Summer 2026
University calendars are accurate at the time of publication/posting, but subject to change.
Some school and/or departmental calendars may differ from the university's academic calendar. Please check with the specific program of study to ensure the appropriate calendar is followed.
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May 2026
| M-F | 18 - Jun 5 | 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M-R | 18 - Jun 18 | 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M-R | 18 - Jul 9 | 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| W | 20 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session* |
| F | 22 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions* |
| M | 25 | University closed** |
June 2026
| M-W | 8 - Jul 8 | 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M-R | 8 - Jul 16 | 6-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M-R | 8 - Jul 30 | 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| F | 12 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week, 6-week and 8-week sessions* |
| F | 19 | University closed** [This is a new entry] |
| M-R | 22 - Jul 23 | 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| F | 26 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session* |
| F | 26 | Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for August degrees |
July 2026
| F | 3 | University closed** |
| R-F | 9 - Aug 7 | 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M | 13 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session*
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| M-F | 20 - Aug 7 | 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| W | 22 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session* |
| F | 24 | Last day to defend thesis/dissertation for graduate students planning to graduate Summer 2026. Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy and school/college dean approval. |
August 2026
| F | 7 | Final deadline to submit all materials for thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School, including the ETD form, upload of thesis/dissertation to VCU Scholars Compass, and Survey of Earned Doctorates (for Ph.D. students only). |
| F | 7 | Summer sessions end |
| T | 11 | Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices |
| Sa | 15 | Official date for certifying August diplomas |
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing
religious holidays.
** Subject to approval