Online Academic Calendar
Stay on top of important dates and deadlines throughout the academic year with our interactive calendar. From term start and end dates to registration deadlines and holidays, this calendar is your guide to staying informed and organized. Whether planning your coursework or scheduling around breaks, you’ll find everything you need to navigate your academic journey easily. Explore the calendar below to ensure you never miss a key moment in your path to success!
Academic Year 2025-2026
Spring Term 1
January 12 – March 10, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Deadline | 12/23/25 (Tue) |
| Registration Deadline | 12/30 (Tue) |
| Student Course Access | 1/9/26 (Fri) |
| Financial Settlement | 1/12 (Mon) |
| First day of Spring Term 1 courses | 1/12 (Mon) |
| Last day to add Spring Term 1 courses | 1/16 (Fri) |
| Martin Luther King Day (Offices closed) | 1/19 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop a Spring Term 1 course | 1/20 (Tue) |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring Term 1 | 2/13 (Fri) |
| Last day of Spring Term 1 courses | 3/8 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Spring Term 1 | 3/16 (Mon) |
Spring Term 2
March 9 – May 5, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Deadline | 2/17 (Tue) |
| Registration Deadline | 2/25 (Wed) |
| Financial Settlement | 3/6 (Fri) |
| Student Course Access | 3/6 (Fri) |
| Financial Settlement | 3/6 (Wed) |
| First day of Spring Term 2 courses | 3/9 (Mon) |
| Last day to add Spring Term 2 courses | 3/11 (Wed) |
| Last day to drop a Spring Term 2 course | 3/16 (Mon) |
| Easter Holiday (Offices closed) | 4/3 – 4/6 (Fri-Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring Term 2 | 4/8 (Wed) |
| Commencement | 5/1 – 5/2 (Fri-Sat) |
| Last day of Spring Term 2 courses | 5/5 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Spring Term 2 | 5/7 (Thu) |
Summer Term 1
May 4 – June 21, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Deadline | 4/6 (Mon) |
| Registration Deadline | 4/13 (Mon) |
| Student Course Access | 5/1 (Fri) |
| Financial Settlement | 5/4 (Mon) |
| First day of Summer Term 1 courses | 5/4 (Mon) |
| Last day to add a class for Summer Term 1 | 5/6 (Wed) |
| Last day to withdraw from a course (Full refund) | 5/11 (Mon) |
| Memorial Day (Offices closed) | 5/25 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop classes with a grade of “W” | 6/3 (Wed) |
| Last day of Summer Term 1 courses | 6/21 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Summer Term 1 | 6/29 (Mon) |
Summer Term 2
June 22 – August 9, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Deadline | 5/4 (Mon) |
| Registration Deadline | 5/25 (Mon) |
| Student Course Access | 6/19 (Fri) |
| Financial Settlement | 6/22 (Mon) |
| First day of Summer Term 2 courses | 6/22 (Mon) |
| Last day to add a class for Summer Term 2 | 6/24 (Wed) |
| Last day to withdraw from a course (Full refund) | 6/29 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop classes with a grade of “W” | 7/22 (Wed) |
| Last day of Summer Term 2 courses | 8/9 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Summer Term 2 | 8/17 (Mon) |
At Bluefield University, the academic year is divided into Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Each semester features two 8-week terms, allowing online students flexibility in completing their coursework. (Certain courses may span 16 weeks; please refer to the University Catalog or speak with your advisor for specific course offerings.)
Academic Year 2026-2027
Fall Term 1
August 10 – October 4, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Fall Term 1 courses | 8/10 (Mon) |
| Last day to add Fall Term 1 courses | 8/12 (Wed) |
| Last day to drop a Fall Term 1 course | 8/17 (Mon) |
| Labor Day (Offices closed) | 9/7 (Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from Fall Term 1 | 9/11 (Fri) |
| Last day of Fall Term 1 courses | 10/4 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Fall Term 1 | 10/12 (Mon) |
Fall Term 2
October 5 – November 29, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Fall term 2 courses | 10/5 (Mon) |
| Last day to add Fall Term 2 courses | 10/7 (Wed) |
| Last day to drop a Fall Term 2 course | 10/12 (Mon) |
| Registration for Spring 2027 begins | 10/12 (Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from Fall Term 2 | 11/6 (Fri) |
| Thanksgiving Break (Offices closed) | 11/25 – 11/27 (Wed – Fri) |
| Last day of Fall Term 2 courses | 11/29 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Fall Term 2 | 12/7 (Mon) |
Fall Term 3
December 14 – January 10, 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Fall term 3 courses | 12/14 (Mon) |
| Last day to add Fall Term 3 courses | 12/16 (Wed) |
| Last day to drop a Fall Term 3 course | 12/16 (Wed) |
| Christmas/New Year’s Holiday (Limited office hours) | 12/24 – 1/4/27 (Thu – Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from Fall Term 3 | 12/28 (Mon) |
| Last day of Fall Term 3 courses | 1/10 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Fall Term 3 | 1/18 (Mon) |
Spring Term 1
January 11 – March 7, 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring Term 1 courses | 1/11 (Mon) |
| Last day to add Spring Term 1 courses | 1/13 (Wed) |
| Martin Luther King Day (Offices closed) | 1/18 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop a Spring Term 1 course | 1/19 (Tue) |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring Term 1 | 2/12 (Fri) |
| Last day of Spring Term 1 courses | 3/7 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Spring Term 1 | 3/15 (Mon) |
Spring Term 2
March 8 – May 2, 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring Term 2 courses | 3/8 (Mon) |
| Last day to add Spring Term 2 courses | 3/10 (Wed) |
| Last day to drop a Spring Term 2 course | 3/15 (Mon) |
| Easter Holiday (Offices closed) | 4/2 – 4/5 (Fri-Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring Term 2 | 4/9 (Fri) |
| Last day of Spring Term 2 courses | 5/2 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Spring Term 2 | 5/10 (Mon) |
Summer Term 1
May 3 – June 20, 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Summer Term 1 courses | 5/3 (Mon) |
| Last day to add a class for Summer Term 1 | 5/5 (Wed) |
| Last day to withdraw from a course | 5/10 (Mon) |
| Memorial Day (Offices closed) | 5/31 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop classes with a grade of “W” | 6/1 (Tue) |
| Last day of Summer Term 1 courses | 6/20 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Summer Term 1 | 6/28 (Mon) |
Summer Term 2
June 21 – August 8, 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Summer Term 2 courses | 6/21 (Mon) |
| Last day to add a class for Summer Term 2 | 6/23 (Wed) |
| Last day to withdraw from a course | 6/28 (Mon) |
| Independence Day (Offices closed) | 7/5 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop classes with a grade of “W” | 7/20 (Tue) |
| Last day of Summer Term 2 courses | 8/8 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Summer Term 2 | 8/16 (Mon) |