SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Spring 2026 Academic Calendar

 

January

  • January 12: Classes Begin
  • January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No Classes
  • January 23:
    • Last Day to Confirm Registration for SoPA Students
    • Last Day to Register/Add
    • Last Day to Drop with 100% Tuition and Fee Refund
  • January 30: Last Day to Drop with 75% Tuition Refund

February

  • February 6: Last Day to Drop with 50% Tuition Refund
  • February 13:
    • Last Day to Drop Without Record
    • Last Day to Change Grading Rules to Audit
    • Last Day to Drop with 25% Tuition Refund
  • February 16 & 17: Mardi Gras Break - No Classes

March

  • March 11: Last Day to Change Grading Rules Other Than Audit
  • March 13: Last Day to Withdraw
  • March 21-29: Spring Break - No Classes

April

  • April 1: Registration for Fall 2026 Begins
  • April 29: Last Day of Classes

May

  • May 2-7: Exam Period

January

  • January 8: Orientation
  • January 12: Classes Begin
  • January 16: Last Day to Confirm Registration for SoPA Students
  • January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No Classes
  • January 23:
    • Last Day to Register/Add
    • Last Day to Drop with 100% Tuition and Fee Refund
  • January 30: Last Day to Drop with 75% Tuition Refund

February

  • February 6: Last Day to Drop with 50% Tuition Refund
  • February 13:
    • Last Day to Drop Without Record
    • Last Day to Drop with 25% Tuition Refund
  • February 16 & 17: Mardi Gras Break - No Classes
  • February 26: LCMC Scholars Match Day

March

  • March 7 & 8: Designated Make-up Days (Only Used in the Event of University Closure)
  • March 16: Last Day to Withdraw
  • March 21-29: Spring Break - No Classes

April

  • April 1: Registration for Fall 2026 Begins
  • April 12 & 13: Designated Make-up Days (Only Used in the Event of University Closure)
  • April 24: Last Day of Classes
  • April 27-29: Exam Period
  • April 30: Pinning Ceremony