2027-2028 Academic Year and 2028 Summer Session

2027-2028 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

• August 19, 2027 – Opening Convocation Ceremony
• August 25, 2027 – Full Semester and First Module Courses Begin
• September 2, 2027 – Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester and First Module Courses
• September 3, 2027 – Temporary Incomplete Coursework Due (Spring/Summer 2027 Incompletes)
• September 17, 2027 – Temporary Incomplete Final Grades Due (Spring/Summer 2027 Incompletes)
• September 23, 2027 – Last Day to Withdraw from First Module Courses
• September 23, 2027 – OWU Connection Conference
• October 6, 2027 – Spring Pre-Registration Begins (add courses to carts on Self-Service)
• October 12, 2027 – First Module Ends
• October 13-17, 2027 – Midsemester Break (no classes)
• October 18, 2027 – Second Module Begins
• October 18, 2027 – Midsemester Grades Due / First Module Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT
• October 25, 2027 – Seniors Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EDT)
• October 26, 2027 – Last Day to Add/Drop Second Module Courses
• November 1, 2027 – Juniors Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EST)
• November 2, 2027 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Courses
• November 8, 2027 – Sophomores Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EST)
• November 15, 2027 – Freshmen Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EST)
• November 16, 2027 – Last Day to Withdraw from Second Module Courses
• November 18, 2027 – Additional Course / Late Spring Registration Opens (7 a.m. EST)
• November 20-28, 2027 – Thanksgiving Break (no classes)
• December 10, 2027 – Spring Registration Closes (11:59 p.m. EST)
• December 10, 2027 – Last Day of Classes
• December 11-12, 2027 – Reading Days
• December 13, 2027 – Final Examinations
• December 14, 2027 – Final Examinations
• December 15, 2027 – Final Examinations
• December 16, 2027 – Final Examinations
• December 16, 2027 – Full Semester and Second Module Ends (10:30 p.m. EST)
• December 20, 2027 – Final Grades Due (4:30 p.m. EST)

Spring Semester

• January 19, 2028 – Full Semester and First Module Courses Begin
• January 27, 2028 – Last Day to Add/Drop Full Semester and First Module Courses
• February 4, 2028 – Temporary Incomplete Coursework Due (Fall 2027 Incompletes)
• February 17, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from First Module Courses
• February 18, 2028 – Temporary Incomplete Final Grades Due (Fall 2027 Incompletes)
• February 24, 2028 – OWU Connection Conference
• March 7, 2028 – First Module Courses End
• March 8, 2028 – Summer / Fall Pre-Registration Begins (add courses to carts on Self-Service)
• March 8, 2028 – Second Module Courses Begin
• March 11-19, 2028 – Spring Break (no classes)
• March 13, 2028 – Midsemester Grades Due / First Module Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT
• March 23, 2028 – Last Day to Add/Drop Second Module Courses
• March 27, 2028 – Registration opens for Fall / Summer (Continuing Seniors) at 7 a.m. EDT
• April 3, 2028 – Registration opens for Fall / Summer (Juniors) at 7 a.m. EDT
• April 4, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Courses
• April 10, 2028 – Registration opens for Fall / Summer (Sophomores) at 7 a.m. EDT
• April 13, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from Second Module Courses
• April 17, 2028 – Registration opens for Fall / Summer (Returning Freshmen) at 7 a.m. EDT
• April 20, 2028 – Additional Course / Late Registration opens for Fall / Summer (All Returning Students) at 7 a.m. EDT
• May 2, 2028 – Registration closes for Fall / Summer at 11:59 p.m. EDT
• May 2, 2028 – Last Day of Full Semester / Second Module Classes
• May 3, 2028 – Reading Day
• May 4, 2028 – Final Examinations
• May 5, 2028 – Final Examinations
• May 6, 2028 – Final Examinations (a.m.), Reading Day (p.m.)
• May 7, 2028 – Reading Day
• May 8, 2028 – Final Examinations
• May 9, 2028 – Final Examinations
• May 9, 2028 – Full Semester and Second Module Ends at 5 p.m. EDT
• May 10, 2028 – Graduating Senior Grades Due by 5 p.m. EDT
• May 13, 2028 – Commencement Ceremony
• May 15, 2028 – Remaining Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT

Summer Session

• May 22, 2028 – Full Session and First Module Courses Begin
• May 24, 2028 – Last Day to Add/Drop Full Session and First Module Courses
• May 29, 2028 – Memorial Day (no classes)
• June 2, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from First Module Courses
• June 21, 2028 – Last Day of First Module Classes
• June 22-23, 2028 – Final Examinations in First Module Courses
• June 23, 2028 – First Module Courses End at 4:30 p.m. EDT
• June 27, 2028 – First Module Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT
• June 30, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full Session Courses
• June 30, 2028 – June Degree Conferral Date (no ceremony)
• July 4, 2028 – Independence Day (no classes)
• July 26, 2028 – Last Day of Full Session Classes
• July 27-28, 2028 – Final Examinations in Full Session Courses
• July 28, 2028 – Full Session Courses End at 4:30 p.m. EDT
• July 30, 2028 – July Degree Conferral Date (no ceremony)
• August 1, 2028 – Full Session Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. EDT