Summer Sessions 2026
May 2026
| 22-25 |
Memorial Day Observed (University Closed) |
| 25 |
Web 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) |
| TBD |
Summer Orientation |
| TBD |
Summer Orientation |
| TBD |
Summer Orientation |
| TBD |
Summer Orientation |
| 30 |
Course Withdrawal Period ends for first Summer Session; last day to withdraw with
a grade of W |
July 2026
| 1 |
Last day to obtain a partial refund of tuition deposit for cancellation of Fall 2026
registration (full-time students) |
| 3-6 |
Independence Day Observed (University Closed) |
| 8 |
First Summer Session ends |
| 11 |
Web Registration ends for second Summer Session two days before class starts |
| 13 |
Second Summer Session begins |
| 13-14 |
Late Registration for second Summer Session |
| 14 |
Last day for students with approved withdrawals for alternate Summer Session internships
to obtain a full tuition refund |
| 15 |
Web 6th Course Registration Period begins for Fall 2026 Semester |
| 15 |
Course Withdrawal Period begins for second Summer Session |
August 2026
| 12 |
Course Withdrawal Period ends for second Summer Session; last day to withdraw with
a grade of W |
| 20 |
Second Summer Session ends |
| 27 |
First-year resident students report to residence halls |
| 28-30 |
Fall Welcome Weekend |
| 29 |
Upper class resident students report to residence halls |
Fall Semester 2026
August 2026
| 31 |
Fall Semester begins |
| 31 |
Applications due for January 2027 Graduation |
| 31-9/8 |
Late Registration: Add/Drop Period |
September 2026
| 8/31-8 |
Late Registration: Add/Drop Period |
| 4-13 |
Initium Activities |
| 7 |
Labor Day (No Classes) |
| 7 |
Labor Day (University Closed) |
| 7 |
Add/Drop Period ends for Fall Semester |
| 8 |
Course Withdrawal Period begins for Fall Semester |
| 11 |
Mass of the Holy Spirit, 12:00 p.m. |
| 18 |
Applications due for May 2027 Graduation (full-time students) |
| 25-27 |
Family Weekend |
October 2026
| 16 |
Midsemester Holiday (No Classes) |
| 16 |
Midterm grades due in Office of the Registrar by 3:00 p.m.* |
| 21 |
Web Registration for Spring 2027 Semester (Class of 2027) |
| 28 |
Web Registration for Spring 2027 Semester (Class of 2028) |
November 2026
| 1 |
All Saints Day |
| 4 |
Web Registration for Spring 2027 Semester (Class of 2029) |
| 11-12 |
Web Registration for Spring 2027 Semester (Class of 2030) |
| 14 |
Web 6th Course Registration Period 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 |
| 31 |
Course Withdrawal Period ends for Fall Semester; last day to withdraw from a course
with a grade of W |
December 2026
| 8 |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| 9 |
Last day of classes for Fall Semester |
| 10 |
Study Day |
| 11-19 |
Exams and close of Fall Semester, including Saturday, December 12 and 19 |
| 23-1/3 |
Christmas Break (University Closed) |
Spring Semester 2027
January 2027
| 4 |
University Opens |
| 10 |
Resident students report to residence halls |
| 11 |
Spring Semester begins |
| 11 |
Applications due for May 2027 Graduation (part-time students) |
| 11-18 |
Late Registration: Add/Drop Period |
| 18 |
Add/Drop Period ends for Spring Semester |
| 18 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University Closed) |
| 19 |
Course Withdrawal Period begins for Spring Semester |
February 2027
| 10 |
Ash Wednesday |
| 22 |
Web Registration begins for Summer 2027 Sessions |
| 26 |
Midterm grades due in Office of the Registrar by 3:00 p.m.* |
March 2027
| 1-7 |
Spring Break |
| 8 |
Classes resume |
| 10 |
Web Registration for Fall 2027 Semester (Class of 2028) |
| 17 |
Web Registration for Fall 2027 Semester (Class of 2029) |
| 19 |
Maryland Day Celebration |
| 25-29 |
Easter Break (No Classes) |
| 26-29 |
Easter Break (University Closed) |
April 2027
| 7 |
Web Registration for Fall 2027 Semester (Class of 2030) |
| 12 |
Course Withdrawal Period ends for Spring Semester; last day to withdraw from a course
with a grade of W |
| 27 |
Last Day of classes for Spring Semester |
| 28 |
Study Day |
| 29-5/7 |
Exams and close of Spring Semester, including Saturday, May 1 |
May 2027
| 4/29-7 |
Exams and close of Spring Semester, including Saturday, May 1 |
| 14 |
Academic Honors and Departmental Awards Ceremony: McManus Theatre, 11 a.m. |
| 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