Discover a wealth of academic opportunities this Fall. With more than 1,000 online, blended, or in-person courses, we’re here to help you meet your academic goals and explore new options.

On this page, you’ll find registration dates and other important deadlines.

Fall Semester is August 31–December 18, 2026
The Fall 2026 Add/Drop period has ended and registration for full-semester (12+ weeks) classes is complete; however, students can still register for classes that begin later in the semester.

Winter Session is coming! Registration for the upcoming 4-week session begins on October 14, 2026.
The Fall 2025 Semester has ended. Did you know we offer year-round courses?

There are more courses available during the Spring Semester.
Registration for Fall 2024 has closed. Did you know we offer year-round courses? There are roughly 30 courses available during Winter Session.

Fall Semester Dates & Deadlines

Important milestonesDate
Payment deadlineAugust 15, 2026
Classes beginAugust 31, 2026
Labor Day (no classes; university closed)September 7, 2026
Deadline to drop for no penalty (classes 12 weeks or longer)September 14, 2026
Indigenous Peoples’ Day (no classes; university closed)October 12, 2026
Fall break (no classes)October 12–13, 2026
Classes resumeOctober 14, 2026
Registration for Winter Session 2026–27 opens to allOctober 14, 2026
Deadline to drop for a grade of ‘W’ (classes 12 weeks or longer)October 29, 2026
Veterans Day (no classes; university closed)November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Break (no classes)November 25–November 29, 2026
Classes resumeNovember 30, 2026
Last day of classesDecember 11, 2026
Final examsDecember 12–December 18, 2026
Deadline to apply for Fall graduation/completionDecember 18, 2026
Grade submission deadlineDecember 28, 2026
* Drop and Withdrawal deadlines may vary depending on the length of the class. The deadlines listed above apply for classes that last 12 weeks or longer. Classes with different durations will have different deadlines that can be viewed in your MaineStreet Student Center. Contact the Office of Registration and Scheduling Services for details.