Academic Calendar

Courses & Enrollment 

Academic Handbook & Forms

Graduation Information
 

Note: Dates subject to change per the University Registrar. Please consult the University's Academic Calendar. Pitt Public Health has the ability to set dates outside of the Academic Calendar, with permission from the Office of the Provost and/or the Office of the Registrar.

Upcoming Deadlines & Important Dates

Academic Calendar – Fall 2025

Fall Term Enrollment Period Ends for All Students

August 25 

Academic Calendar – Fall 2025

Fall Term Classes Begin

August 25 

Academic Calendar – Fall 2025

Labor Day - University closed

September 1

Registration – Fall 2025

Fall Term Add/Drop Period Begins

September 5

Registration – Fall 2025

Fall Term Extended Drop Period begins (Undergraduate Students Only)

September 6 

Registration – Fall 2025

Fall Term Extended Drop Period ends (Undergraduate Students Only)

September 12

Academic Calendar – Fall 2025

Fall Break for Students – No Classes

October 10

Registration – Fall 2025

Fall Term Deadline for Students to Submit Monitored Withdrawal Forms to Dean’s Office

October 24

Registration – Spring 2026

Spring Term Enrollment Appointments Begin (Veteran Students)

October 24

Registration – Spring 2026

Spring Term Enrollment Appointments Begin (Non-Veteran Students)

October 27

Registration – Spring 2026

Last Day for Spring Term Enrollment Appointments

November 7

Registration – Spring 2026

Spring Term Open Enrollment Begins

November 8

Academic Calendar – Fall 2025

Thanksgiving Recess

November 23 – November 27 – Classes 

Academic Calendar – Fall 2025

Classes Resume

December 1

Graduation – December 2025

Last Day to Apply for December Graduation 

December 1

Academic Calendar – Fall 2025

Fall Term: Last Day for Undergraduate Day Classes

December 5 

Graduation – December 2025

Deadline to Upload Final ETD Draft for December Graduation 

December 12

Academic Calendar – Fall 2025

Fall Term Ends: Official Date for Degrees Awarded in Fall Term 

December 13

Academic Calendar - Fall 2025 – Spring 2026

Winter Recess for Students

December 14 – January 11

Academic Calendar – Spring 2026

All University Offices and Buildings Reopen

January 5

Registration – Summer 2026

Spring Term Enrollment Period Ends for All Students

January 12

Academic Calendar – Spring 2026

Spring Term Classes Begin 

January 12 

Academic Calendar – Spring 2026

Holiday: Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday Observance – University Closed

January 19

Registration – Summer 2026

Spring Term Add/Drop Period Ends

January 23 

Registration – Summer 2026

Spring Term Extended Drop Period Begins (Undergraduate Students Only)

January 24 

Registration – Summer 2026

Spring Term Extended Drop Period Ends (Undergraduate Students Only)

January 30 

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer Term Open Enrollment Begins (Veteran Students)

February 13 

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer Term Open Enrollment Begins (Non-Veteran Students)

February 16 

Academic Calendar – Spring 2026

Recess: Spring Recess for Students – No Classes

March 8 – March 15 

Academic Calendar – Spring 2026

Holiday: Spring Recess - University Closed 

March 13 

Registration – Fall 2026

Fall Term Enrollment Appointments Begin (Veteran Students)

March 20

Registration – Spring 2026

Spring Term Deadline for Students to Submit Monitored Withdrawal Forms to Dean’s Office 

March 20

Registration – Fall 2026

Fall Term Enrollment Appointments Begin (Non-Veteran Students)

March 23

Registration – Fall 2026

Last Day for Fall Term Enrollment Appointments

April 3

Registration – Fall 2026

Fall Term Open Enrollment Period Begins 

April 4 

Academic Calendar – Spring 2026

Spring Term: Last Day for Undergraduate Day Classes 

April 24 

Academic Calendar – Spring 2026

Spring Term Ends: Official Date for Degrees Awarded in Spring Term 

May 2 

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer Term Enrollment Period Ends and Classes Begin 

May 11 

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer 12-WEEK, 6-WEEK-1, 4-WEEK-1 Sessions Enrollment Period Ends and Classes Begin 

May 18 

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer 4-WEEK-1 and 6-WEEK-1 Sessions Add/Drop Period Ends

May 20 

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer Term Add/Drop Period Ends
May 22 

Academic Calendar – Summer 2026

Memorial Day (University Closed)

May 25

Academic Calendar – Summer 2026

Summer 12-WEEK Session Add/Drop Period Ends 

May 25

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer 4-WEEK-1 Session Deadline for Students to Submit Monitored Withdrawal Forms to Dean’s Office 

June 3 

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer 6-WEEK-1 Session Deadline for Students to Submit Monitored Withdrawal Forms to Dean’s Office 

June 12 

Academic Calendar – Summer 2026

Summer 4-WEEK-1 Session Ends: Final Examinations Scheduled During Last Class Meeting 

June 13 

Academic Calendar – Summer 2026

Summer 4-WEEK-2 Session Enrollment Period Ends and Classes Begin

June 15 

Academic Calendar – Summer 2026

Summer 4-WEEK-2 Session Add/Drop Period Ends 

June 17

Academic Calendar – Summer 2026

Holiday: Juneteenth – University Closed

June 19 

Graduation – June 2026

June Graduation: Official Date for Awarding of Degrees 

June 27 

Academic Calendar – Summer 2026

Summer 6-WEEK-1 Session Ends: Final Examinations Scheduled During Last Class Meeting 

June 27 

Academic Calendar – Summer 2026

Summer 6-WEEK-2 Session Enrollment Period Ends and Classes Begin 

June 29 

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer 6-WEEK-2 Session Add/Drop Period Ends 

July 1 

Registration – Summer 2026

Summer 4-WEEK-2 Session Deadline for Students to Submit Monitored Withdrawal Forms to Dean’s Office 
July 1 

Registration – Summer 2025

Summer 6-WEEK-2 Session Add/Drop Period Ends
June 27

Registration – Summer 2025

Summer 4-WEEK-2 Session Deadline for Students to Submit Monitored Withdrawal Forms to Dean’s Office
June 27

Graduation – June 2025

June Graduation: Official Date for Awarding of Degrees
June 28

Graduation

Begin Mailing Diplomas for Spring 2025 Graduates
June 30

Academic Calendar – Summer 2025

Summer 4-WEEK-2 Session Ends: Final Examinations Scheduled During Last Class Meeting
July 8

Registration – Summer 2025

Summer Term and 12-WEEK Session Deadline for Students to Submit Monitored Withdrawal Forms to Dean’s Office
July 8

Academic Calendar – Summer 2025

Summer 4-WEEK-3 Session Enrollment Period Ends and Classes Begin
July 9

Registration – Summer 2025

Summer 4-WEEK-3 Session Add/Drop Period Ends
July 11

Registration – Summer 2025

Summer 6-WEEK-2 Session Deadline for Students to Submit Monitored Withdrawal Forms to Dean’s Office
July 22

Registration – Summer 2025

Summer 4-WEEK-3 Session Deadline for Students to Submit Monitored Withdrawal Forms to Dean’s Office
July 25

Graduation - August 2025

Last Day to Apply for August Graduation
August 1

Academic Calendar – Summer 2025

Summer 12-WEEK, 6-WEEK-2, 4-WEEK-3 Sessions End: Final Examinations Scheduled During Last Class Meeting
August 5

Academic Calendar – Summer 2025

Summer Term Ends: Final Examinations Scheduled During Last Class Meeting
August 12

Graduation – August 2025

August Graduation: Official Date for Awarding Degrees
August 16