Academic Calendar
Spring 2026
Monday, November 10, 2025 Spring 2026 priority registration for Veterans and students currently served by the Office of Disability Services (304) 896-7315
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Thursday, November 13, 2025 Spring 2026 early registration for all currently enrolled students begins
Monday, November 17, 2025 Open registration begins for Spring 2026. New students may register on campus or by contacting an Advisor through SSConnect at www.southernwv.edu/SSConnect
Monday, December 1, 2025 Financial aid priority completion deadline for the Spring 2026 term (15-week – full-term) 12-week (alternate-term) classes.
Monday, January 12, 2026 – Saturday, January 17, 2026 15-week (full-term) and 1st 7-week (alternate-term) final registration period
After Saturday, January 17, 2026 Students may register ONLY for 2nd 7-week (alternate-term) classes through the last business day prior to the start of the class.
Monday, January 12, 2026 Faculty Professional Development Day
Monday, January 19, 2026 College closed – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 15-week (full-term) classes begin
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 1st 7-week (alternate-term) classes begin
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Thursday, January 22, 2026 15-week (full-term) schedule adjustment period for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations / schedules for full-term 15-week classes)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1st 7-week (alternate-term) schedule adjustment period for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations / schedules for alternate-term 1st half-term classes)
Thursday, January 22, 2026 15-week and 7-week tuition and fees payment deadline. Students must make payment arrangements, including setting up a payment plan with the Bursar’s Office by this date.
Monday, February 16, 2026 1st 7-week (alternate-term) mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, February 19, 2026 1st 7-week (alternate-term) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (5 weeks complete)
Thursday, March 5, 2026 1st 7-week (alternate-term) classes end
Monday, March 9, 2026 1st 7-week (alternate-term) grades must be entered by 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Monday, March 9, 2026 – Thursday, March 12, 2026 15-week (full-term) mid-term exam week
Thursday, March 12, 2026 2nd 7-week (alternate-term) last day to register
Monday, March 16, 2026 2nd 7-week (alternate-term) classes begin
Monday, March 16, 2026 – Tuesday March 17, 2026 2nd 7-week (alternate-term) schedule adjustment period for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for alternate term 2nd 7-week classes)
Monday, March 16, 2026 15-week (full-term) mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, March 19, 2026 2nd 7 week (alternative term) tuition and fees payment deadline. Student must make payment arrangements, including setting up a payment plan, with Bursar’s Office by this date.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026 Spring Break – no classes
Monday, April 6, 2026 Classes resume
Thursday, April 9, 2026 15-week (full-term) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (11 weeks complete)
Monday, April 13, 2026 Summer and Fall 2026 early registration for Veterans and students currently served by the Office of Disability Services.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Thursday, April 16, 2026 Summer and Fall 2026 early registration for all currently enrolled students begins
Monday, April 20, 2026 Open registration begins for Summer and Fall 2026. Students may register on campus or by contacting an Advisor through SSConnect at www.southernwv.edu/SSConnect.
Monday, April 20, 2026 2nd 7-week (alternate-term) mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, April 23, 2026 2nd 7-week (alternate-term) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (5 weeks complete)
Monday, May 4, 2026 – Thursday, May 7, 2026 Final exams week
Thursday, May 7, 2026 2nd 7-week (alternate-term) classes end
Saturday, May 9, 2026 Spring Commencement
Monday, May 11, 2026 Final grades for 15-week (full-term) and 2nd 7-week (alternate term)must be entered by noon
Summer 2026
Summer 2026 10-week (full-term)
Thursday, May 21, 2026 10-week (full-term) last day to register.
After May 21, 2026 Students may register for 2nd 5-week (alternate-term) classes through the last business day prior to the start of the class.
Monday, May 25, 2026 College closed – Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10-week (full-term) classes begin
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Thursday, May 28, 2026 Schedule adjustment for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for term)
Monday, June 22, 2026 – Thursday, June 25, 2026 Mid-term exam week
Thursday, May 28, 2026 10-week tuition and fees payment deadline. Students must make payment arrangements, including setting up a payment plan with the Bursar’s Office by this date.
Monday, June 29, 2026 Mid-term grade reports due
Friday, July 3, 2026 College closed – Independence Day Holiday
Thursday, July 9, 2026 Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (7 weeks complete)
Monday, August 3, 2026 Final grades must be entered by noon
Summer 2026 5-week (1st alternate term)
Monday, May 21, 2026 1st 5-week (alternate-term) last day to register.
After May 21, 2026 Students may register for 2nd 5-week (alternate-term) classes ONLY through the last business day prior to the start of the class.
Monday, May 25, 2026 College closed – Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5-week (1st alternate-term) Classes begin
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Schedule adjustment for 1st 5-week (alternate-term) currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for term)
Thursday, May 28, 2026 1st 5-week (alternative-term) tuition and fees payment deadline. Students must make payment arrangements, including setting up a payment plan with the Bursar’s Office by this date.
Monday, June 15, 2026 Mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, June 18, 2026 Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (4 weeks complete)
Monday, June 29, 2026 Final grades must be entered by 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Summer 2026 5-week (2nd alternate term)
Thursday, June 25, 2026 2nd 5-week (alternate-term) last day to register.
Monday, June 29, 2026 Classes begin
Monday, June 29, 2026 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Schedule adjustment for 2nd 5-week (alternate-term) currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/ schedules for term)
Friday, July 3, 2026 College closed – Independence Day Holiday
Monday, July 20, 2026 Mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, July 9, 2026 2nd 5-week (alternative-term) tuition and fees payment deadline. Students must make payment arrangements, including setting up a payment plan with the Bursar’s Office by this date.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (4 weeks complete)
Monday, August 3, 2026 Final grades must be entered by noon
Fall 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026 Summer and Fall 2026 priority registration for Veterans and students currently served by the Office of Disability Services
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Thursday, April 16, 2026 Summer and Fall 2026 early registration for all currently enrolled students begins
Monday, April 20, 2026 Open registration begins for Summer and Fall 2026. Students may register on campus or by contacting an Advisor through SSConnect at www.southernwv.edu/SSConnect
Monday, July 13, 2026 Financial aid priority completion deadline for the Fall 2026 7-week (half-term) classes
Monday, July 13, 2026 Financial aid priority completion deadline for the Fall 2026 15-week (full-term) classes
Thursday, August 13, 2026 15-week (full-term) deadline for payment or payment arrangements for all tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m. Students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more are scheduled to be dropped for non-payment
Thursday, August 13, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) deadline for payment or payment arrangements for all tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m. Students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more are scheduled to be dropped for non-payment
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Faculty Convocation
Friday, August 21, 2026 – Saturday, August 22, 2026 15-week (full-term) final registration period (includes Friday/Saturday registration)
Friday, August 21, 2026 – Saturday, August 22, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) final registration period (includes Friday/Saturday registration)
Saturday, August 22, 2026 15-week (full-term) drops for students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more. Note: If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student may request reinstatement or choose to register for classes in a later term. The student should contact Student Services for more information.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) drops for students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more. Note: If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student may request reinstatement or choose to register for classes in a later term. The student should contact Student Services for more information.
After Saturday, August 22, 2026 Students may register ONLY for 2nd 7-week (half-term) classes through the last business day prior to the start of class.
Monday, August 24, 2026 15-week (full-term) classes begin
Monday, August 24, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) classes begin
Monday, August 24, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026 15-week (full-term) schedule adjustment period for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for full-term 15-week classes)
Monday, August 24, 2026 – Tuesday, August 25, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) schedule adjustment period for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for 1st 7-week half-term classes)
Monday, September 7, 2026 College closed – Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Classes resume
Monday, September 14, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) mid-term exams
Monday, September 21, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, September 24, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (5 weeks complete)
Monday, October 5, 2026 – Friday, October 9, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) final exams
Thursday, October 8, 2026 2nd 7-week (half-term) deadline for payment or payment arrangements for all tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m. Students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more are scheduled to be dropped for non-payment
Monday, October 12, 2026 1st 7-week (half-term) final grades must be entered by 12:00 p.m.
Monday, October 12, 2026 and Thursday, October 15, 2026 2nd 7-week (half-term) drops for students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more. Note: If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student may request reinstatement or choose to register for classes in a later term. The student should contact Student Services for more information.
Monday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, October 16, 2026 15-week (full-term) mid-term exam week
Thursday, October 15, 2026 2nd 7-week (half-term) last day to register
Monday, October 19, 2026 15-week (full-term) mid-term grade reports due
Monday, October 19, 2026 2nd 7-week (half-term) classes begin
Monday, October 19, 2026 – Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2nd 7-week (half-term) schedule adjustment period for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for alternate-term 2nd 7-week half-term classes)
Thursday, November 5, 2026 15-week (full-term) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (11 weeks complete)
Monday, November 9, 2026 Spring 2027 priority registration for Veterans and students currently served by the Office of Disability Services (304) 896-7315
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Thursday, November 12, 2026 Spring 2027 early registration for all currently enrolled students begins
Monday, November 16, 2026 Open registration begins for Spring 2027. New students may register on campus or by contacting an Advisor through SSConnect at www.southernwv.edu/SSConnect
Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, November 13, 2026 2nd 7-week (half-term) mid-term exam week
Monday, November 16, 2026 2nd 7-week (half-term) mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, November 19, 2026 2nd 7-week (half-term) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (5 weeks complete)
Sunday, November 22, 2026 – Sunday, November 29, 2026 Thanksgiving Break (no classes in session)
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Thursday, November 26, 2026 College closed – Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, November 30, 2026 Classes resume
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Financial aid priority completion deadline for the Spring 2027 term 15-week (full-term) classes
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Financial aid priority completion deadline for the Spring 2027 term 1st 7-week (half-term) classes
Monday, December 7, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 Final exams week
Monday, December 14, 2026 Final grades for 15-week (full-term) must be entered by 12:00 p.m.
Monday, December 14, 2026 Final grades for 2nd 7-week (half-term) must be entered by 12:00 p.m.
Monday, December 21, 2026 – Monday, January 4, 2027 College Closed
Spring 2027
Monday, November 9, 2026 Spring 2027 priority registration for Veterans and students currently served by the Office of Disability Services (304) 896-7315
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Thursday, November 12, 2026 Spring 2027 early registration for all currently enrolled students begins
Monday, November 16, 2026 Open registration begins for Spring 2027. New students may register on campus or by contacting an Advisor through SSConnect at www.southernwv.edu/SSConnect
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Financial aid priority completion deadline for the Spring 2027 term 15-week (full-term) classes
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Financial aid priority completion deadline for the Spring 2027 term 7-week (half-term) classes
Thursday, January 7, 2027 15-week (full-term) deadline for payment or payment arrangements for all tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m. Students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more are scheduled to be dropped for non-payment
Thursday, January 7, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) deadline for payment or payment arrangements for all tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m. Students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more are scheduled to be dropped for non-payment
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 – Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Faculty Convocation
Friday, January 15, 2027 – Saturday, January 16, 2027 15-week (full-term) final registration period (includes Friday/Saturday registration)
Friday, January 15, 2027 – Saturday, January 16, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) final registration period (includes Friday/Saturday registration)
Saturday, January 16, 2027 15-week (full-term) drops for students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more. Note: If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student may request reinstatement or choose to register for classes in a later term. The student should contact Student Services for more information.
Saturday, January 16, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) drops for students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more. Note: If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student may request reinstatement or choose to register for classes in a later term. The student should contact Student Services for more information.
After Saturday, January 16, 2027 Students may register ONLY for 2nd 7-week (half-term) classes through the last business day prior to the start of the class.
Monday, January 18, 2027 College closed – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 15-week (full-term) classes begin
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) classes begin
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 – Thursday, January 21, 2027 15-week (full-term) schedule adjustment period for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for full-term 15-week classes)
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 – Wednesday, January 20, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) schedule adjustment period for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for 1st 7-week half-term classes)
Monday, February 8, 2027 – Friday, February 12, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) mid-term exams
Monday, February 15, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, February 18, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (5 weeks complete)
Monday, March 1, 2027 – Thursday, March 5, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) final exams
Thursday, March 4, 2027 2nd 7-week (half-term) deadline for payment or payment arrangements for all tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m. Students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more are scheduled to be dropped for non-payment
Monday, March 8, 2027 1st 7-week (half-term) grades must be entered by 12:00 p.m.
Monday, March 8, 2027 and Thursday, March 11, 2027 2nd 7-week (half-term) drops for students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more. Note: If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student may request reinstatement or choose to register for classes in a later term. The student should contact Student Services for more information.
Monday, March 8, 2027 – Friday, March 12, 2027 15-week (full-term) mid-term exam week
Thursday, March 12, 2027 2nd 7-week (half-term) last day to register
Monday, March 15, 2027 15-week (full-term) mid-term grade reports due
Monday, March 15, 2027 2nd 7-week (half-term) classes begin
Monday, March 15, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027 2nd 7-week (half-term) schedule adjustment period for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for 2nd 7-week half-term classes)
Sunday, March 21, 2027 – Sunday, March 28, 2027 Spring Break – no classes
Monday, March 29, 2027 15-week (full-term) classes resume
Thursday, April 8, 2027 15-week (full-term) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (11 weeks complete)
Monday, April 12, 2027 Summer and Fall 2027 early registration for Veterans and students currently served by the Office of Disability Services
Tuesday, April 13, 2027 – Thursday, April 15, 2027 Summer and Fall 2027 early registration for all currently enrolled students begins
Monday, April 19, 2027 Open registration begins for Summer and Fall 2027. Students may register on campus or by contacting an Advisor through SSConnect at www.southernwv.edu/SSConnect
Monday, April 12, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 2nd 7-week (half-term) mid-term exam week
Monday, April 19, 2027 2nd 7-week (half-term) mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, April 22, 2027 2nd 7-week (half-term) last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (5 weeks complete)
Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, May 7, 2027 Final exams week
Saturday, May 8, 2027 Spring Commencement
Monday, May 10, 2027 Final grades for 15-week (full-term) must be entered by 12:00 p.m.
Monday, May 10, 2027 Final grades for 2nd 7-week (half-term) must be entered by 12:00 p.m.
Summer 2027
Summer 2027 10-Week (Full-Term)
Thursday, May 13, 2027 10-week (full-term) deadline for payment or payment arrangements for all tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m. Students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more are scheduled to be dropped for non-payment
Monday, May 17, 2027 and Thursday, May 20, 2027 10-week (full-term) drops for students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more. Note: If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student may request reinstatement or choose to register for classes in a later term. The student should contact Student Services for more information.
Thursday, May 20, 2027 10-week (full-term) last day to register
After Thursday, May 20, 2027 Students may register for 2nd 5-week classes through the last business day prior to the start of the class
Monday, May 24, 2027 10-week (full-term) classes begin
Monday, May 24, 2027 – Thursday, May 27, 2027 Schedule adjustment for currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for term)
Monday, May 31, 2027 College closed – Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, June 21, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 Mid-term exam week
Monday, June 28, 2027 Mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, July 8, 2027 Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (7 weeks complete)
Monday, July 26, 2027 – Friday, July 30, 2027 Final exams week
Monday, August 2, 2027 Final grades must be entered by 12:00 p.m.
Summer 2027 5-Week (1st 5-Weeks)
Thursday, May 13, 2027 1st 5-week deadline for payment or payment arrangements for all tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m. Students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more will be dropped for non-payment
Monday, May 17, 2027 and Thursday, May 20, 2027 1st 5-week drops for students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more. Note: If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student may request reinstatement or choose to register for classes in a later term. The student should contact Student Services for more information.
Thursday, May 20, 2027 1st 5-week last day to register
After Thursday, May 20, 2027 Students may register for 2nd 5-week classes ONLY through the last business day prior to the start of the class
Monday, May 24, 2027 1st 5-week classes begin
Monday, May 24, 2027 – Tuesday, May 25, 2027 Schedule adjustment for 1st 5-week currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for term)
Monday, May 31, 2027 College closed – Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, June 7, 2027 – Friday, June 11, 2027 Mid-term exams week
Monday, June 14, 2027 Mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, June 17, 2027 Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (4 weeks complete)
Monday, June 21, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 1st 5-week (half-term) final exams
Monday, June 28, 2027 Final grades must be entered by 12:00 p.m.
Summer 2027 5-Week (2nd 5-Weeks)
Thursday, June 17, 2027 2nd 5-week deadline for payment or payment arrangements for all tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m. Students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more will be dropped for non-payment
Monday, June 21, 2027 and Thursday, June 24, 2027 2nd 5-week drops for students with an unpaid balance of $500 or more. Note: If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student may request reinstatement or choose to register for classes in a later term. The student should contact Student Services for more information.
Thursday, June 24, 2027 2nd 5-week last day to register
Monday, June 28, 2027 Classes begin
Monday, June 28, 2027 – Tuesday, June 29, 2027 Schedule adjustment for 2nd 5-week currently enrolled students ONLY (no new registrations/schedules for term)
Monday, July 5, 2027 College closed – Independence Day Holiday
Monday, July 12, 2027 – Friday, July 16, 2027 2nd 5-week (half-term) mid-term exams
Monday, July 19, 2027 Mid-term grade reports due
Thursday, July 22, 2027 Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” (4 weeks complete)
Monday, July 26, 2027 – Friday, July 30, 2027 2nd 5-week (half-term) final week
Monday, August 2, 2027 Final grades must be entered by 12:00 p.m.