Academic Calendar
SEMO’s academic calendar indicates important dates and deadlines for each semester. The calendar includes add/drop class deadlines, payment due dates, scheduled school closing dates, and more.
University and Academic Calendar
Use this calendar to follow along with important academic and University details.
Looking Ahead
Planning ahead? The spring and summer 2027 calendars are available.
SPRING TERM 2026
Wintersession – December 15, 2025 – January 09, 2026
Regular Semester – January 12, 2026 – May 08, 2026
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Mon. Nov. 03 |
| Textbook Rental Begins Distributing Books for Wintersession | Mon. Dec. 08 |
| Last Day to Apply for Spring Graduation | Fri. Dec. 12 |
| Wintersession Begins | Mon. Dec. 15 |
| Last Day to Add Wintersession Class | Tue. Dec. 16 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Wintersession Class | Fri. Jan. 02 |
| Last Day to Drop a Wintersession Class | Fri. Jan. 02 |
| Textbook Rental Begins Distributing Books for Regular Spring Term | Mon. Jan. 05 |
| Final Examinations for Wintersession Classes | Fri. Jan. 09 |
| Last Day to Return Wintersession Textbooks | Mon. Jan. 12 |
| Regular Session/ First Eight-Week Classes Begin | Mon. Jan. 12 |
| Last Day to Add First Eight-Week Class | Wed. Jan. 14 |
| Last Day to Add a Full Semester Class | Fri. Jan. 16 |
| M. L. King Birthday-No Classes | Mon. Jan. 19 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a First Eight-Week Class | Fri. Jan. 23 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Full Semester Class | Fri. Feb. 13 |
| Last Day to Drop a First Eight-Week Class | Fri. Feb. 13 |
| Mid-Term Grade Reporting | Fri.-Mon. Feb. 27 – Mar. 09 |
| End of/Final Examinations for First Eight-Week Session | Wed. Mar. 04 |
| Second Half of Semester Begins | Thu. Mar. 05 |
| Spring Break-No Classes | Mon.-Fri. Mar. 09 - 13 |
| Mid-Term Grades Posted to Web | Tue. Mar. 10 |
| Last Day to Add Second Eight-Week Class | Mon. Mar. 16 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Second Eight-Week Class | Mon. Mar 30 |
| Designated Holiday-No Classes | Fri. Apr. 03 |
| Last Day to Drop a Second Eight-Week Class | Fri. Apr. 17 |
| Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class/Withdraw From the University | Fri. Apr. 17 |
| Final Examinations | Mon.-Fri. May 04 - 08 |
| Last Day to Apply for Summer Graduation | Fri. May. 08 |
| Commencement Activities | Sat. May 09 |
| Final Grades Due by 9 p.m. | Sun. May 10 |
| Last Day to Return Textbooks by 4 p.m. | Mon. May 11 |
| Final Grades Posted to Web | Tue. May 12 |
SUMMER TERM 2026
May 11, 2026 – August 13, 2026
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR ALL SESSIONS | Mon. Feb. 09 |
| Textbook Rental Begins Distributing Books at 8 a.m. for all Classes | Mon. May 04 |
| Last Day to Apply for Summer Graduation | Fri. May 08 |
| Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation | Fri. July 31 |
1st 4-Week Session May 11 – June 04
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 1st 4-Week | Mon. May 11 |
| Last Day to Add a 1st 4-Week Class | Tue. May 12 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 1st 4-Week Class | Fri. May 22 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. May 25 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 1st 4-Week Classes | Thu. May 28 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Memorial Day | Fri. May 29 |
| Final Examinations for 1st 4-Week Classes | Thu. Jun. 04 |
| 1st 4-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Jun. 08 |
1st 6-Week Session May 11 – June 18
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 1st 6-Week | Mon. May 11 |
| Last Day to Add a 1st 6-Week Class | Fri. May 15 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 1st 6-Week Class | Fri. May 22 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. May 25 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Memorial Day | Fri. May 29 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 1st 6-Week Classes | Fri. Jun. 12 |
| Final Examinations for 1st 6-Week Classes | Thu. Jun. 18 |
| 1st 6-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Jun. 22 |
12-Week Session May 11 – July 30
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 12-Week | Mon. May 11 |
| Last Day to Add a 12-Week Class | Fri. May 15 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. May 25 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Memorial Day | Fri. May 29 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 12-Week Class | Fri. May 29 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. Jun. 19 |
| Independence Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. July 03 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 12-Week Classes | Fri. July 17 |
| Final Examinations for 12-Week Classes | July 29 & 30 |
| 12-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 03 |
8-Week Session June 08 – July 30
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 8-Week | Mon. Jun. 08 |
| Last Day to Add a 8-Week Class | Fri. Jun. 12 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 8-Week Class | Thu. Jun. 18 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. Jun. 19 |
| Independence Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. July 03 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 8-Week Classes | Fri. July 10 |
| Final Examinations for 8-Week Classes | July 29 & 30 |
| 8-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 03 |
2nd 4-Week Session June 08 - July 02
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 2nd 4-Week | Mon. Jun. 08 |
| Last Day to Add a 2nd 4-Week Class | Tue. Jun. 09 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 2nd 4-Week Class | Thu. Jun. 18 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. Jun. 19 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 2nd 4-Week Classes | Thu. Jun. 25 |
| Final Examinations for 2nd 4-Week Classes | Thu. July 02 |
| 2nd 4-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. July 06 |
2nd 6-Week Session June 22 – July 30
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 2nd 6-Week | Mon. Jun. 22 |
| Last Day to Add a 2nd 6-Week Class | Fri. Jun. 26 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 2nd 6-Week Class | Fri. July 02 |
| Independence Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. July 03 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 2nd 6-Week Classes | Fri. July 24 |
| Final Examinations for 2nd 6-Week Classes | Thu. July 30 |
| 2nd 6-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 03 |
3rd 4-Week Session July 06 - July 30
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 3rd 4-Week | Mon. July 06 |
| Last Day to Add a 3rd 4-Week Class | Tue. July 07 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 3rd 4-Week Class | Thu. July 17 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 3rd 4-Week Classes | Thu. July 23 |
| Final Examinations for 3rd 4-Week Classes | Thu. July 30 |
| 3rd 4-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 03 |
Summer Bridge Session July 20 - August 13
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for Summer Bridge Session | Mon. July 20 |
| Last Day to Add a Summer Bridge Class | Tue. July 21 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Bridge Classes | Thu. Aug. 06 |
| Final Examinations for Summer Bridge Classes | Thu. Aug. 13 |
| Summer Bridge Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 17 |
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Mailing Address
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701