ACADEMIC PLANNING

Academic Calendar

Important dates and deadlines for the 2026-2027 academic year

3
Terms Per Year
15
Weeks Per Term
100%
Online Format
May
Commencement
Fall 2026
Registration
Registration Opens
June 1, 2026
Term
Classes Begin
August 24, 2026
Deadline
Add/Drop Deadline
September 7, 2026
Exam
Midterm Exams
October 12-16, 2026
Holiday
Thanksgiving Break
November 25-29, 2026
Term
Last Day of Classes
December 11, 2026
Exam
Final Exams
December 14-18, 2026
Deadline
Grades Due
December 22, 2026
Spring 2027
Registration
Registration Opens
November 1, 2026
Term
Classes Begin
January 11, 2027
Deadline
Add/Drop Deadline
January 25, 2027
Holiday
Spring Break
March 8-12, 2027
Exam
Midterm Exams
March 15-19, 2027
Term
Last Day of Classes
April 30, 2027
Exam
Final Exams
May 3-7, 2027
Special
Commencement
May 15, 2027
Deadline
Grades Due
May 11, 2027
Summer 2027
Registration
Registration Opens
March 1, 2027
Term
Classes Begin
June 1, 2027
Deadline
Add/Drop Deadline
June 8, 2027
Holiday
Independence Day (No Classes)
July 4, 2027
Term
Last Day of Classes
July 30, 2027
Exam
Final Exams
August 2-4, 2027
Deadline
Grades Due
August 6, 2027

Important Information

Online Learning Format

All courses at Ignite University are offered in a 100% online format with asynchronous and synchronous components. Students can access course materials 24/7 through our learning management system.

Registration Guidelines

Students are encouraged to register during early registration periods to ensure course availability. Academic advisors are available to assist with course selection and degree planning.

Add/Drop Policy

Students may add or drop courses without financial penalty during the first two weeks of each term. After this deadline, course withdrawals will be reflected on the academic transcript.