Fall 2026 Dates
Classes start each month. View our academic calendar for more important information.
| First 5-week Session | 15-week session | First 7-week session | 12-week session | Second 5-week session | Second 7-week session | Third 5-week session | Fourth 5-week session | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes begin | August 11 | August 24 | August 24 | September 21 | September 15 | October 20 | October 20 | November 16 |
| Last day to add | August 10 | August 26 | August 24 | September 23 | September 14 | October 20 | October 19 | November 15 |
| Labor Day - no classes | September 7 | September 7 | September 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Last day to drop with a refund | August 15 | September 8 | August 31 | October 2 | September 19 | October 27 | October 24 | November 20 |
| Convocation - no classes | - | October 16 | - | October 16 | October 16 | - | - | - |
| Last day to withdraw with a 'W' | August 31 | October 26 | September 22 | November 6 | October 5 | November 18 | November 9 | December 8 |
| Election Day - no classes | - | November 3 | - | November 3 | - | November 3 | November 3 | - |
| Thanksgiving break - College closed | - | November 25 - November 29 | - | November 25 - November 29 | - | November 25 - November 29 | - | November 25 - November 29 |
| Classes end | September 14 | December 6 | October 12 | December 6 | October 19 | December 13 | November 23 | December 20 |
| Final Exams | During last scheduled class | December 7 - 13 | During last scheduled class | December 7 - 13 | During last scheduled class | During last scheduled class | During last scheduled class | During last scheduled class |
- Registration: April 1 - November 15, 2026
- Priority Registration (Military-Affiliated and International Students): March 23-29, 2026
- Deadline to apply for participation in Fall Graduation: September 30, 2026
- Grades Due: December 15, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Become a visiting student
Many four-year college and university students choose to take classes at Germanna to transfer back to their home school. We're happy to have you. Follow these steps to becoming a visiting college student.
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