Summer 2026 Academic Calendar
June 1 – August 15, 2026
Registration for a lecture course is open until one minute before the class meets. Registration is open for a web-based or blended course until the day before the course term begins.
A day marked with an “*” is either a weekend day, a holiday and/or the campuses are closed.
Printable Summer 2026 Calendar
Fee Payment Deadline: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CougarWeb will be unavailable starting at 11:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Students who have not paid all fees by the fee payment deadline may have their entire schedule dropped.
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Undergraduate Student Information
Full Term: June 1 – August 15
| General Student Dates | Full Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | Monday, June 1 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, June 1 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | *Sunday, June 7 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | Monday, June 15 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | Monday, June 15 |
| Financial Aid Freeze Date | Monday, June 15 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | Thursday, July 16 |
| Classes End | *Saturday, August 15 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Monday, August 17 |
Other Terms
Columbus State hosts a number of short-term classes to fit your schedule.
Looking for important dates for a class section not listed below? Discover them using our Refund and Drop Dates Calculator.
| General Student Dates | First 8-week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | Monday, June 15 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, June 15 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | *Friday, June 19 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | Thursday, June 25 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | Thursday, June 25 |
| Financial Aid Freeze Date | Thursday, June 25 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | Friday, July 17 |
| Classes End | *Saturday, August 8 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Monday, August 10 |
| General Student Dates | First 5-week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | Monday, June 1 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, June 1 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Wednesday, June 3 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | *Sunday, June 7 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | *Sunday, June 7 |
| Financial Aid Freeze Date | *Sunday, June 7 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | *Sunday, June 21 |
| Classes End | *Sunday, July 5 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Tuesday, July 7 |
| General Student Dates | Second 5-week Term |
|---|---|
| Term Begins | Monday, July 6 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, July 6 |
| Last Day for 100% Refund | Wednesday, July 8 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | *Sunday, July 12 |
| Last Day to Drop Without a “W” | *Sunday, July 12 |
| Financial Aid Freeze Date | *Sunday, July 12 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (will incur a “W”) | *Sunday, July 26 |
| Classes End | *Sunday, August 9 |
| Grades Due by 11:00 PM | Tuesday, August 11 |
College Credit Plus
(For High School students taking college courses)
CCP student’s school district may have different requirements for reimbursement.
| Term | Last Day for CCP students to drop course(s) with no financial penalty |
|---|---|
| Full Term | Monday, June 15 |
| First 8-week Term | Thursday, June 25 |
| First 5-week Term | *Sunday, June 7 |
| Second 5-week Term* | Sunday, July 12 |
Deadlines & Closing Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 16 (M) | General Registration for Summer Semester Opens |
| February 16 (M) | Deadline for Readmission after Academic Dismissal and Academic Review for Summer 2026 Semester |
| April 17 (F) | FAFSA 2025-2026 Priority Deadline for Summer 2026 (www.fafsa.gov) |
| April 20 (M) | Deadline for Readmission after Academic Dismissal and Academic Review for Autumn 2026 Semester |
| May 18 (M) – 29 (F) | Higher Education Council of Columbus (HECC) Registration Period |
| May 25 (M) | Memorial Day observed - no classes, offices closed |
| May 27 (W) | Fee Payment Deadline. CougarWeb will be available for payment until 11:00PM on Wednesday, May 27 Drop for Non-Payment begins at 12:01AM, Thursday, May 28 |
| June 1 (M) – 15 (M) | Good As Gold Registration Period for Full Term, First 8-week Term and First 5-week Term. Registration for all other terms remains open until 20% of the course is completed. |
| June 15 (M) | CougarWeb will be available for payment until 11:00PM on Monday, June 15 Drop for Non-Payment begins 12:01AM, Tuesday, June 16 |
| June 19 (F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day observed - no classes, offices closed |
| July 3 (F) | Independence Day observed - no classes, offices closed |
| July 12 (Su) | Incomplete Grade Deadline: Last day to remove “I” grades from prior Spring 2026 Semester |
| August 15 (S) | Summer Semester Ends |