Academic Calendar
This academic calendar is the official guide for West Lafayette, Indianapolis and Purdue Polytechnic Statewide locations — bringing together the key dates and deadlines that shape each semester.
Whether you’re planning your first day of classes, preparing for finals or tracking important milestones like registration, add/drop and degree deadlines, this is your source to stay informed, organized and on track.
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Calendar published: Feb. 9, 2026
Dates are subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information. If you have any questions regarding this calendar, please contact us.
2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug. 24 | Fall term classes begin |
| Sept. 7 | Labor Day (university closed) |
| Sept. 18 | Last day to apply to graduate/declare candidacy for winter commencement |
| Oct. 12-13 | Fall break |
| Nov. 25-28 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 12 | Fall term classes end |
| Dec. 14-19 | Fall term final exams |
| Dec. 19 | Fall term ends |
| Dec. 19-20 | Winter commencement* |
| Dec. 21 | Winter term classes begin |
| Dec. 24-25 | Christmas holiday (university closed) |
| Dec. 28-30 | Winter Recess (university closed) |
| Dec. 31 | President’s Designated Holiday (university closed) |
2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | New Year’s Day (university closed) |
| Jan. 8 | Winter term classes/term ends |
| Jan. 11 | Spring term classes begin |
| Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (university closed) |
| Feb. 5 | Last day to apply to graduate/declare candidacy for spring commencement |
| March 15-20 | Spring break |
| May 1 | Spring term classes end |
| May 3-8 | Spring term final exams |
| May 8 | Spring term ends |
| May 14-16 | Spring commencement |
| May 17 | Summer term classes begin |
| May 31 | Memorial Day (university closed) |
| June 11 | Last day to apply to graduate/declare candidacy for summer commencement |
| June 19 | Juneteenth (classes in session) |
| July 5 | Fourth of July (university closed) |
| Aug. 6 | Summer term classes/term ends |
| Aug. 7 | Summer commencement |
*Due to renovations at Elliott Hall of Music, summer and fall 2026 commencement ceremonies will be combined and held in December at Mackey Arena.
2027-28 Academic Calendar
Calendar published: March 17, 2025
Dates are subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information. If you have any questions regarding this calendar, please contact us.
2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug. 23 | Fall term classes begin |
| Sept. 6 | Labor Day (university closed) |
| Sept. 17 | Last day to apply to graduate/declare candidacy for winter commencement |
| Oct. 11-12 | Fall break |
| Nov. 24-27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 11 | Fall term classes end |
| Dec. 13-18 | Fall term final exams |
| Dec. 18 | Fall term ends |
| Dec. 19 | Winter commencement |
| Dec. 20 | Winter term classes begin |
| Dec. 23-24 | Christmas holiday (university closed) |
| Dec. 30 | President’s Designated Holiday (university closed) |
| Dec. 31 | New Year’s Day (university closed) |
2028
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan. 7 | Winter term classes/term ends |
| Jan. 10 | Spring term classes begin |
| Jan. 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (university closed) |
| Feb. 4 | Last day to apply to graduate/declare candidacy for spring commencement |
| March 13-18 | Spring break |
| April 29 | Spring term classes end |
| May 1-6 | Spring term final exams |
| May 6 | Spring term ends |
| May 12-14 | Spring commencement |
| May 15 | Summer term classes begin |
| May 29 | Memorial Day (university closed) |
| June 9 | Last day to apply to graduate/declare candidacy for summer commencement |
| June 19 | Juneteenth (classes in session) |
| July 4 | Fourth of July (university closed) |
| Aug. 4 | Summer term classes/term ends |
| Aug. 5 | Summer commencement |
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