2027-2028 Academic Calendar
*DISCLAIMER: Please note that additional details for this calendar may be added as they become available. Dates are subject to change.*
Fall 2027 Academic Calendar
| Jan 1 | Friday | Graduation Application Available for Fall 2027 |
| Apr 12 | Monday | Fall 2027 Priority Registration Begins (continuing students) |
| Apr 19 | Monday | Fall 2027 Open Registration Begins (new/returning students) |
| Jul 12 | Monday | International Student Admission Deadline1 |
| Jul 31 | Saturday | Financial Aid Priority Deadline2 Veterans Priority Deadline3 |
| Aug 14 | Saturday | Admission Deadline1 |
| Aug 16 – 20 | Monday – Friday | Faculty In-Service Week |
| Aug 20 | Friday | Tuition and Fees Due |
| Aug 23 | Monday | Classes Begin4 |
| Aug 25 | Wednesday | Registration Deadline5 |
| Sep 3 | 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 2027 Financial Aid7 Last Day to Apply for Fall 2027 Graduation8 |
| Sep 6 | Monday | Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)9 |
| Sep 9 | Thursday | Tuition and Fee Refunding Process Begins |
| Oct 8 | Friday | Admission Deadline for Second 8-Week Session1 |
| Oct 11 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day (Federal) (classes in session, offices open) |
| Oct 15 | Friday | Tuition and Fees Due for Second 8-Week Session |
| Oct 25 | Monday | Spring 2028 Priority Registration Begins (continuing students) |
| Nov 1 | Monday | Spring 2028 Open Registration Begins (new/returning students) |
| Nov 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day (classes in session, offices open) |
| Nov 12 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued) |
| Nov 21 – 27 | Sunday – Saturday | Fall Break (no classes, offices closed Nov 25-26)9 |
| Dec 13 – 18 | Monday – Saturday | Final Exams/Semester End10 |
| Dec 23 | Thursday | Grades Due to Registrar's Office by 8 a.m.11 |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Fall Grades Available in myCWI11 |
| Dec 23 – 25 | Thursday – Saturday | 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 14 | Aug 23 | Aug 25 | Sep 3 | Nov 12 | Dec 181 |
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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 14 | Aug 23 | Aug 25 | Aug 27 | Oct 1 | Oct 161 |
| Second 8-Week Session | Oct 8 | Oct 18 | Oct 20 | Oct 22 | Dec 3 | Dec 181 |
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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 14 | Aug 23 | Aug 25 | Aug 25 | Sep 10 | Sep 181 |
| Second 4-Week Session | Aug 14 | Sep 20 | Sep 22 | Sep 22 | Oct 8 | Oct 161 |
| Third 4-Week Session | Aug 14 | Oct 18 | Oct 20 | Oct 20 | Nov 5 | Nov 131 |
| Fourth 4-Week Session | Aug 14 | Nov 15 | Nov 17 | Nov 17 | Dec 10 | Dec 181 |
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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.
*DISCLAIMER: Please note that additional details for this calendar may be added as they become available. Dates are subject to change.*
Spring 2028 Academic Calendar
| Aug 1, 2027 | Sunday | Graduation Application Available for Spring 2028 |
| Oct 25, 2027 | Monday | Spring 2028 Priority Registration Begins (continuing students) |
| Nov 1, 2027 | Monday | Spring 2028 Open Registration Begins (new/returning students) |
| Dec 6, 2027 | Monday | International Student Admission Deadline1 |
| Dec 18, 2027 | Saturday | Financial Aid Priority Deadline2 Veterans Priority Deadline3 |
| Dec 31, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Holiday Observed (offices closed)4 |
| Jan 8 | Saturday | Admission Deadline1 |
| Jan 10 – 14 | Monday – Friday | Faculty In-Service Week |
| Jan 14 | Friday | Tuition and Fees Due |
| Jan 17 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (offices closed)4 |
| Jan 18 | Tuesday | Classes Begin5 |
| Jan 20 | Thursday | Registration Deadline6 |
| Jan 31 | 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 2028 Financial Aid8 Last Day to Apply for Spring 2028 Graduation9 |
| Feb 3 | Thursday | Tuition and Fee Refunding Process Begins |
| Feb 21 | Monday | Presidents’ Day (no classes, offices closed)4 |
| Feb 28 | Monday | Summer 2028 Open Registration Begins |
| Mar 10 | Friday | Admission Deadline for Second 8-Week Session1 |
| Mar 12 – 18 | Sunday – Saturday | Spring Break (no classes, offices open) |
| Mar 17 | Friday | Tuition and Fees Due for Second 8-Week Session |
| Apr 10 | Monday | Fall 2028 Priority Registration Begins (continuing students) |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued) |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Fall 2028 Open Registration Begins (new/returning students) |
| May 8 – 13 | Monday – Saturday | Final Exams/Semester End10 |
| May 12 | Friday | Graduation Ceremony |
| May 18 | Thursday | Grades Due to Registrar's Office by 8 a.m.11 |
| May 19 | 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.
- 10
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.
- 11
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 7 | Jan 18 | Jan 20 | Jan 31 | Apr 14 | May 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 | Jan 7 | Jan 18 | Jan 20 | Jan 24 | Feb 25 | Mar 111 |
| Second 8-Week Session | Mar 10 | Mar 20 | Mar 22 | Mar 24 | Apr 28 | May 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.
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 7 | Jan 18 | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Feb 4 | Feb 121 |
| Second 4-Week Session | Jan 7 | Feb 14 | Feb 16 | Feb 16 | Mar 3 | Mar 111 |
| Third 4-Week Session | Jan 7 | Mar 20 | Mar 22 | Mar 22 | Apr 7 | Apr 151 |
| Fourth 4-Week Session | Jan 7 | Apr 17 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | May 5 | May 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.
*DISCLAIMER: Please note that additional details for this calendar may be added as they become available. Dates are subject to change.*
Summer 2028 Academic Calendar
| Jan 1 | Saturday | Graduation Application Available for Summer 2028 |
| Feb 28 | Monday | Summer 2028 Open Registration Begins |
| May 13 | Saturday | Financial Aid Priority Deadline1 Veterans Priority Deadline2 |
| May 27 | Saturday | Admission Deadline3 |
| May 29 | Monday | Memorial Day (offices closed)4 |
| Jun 2 | Friday | Tuition and Fees Due |
| Jun 5 | Monday | Classes Begin5 |
| Jun 7 | Wednesday | Registration Deadline6 |
| Jun 9 | 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 2028 Financial Aid8 Last Day to Apply for Summer 2028 Graduation9 |
| Jun 15 | Thursday | Tuition and Fee Refunding Process Begins |
| Jun 19 | Monday | Juneteenth National Independence Day (no classes, offices closed)4 |
| Jul 4 | Tuesday | Independence Day (no classes, offices closed)4 |
| Jul 14 | Friday | Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued) |
| Jul 29 | Saturday | Semester End |
| Aug 3 | Thursday | Grades Due to Registrar's Office by 8 a.m.10 |
| Aug 4 | 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 27 | Jun 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 9 | Jul 14 | Jul 291 |
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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 27 | Jun 5 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | Jun 23 | Jul 11 |
| Second 4-Week Session | May 27 | Jul 3 | Jul 5 | Jul 5 | Jul 21 | Jul 291 |
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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.
*DISCLAIMER: Please note that additional details for this calendar may be added as they become available. Dates are subject to change.*
2027-2028 Academic Year at-a-Glance
Fall 2027 Semester
| April 19 | Monday | Open Registration Begins for Fall 2027 |
| Aug 23 | Monday | Classes Begin1 |
| Sep 6 | Monday | Labor Day (no classes) |
| Nov 21 - 27 | Sunday - Saturday | Fall Break (no classes) |
| Dec 13 - 18 | Monday - Saturday | Final Exams/Semester End1 |
Spring 2028 Semester
| Nov 1, 2027 | Monday | Open Registration Begins for Spring 2028 |
| Jan 18 | Tuesday | Classes Begin1 |
| Feb 21 | Monday | Presidents' Day (no classes) |
| Mar 12 - 18 | Sunday - Saturday | Spring Break (no classes) |
| May 8 - 13 | Monday - Saturday | Final Exams/Semester End1 |
| May 12 | Friday | Commencement/Graduation Ceremony |
Summer 2028 Semester
| Feb 22 | Monday | Open Registration Begins for Summer 2028 |
| Jun 7 | Monday | Classes Begin1 |
| Jun 18 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed (no classes) |
| Jul 5 | Monday | Independence Day Observed (no classes) |
| Jul 31 | 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.