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.
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 |
Fall TERM 2026
Regular Semester – August 24, 2026 – December 18, 2026
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Mon. Mar. 30 |
| Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation | Fri. July 31 |
| Textbook Rental Begins Distributing Books | Mon. Aug. 17 |
| Classes Begin | Mon. Aug. 24 |
| Last Day to Add First Eight-Week Class | Wed. Aug. 26 |
| Last Day to Add a Full Semester Class | Fri. Aug. 28 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a First Eight-Week Class | Fri. Sep. 04 |
| LABOR DAY--NO CLASSES (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. Sep. 07 |
| Last Day to Drop a First Eight-Week Class | Fri. Sep. 25 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Full Semester Class | Fri. Sep. 25 |
| Fall Break (No Classes) | Thu.-Fri. Oct. 08-09 |
| Mid-Term Grade Reporting | Fri.-Mon. Oct. 09-19 |
| Spring/Summer 2028 Registration Begins | Mon. Oct. 12 |
| End of/Final Examinations for First Eight-Week Session | Fri. Oct. 16 |
| 1st 8-Week Final Grades Due by 9 AM | Mon. Oct. 19 |
| Second Half of Semester Begins | Mon. Oct. 19 |
| Mid-Term Grades Posted to Web | Tue. Oct. 20 |
| Last Day to Add Second Eight-Week Class | Wed. Oct. 21 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Second Eight-Week Class | Fri. Oct. 30 |
| Last Day to Drop a Second Eight-Week Class | Fri. Nov. 20 |
| Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class/Withdraw From the University | Fri. Nov. 20 |
| Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) | Wed.-Fri. Nov. 25-27 |
| Textbook Rental Begins Distributing Books for Wintersession | Mon. Dec. 07 |
| Final Examinations | Mon.-Fri. Dec. 14-18 |
| Last Day to Apply for Spring Graduation | Fri. Dec. 18 |
| Commencement Activities | Sat. Dec. 19 |
| Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Dec. 21 |
| Last Day to Return Textbooks by 4 p.m. | Mon. Dec. 21 |
| Wintersession Begins | Mon. Dec. 21 |
| Final Grades Posted to Web | Tue. Dec. 22 |
SPRING TERM 2027
Wintersession – December 21, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Regular Semester – January 19, 2027 – May 14, 2027
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Mon. Oct. 12 |
| Textbook Rental Begins Distributing Books for Wintersession | Mon. Dec. 07 |
| Last Day to Apply for Spring Graduation | Fri. Dec. 18 |
| Wintersession Begins | Mon. Dec. 21 |
| Last Day to Add Wintersession Class | Tue. Dec. 22 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Wintersession Class | Mon. Jan. 04 |
| Last Day to Drop a Wintersession Class | Thu. Jan. 07 |
| Textbook Rental Begins Distributing Books for Regular Spring Term | Mon. Jan. 11 |
| Final Examinations for Wintersession Classes | Fri. Jan. 15 |
| M. L. King Birthday-No Classes | Mon. Jan. 18 |
| Wintersession Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Tue. Jan. 19 |
| Regular Session/ First Eight-Week Classes Begin | Tue. Jan. 19 |
| Last Day to Return Wintersession Textbooks | Tue. Jan. 19 |
| Last Day to Add First Eight-Week Class | Thu. Jan. 21 |
| Last Day to Add a Full Semester Class | Fri. Jan. 22 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a First Eight-Week Class | Fri. Jan. 29 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Full Semester Class | Fri. Feb. 19 |
| Last Day to Drop a First Eight-Week Class | Fri. Feb. 19 |
| Mid-Term Grade Reporting | Fri.-Mon. Mar. 05-15 |
| Fall 2027 Registration Begins | Mon. Mar. 08 |
| End of/Final Examinations for First Eight-Week Session | Wed. Mar. 10 |
| Second Half of Semester Begins | Thu. Mar. 11 |
| Spring Break-No Classes | Mon.-Fri. Mar. 15-19 |
| 1st 8-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Mar. 15 |
| Mid-Term Grades Posted to Web | Tue. Mar. 16 |
| Last Day to Add Second Eight-Week Class | Mon. Mar. 22 |
| Designated Holiday-No Classes | Fri. Mar. 26 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Second Eight-Week Class | Fri. Apr. 02 |
| Last Day to Drop a Second Eight-Week Class | Fri. Apr. 23 |
| Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Class/Withdraw From the University | Fri. Apr. 23 |
| Textbook Rental Begins Distributing Books for Summer Term | Mon. May 10 |
| Final Examinations | Mon.-Fri. May 10 - 14 |
| Last Day to Apply for Summer Graduation | Fri. May. 14 |
| Commencement Activities | Sat. May 15 |
| Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. May 17 |
| Last Day to Return Textbooks by 4 p.m. | Mon. May 17 |
| Final Grades Posted to Web | Tue. May 18 |
SUMMER TERM 2027
May 17, 2027 – August 12, 2027
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR ALL SESSIONS | Mon. Oct. 12 |
| Textbook Rental Begins Distributing Books at 8 a.m. for all Classes | Mon. May 10 |
| Last Day to Apply for Summer Graduation | Fri. May 14 |
| Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation | Fri. Aug. 06 |
| Rental Textbooks Due for ALL Sessions by 4 p.m. | Mon. Aug. 09 |
1st 4-Week Session May 17 – June 10
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 1st 4-Week | Mon. May 17 |
| Last Day to Add a 1st 4-Week Class | Tue. May 18 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 1st 4-Week Class | Fri. May 28 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. May 31 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 1st 4-Week Classes | Fri. Jun. 04 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Memorial Day | Fri. Jun. 04 |
| Final Examinations for 1st 4-Week Classes | Thu. Jun. 10 |
| 1st 4-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Jun. 14 |
1st 6-Week Session May 17 – June 18
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 1st 6-Week | Mon. May 17 |
| Last Day to Add a 1st 6-Week Class | Fri. May 21 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 1st 6-Week Class | Fri. May 28 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. May 31 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Memorial Day | Fri. Jun. 04 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 1st 6-Week Classes | Thu. Jun. 17 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. Jun. 18 |
| Final Examinations for 1st 6-Week Classes | Thu. Jun. 24 |
| 1st 6-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Jun. 28 |
12-Week Session May 17 – August 05
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 12-Week | Mon. May 17 |
| Last Day to Add a 12-Week Class | Fri. May 21 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. May 31 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Memorial Day | Fri. Jun. 04 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 12-Week Class | Fri. Jun. 04 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. Jun. 18 |
| Independence Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. July 05 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Independence Day | Fri. July 09 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 12-Week Classes | Fri. July 23 |
| Final Examinations for 12-Week Classes | Aug. 04 & 05 |
| 12-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 09 |
8-Week Session June 14 – August 05
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 8-Week | Mon. Jun. 14 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. Jun. 18 |
| Last Day to Add a 8-Week Class | Mon. Jun. 21 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 8-Week Class | Thu. Jun. 24 |
| Independence Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. July 05 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Independence Day | Fri. July 09 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 8-Week Classes | Fri. July 16 |
| Final Examinations for 8-Week Classes | Aug. 04 & 05 |
| 8-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 09 |
2nd 4-Week Session June 14 - July 09
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 2nd 4-Week | Mon. Jun. 14 |
| Last Day to Add a 2nd 4-Week Class | Tue. Jun. 15 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Fri. Jun. 18 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 2nd 4-Week Class | Fri. Jun. 25 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 2nd 4-Week Classes | Thu. July 01 |
| Independence Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. July 05 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Independence Day | Fri. July 09 |
| Final Examinations for 2nd 4-Week Classes | Fri. July 09 |
| 2nd 4-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. July 12 |
2nd 6-Week Session June 28 – August 05
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 2nd 6-Week | Mon. Jun. 28 |
| Last Day to Add a 2nd 6-Week Class | Fri. July 02 |
| Independence Day Holiday (University Offices will be closed) | Mon. July 05 |
| Classes will meet for makeup date for Independence Day | Fri. July 09 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 2nd 6-Week Class | Fri. July 09 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 2nd 6-Week Classes | Fri. July 30 |
| Final Examinations for 2nd 6-Week Classes | Thu. Aug. 05 |
| 2nd 6-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 09 |
3rd 4-Week Session July 12 - August 05
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for 3rd 4-Week | Mon. July 12 |
| Last Day to Add a 3rd 4-Week Class | Tue. July 13 |
| Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a 3rd 4-Week Class | Fri. July 23 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from 3rd 4-Week Classes | Thu. July 29 |
| Final Examinations for 3rd 4-Week Classes | Thu. Aug. 05 |
| 3rd 4-Week Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 09 |
Summer Bridge Session July 19 - August 12
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin for Summer Bridge Session | Mon. July 19 |
| Last Day to Add a Summer Bridge Class | Tue. July 20 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Bridge Classes | Thu. Aug. 05 |
| Final Examinations for Summer Bridge Classes | Thu. Aug. 12 |
| Summer Bridge Final Grades Due by 9 a.m. | Mon. Aug. 16 |
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Mailing Address
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701