Duke Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Duke Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Newly admitted and returning students should take note of the academic calendar that Duke University has issued for 2026-2027. The Duke academic calendar provides clear guidance on the start dates for new and returning students, helping everyone plan their schedules effectively. It also outlines important dates for final examinations, holidays, and other educational events throughout the year. Following the academic calendar ensures that students can stay on track with their coursework, registration deadlines, and key campus activities.
For undergraduate and graduate students alike, the calendar highlights crucial registration periods, including the start and end dates for course add/drop. It also marks important academic milestones such as mid-semester grade reporting and the last days to withdraw from courses. By keeping track of these dates, students can better manage their academic workload and avoid missing important deadlines.
The calendar also notes university holidays, reading periods, and commencement exercises, offering a full picture of the academic year. Whether you are planning your semester course load, preparing for exams, or arranging breaks, the Duke University academic calendar is an essential resource. Students can access the Duke Academic Calendar for 2026-2027 directly on the official Duke University website. The calendar is available online in an easy-to-read format and can be downloaded or printed for convenience. By reviewing the calendar early, students can stay informed about all key academic dates and plan their year efficiently.
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Duke Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Summer 2026
- February 16, Monday: Registration begins for all summer sessions
- May 13, Wednesday: Summer Term 1 classes begin
- May 15, Friday: Drop/Add for Term 1 ends (11:59 PM)
- May 25, Monday: Memorial Day holiday; no classes
- June 10, Wednesday: Last day to withdraw with W from Term 1 classes (undergraduates only)
- June 19, Friday: Juneteenth holiday; no classes
- June 22, Monday: Term 1 classes end
- June 23, Tuesday: Reading period (until 7:00 PM); Term 1 final examinations begin (7:00 PM)
- June 25, Thursday: Term 1 final examinations end
- June 29, Monday: Summer Term 2 classes begin
- July 1, Wednesday: Drop/Add for Term 2 ends (11:59 PM)
- July 3, Friday: Independence Day holiday; no classes
- July 27, Monday: Last day to withdraw with W from Term 2 classes (undergraduates only)
- August 7, Friday: Term 2 classes end
- August 8, Saturday: Reading period (until 7:00 PM); Term 2 final examinations begin (7:00 PM)
- August 10, Monday: Term 2 final examinations end (10:00 PM)
Fall 2026
- August 15, Saturday: New undergraduate first-year student move-in day
- August 16–21, Sunday–Friday: New undergraduate first-year student orientation
- August 18, Tuesday: New graduate student orientation begins; new undergraduate transfer student move-in and orientation begins
- August 23, Sunday: New undergraduate student Convocation
- August 24, Monday: Fall semester classes begin (8:30 AM); Drop/Add continues
- September 4, Friday: Drop/Add ends (11:59 PM)
- September 7, Monday: Labor Day; no classes
- September 24–27, Thursday–Sunday: Founders’ Weekend; classes held Thursday and Friday
- October 9, Friday: Last day to report midsemester grades; Fall break begins (7:00 PM)
- October 14, Wednesday: Classes resume (8:30 AM)
- October 19, Monday: Shopping carts open for Spring 2027
- October 28, Wednesday: Registration begins for Spring 2027
- November 6, Friday: Last day to withdraw with W from Fall 2026 classes (undergraduates only)
- November 9, Monday: Registration ends for Spring 2027
- November 10, Tuesday: Drop/Add begins for Spring 2027
- November 24, Tuesday: Thanksgiving recess begins (10:30 PM); graduate classes end
- November 25–December 8, Wednesday–Tuesday: Graduate reading period
- November 30, Monday: Undergraduate classes resume (8:30 AM)
- December 4, Friday: Undergraduate classes end
- December 5–8, Saturday–Tuesday: Undergraduate reading period
- December 9, Wednesday: Final examinations begin (9:00 AM)
- December 14, Monday: Final examinations end (10:00 PM)
Spring 2026
- January 7, Wednesday: Spring semester begins (8:30 AM). A Monday class schedule is followed. Drop/Add continues
- January 19, Monday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday; no classes
- January 21, Wednesday: Drop/Add ends (11:59 PM)
- February 9, Monday: Shopping Carts open for Summer 2026
- February 16, Monday: Registration begins for Summer 2026
- February 20, Friday: Last day to report midsemester grades
- March 6, Friday: Spring recess begins (7:00 PM)
- March 16, Monday: Classes resume (8:30 AM)
- March 23, Monday: Shopping Carts open for Fall 2026
- March 25, Wednesday: Last day to withdraw with W from Spring 2026 classes (undergraduates only)
- April 1, Wednesday: Registration begins for Fall 2026; Summer registration continues
- April 9, Thursday: Registration ends for Fall 2026; Summer registration continues
- April 10, Friday: Drop/Add begins for Fall 2026
- April 15, Wednesday: Graduate classes end
- April 16–26, Thursday–Sunday: Graduate reading period
- April 22, Wednesday: Undergraduate classes end
- April 23–26, Thursday–Sunday: Undergraduate reading period
- April 27, Monday: Final examinations begin
- May 2, Saturday: Final examinations end (10:00 PM)
- May 8, Friday: Commencement begins
- May 10, Sunday: Graduation exercises; conferring of degrees
Spring 2027
- January 6, Wednesday: Spring semester begins (8:30 AM); Monday class schedule is followed; Drop/Add continues
- January 18, Monday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday; no classes
- January 20, Wednesday: Drop/Add ends (11:59 PM)
- February 8, Monday: Shopping carts open for Summer 2027
- February 15, Monday: Registration begins for Summer 2027
- February 19, Friday: Last day to report midsemester grades
- March 5, Friday: Spring recess begins (7:00 PM)
- March 15, Monday: Classes resume (8:30 AM)
- March 22, Monday: Shopping carts open for Fall 2027
- March 24, Wednesday: Last day to withdraw with W from Spring 2027 classes (undergraduates only)
- March 31, Wednesday: Registration begins for Fall 2027; Summer registration continues
- April 3, Saturday: Optional make-up day
- April 8, Thursday: Registration ends for Fall 2027; Summer registration continues
- April 9, Friday: Drop/Add begins for Fall 2027
- April 10, Saturday: Optional make-up day
- April 14, Wednesday: Graduate classes end
- April 15–25, Thursday–Sunday: Graduate reading period
- April 21, Wednesday: Undergraduate classes end
- April 22–25, Thursday–Sunday: Undergraduate reading period
- April 26, Monday: Final examinations begin
- May 1, Saturday: Final examinations end (10:00 PM)
- May 7, Friday: Commencement begins
- May 9, Sunday: Graduation exercises; conferring of degrees
Summer 2027
- February 15, Monday: Registration begins for all summer sessions
- May 12, Wednesday: Summer Term 1 classes begin
- May 14, Friday: Drop/Add for Term 1 ends (11:59 PM)
- May 31, Monday: Memorial Day holiday; no classes
- June 9, Wednesday: Last day to withdraw with W from Term 1 classes (undergraduates only)
- June 18, Friday: Juneteenth holiday; no classes
- June 21, Monday: Term 1 classes end
- June 22, Tuesday: Reading period (until 7:00 PM); Term 1 final examinations begin (7:00 PM)
- June 24, Thursday: Term 1 final examinations end
- June 28, Monday: Summer Term 2 classes begin
- June 30, Wednesday: Drop/Add for Term 2 ends (11:59 PM)
- July 5, Monday: Independence Day holiday; no classes
- July 26, Monday: Last day to withdraw with W from Term 2 classes (undergraduates only)
- August 6, Friday: Term 2 classes end
- August 7, Saturday: Reading period (until 7:00 PM); Term 2 final examinations begin (7:00 PM)
- August 9, Monday: Term 2 final examinations end (10:00 PM)
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(919) 684-2813
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