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. [ OTHER SEMESTERS ]

May 2026
M-F18 - Jun 5 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R18 - Jun 18 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R18 - Jul 9 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
W20 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F22 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions*
M25 University closed**
June 2026
M-W8 - Jul 8 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R8 - Jul 16 6-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R8 - Jul 30 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
F12 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*
F19 University closed** [This is a new entry]
M-R22 - Jul 23 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
F26 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session*
F26 Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for August degrees
July 2026
F3 University closed**
R-F9 - Aug 7 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M13 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session*
M-F20 - Aug 7 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
W22 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
August 2026
F7 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). Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense, and school/college dean approval.
F7 Summer sessions end
T11 Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices
Sa15 Official date for certifying August diplomas
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays.
** Subject to approval