Current Academic Calendar
The University reserves the right to correct typographical errors or to adjust the Academic Calendar at any time it deems necessary.
Fall and Spring Half-Terms
Some courses at Boston College may rely on half-term dates for the fall and spring semesters.
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Spring 2026 Half-Term 1
| Start of Spring 2026 Half-Term 1 | 1/12/2026 |
| Last Date to Add or Drop | 1/21/2026 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students to drop a course in the Associate Deans' offices (with no "W" grade) | 2/2/2026 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students to change course grading option online | 2/12/2026 |
| Last date for official withdrawal from a course or from the University (with a "W" grade) | 2/24/2026 |
| End of Spring 2026 Half-Term 1 | 2/27/2026 |
Spring 2026 Half-Term 2
| Start of Spring 2026 Half-Term 2 | 3/9/2026 |
| Last Date to Add or Drop | 3/17/2026 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students to drop a course in the Associate Deans' offices (with no "W" grade) | 3/30/2026 |
| Last date for undergraduate day students to change course grading option online | 4/9/2026 |
| Last date for official withdrawal from a course or from the University (with a "W" grade) | 4/23/2026 |
| End of Spring 2026 Half-Term 2 | 4/30/2026 |
Spring 2026
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- 5/25/26: Memorial Day—No classes
- 6/19/26: Juneteenth—No classes
- 7/3/26: Independence Day (Celebrating July 4)—No classes
Full Summer Term
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Summer (undergraduate and graduate) | 5/13/2026 | 8/14/2026 | 5/20/2026 | 8/7/2026 |
Undergraduate Students
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Summer Session Undergrad 1 | 5/13/2026 | 6/26/2026 | 5/20/2026 | 6/19/2026 |
| BC Summer Session Undergrad 2 | 6/29/2026 | 8/7/2026 | 7/5/2026 | 8/4/2026 |
| Chemistry 1 | 5/28/2026 | 6/24/2026 | 6/2/2026 | 6/21/2026 |
| Chemistry 2 | 7/6/2026 | 7/31/2026 | 7/10/2026 | 7/28/2026 |
Messina College
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messina | 7/13/2026 | 8/21/2026 | 7/19/2026 | 8/18/2026 |
Clough School of Theology and Ministry
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSTM Summer 1 | 5/13/2026 | 6/21/2026 | 5/19/2026 | 6/18/2026 |
| CSTM Summer 2 | 6/22/2026 | 7/12/2026 | 6/25/2026 | 7/9/2026 |
| CSTM Summer 3 | 7/13/2026 | 8/2/2026 | 7/16/2026 | 7/30/2026 |
| CSTM Summer 4 | 6/21/2026 | 6/28/2026 | 6/22/2026 | 6/25/2026 |
| CSTM Summer 5 | 7/13/2026 | 7/26/2026 | 7/15/2026 | 7/23/2026 |
Boston College School of Social Work
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSW Summer 1 | 5/15/2026 | 6/13/2026 | 5/20/2026 | 6/10/2026 |
| SSW Summer 2 | 5/19/2026 | 6/18/2026 | 5/24/2026 | 6/15/2026 |
| SSW Summer 3 | 5/19/2026 | 7/23/2026 | 5/26/2026 | 7/16/2026 |
| SSW Summer 4 | 5/28/2026 | 7/30/2026 | 6/4/2026 | 7/23/2026 |
| SSW Summer 5 | 7/2/2026 | 8/4/2026 | 7/7/2026 | 8/1/2026 |
| SSW Summer 6 | 7/1/2026 | 8/11/2026 | 7/7/2026 | 8/8/2026 |
| SSW Summer 7 | 5/28/2026 | 6/30/2026 | 6/2/2026 | 7/27/2026 |
Carroll School of Management, Graduate Programs
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSOM Summer 1 | 5/13/2026 | 6/24/2026 | 5/19/2026 | 6/21/2026 |
| GSOM Summer 2 | 6/29/2026 | 8/6/2026 | 7/5/2026 | 8/3/2026 |
| GSOM Summer 3 | 6/1/2026 | 6/26/2026 | 6/6/2026 | 6/24/2026 |
Graduate School of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSMCAS Summer | 5/13/2026 | 8/14/2026 | 5/20/2026 | 8/7/2026 |
Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Graduate Programs
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSEHD Summer 1 | 5/13/2026 | 7/1/2026 | 5/20/2026 | 6/24/2026 |
| GSEHD Summer 2 | 7/2/2026 | 8/14/2026 | 7/9/2026 | 8/7/2026 |
| GSEHD PSAP | 7/13/2026 | 7/31/2026 | 7/16/2026 | 7/28/2026 |
Connell School of Nursing, Graduate Programs
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSON Full Session | 5/18/2026 | 8/14/2026 | 5/25/2026 | 8/7/2026 |
| GSON Summer 1 | 5/18/2026 | 7/3/2026 | 5/25/2026 | 6/26/2026 |
| GSON Summer 2 | 7/6/2026 | 8/14/2026 | 7/12/2026 | 8/11/2026 |
Woods College of Advancing Studies, Graduate Programs
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCAS Grad Full Summer | 5/13/2026 | 8/14/2026 | 5/20/2026 | 8/7/2026 |
| WCAS Grad Summer 1 | 5/13/2026 | 6/26/2026 | 5/20/2026 | 6/19/2026 |
| WCAS Grad Summer 2 | 6/29/2026 | 8/14/2026 | 7/5/2026 | 8/4/2026 |
Other Summer Programs
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTE | 7/13/2026 | 8/21/2026 | 7/19/2026 | 8/18/2026 |
| Catalyst | 5/20/2026 | 7/10/2026 | 5/27/2026 | 7/3/2026 |
Ad Hocs
Ad hocs are individual courses within all schools that do not exactly match the dates listed above. Specific date information on ad hoc courses will be visible in EagleApps.
| Term | Classes Start | Classes End | Add, Drop, and Change Grading Option Deadline | Withdraw Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Hocs | As Needed | As Needed | Ad hoc terms must add/drop by second class meeting—see your Associate Dean’s office | Ad hoc terms must withdraw no later than second to last class meeting—see your Associate Dean’s office |