2026-2027 Academic Year and 2027 Summer Session

2026-2027 Academic Year

Visit the OWU Events Calendar for the latest list of lectures, performances, athletics events, and other public events. Dates of all events listed on the academic and events calendars are subject to change.

Make the most of your OWU Google Calendar

Your OWU Google Calendar is a powerful tool for staying on top of your academic life. By importing your class schedule and the academic calendar, you'll have a clear visual of your week, making it easier to manage your time and avoid scheduling conflicts.

• Add the Academic Calendar to keep all important deadlines in one place.
  • In Google Calendar, go to "Add a calendar," select "Subscribe to calendar," and paste the following: owu.edu_vl2d8chfrg995vsn2rjnossosg@group.calendar.google.com 
• Import your Class Schedule easily using this app

Fall Semester

• Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Opening Convocation Ceremony
• Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – Full Semester and First Module Courses Begin
• Thursday, September 3, 2026 – Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester and First Module Courses
• Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Last Day to Withdraw from First Module Courses
• Thursday, September 17, 2026 – OWU Connection Conference
• Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – First Module Ends
• Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – Spring Pre-Registration Begins (add courses to carts on Self-Service)
• Wednesday-Sunday, October 7-11, 2026 – Mid-Semester Break
• Monday, October 12, 2026 – Midterm Estimates Due / First Module Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT
• Monday, October 12, 2026 – Second Module Begins
• Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – Last Day to Add/Drop Second Module Courses
• Monday, October 26, 2026 – Seniors Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EDT)
• Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Courses
• Monday, November 2, 2026 – Juniors Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EST)
• Monday, November 9, 2026 – Sophomores Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EST)
• Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Last Day to Withdraw from Second Module Courses
• Monday, November 16, 2026 – Freshmen Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EST)
• Thursday, November 19, 2026 – Additional Course / Late Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EST)
• Saturday-Sunday, November 21-29, 2026 – Thanksgiving Break
• Friday, December 11, 2026 – Spring Registration Closes (11:59 p.m. EST)
• Friday, December 11, 2026 – Last Day of Classes
• Saturday-Sunday, December 12-13, 2026 – Reading Days
• Monday, December 14, 2026 – Final Examinations
• Tuesday, December 15, 2026 – Final Examinations
• Wednesday, December 16, 2026 – Final Examinations
• Thursday, December 17, 2026 – Final Examinations
• Thursday, December 17, 2026 – Full Semester and Second Module Ends (10:30 p.m. EST)
• Tuesday, December 22, 2026 – Final Grades Due (4:30 p.m. EST)

Spring Semester

• Wednesday, January 13, 2027 – Full Semester and First Module Courses Begin
• Thursday, January 21, 2027 – Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester and First Module Courses
• Thursday, February 11, 2027 – Last Day to Withdraw from First Module Courses
• Thursday, February 25, 2027 – OWU Connection Conference
• Tuesday, March 2, 2027 – First Module Courses End
• Wednesday, March 3, 2027 – Summer / Fall Pre-Registration Begins (add courses to carts on Self-Service)
• Wednesday, March 3, 2027 – Second Module Courses Begin
• Monday, March 8, 2027 – Midterm Estimates Due / First Module Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT
• Saturday-Sunday, March 6-14, 2027 – Spring Break
• Thursday, March 18, 2027 – Last Day to Add/Drop Second Module Courses
• Monday, March 22, 2027 – Registration opens for Fall / Summer (Continuing Seniors) at 7 a.m. EDT
• Monday, March 29, 2027 – Registration opens for Fall / Summer (Juniors) at 7 a.m. EDT
• Tuesday, March 30, 2027 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Courses
• Monday, April 5, 2027 – Registration opens for Fall / Summer (Sophomores) at 7 a.m. EDT
• Thursday, April 8, 2027 – Last Day to Withdraw from Second Module Courses
• Monday, April 12, 2027 – Registration opens for Fall / Summer (Returning Freshmen) at 7 a.m. EDT
• Thursday, April 15, 2027 – Additional Course / Late Registration opens for Fall / Summer (All Returning Students) at 7 a.m. EDT
• Tuesday, April 27, 2027 – Registration closes for Fall / Summer at 11:59 p.m. EDT
• Tuesday, April 27, 2027 – Last Day of Full Semester / Second Module Classes
• Wednesday, April 28, 2027 – Reading Day
• Thursday, April 29, 2027 – Final Examinations
• Friday, April 30, 2027 – Final Examinations
• Saturday, May 1, 2027 – Final Examinations (a.m.), Reading Day (p.m.)
• Sunday, May 2, 2027 – Reading Day
• Monday, May 3, 2027 – Final Examinations
• Tuesday, May 4, 2027 – Final Examinations
• Tuesday, May 4, 2027 – Full Semester and Second Module Ends at 5 p.m. EDT
• Wednesday, May 5, 2027 – Graduating Senior Grades Due by 5 p.m. EDT
• Saturday, May 8, 2027 – Commencement Ceremony
• Monday, May 10, 2027 – Remaining Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT

Summer Session

• Monday, May 17, 2027 – Full Session and First Module Courses Begin
• Wednesday, May 19, 2027 – Last Day to Add/Drop Full Session and First Module Courses
• Monday, May 31, 2027 – Memorial Day (No Classes)
• Friday, June 4, 2027 – Last Day to Withdraw from First Module Courses
• Wednesday, June 16, 2027 – Last Day of First Module Classes
• Thursday-Friday, June 17-18, 2027 – Final Examinations in First Module Courses
• Friday, June 18, 2027 – First Module Courses End at 4:30 p.m. EDT
• Tuesday, June 22, 2027 – First Module Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT
• Friday, June 25, 2027 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full Session Courses
• Wednesday, June 30, 2027 – June Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony)
• Monday, July 5, 2027 – Independence Day Observed (No Classes)
• Wednesday, July 21, 2027 – Last Day of Full Session Classes
• Thursday-Friday, July 22-23, 2027 – Final Examinations in Full Session Courses
• Friday, July 23, 2027 – Full Session Courses End at 4:30 p.m. EDT
• Tuesday, July 27, 2027 – Full Session Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT
• Friday, July 30, 2027 – July Degree Conferral Date (No Ceremony)