Academic Calendar
What are the academic calendar dates? Find important deadlines and semester dates
for fall, spring, and summer at Nashville State.
Find TN eCampus calendar dates here.
Dates by Semester
Fall 2026
Spring 2027
Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 | Full 10-Week Term
- Summer 2027 | 7-Week Term
- Summer 2027 | First 5-Week Term
- Summer 2027 | Second 5-Week Term
Fall Semester 2026
| DATE(S) | EVENT / DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| April 6 - August 16 | Regular Registration Period |
| July 31 | Priority Application Deadline |
| August 10 | Financial Aid Bookstore Charging Period Begins |
| August 13 | Convocation (offices closed) |
| August 14 | Late Application/Materials Deadline |
| August 17 | First Fee Payment Deadline (Tuition/fee payment due by 8pm or classes may be dropped) |
| August 17 - August 23 | Late Registration Period |
| August 21 | Change of Major Deadline |
| August 23 | Last Day to Drop for 100% Refund |
| August 24 | Classes Begin |
| August 28 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| August 29 | Weekend Classes Begin |
| September 1 | Second Fee Payment Deadline (Tuition/fee payment due by 8pm or classes may be dropped) |
| September 1st | Financial Aid Bookstore Charging Period Ends |
| September 5 - September 7 | Labor Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| September 6 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| September 6 | Last Day to Drop for 75% Refund |
| September 20 | Last Day to Drop for 25% Refund |
| October 6 - October 7 | Fall Fest (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) |
| October 12 - October 13 | eCampus Fall Break (no classes) |
| October 13 - October 16 | Fall Break (no classes, weekend classes meet) |
| October 30 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA, Preceding Term I to F, Following Term Deadline to File Intent to Graduate |
| November 25 - November 29 | Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) |
| December 5 | Classes End |
| December 7 - December 10 | Final Examination Period | >> Final Exam Schedule << |
| December 11 | eCampus Grades Due (Noon) |
| December 12 | Weekend Final Exams |
| December 14 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
Fall 2026 - First 7 Week Term
| DATE(S) | EVENT / DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| April 6 - August 16 | Regular Registration Period |
| July 31 | Priority Application Deadline |
| August 14 | Late Application/Materials Deadline |
| August 17 | First Fee Payment Deadline (Tuition/fee payment due by 8pm or classes may be dropped) |
| August 17 - August 23 | Late Registration Period |
| August 21 | Change of Major Deadline |
| August 23 | Last Day to Drop for 100% Refund |
| August 24 | Classes Begin |
| August 28 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| August 29 | Last Day to Drop for 75% Refund |
| September 1 | Second Fee Payment Deadline (Tuition/fee payment due by 8pm or classes may be dropped) |
| September 5 | Last Day to Drop for 25% Refund |
| September 5 - September 7 | Labor Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| September 6 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| September 25 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA |
| October 12 | Classes and Final Exams End |
| October 14 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
Fall 2026 - Second 7 Week Term
| date(s) | event / deadline |
|---|---|
| April 6 - October 11 | Regular Registration Period |
| September 5 - September 7 | Labor Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| September 25 | Priority Application Deadline |
| October 9 | Late Application/Materials Deadline |
| October 9 | First Fee Payment Deadline (Tuition/fee payment due by 8pm or classes may be dropped) |
| October 12 - October 18 | Late Registration Period |
| October 16 | Change of Major Deadline |
| October 18 | Last Day to Drop for 100% Refund |
| October 19 | Classes Begin |
| October 19 | Second Fee Payment Deadline (Tuition/fee payment due by 8pm or classes may be dropped) |
| October 23 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| October 25 | Last Day to Drop for 75% Refund |
| November 1 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| November 1 |
Last Day to Drop for 25% Refund
|
| November 23 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA |
| November 25 - November 29 | Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) |
| December 12 | Classes and Final Exams End |
| December 14 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
Spring Semester 2027
| date(s) | event / deadline |
|---|---|
| October 5 - January 11 | Regular Registration Period |
| December 4 | Priority Application Deadline |
| January 8 | Convocation (offices closed) TENTATIVE |
| January 8 | Late Application/Materials Deadline |
| January 12 - January 18 | Late Registration Period |
| January 15 | Change of Major Deadline |
| January 18 | MLK, Jr. Holiday (offices closed) |
| January 19 | Classes Begin |
| January 22 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| January 23 | Weekend Classes Begin |
| February 1 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| March 8 - March 13 | Spring Break (no classes) |
| March 26 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA, Preceding Term I to F, Following Term Deadline to File Intent to Graduate |
| May 1 | Classes End |
| May 3 - May 6 | Final Examination Period | >> Final Exam Schedule << |
| May 7 | eCampus Grades Due (Noon) |
| May 8 | Weekend Final Exams |
| May 10 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
| May 11 | Commencement TENTATIVE |
Spring 2027 - First 7 Week Term
| date(s) | event / deadline |
|---|---|
| October 5 - January 11 | Regular Registration Period |
| December 4 | Priority Application Deadline |
| January 8 | Late Application/Materials Deadline |
| January 12 - January 18 | Late Registration Period |
| January 15 | Change of Major Deadline |
| January 19 | Classes Begin |
| January 22 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| February 1 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| February 18 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA |
| March 6 | Classes and Final Exams End |
| March 8 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
Spring 2027 - Second 7 Week Term
| date(s) | event / deadline |
|---|---|
| October 5 - March 7 | Regular Registration Period |
| February 19 | Priority Application Deadline |
| March 5 | Late Application / Materials Deadline |
| March 8 - March 14 | Late Registration Period |
| March 12 | Change of Major Deadline |
| March 15 | Classes Begin |
| March 20 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| March 28 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| April 15 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA |
| May 1 | Classes and Final Exams End |
| May 10 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
Summer Semester 2027
| date(s) | event / deadline |
|---|---|
| April 5 - May 17 | Regular Registration Period |
| April 30 | Priority Application Deadline |
| May 14 | Late Application/Materials Deadline |
| May 18 - May 24 | Late Registration Period |
| May 21 | Change of Major Deadline |
| May 22 - May 24 | Memorial Day Holiday (offices closed) |
| May 25 | Classes Begin |
| May 28 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| June 7 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| June 18 | Juneteenth Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| July 5 | Independence Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| July 7 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA, Preceding Term I to F, Following Term Deadline to File Intent to Graduate |
| July 30 | Classes and Final Exams End |
| August 2 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
Summer 2027 - 7 Week Term
| date(s) | event / deadline |
|---|---|
| April 5 - May 17 | Regular Registration Period |
| April 30 | Priority Application Deadline |
| May 14 | Late Application/Materials Deadline |
| May 18 - May 24 | Late Registration Period |
| May 21 | Change of Major Deadline |
| May 22 - May 24 | Memorial Day Holiday (offices closed) |
| May 25 | Classes Begin |
| May 28 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| June 7 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| June 18 | Juneteenth Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| June 23 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA |
| July 5 | Independence Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| July 9 | Classes and Final Exams End |
| August 2 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
Summer 2027 - First 5 Week Term
| date(s) | event / deadline |
|---|---|
| April 5 - May 17 | Regular Registration Period |
| April 30 | Priority Application Deadline |
| May 14 | Late Application/Materials Deadline |
| May 18 - May 24 | Late Registration Period |
| May 21 | Change of Major Deadline |
| May 22 - May 24 | Memorial Day Holiday (offices closed) |
| May 25 | Classes Begin |
| May 28 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| May 31 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| June 14 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA |
| June 18 | Juneteenth Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| June 25 | Classes and Final Exams End |
| June 28 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
Summer 2027 - Second 5 Week Term
| date(s) | event / deadline |
|---|---|
| April 5 - June 20 | Regular Registration Period |
| June 4 | Priority Application Deadline |
| June 18 | Late Application/Materials Deadline |
| June 21 - June 27 | Late Registration Period |
| June 25 | Change of Major Deadline |
| June 28 | Classes Begin |
| July 5 | Census - last date to withdraw without W grade |
| July 5 | Independence Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| July 6 | Fee Waiver Deadline |
| July 19 | Last Day to Withdraw (with W grade), Receive FA |
| July 30 | Classes and Final Exams End |
| August 2 | Grades Due (4:30pm) |
