Summer Sessions 2026
May 2026
| 22-25 |
Memorial Day Observed (University Closed) |
| 25 |
Registration ends for first Summer Session two days before class starts |
| 27 |
First Summer Session begins |
| 27 |
Applications due for September 2026 Graduation |
| 27-28 |
Late Registration for first Summer Session |
| 29 |
Course Withdrawal Period begins for first Summer Session |
June 2026
| 19 |
Juneteenth Observed (University Closed) |
| 30 |
Course Withdrawal Period ends for first Summer Session; last day to withdraw from
a course with a grade of W |
July 2026
| 3-6 |
Independence Day Observed (University Closed) |
| 8 |
First Summer Session ends |
| 11 |
Registration ends for all Summer Sessions |
| 13 |
Registration begins for Fall 2026 Semester |
| 13 |
Second Summer Session begins |
| 13-14 |
Late Registration for second Summer Session |
| 15 |
Course Withdrawal Period begins for second Summer Session |
August 2026
| 12 |
Course Withdrawal Period ends for second Summer Session; last day to withdraw from
a course with a grade of W |
| 20 |
Second Summer Session ends |
Fall Semester 2026
August 2026
| 31 |
Fall Semester begins |
| 31 |
Fall Semester begins for First Eight-Week Session |
| 31 |
Applications due for January 2027 Graduation |
September 2026
| 7 |
Labor Day (No Classes) |
| 7 |
Registration ends for Fall Semester including First and Second Eight-Week Session |
| 8 |
Course Withdrawal Period begins for Fall Semester |
| 11 |
Mass of the Holy Spirit, 12:00 p.m. |
October 2026
| 2 |
Last day to withdraw from First Eight-Week Session with a grade of W |
| 23 |
First Eight-Week Session ends |
| 26 |
Second Eight-Week Session begins |
November 2026
| 13 |
Registration begins for Spring 2027 Semester |
| 23-24 |
Classes held virtually - see instructor/syllabus for details |
| 24 |
Thanksgiving Break begins after last class |
| 25-29 |
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) |
| 26-29 |
Thanksgiving Break (University Closed) |
| 30 |
Classes resume |
| 30 |
Course Withdrawal Period ends for Fall Semester; last day to withdraw from a course
with a grade of W |
December 2026
| 4 |
Last day to withdraw from Second Eight-Week Session with a grade of W |
| 8, 14, 16, 17 |
Exams |
| 17 |
Second Eight-Week Session ends |
| 17 |
Close of Fall semester |
|
23-1/3
|
Christmas Break (University Closed)
|
Spring Semester 2027
January 2027
| 12/23-3 |
Christmas Break (University Closed) |
| 4 |
University opens |
| 11 |
Spring Semester begins |
| 11 |
First Eight-Week Session begins |
| 11 |
Applications due for May 2027 Graduation |
| 18 |
Registration ends for Spring Semester including First and Second Eight-Week Session |
| 18 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University Closed) |
| 19 |
Course Withdrawal Period begins for Spring Semester, including First and Second Eight-Week
Sessions |
February 2027
| 10 |
Ash Wednesday |
| 12 |
Last day to withdraw from First Eight-Week Session with a grade of W |
March 2027
| 1-7 |
Spring Break |
| 5 |
First Eight-Week Session ends |
| 8 |
Classes resume |
| 15 |
Second Eight-Week Session begins |
|
19
|
Maryland Day Celebration |
|
25-28
|
Easter Break (No Classes) |
|
26-29
|
Easter Break (Offices Closed) |
|
29
|
Classes resume |
April 2027
| 12 |
Course Withdrawal Period ends for Spring Semester; last day to withdraw from a course
with a grade of W |
| 16 |
Last day to withdraw from Second Eight-Week Session with a grade of W |
| 27, 28, 5/3, 5/6 |
Exams and close of Spring Semester |
May 2027
| 4/27, 4/28, 3, 6 |
Exams and close of Spring Semester |
| 6 |
Second Eight-Week Session ends |
| 14 |
Baccalaureate Mass: Reitz Arena, 1:30 p.m. |
| 15 |
Commencement: Location TBD |
Note: Loyola University Maryland reserves the right to change the Academic Calendar.
All dates are subject to change.
Updated on: September 12, 2025