The Academic Calendar provides students, faculty, and staff with essential dates that guide each academic year. From semester start and end dates to registration deadlines, holidays, and commencement schedules, the calendar serves as a comprehensive planning resource for the university community.
Daytona Beach Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Registration information and important academic dates and deadlines are published with the course schedules each semester or can be obtained through the Office of the Registrar: ERNIE - Office of the Registrar, 386-226-6030, or .
Fall Semester 2026
(August 24 - December 9)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| August 24 |
Classes begin |
| August 28 |
Last day of late registration |
| September 7 |
Holiday - Labor Day |
| September 11 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| October 6 |
No Classes - Industry/Career Expo |
| October 15 |
Last day to submit application for Fall 2026 graduation |
| October 15 - 16 |
Fall Break |
| November 11 |
Holiday - Veterans Day |
| November 13 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| November 25 - 27 |
Thanksgiving Break |
| December 3 |
Last day of classes |
| December 4 |
Study Day |
| December 5, 7-9 |
Final exams |
| December 10 |
Commencement* |
Spring Semester 2027
(January 13 - May 5)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| January 13 |
Classes begin |
| January 18 |
Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| January 20 |
Last day of late registration |
| February 3 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| February 15 |
Holiday - Presidents' Day |
| March 15 |
Last day to apply for Spring 2027 graduation |
| March 15 - 19 |
Spring Break |
| April 6 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| April 29 |
Last day of classes |
| April 30 |
Study Day |
| May 1, 3-5 |
Final exams |
| May 10 |
Graduate Commencement* |
| May 11 |
Undergraduate Commencement* |
Summer Semester (Session A) 2027
(May 18 - June 28)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| May 11 |
AMS Classes begin |
| May 18 |
Classes begin |
| May 20 |
Last day of late registration |
| May 31 |
Holiday - Memorial Day |
| June 1 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| June 15 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| June 18 |
Holiday – Juneteenth (Observed) |
| June 24 |
Last day of classes |
| June 25 |
Study Day |
| June 26 & 28 |
Final exams |
Summer Semester (Session B) 2027
(June 29 - August 9)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| June 29 |
Classes begin |
| July 1 |
Last day of late registration |
| July 5 |
Holiday - Independence Day (Observed) |
| July 13 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| July 15 |
Last day to submit application for Summer 2027 graduation |
| July 27 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| August 5 |
Last day of classes |
| August 6 |
Study Day |
| August 7 & 9 |
Final exams |
Summer Semester (Session C) 2027
(May 18 - August 9)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| May 18 |
Classes begin |
| May 20 |
Last day of late registration |
| May 31 |
Holiday - Memorial Day |
| June 1 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| June 18 |
Holiday - Juneteenth (Observed) |
| July 5 |
Holiday - Independence Day (Observed) |
| July 15 |
Last day to submit application for Summer 2027 graduation |
| July 19 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| August 5 |
Last day of classes |
| August 6 |
Study Day |
| August 7 & 9 |
Final exams |
Summer Semester (Session D) 2027 (Approved Doctoral Programs Only)
(May 10 - August 1)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| May 10 |
Classes begin |
| May 12 |
Last day of late registration |
| May 20 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| May 31 |
Holiday - Memorial Day |
| June 18 |
Holiday - Juneteenth (Observed) |
| July 5 |
Holiday - Independence Day (Observed) |
| July 6 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| August 1 |
Last day of classes |
Summer Semester (Session E) 2027 (Approved Doctoral Programs Only)
(August 2 - August 29)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| August 2 |
Classes begin |
| August 4 |
Last day of late registration |
| August 5 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| August 5 |
Thesis/dissertation submission deadline to "Scholarly Commons" |
| August 9 - 13 |
Residency Week |
| August 16 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| August 29 |
Last day of classes |
Summer Semester (Session F) 2027 (College of Business Graduate Program Only)
(May 10 - May 23)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| May 10 |
Classes begin |
| May 12 |
Last day of late registration |
| May 12 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| May 17 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| May 23 |
Last day of classes |
Prescott Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Registration information and important academic dates and deadlines are published with the course schedules each semester or can be obtained through the Office of the Registrar: ERNIE - Office of the Registrar, 928-777-3808, or prescott.registrar@erau.edu.
Fall Semester 2026
(August 24 - December 10)*
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| August 24 |
Classes begin |
| August 28 |
Last day of late registration |
| September 7 |
Holiday - Labor Day |
| September 11 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| October 1 |
No Classes - Industry/Career Expo |
| October 15 |
Last day to submit application for Fall 2026 graduation |
| October 15 - 16 |
Student Fall Break |
| November 11 |
Holiday - Veterans Day |
| November 13 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| November 25 - 27 |
Thanksgiving Break |
| December 3 |
Last day of classes |
| December 4 |
Study Day |
| December 5, 7 - 10 |
Final exams |
| December 12 |
Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement (Tentative) |
Spring Semester 2027
(January 13 - May 6)*
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| January 13 |
Classes begin |
| January 18 |
Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| January 20 |
Last day of late registration |
| February 3 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| February 15 |
Holiday - Presidents' Day |
| March 15 |
Last day to apply for Spring 2027 graduation |
| March 15 - 19 |
Spring Break |
| April 6 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| April 29 |
Last day of classes |
| April 30 |
Study Day |
| May 1, 3 - 6 |
Final exams |
| May 8 |
Commencement |
Summer Semester (Session A) 2027
(May 18 - June 28)*
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| May 18 |
Classes begin |
| May 20 |
Last day of late registration |
| May 31 |
Holiday - Memorial Day |
| June 1 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| June 15 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| June 18 |
Holiday – Juneteenth (Observed) |
| June 24 |
Last day of classes |
| June 25 |
Study Day |
| June 26 & 28 |
Final exams |
Summer Semester (Session B) 2027
(June 29 - August 9)*
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| June 29 |
Classes begin |
| July 1 |
Last day of late registration |
| July 5 |
Holiday - Independence Day (Observed) |
| July 13 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| July 15 |
Last day to submit application for Summer 2027 graduation |
| July 27 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| August 5 |
Last day of classes |
| August 6 |
Study Day |
| August 7 & 9 |
Final exams |
Summer Semester (Session C) 2027
(May 18 - August 9)*
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| May 18 |
Classes begin |
| May 20 |
Last day of late registration |
| May 31 |
Holiday - Memorial Day |
| June 1 |
Last day to drop courses with no notation of enrollment on academic transcript |
| June 18 |
Holiday – Juneteenth (Observed) |
| July 5 |
Holiday - Independence Day (Observed) |
| July 19 |
Last day to withdraw or change to audit |
| August 5 |
Last day of classes |
| August 6 |
Study Day |
| August 7 & 9 |
Final exams |
Academic Calendar and Flight Training
Unavoidable absence or other reasons beyond a student’s direct control may prevent a student’s completion of flight course requirements by the official last day of the term in which the course is offered. For more information, refer to the Flight webpage and the Flight Grading Policy.
Worldwide Academic Calendar 2026-2027
Embry‑Riddle Worldwide & Online is designed for working adults, military students, and learners who need flexibility without sacrificing academic rigor. Rather than a fixed fall/spring calendar, Worldwide runs on a rolling monthly term system, with new start dates available each month depending on program type. Online undergraduate students have the most frequent entry points, with terms beginning nearly every month. Classroom-based and graduate tracks start on a bimonthly schedule.
There are five delivery tracks, each with its own term calendar: Undergraduate Classroom, Graduate Classroom, Undergraduate Online, Graduate Online and EagleVision Home (undergraduate and graduate). Additional information can be obtained through the Office of the Registrar: ERNIE - Office of the Registrar, 866-393-9046, or worldwide.registrar@erau.edu.
Undergraduate Classroom
Worldwide Academic Calendar
| Term |
Term Start Date |
Add / Drop Ends |
Last Day to Withdraw |
Term End Date |
| August 2026 |
August 10, 2026 |
August 13, 2026 |
September 10, 2026 |
October 11, 2026 |
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| October 2026 |
October 19, 2026 |
October 22, 2026 |
November 19, 2026 |
December 20, 2026 |
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| January 2027 |
January 11, 2027 |
January 14, 2027 |
February 11, 2027 |
March 14, 2027 |
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| March 2027 |
March 22, 2027 |
March 25, 2027 |
April 22, 2027 |
May 23, 2027 |
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| May 2027 |
May 31, 2027 |
June 3, 2027 |
July 1, 2027 |
August 1, 2027 |
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Graduate Classroom
Worldwide Academic Calendar
| Term |
Term Start Date |
Add / Drop Ends |
Last Day to Withdraw |
Term End Date |
| August 2026 |
August 10, 2026 |
August 13, 2026 |
September 10, 2026 |
October 11, 2026 |
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| October 2026 |
October 19, 2026 |
October 22, 2026 |
November 19, 2026 |
December 20, 2026 |
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| January 2027 |
January 11, 2027 |
January 14, 2027 |
February 11, 2027 |
March 14, 2027 |
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| March 2027 |
March 22, 2027 |
March 25, 2027 |
April 22, 2027 |
May 23, 2027 |
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| May 2027 |
May 31, 2027 |
June 3, 2027 |
July 1, 2027 |
August 1, 2027 |
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Undergraduate Online
Worldwide Academic Calendar
| Term |
Term Start Date |
Add / Drop Ends |
Last Day to Withdraw |
Term End Date |
| August 2026 |
August 10, 2026 |
August 13, 2026 |
September 10, 2026 |
October 11, 2026 |
| September 2026 |
September 14, 2026 |
September 17, 2026 |
October 15, 2026 |
November 15, 2026 |
| October 2026 |
October 19, 2026 |
October 22, 2026 |
November 19, 2026 |
December 20, 2026 |
| November 2026 |
November 23, 2026 |
November 26, 2026 |
December 27, 2026 |
January 31, 2027 |
| December 2026 |
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| January 2027 |
January 11, 2027 |
January 14, 2027 |
February 11, 2027 |
March 14, 2027 |
| February 2027 |
February 8, 2027 |
February 11, 2027 |
March 11, 2027 |
April 11, 2027 |
| March 2027 |
March 22, 2027 |
March 25, 2027 |
April 22, 2027 |
May 23, 2027 |
| April 2027 |
April 19, 2027 |
April 22, 2027 |
May 20, 2027 |
June 20, 2027 |
| May 2027 |
May 31, 2027 |
June 3, 2027 |
July 1, 2027 |
August 1, 2027 |
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| July 2027 |
July 5, 2027 |
July 8, 2027 |
August 5, 2027 |
September 5, 2027 |
Graduate Online
Worldwide Academic Calendar
| Term |
Term Start Date |
Add / Drop Ends |
Last Day to Withdraw |
Term End Date |
| August 2026 |
August 10, 2026 |
August 13, 2026 |
September 10, 2026 |
October 11, 2026 |
| September 2026 |
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| October 2026 |
October 19, 2026 |
October 22, 2026 |
November 19, 2026 |
December 20, 2026 |
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| January 2027 |
January 11, 2027 |
January 14, 2027 |
February 11, 2027 |
March 14, 2027 |
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| March 2027 |
March 22, 2027 |
March 25, 2027 |
April 22, 2027 |
May 23, 2027 |
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| May 2027 |
May 31, 2027 |
June 3, 2027 |
July 1, 2027 |
August 1, 2027 |
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EagleVision Home Undergraduate
Worldwide Academic Calendar
| Term |
Term Start Date |
Add / Drop Ends |
Last Day to Withdraw |
Term End Date |
| August 2026 |
August 10, 2026 |
August 13, 2026 |
September 10, 2026 |
October 11, 2026 |
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| October 2026 |
October 19, 2026 |
October 22, 2026 |
November 19, 2026 |
December 20, 2026 |
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| January 2027 |
January 11, 2027 |
January 14, 2027 |
February 11, 2027 |
March 14, 2027 |
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| March 2027 |
March 22, 2027 |
March 25, 2027 |
April 22, 2027 |
May 23, 2027 |
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| May 2027 |
May 31, 2027 |
June 3, 2027 |
July 1, 2027 |
August 1, 2027 |
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| July 2027 |
July 5, 2027 |
July 8, 2027 |
August 5, 2027 |
September 5, 2027 |
EagleVision Home Graduate
Worldwide Academic Calendar
| Term |
Term Start Date |
Add / Drop Ends |
Last Day to Withdraw |
Term End Date |
| August 2026 |
August 10, 2026 |
August 13, 2026 |
September 10, 2026 |
October 11, 2026 |
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| October 2026 |
October 19, 2026 |
October 22, 2026 |
November 19, 2026 |
December 20, 2026 |
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| January 2027 |
January 11, 2027 |
January 14, 2027 |
February 11, 2027 |
March 14, 2027 |
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| March 2027 |
March 22, 2027 |
March 25, 2027 |
April 22, 2027 |
May 23, 2027 |
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| May 2027 |
May 31, 2027 |
June 3, 2027 |
July 1, 2027 |
August 1, 2027 |
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Asia Academic Calendar 2026-2027
ERAU Asia Institute provides flexibility for students by offering four intakes per year, starting in July, October, January and April. This means students have multiple opportunities throughout the year to begin their studies. Regardless of your chosen intake, all degree program intakes at ERAU Asia Institute adhere to the same academic calendar outlined below. Additional information can be obtained through ERAU Asia Institute's intranet page: ERNIE - Asia Institute, +65 6933 9580, or asia@erau.edu.
July 2026 Term
(July 20 - September 20)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| July 20 |
First day of class |
| July 27 |
Add/Drop ends |
| August 10 |
National Day*^ |
| August 19 |
Withdrawal ends |
| September 11 |
Last day of class |
| September 18 |
Last day of exams |
| September 20 |
Last day of term |
October 2026 Term
(October 5 - december 6)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| October 5 |
First day of class |
| October 12 |
Add/Drop ends |
| November 4 |
Withdrawal ends |
| November 8 |
Deepavali*^ |
| November 27 |
Last day of classes |
| December 4 |
Last day of exams |
| December 6 |
Last day of term |
January 2027 Term
(January 18 - March 21)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| January 18 |
First day of classes |
| January 25 |
Add/Drop ends |
| February 8 |
Chinese New Year* |
| February 17 |
Withdrawal ends |
| March 10 |
Hari Raya Puasa*^ |
| March 12 |
Last day of classes |
| March 19 |
Last day of exams |
| March 21 |
Last day of term |
April 2027 Term
(April 5 - June 6)
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Event |
| April 5 |
First day of classes |
| April 12 |
Add/Drop ends |
| May 1 |
Labour Day |
| May 5 |
Withdrawal ends |
| May 17 |
Hari Raya Haji*^ |
| May 20 |
Vesak Day*^ |
| May 28 |
Last day of classes |
| June 4 |
Last day of exams |
| June 6 |
Last day of term |
Classes will proceed as usual on Monday following a public holiday on Saturday. For public holidays that fall on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the next day, Monday.
Note: Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without any prior notification.