2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Fall 2025 Academic Calendar
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | Graduation Application Available for Fall 2025 |
| Apr 14 | Monday | Fall 2025 Priority Registration Begins (continuing students) |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Fall 2025 Open Registration Begins (new/returning students) |
| Jul 7 | Monday | International Student Admission Deadline1 |
| Jul 26 | Saturday | Financial Aid Priority Deadline2 Veterans Priority Deadline3 |
| Aug 9 | Saturday | Admission Deadline1 |
| Aug 11 – 15 | Monday – Friday | Faculty In-Service Week |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Tuition and Fees Due |
| Aug 18 | Monday | Classes Begin4 |
| Aug 20 | Wednesday | Registration Deadline5 |
| Aug 29 | Friday | Last Day to Drop Classes Without a W (Census Date)6 Last Day to Change to/from Audit Last Day to Register for Internship/Independent Study Last Day for 100% Refund of Tuition and Fees First Disbursement of Fall 2025 Financial Aid7 Last Day to Apply for Fall 2025 Graduation8 |
| Sep 1 | Monday | Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)9 |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Tuition and Fee Refunding Process Begins |
| Oct 3 | Friday | Admission Deadline for Second 8-Week Session1 |
| Oct 13 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day (Federal) (classes in session, offices open) |
| Oct 27 | Monday | Spring 2026 Priority Registration Begins (continuing students) |
| Nov 3 | Monday | Spring 2026 Open Registration Begins (new/returning students) |
| Nov 7 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued) |
| Nov 11 | Tuesday | Veterans Day (classes in session, offices open) |
| Nov 24 – 29 | Monday – Saturday | Fall Break (no classes, offices closed Nov 27-29)9 |
| Dec 8 – 13 | Monday – Saturday | Final Exams/Semester End10 |
| Dec 18 | Thursday | Grades Due to Registrar's Office by 8 a.m.11 |
| Dec 19 | Friday | Fall Grades Available in myCWI11 |
| Dec 24 – 25 | Wednesday – Thursday | Winter Break Closure (offices closed) |
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All admission requirements must be submitted by this date; international students are only admitted for the fall and spring 16-week semesters.
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Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all required documentation by this date in order for financial funding to be available for the first scheduled disbursement date each semester.
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Veterans, dependents, reservists, or active duty members using educational benefits are guaranteed submission of enrollment verification before the start of the upcoming semester if they have submitted the required documentation by the priority deadline date.
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The academic calendar reflects regular 16-week session dates; please refer to the shorter Class Session sections (located beneath the full Academic Calendar) for important dates applicable to shorter sessions taught during the regular semester.
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Late adds are not allowed. Students are encouraged to look for second 8-week options if they miss the registration deadline.
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Add/drop and refund deadlines vary for classes with start/end dates that are different from the regular semester dates. Please refer to the shorter Class Session sections (located beneath the full Academic Calendar) for applicable deadlines.
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Financial aid disbursements are credited to student accounts. After all institutional charges are paid, any credit balance available will be refunded.
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Refer to the Graduation page on CWI’s website for the deadline that students must meet in order to have their name appear in the program at May’s commencement ceremony.
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Some CWI offices may be closed over holiday weekends; see office hours published on CWI’s website.
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Final exams are administered during regularly scheduled class times. Final exams for Friday and Saturday classes are administered on Friday and Saturday of finals week.
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myCWI is an online portal providing self-services to students and faculty such as registration, student account payments, financial aid, grades, and faculty grading.
16-Week Class Session
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full 16-Week Session | Aug 9 | Aug 18 | Aug 20 | Aug 29 | Nov 7 | Dec 131 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
8-Week Class Sessions
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 8-Week Session | Aug 9 | Aug 18 | Aug 20 | Aug 22 | Sep 26 | Oct 111 |
| Second 8-Week Session | Oct 3 | Oct 13 | Oct 15 | Oct 17 | Nov 21 | Dec 131 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
5-Week Class Sessions
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 5-Week Session | Aug 9 | Aug 18 | Aug 20 | Aug 20 | Sep 12 | Sep 201 |
| Second 5-Week Session | Aug 9 | Sep 22 | Sep 24 | Sep 24 | Oct 17 | Oct 251 |
| Third 5-Week Session | Aug 9 | Oct 27 | Oct 29 | Oct 29 | Nov 21 | Dec 61 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
4-Week Class Sessions
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 4-Week Session | Aug 9 | Aug 18 | Aug 20 | Aug 20 | Sep 5 | Sep 131 |
| Second 4-Week Session | Aug 9 | Sep 15 | Sep 17 | Sep 17 | Oct 3 | Oct 111 |
| Third 4-Week Session | Aug 9 | Oct 13 | Oct 15 | Oct 15 | Oct 31 | Nov 81 |
| Fourth 4-Week Session | Aug 9 | Nov 10 | Nov 12 | Nov 12 | Dec 5 | Dec 131 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
Spring 2026 Academic Calendar
| Aug 1, 2025 | Friday | Graduation Application Available for Spring 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Monday | Spring 2026 Priority Registration Begins (continuing students) |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Monday | Spring 2026 Open Registration Begins (new/returning students) |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Monday | International Student Admission Deadline1 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Saturday | Financial Aid Priority Deadline2 Veterans Priority Deadline3 |
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Holiday (offices closed)4 |
| Jan 10 | Saturday | Admission Deadline1 |
| Jan 12 – 16 | Monday – Friday | Faculty In-Service Week |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Tuition and Fees Due |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (offices closed)4 |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | Classes Begin5 |
| Jan 22 | Thursday | Registration Deadline6 |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Last Day to Drop Classes Without a W (Census Date)7 Last Day to Change to/from Audit Last Day to Register for Internship/Independent Study Last Day for 100% Refund of Tuition and Fees First Disbursement of Spring 2026 Financial Aid8 Last Day to Apply for Spring 2026 Graduation9 |
| Feb 5 | Thursday | Tuition and Fee Refunding Process Begins |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Presidents’ Day (no classes, offices closed)4 |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Summer 2026 Open Registration Begins |
| Mar 13 | Friday | Admission Deadline for Second 8-Week Session1 |
| Mar 15 – 21 | Sunday – Saturday | Spring Break (no classes, offices open) |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Fall 2026 Priority Registration Begins (continuing students) |
| Apr 17 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued) |
| Apr 20 | Monday | Fall 2026 Open Registration Begins (new/returning students) |
| May 11 – 16 | Monday – Saturday | Final Exams/Semester End10 |
| May 15 | Friday | Graduation Ceremony |
| May 21 | Thursday | Grades Due to Registrar's Office by 8 a.m.11 |
| May 22 | Friday | Spring Grades Available in myCWI11 |
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All admission requirements must be submitted by this date; international students are only admitted for the fall and spring 16-week semesters.
- 2
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all required documentation by this date in order for financial funding to be available for the first scheduled disbursement date each semester.
- 3
Veterans, dependents, reservists or active duty members using educational benefits are guaranteed submission of enrollment verification before the start of the upcoming semester, if they have submitted the required documentation by the priority deadline date.
- 4
Some CWI offices may be closed over holiday weekends; see office hours published on CWI’s website.
- 5
The academic calendar reflects regular 16-week session dates; please refer to the shorter Class Session sections (located beneath the full Academic Calendar) for important dates applicable to shorter sessions taught during the regular semester.
- 6
Late adds are not allowed. Students are encouraged to look for second 8-week options if they miss the registration deadline.
- 7
Add/drop and refund deadlines vary for classes with start/end dates that are different from the regular semester dates. Please refer to the shorter Class Session sections (located beneath the full Academic Calendar) for applicable deadlines.
- 8
Financial aid disbursements are credited to student accounts. After all institutional charges are paid, any credit balance available will be refunded.
- 9
Refer to the Graduation page on CWI’s website for the deadline that students must meet in order to have their name appear in the program at May’s commencement ceremony.
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Final exams are administered during regularly scheduled class times. Final exams for Friday and Saturday classes are administered on Friday and Saturday of finals week.
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myCWI is an online portal providing self-services to students and faculty such as registration, student account payments, financial aid, grades, and faculty grading.
16-Week Class Session
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full 16-Week Session | Jan 10 | Jan 20 | Jan 22 | Feb 2 | Apr 17 | May 161 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
8-Week Class Sessions
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 8-Week Session | Jan 10 | Jan 20 | Jan 22 | Jan 26 | Feb 27 | Mar 141 |
| Second 8-Week Session | Mar 13 | Mar 23 | Mar 25 | Mar 27 | May 1 | May 161 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
5-Week Class Sessions
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 5-Week Session | Jan 10 | Jan 20 | Jan 22 | Jan 22 | Feb 13 | Feb 211 |
| Second 5-Week Session | Jan 10 | Feb 23 | Feb 25 | Feb 25 | Mar 27 | Apr 41 |
| Third 5-Week Session | Jan 10 | Apr 6 | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | May 1 | May 91 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
4-Week Class Sessions
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 4-Week Session | Jan 10 | Jan 20 | Jan 22 | Jan 22 | Feb 6 | Feb 141 |
| Second 4-Week Session | Jan 10 | Feb 16 | Feb 18 | Feb 18 | Mar 6 | Mar 141 |
| Third 4-Week Session | Jan 10 | Mar 23 | Mar 25 | Mar 25 | Apr 10 | Apr 181 |
| Fourth 4-Week Session | Jan 10 | Apr 20 | Apr 22 | Apr 22 | May 8 | May 161 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
Summer 2026 Academic Calendar
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Graduation Application Available for Summer 2026 |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Summer 2026 Open Registration Begins |
| May 16 | Saturday | Financial Aid Priority Deadline1 Veterans Priority Deadline2 |
| May 23 | Saturday | Admission Deadline3 |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day (offices closed)4 |
| May 29 | Friday | Tuition and Fees Due |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Classes Begin5 |
| Jun 3 | Wednesday | Registration Deadline6 |
| Jun 5 | Friday | Last Day to Drop Classes Without a W (Census Date)7 Last Day to Change to/from Audit Last Day to Register for Internship/Independent Study Last Day for 100% Refund of Tuition and Fees First Disbursement of Summer 2026 Financial Aid8 Last Day to Apply for Summer 2026 Graduation9 |
| Jun 11 | Thursday | Tuition and Fee Refunding Process Begins |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day (no classes, offices closed)4 |
| Jul 3 | Friday | Independence Day Observed (no classes, offices closed)4 |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued) |
| Jul 25 | Saturday | Semester End |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Grades Due to Registrar's Office by 8 a.m.10 |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Summer Grades Available in myCWI10 |
- 1
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all required documentation by this date in order for financial funding to be available for the first scheduled disbursement date each semester.
- 2
Veterans, dependents, reservists, or active duty members using educational benefits are guaranteed submission of enrollment verification before the start of the upcoming semester if they have submitted the required documentation by the priority deadline date.
- 3
All admission requirements must be submitted by this date; international students are only admitted for the fall and spring 16-week semesters.
- 4
Some CWI offices may be closed over holiday weekends; see office hours published on CWI’s website.
- 5
The academic calendar reflects regular 8-week session dates; please refer to the shorter Class Session sections (located beneath the full Academic Calendar) for important dates applicable to shorter sessions taught during the regular semester.
- 6
Late adds are not allowed. Students are encouraged to look for options offered in the next term if they miss the registration deadline.
- 7
Add/drop and refund deadlines vary for classes with start/end dates that are different from the regular semester dates. Please refer to the shorter Class Session sections (located beneath the full Academic Calendar) for applicable deadlines.
- 8
Financial aid disbursements are credited to student accounts. After all institutional charges are paid, any credit balance available will be refunded.
- 9
Refer to the Graduation page on CWI’s website for the deadline that students must meet in order to have their name appear in the program at May’s commencement ceremony.
- 10
myCWI is an online portal providing self-services to students and faculty such as registration, student account payments, financial aid, grades, and faculty grading.
8-Week Class Session
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full 8-Week Session | May 23 | Jun 1 | Jun 3 | Jun 5 | Jul 10 | Jul 251 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
4-Week Class Sessions
| Session | Admission Deadline | Class Start | Registration Deadline | Drop/Refund Deadline (No W Grade Issued) | Withdrawal Deadline (W Grade Issued) | Class End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 4-Week Session | May 23 | Jun 1 | Jun 3 | Jun 3 | Jun 19 | Jun 271 |
| Second 4-Week Session | May 23 | Jun 29 | Jul 1 | Jul 1 | Jul 17 | Jul 251 |
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Grades are due to the Registrar's Office by 8 a.m. on the Thursday following the last day of each class session.
Fall 2025 Semester
| April 21 | Monday | Open Registration Begins for Fall 2025 |
| Aug 18 | Monday | Classes Begin1 |
| Sep 1 | Monday | Labor Day (no classes) |
| Nov 24 - 29 | Monday - Saturday | Fall Break (no classes) |
| Dec 8 - 13 | Monday - Saturday | Final Exams/Semester End1 |
Spring 2026 Semester
| Nov 3, 2025 | Monday | Open Registration Begins for Spring 2026 |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | Classes Begin1 |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Presidents' Day (no classes) |
| Mar 15 - 21 | Sunday - Saturday | Spring Break (no classes) |
| May 11 - 16 | Monday - Saturday | Final Exams/Semester End1 |
| May 15 | Friday | Commencement/Graduation Ceremony |
Summer 2026 Semester
| Feb 23 | Monday | Open Registration Begins for Summer 2026 |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Classes Begin1 |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day (no classes) |
| Jul 3 | Friday | Independence Day Observed (no classes) |
| Jul 25 | Saturday | Semester End1 |
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Class start and end dates are based on full-term classes. To see start dates for short-term classes, please view individual semester tabs.