subject to change. The dates listed on this calendar are standard dates for the university. Some programs, including the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, certain OHIO Online programs, and others have dates that vary, and those dates are communicated with students in the programs. Deadlines are 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the date indicated (unless otherwise noted). However, online transactions may be processed beyond 5:00 p.m. Eastern if the system is available. Deadlines may be prorated for classes that do not meet for the full semester.

October 23, Friday

  • Relocate Advising Day for regional campus students planning to attend Athens campus spring semester

October 26, Monday

  • Priority registration begins for continuing students. Note: Advising occurs throughout the semester for enrolled students. Students should contact their advisor/college/student services office with questions related to registration.

December 1, Tuesday

  • Last day to withdraw from housing to avoid forfeiture of spring semester deposit of $200.00 (only new students admitted for spring)

December 25 – January 1

  • Winter Break Closure (University offices officially closed)

December 25, Friday

  • Christmas Day holiday (University offices officially closed)

December 28, Monday

  • Presidents’ Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed)

January 1, Friday

  • New Year’s Day holiday (University offices officially closed)

January 4 – January 7

  • International Student Orientation

January 4, Monday

  • OU-HCOM students return for spring semester

January 7, Thursday

  • Residence halls open 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern for new first-year and new transfer students

January 8, Friday

  • Bobcat Student Orientation for all Athens campus new spring semester first-year and transfer students
  • Residence halls open 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern for new first-year and new transfer students 

January 9, Saturday

  • Residence halls open at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for returning students

January 10, Sunday

  • First meal served on board plan (brunch)
  • Residence halls open at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for returning students
  • Returning students withdrawing spring semester must check out of residence halls no later than 10:00 p.m. Eastern to receive a full refund of room and board charges
  • Last day to cancel registration for spring semester (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.

January 11, Monday

Spring semester opening date – classes begin on all campuses

  • Application for Graduation available for students graduating spring semester. Be sure to aply by the February 15 deadline.

January 15, Friday

  • Last day to add a spring full semester class without instructor’s approval
  • Last day to decrease meal plan by 4:00 p.m. for spring semester

January 16, Saturday

  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 80% housing/dining refund

January 18, Monday

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)

January 21, Thursday

  • Spring semester tuition and fees due for students registered with spring charges by December 31
  • Spring semester monthly payment plan installment #1 due
  • Last day to enroll in spring semester 3-installment monthly payment plan

January 22, Friday

  • Last day to register for spring semester. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
  • Last day for removing Incomplete grades incurred during last enrollment (if not removed, Incomplete (I) grade will change to Failing (F)).
  • Last day to add a spring full semester class (instructor’s permission required)
  • Last day to apply for or change a grading option for spring semester class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail).
  • Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for spring semester (all spring semester courses removed from the student’s academic record).
  • Last day to remove (drop) a spring semester class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: From January 23 – March 26, students may withdraw from one or more spring semester classes, but the course will remain on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment. Classes that end before April 24 have an earlier deadline to drop.
  • Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for spring semester (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).

January 23, Saturday

  • Students may withdraw from one or more spring full semester classes through March 26 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on the student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 60% housing/dining refund

January 29, Friday

  • Deadline to waive spring semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
  • Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO Guarantee students

January 30, Saturday

  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 40% housing/dining refund

February 5 – February 7

  • Sibs Weekend

February 6, Saturday

  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 20% housing/dining refund

February 15, Monday

  • Summer semester registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern
  • Last day to apply for graduation for spring semester. Note: Official degree conferral dates and commencements are April 30 (graduate), May 1 (undergraduate), and May 8 (Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine). Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by this date must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.

February 21, Sunday

  • Spring semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
  • Last day to enroll in spring semester 2-installment monthly payment plan

March 5, Friday

  • Last meal served on board plan before Spring Break (lunch)

March 7 – March 13

  • Spring Break – classes not in session. Note: Residence halls will remain open.

March 14, Sunday

  • Classes with Sunday meeting days resume
  • First meal served on board plan after Spring Break (brunch)

March 15, Monday

  • Classes resume

March 21, Sunday

  • Spring semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due

March 26, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual class on your spring semester schedule. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
  • Relocate Advising Day for regional campus students planning to attend Athens campus summer and fall semesters

March 29, Monday

  • Fall semester priority registration begins. Note: Advising occurs throughout the semester for enrolled students. Students should contact their advisor/college/student services office with questions related to registration.

April 2 – April 4

  • Moms Weekend

April 23, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the University for spring semester (contact college or campus student services office). Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades and no fee adjustment.
  • Last day to change college/major for spring semester (non-selective majors only)

April 24, Saturday

  • Last day of classes for spring semester
  • Last day to opt in to OHIO Guarantee+ Graduation Plan 

April 26 – April 30

  • Spring semester examination period

April 30 – May 2

  • Spring Undergraduate and Graduate Commencements

April 30, Friday

  • Official degree conferral date for graduate degrees
  • Last meal served on board plan (dinner)
  • Residence halls close at 8:00 p.m. Eastern

May 1, Saturday

Spring semester closing date

  • Official degree conferral date for undergraduate degrees

May 5, Wednesday

  • Deadline noon Eastern for all grades, including pending grades for degree candidates

May 6, Thursday

  • Spring semester grades available

May 8, Saturday

  • Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement and official degree conferral date
  • Spring semester probation status available

Summer Semester 2026-27

May 10 — August 14, 2027

Note: These dates are subject to change. The dates listed on this calendar are standard dates for the university. Some programs, including the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, certain OHIO Online programs, and others have dates that vary, and those dates are communicated with students in the programs. Deadlines are 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the date indicated (unless otherwise noted). However, online transactions may be processed beyond 5:00 p.m. Eastern if the system is available. Deadlines may be prorated for classes that do not meet for the full semester.

Summer Session I (First Summer Session May 10 — June 26)

February 15, Monday

  • Summer semester registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern

May 7, Friday

  • Last day to decrease meal plan by 4:00 p.m. for summer session
  • Residence halls open 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern for new and returning students

May 9, Sunday

  • Last day to cancel registration for first summer session or full summer semester (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.
  • First meal served on board plan (dinner)
  • Residence halls open 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern for returning students

May 10, Monday

First summer session opening date – classes begin on all campuses

  • Application for Graduation available for students graduating summer semester. Be sure to apply by the July 12 deadline.

May 14, Friday

  • Last day to register for first summer session. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
  • Last day to add a first summer session class
  • Last day to apply for or change a grading option for first summer session class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail).
  • Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for first summer session (all first summer session courses removed from the student’s record)
  • Last day to remove (drop) a first summer session class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: From May 15 – June 11, students may withdraw from one or more first summer session classes, but the course will remain on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
  • Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for first summer session (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).

May 15, Saturday

  • Students may withdraw from one or more first summer session classes through June 11 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on the student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 60% housing/dining refund

May 21, Friday

  • Summer semester tuition and fees due for students registered with summer charges by April 30
  • Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #1 due
  • Last day to enroll in summer semester 3-installment monthly payment plan

May 22, Saturday

  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 40% housing/dining refund

May 28, Friday

  • Deadline to waive summer semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
  • Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO Guarantee students

May 31, Monday

  • Memorial Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session).
  • Dining halls are closed in observance of Memorial Day from Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31

June 11, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual class on your first summer session schedule. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.

June 18, Friday

  • Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
  • Dining halls are closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day

June 21, Monday

  • Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
  • Last day to enroll in summer semester 2-installment monthly payment plan

June 25, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw (drop all first session classes) from the University for first summer session (contact college or campus student services office). Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades and no fee adjustment.
  • Last day to change college/major for summer session I (non-selective majors only)
  • Last meal served on board plan for first summer session only (dinner)

June 26, Saturday

Last day of classes and closing date for first summer session. Note: Final examinations are scheduled for the last meeting time of each individual class.

  • First summer session residents only must vacate residence halls by noon Eastern

June 30, Wednesday

  • Deadline noon Eastern for all first summer session grades. Note: The deadline for pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates is Wednesday, August 18.

July 1, Thursday

  • First summer session grades available

July 5, Monday

  • Independence Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
  • Dining halls are closed in observance of Independence Day from Saturday, July 3 through Monday, July 5

July 12, Monday

  • Last day to apply for graduation for summer semester. Note: Official degree conferral date is August 14. Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester. Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by this date must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.

July 21, Wednesday

  • Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due

August 21, Saturday

  • Summer probation status available

Summer Session II (Second Summer Session June 28 — August 14)

February 15, Monday

  • Summer semester registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern

May 21, Friday

  • Summer semester tuition and fees due for students registered with summer charges by April 30
  • Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #1 due
  • Last day to enroll in summer semester 3-installment monthly payment plan

May 28, Friday

  • Deadline to waive summer semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
  • Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO Guarantee students

May 31, Monday

  • Memorial Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session).
  • Dining halls are closed in observance of Memorial Day from Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31

June 18, Friday

  • Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
  • Dining halls are closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

June 21, Monday

  • Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
  • Last day to enroll in summer semester 2-installment monthly payment plan

June 25, Friday

  • Residence halls open 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern for students beginning second summer session

June 27, Sunday

  • Last day to cancel registration for second summer session (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.
  • First meal served on board plan for second summer session only (dinner)
  • Residence halls open 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern for returning students for second summer session

June 28, Monday

Second summer session opening date – classes begin on all campuses

  • Application for Graduation available for students graduating summer semester. Be sure to apply by the July 12 deadline.

July 1, Thursday

  • Last day to register for second summer session. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
  • Last day to add a second summer session class
  • Last day to apply for or change a grading option for second summer session class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail)
  • Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for second summer session (all second summer session courses removed from the student’s academic record)
  • Last day to remove (drop) a second summer session class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: From July 2 – July 30, students may withdraw from one or more second summer session classes, but the course will remain on academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
  • Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for second summer session (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).

July 3, Saturday

  • Students may withdraw from one or more second summer session classes through July 30 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 60% housing/dining refund for second session

July 5, Monday

  • Independence Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
  • Dining halls are closed in observance of Independence Day from Saturday, July 3 through Monday, July 5

July 10, Saturday

  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 40% housing/dining refund for second session

July 12, Monday

  • Last day to apply for graduation for summer semester. Note: Official degree conferral date is August 14. Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester. Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by this date must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.

July 21, Wednesday

  • Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due

July 30, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual class on your second summer session schedule. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.

August 13, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw (drop all second summer session classes) from the University for second summer session (contact college or campus student services office). Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades and no fee adjustment.
  • Last day to change college/major for summer session II (non-selective majors only)
  • Last meal served on second and full summer board plan (dinner)
  • Residence halls close at 8:00 p.m.

August 14, Saturday

Last day of classes for full summer semester and second summer session. Note: Final examinations are scheduled for the last meeting time of each individual class.

  • Second session and full summer semester closing date
  • Official degree conferral date. Note: Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester

August 18, Wednesday

  • Deadline noon Eastern for full summer semester and second session grades and pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates

August 19, Thursday

  • Full summer semester and second summer session grades available

August 21, Saturday

  • Summer probation status available

Full Summer Semester 2026-27 (May 10 — August 14, 2027)

February 15, Monday

  • Summer semester registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern

May 6, Thursday

  • International Student Orientation for new international students entering first summer session or full summer semester

May 7, Friday

  • Last day to decrease meal plan by 4:00 p.m. for summer session
  • Residence halls open 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern for new and returning students

May 9, Sunday

  • Last day to cancel registration for full summer semester (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.
  • First meal served on board plan (dinner)
  • Residence halls open 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern for returning students

May 10, Monday

Full summer semester opening date – classes begin on all campuses

  • Application for Graduation available for students graduating summer semester. Be sure to apply by the July 12 deadline.

May 14, Friday

  • Last day to add a full summer semester class without instructor’s approval

May 15, Saturday

  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 60% housing/dining refund

May 21, Friday

  • Summer semester tuition and fees due for students registered with summer charges by April 30
  • Summer semester monthly payment plan installments #1 due
  • Last day to enroll in summer semester 3-installment monthly payment plan
  • Last day to add a full summer semester class (instructor’s permission required)
  • Last day to register for full summer semester. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
  • Last day to apply for or change a grading option for full summer semester class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail).
  • Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for full summer semester (all full summer session courses removed from the student’s record)
  • Last day to remove (drop) a full summer semester class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: From May 22 – July 16 students may withdraw from one or more full summer semester classes, but the course will remain on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
  • Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for full summer session (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).

May 22, Saturday

  • Students may withdraw from one or more full summer semester classes through July 16 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on the student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
  • Last day to check out of residence hall by 10:00 p.m. to receive 40% housing/dining refund

May 28, Friday

  • Deadline to waive summer semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
  • Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO Guarantee students

May 31, Monday

  • Memorial Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session).
  • Dining halls are closed in observance of Memorial Day from Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31

June 18, Friday

  • Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
  • Dining halls are closed in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

June 21, Monday

  • Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
  • Last day to enroll in summer semester 2-installment monthly payment plan

July 5, Monday

  • Independence Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
  • Dining halls are closed in observance of Independence Day from Saturday, July 3 through Monday, July 5

July 12, Monday

  • Last day to apply for graduation for summer semester. Note: Official degree conferral date is August 14. Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester. Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by this date must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.

July 16, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual class for full summer semester. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.

July 21, Wednesday

  • Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due

August 13, Friday

  • Last day to withdraw (drop all full summer semester classes) from the University for full summer semester (contact college or campus student services office). Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades no fee adjustment.
  • Last day to change college/major for full summer semester (non-selective majors only)
  • Last meal served on second and full summer board plan (dinner)
  • Residence halls close at 8:00 p.m. Eastern

August 14, Saturday

Last day of classes for full summer session and second summer session. Note: Final examinations are scheduled for the last meeting time of each individual class.

  • Full summer semester and second session closing date
  • Official degree conferral date. Note: Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester

August 18, Wednesday

  • Deadline noon Eastern for full summer semester and second session grades and pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates.

August 19, Thursday

  • Full summer semester and second summer session grades available

August 21, Saturday

  • Summer probation status available
     

Note: These dates are subject to change. The dates listed on this calendar are standard dates for the university. Some programs, including the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, certain OHIO Online programs, and others have dates that vary, and those dates are communicated with students in the programs. Deadlines are 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the date indicated (unless otherwise noted). However, online transactions may be processed beyond 5:00 p.m. Eastern if the system is available. Deadlines may be prorated for classes that do not meet for the full semester.