Academic Calendar

The FGCU Academic Calendar provides a comprehensive view of important dates and deadlines

(Full list of academic terms is shown below)

Important Upcoming Dates

EventDate
Last Day of Classes - Spring 2026 (Full Term) Monday, 27 April 2026
Finals Begin - Spring 2026 (Full Term)Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Grades Due from Faculty by Noon - Spring 2026 (Session II) Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Last Day to Mail Payment - Summer 2026 (Session C) Friday, 01 May 2026
Last Day to Mail Payment - Summer 2026 (Session A) Friday, 01 May 2026
Degree Conferral - Spring 2026 (Full Term) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Finals End - Spring 2026 (Full Term) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Last Day of the Semester - Spring 2026 (Full Term) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Commencement - Spring 2026 (Full Term) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Degree Conferral - Spring 2026 (Session A) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Degree Conferral - Spring 2026 (Session B) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Last Day of Classes - Spring 2026 (Session B) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Degree Conferral - Spring 2026 (Session II) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Commencement - Spring 2026 (Session II) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Degree Conferral - Spring 2026 (Session I) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Commencement - Spring 2026 (Session I) Saturday, 02 May 2026
Last Day to Register in Waitlist Mode - Summer 2026 (Session I) Sunday, 03 May 2026
Classes Begin - Summer 2026 (Session I) Monday, 04 May 2026
Late Registration Begins (late fee assessment begins) - Summer 2026 (Session I) Monday, 04 May 2026
State Employee Registration Begins - Summer 2026 (Session I) Monday, 04 May 2026
Term Waitlists Shut Down at 5 pm - Summer 2026 (Session I) Monday, 04 May 2026
Grades Due from Faculty by Noon - Spring 2026 (Session B) Tuesday, 05 May 2026
Grades Due from Faculty by Noon - Spring 2026 (Full Term)Tuesday, 05 May 2026
Last Day to Add/Drop (in-person & Gulfline); Ends at 5 pm - Summer 2026 (Session I) Wednesday, 06 May 2026
Last Day to Submit Term Withdrawal for a 100% refund; Ends at 5 pm - Summer 2026 (Session I) Wednesday, 06 May 2026
Late Registration & Change to Audit Ends at 5 pm - Summer 2026 (Session I) Wednesday, 06 May 2026
Deadline to Submit Fee Waivers (F.S. 1009.26) and Fee Exemptions (F.S. 1009.25) - Summer 2026 (Session I) Friday, 08 May 2026
Payment Deadline at 5 pm; Late Fee Assessed after 5 pm - Summer 2026 (Session I) Friday, 08 May 2026
Residency Reclassification for Tuition Deadline at 5 pm - Summer 2026 (Session I) Friday, 08 May 2026

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Florida Gulf Coast University reserves the right to repeal, change, or modify any calendar information at any time without advance notice. View Academic Calendar Guidelines

Refer to FGCU Regulation 4.010 for FGCU's regulations regarding religious observances.

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