Academic Calendar

The academic calendar contains the dates of major academic events occurring each academic year and serves as an information source and planning tool for students, faculty, staff, families, and outside organizations. The academic calendar is published once a year, but is subject to change at any time. For more information, please contact SAS.

The majority of programs at Clarkson University operate on a semester calendar. Additional calendars for the Graduate Health Science programs, along with some graduate programs designed for working professionals operate on different calendars. Milestone dates for the current calendar year are listed below. For a detailed, multi-year projection, please select the academic calendar that pertains to the program in which you are interested.

Academic Calendar for Undergraduate Programs

The academic calendar for undergraduate programs includes all undergraduate programs.

Spring 2026

New Student Move-In - January 6
Returning Student Move-In - January 7
Classes Begin - January 8
Career Fair - February 4
February Break - February 19-20
Classes Resume - February 23
Midterm Grades Due - March 2
Spring Recess - March 16-20
Classes Resume - March 23
Enrollment for Fall 2026 Classes Begin - April 1
Last Day of Class - April 24
Reading Days - April 27-28
Final Exams - April 29 – May 5
Final Grades - Due by 9am, May 8
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - May 9

Summer 2026

10 Week Session

Classes Begin - May 18
Classes End - July 31
Finals (not all classes have finals) - August 1
Grades Due - August 4

First 5 Week Session

Classes Begin - May 18
Classes End - June 19
Grades Due - June 23

Second 5 Week Session

Classes Begin - June 29
Classes End - July 31
Grades Due - August 4

Summer RAPS (Research & Project Showcase) - July 29

Fall 2026

New Student Move-in* - August 20-21
Returning Student Move-In* - August 22-23
Classes Begin - August 24
Career Fair - TBA
Fall Recess - October 12-13
Classes Resume & Midterm grades due - October 14
Family Weekend Begins - TBA
Enrollment for Spring Classes Begin - November 4
Thanksgiving Recess - November 25-27
Classes Resume - November 30
Last Day of Class - December 4
Final Exams - December 7-11
Fall Graduates Recognition Ceremony - December 12
Final Grades - Due by 9am, December 14

Spring 2027

New Student Move-In - January 5
Returning Student Move-In - January 6
Classes Begin - January 7
Career Fair - TBA
February Break - February 18-19
Classes Resume - February 22
Midterm Grades Due - March 5
Spring Recess - March 15-19
Classes Resume - March 22
Enrollment for Fall Classes Begin - March 31
Spring RAPS (Research and Project Showcase) - April 17
Last Day of Class - April 23
Reading Days - April 26-27
Final Exams - April 28 – May 4
Final Grades - Due by 9am, May 7
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - May 8

Academic Calendar for Graduate Health Science Programs

Including the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, and the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program. Most milestone dates are program-dependent. Please view the detailed health sciences calendar by clicking the button below for more information.

Spring Trimester 2026

Occupational Therapy

Classes Begin - January 5
Winter Recess - February 19-20
Classes Resume - February 23
Midterm Grades - Due by 12pm, March 2
Spring Recess - March 16-20
Classes Resume - March 23
Last Day of Classes (first-year students) - March 27
Final Exams (first-year students) - March 30-April 2
Final Grades Due (first-year students, 9 am) - April 3
Last Day of Classes (second-year students) - April 24
Final Exams (second-year students) - April 27-May 1
Graduate Commencement Ceremony - TBD
Final Grades - Due by 9am, May 8

Physician Assistant Program

Orientation - January 6
Classes Begin - January 8
Clinical Rotation 1 - Begins January 5
Midterm Grades - Due by 12pm, March 2
Spring Recess - March 16 - 20
All Classes Resume - March 23
Summer and Fall Enrollment Begins - April 1
Last Day of Classes - April 17
Final Exams - April 20 - April 24
Graduate Commencement Ceremony - May 7
Final Grades - Due by 9am, May 8

Physical Therapy

Classes Begin - January 8
Winter Recess - February 12 - 13
Classes Resume - February 16
Midterm Grades - Due by 12pm, March 2
Spring Recess - March 16 - 20
All Classes Resume - March 23
Summer and Fall Enrollment Begins - April 1
Last Day of Classes - May 8
Graduate Commencement Ceremony - May 7
Final Grades - Due by 9am, May 8

Academic Calendar for Graduate Programs (Non-Health Science)

The academic calendar for graduate programs includes all remaining graduate programs not referenced above. The current year highlights are included below.

Spring 2026

15 Week Semester Classes Begin - January 8
15 Week Semester Classes End - April 24
15 Week Final Exams - April 29
15 Week Grades - Due by 9am, May 8
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Classes Begin - January 8
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Classes End - March 3
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Final Exams - March 4-5
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Grades - Due by 9am, March 10a
11 Week Winter Quarter Classes Begin - January 5
11 Week Winter Quarter Classes End - March 13
11 Week Winter Quarter Final Exams - March 16-20
11 Week Winter Quarter Final Grades - Due by 9am, March 24
11 Week Spring Quarter Classes Begin - March 30
11 Week Spring Quarter Last Day of Classes - June 5
11 Week Spring Quarter Final Exams - June 8-12
11 Week Spring Quarter Final Grades - Due by 9am, June 16

Graduate Commencement Ceremony (Potsdam) - May 7

Summer 2026

10 Week Summer Semester Full Session Classes Begin - May 18
10 Week Summer Semester Full Session Classes End - July 31
10 Week Summer Semester Full Session Finals (not all classes have finals) - August 1
10 Week Summer Semester Full Session Grades - Due by 9am, August 4
5 Week Summer Semester Session 1 Classes Begin - May 18
5 Week Summer Semester Session 1 Classes End - June 19
5 Week Summer Semester Session 1 Grades - Due by 9am, June 23
5 Week Summer Semester Session 2 Classes Begin - June 29
5 Week Summer Semester Session 2 Classes End - July 31
5 Week Summer Semester Session 2 Grades - Due by 9am, August 4
10 Week Summer Quarter Session Classes Begin - June 15
10 Week Summer Quarter Session Last Day of Classes - August 14
10 Week Summer Quarter Session Final Exams - August 17 - 21
10 Week Summer Quarter Session Final Grades - Due by 9am, August 25

Summer RAPS (Research & Project Showcase) - July 29

Fall 2026

15 Week Session Classes Begin - August 24
15 Week Session Classes End - December 4
Final Exams - December 7 - 11
Final Grades - Due by 9am, December 14
10 Week Session Classes Begin - September 2
10 week Session Classes End - November 3
10 Week Session Final Exams - November 4 - 10
10 Week Session Final Grades - Due by 9am, November 17
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Classes Begin - August 24
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Classes End - October 9
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Final Exams - October 12 - 13
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Final Grades - Due by 9am, October 20
7.5 Residential MBA Session 2 Classes Begin - October 19
7.5 Residential MBA Session 2 Classes End - December 8
7.5 Residential MBA Session 2 Final Exams - December 9 - 11
7.5 Residential MBA Session 2 Final Grades - Due by 9am, December 14

Fall Graduates Recognition Ceremony (Potsdam) - December 12

Spring 2027

15 Week Session Classes Begin - January 7
15 Week Session Classes End - April 23
Final Exams - April 28 - May 4
Final Grades - Due by 9am, May 7
10 Week Session 1 Classes Begin - January 4
10 week Session 1 Classes End - March 5
10 Week Session 1 Final Exams - March 8 - 12
10 Week Session 1 Final Grades - Due by 9am, March 16
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Classes Begin - January 7
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Classes End - March 2
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Final Exams - March 3 - 4
7.5 Residential MBA Session 1 Final Grades - Due by 9am, March 9
10 Week Session 2 Classes Begin - March 22
10 week Session 2 Classes End - May 21
10 Week Session 2 Final Exams - May 24 - 28
10 Week Session 2 Final Grades - Due by 9am, June 1

Graduate Commencement Ceremony (Potsdam) - May 6

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