App State Academic Calendar
App State academic calendar official website
Fall 2026
August 17
First day of classes
August 21
Last day to drop a class
Last day to add, change section of a class, change course to audit or credit, or pass-fail option
Last day to reduce your class schedule and be eligible for a refund.
September 7
State Holiday – No classes; University Closed
October 5 - 6
Fall Break – No classes
October 21
Last day to withdraw from a class and use withdrawal credits
Last day to withdraw from term
Last day to drop pass-fail option on a class
November 2 - 13
Early Registration for currently-enrolled Students
November 25
University Break for Students – No classes
November 26 - 27
State Holidays – No classes; University Closed
December 2
Last day of classes
December 3
Reading Day
December 4 - 5, 7 - 9
Final Exam Period
December 10 – 14
Faculty Grading Period
December 11
For commencement details, please visit the Fall 2026 Commencement site.
December 14
Final grades due by 1:00 p.m.
Incomplete grades due from Spring and Summer 2026
Spring 2027
January 11
First day of classes
January 15
Last day to drop a class
Last day to add, change section of a class, change course to audit or credit, or pass-fail option
Last day to reduce your class schedule and be eligible for a refund
January 18
State Holiday – No classes; University Closed
March 8 – 12
Spring Break – No classes
March 24
Last day to withdraw from a class and use withdrawal credits
Last day to withdraw from term
Last day to drop pass-fail option on a class
March 26
State Holiday – No classes; University Closed
April 1 – 14
Early Registration for currently-enrolled Students
April 28
Last day of classes
April 29
Reading Day
April 30 - May 1, May 3 - 5
Final Exam Period
May 6 – 8
For commencement details, please visit the Spring 2027 Commencement site.
May 7 – 10
Faculty Grading Period
May 10
Final grades due by 1:00 p.m.
Incomplete grades due from Fall 2026