The FGCU Academic Calendar provides a comprehensive view of important dates and deadlines
(Full list of academic terms is shown below)
Important Upcoming Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Grades Due from Faculty by Noon - Summer 2026 (Session II) | Tuesday, 11 August 2026 |
| Graduating Student Survey Ends - Summer 2026 (Session II) | Friday, 14 August 2026 |
| Graduating Student Survey Ends - Summer 2026 (Session C) | Friday, 14 August 2026 |
| Graduating Student Survey Ends - Summer 2026 (Session A) | Friday, 14 August 2026 |
| Graduating Student Survey Ends - Summer 2026 (Session B) | Friday, 14 August 2026 |
| Graduating Student Survey Ends - Summer 2026 (Session I) | Friday, 14 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Register in Waitlist Mode - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Sunday, 16 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Register in Waitlist Mode - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Sunday, 16 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Register in Waitlist Mode - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Sunday, 16 August 2026 |
| Classes Begin - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
| State Employee Registration Begins - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
| Late Registration Begins (late fee assessment begins) - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
| State Employee Registration Begins - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
| Classes Begin - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
| Late Registration Begins (late fee assessment begins) - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
| State Employee Registration Begins - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
| Late Registration Begins (late fee assessment begins) - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
| Classes Begin - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Monday, 17 August 2026 |
| Registration Begins for Senior Citizens (Audit mode only-no late fee) - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Tuesday, 18 August 2026 |
| Registration Begins for Senior Citizens (Audit mode only-no late fee) - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Tuesday, 18 August 2026 |
| Term Waitlists Shut Down at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Wednesday, 19 August 2026 |
| Term Waitlists Shut Down at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Wednesday, 19 August 2026 |
| Term Waitlists Shut Down at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Wednesday, 19 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Add/Drop (in-person & Gulfline) Ends at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Submit Term Withdrawal for a 100% refund; Ends at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Late Registration & Change to Audit Ends at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Residency Reclassification for Tuition Deadline at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Fee Waivers (F.S. 1009.26) and Fee Exemptions (F.S. 1009.25) - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Payment Deadline at 5 pm; Late Fee Assessed after 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session I) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Fee Waivers (F.S. 1009.26) and Fee Exemptions (F.S. 1009.25) - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Add/Drop (in-person & Gulfline) Ends at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Submit Term Withdrawal for a 100% refund; Ends at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Payment Deadline at 5 pm; Late Fee Assessed after 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Residency Reclassification for Tuition Deadline at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Late Registration & Change to Audit Ends at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Late Registration & Change to Audit Ends at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Payment Deadline at 5 pm; Late Fee Assessed after 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Add/Drop (in-person & Gulfline) Ends at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Submit Term Withdrawal for a 100% refund; Ends at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Residency Reclassification for Tuition Deadline at 5 pm - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Fee Waivers (F.S. 1009.26) and Fee Exemptions (F.S. 1009.25) - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Friday, 21 August 2026 |
| Saturday Classes Begin - Fall 2026 (Session A) | Saturday, 22 August 2026 |
| Saturday Classes Begin - Fall 2026 (Full Term) | Saturday, 22 August 2026 |
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