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 Incompletes)
• September 17, 2027 – Temporary Incomplete Final Grades Due (Spring/Summer Incompletes)
• September 23, 2027 – Last Day to Withdraw from First Module Courses
• October 6, 2027 – Spring Pre-Registration Begins (add courses to carts on Self-Service)
• October 7, 2027 – OWU Connection Conference
• 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 (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 Incompletes)
• February 17, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from First Module Courses
• February 18, 2028 – Temporary Incomplete Final Grades Due (Fall Incompletes)
• March 2, 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 (4:30 p.m. EDT)
• March 23, 2028 – Last Day to Add/Drop Second Module Courses
• March 27, 2028 – Continuing Senior Registration opens for Fall / Summer (7 a.m. EDT)
• April 3, 2028 – Junior Registration opens for Fall / Summer (7 a.m. EDT)
• April 4, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Courses
• April 10, 2028 – Sophomore Registration opens for Fall / Summer (7 a.m. EDT)
• April 13, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from Second Module Courses
• April 17, 2028 – Continuing Freshmen Registration opens for Fall / Summer (7 a.m. EDT)
• April 20, 2028 – Additional Course / Late Registration opens for Fall / Summer (7 a.m. EDT)
• May 2, 2028 – Fall / Summer Registration closes (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 (5 p.m. EDT)
• May 10, 2028 – Graduating Senior Grades Due (5 p.m. EDT)
• May 13, 2028 – Commencement Ceremony
• May 15, 2028 – Remaining Grades Due (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
• June 2, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from First Module Courses
• June 21, 2028 – Last Day of First Module Classes
• June 22, 2028 – Final Examinations in First Module Courses
• June 23, 2028 – Final Examinations in First Module Courses
• June 23, 2028 – First Module Courses End (4:30 p.m. EDT)
• June 27, 2028 – First Module Grades Due (4:30 p.m. EDT)
• June 30, 2028 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full Session Courses
• July 26, 2028 – Last Day of Full Session Classes
• July 27, 2028 – Final Examinations in Full Session Courses
• July 28, 2028 – Final Examinations in Full Session Courses
• July 28, 2028 – Full Session Courses End (4:30 p.m. EDT)
• August 1, 2028 – Full Session Grades Due (4:30 p.m. EDT)

Disclaimer: Academic calendar dates and deadlines are subject to change at the discretion of Ohio Wesleyan University. Consult the current online academic calendar for the most up-to-date information.