Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

2026-2027 Academic Calendar


The College reserves the right to change the academic calendar.


Fall 2026

Tuesday, August 11: First Day of Classes

Friday, August 14: Convocation (11:00 AM)

Tuesday,  August 18: Last Day to Register or Drop/Add by 3:30 pm

Monday, September 7: Labor Day Holiday - College closed

Wednesday, September 30: Mid-term grades due; “I” grades cleared

Thursday-Friday, October 1-2: Fall Break (No Academic Classes)

Monday, October 12: Last Day to Withdraw from Course with a “W”

Wednesday, October 14: In-Season Athletes Registration opens

Thursday, October 15: Out-of-Season Athletes Registration opens

Monday, October 19: Senior Registration opens

Thursday, October 22: Junior Registration opens

Tuesday, October 27: Sophomore Registration opens

Monday, November 2: Freshman Registration opens

Monday, November 9: New Student Registration opens

Tuesday, November 17: Last Day to Withdraw, FA, or Reinstate

Tuesday, November 24: Last Day of Classes

Tuesday,  November 24: Residence Halls close at 5 PM

Wednesday, November 25: No classes held

Thursday – Friday, November 26-27: Thanksgiving Holidays

Sunday, November 29: Residence Halls open at 12 noon

Monday, November 30: Study Day

Tuesday – Friday, December 1-4: Final Examinations

Saturday, December 5: Residence Halls close at 5:00 PM

Monday, December 7: Grades Due – 12:00 noon

Thursday, December 10: Commencement - 6:30 PM

Wednesday, December 16: College Closed

Spring 2027

Monday, January 4: College re-opens at 8:00 AM

Tuesday, January 5: Men’s & Women’s Basketball & CA Check-In & Move-In

Thursday – Friday,  January 7 – 8: Commuter Check-In

Monday, January 7: Faculty Workshop

Monday, January 11: All Resident Check-In & Move-In

Monday, January 11: New Student Orientation

Tuesday, January 12: First Day of Classes

Monday, January 18: MLK, Jr. Holiday; College Closed

Tuesday, January 19: Last Day to Register or Drop/Add by 3:30 pm

Thursday, March 4: Mid-term Grades Due; “I” Grades Cleared

Monday – Friday, March 8-12: Spring Break

Monday, March 15: Classes Resume

Tuesday, March 16: Last Day to Withdraw from Course with a “W”

Thursday, March 18: In-Season Athletes Registration opens

Friday, March 20: Out-of-Season Athletes Registration opens

Monday, March 22: Senior Registration opens

Thursday, March 25: Junior Registration opens

Friday, March 26: Good Friday Holiday; College Closed

Tuesday, March 30: Sophomore Registration opens

Monday, April 5: Freshman Registration opens

Monday, April 12: New Student Registration opens

Tuesday, April 13: Pioneer Scholars' Day

Tuesday, April 20: Last Day to Withdraw, FA or Reinstate

Tuesday, April 27: Last Day of Classes

Wednesday, April 28: Study Day

Thursday - Monday, April 29-May 3: Final Examinations

Tuesday, May 4: Residence Halls closed for non-graduating students at 12:00 noon

Tuesday, May 4: Grades Due – 12:00 noon

Thursday, May 6: Faculty Workshop

Friday, May 7: Sophomore and Senior Celebrations

Saturday, May 8: Commencement – 10:00 AM | Residence Halls close at 3 PM

Summer 2027 -- (Online Only)

Thursday, May 20: Deadline for Transient Application & Permission 5 pm

Monday, May 24: Deadline to Register at 1 pm

Monday, May 24: Deadline to Clear Business Office 1 pm

Tuesday, May 25: First Day of Classes (all classes)

Wednesday, May 26: Last Day to Drop by 5 pm (all classes)

Monday, May 31: Memorial Day Holiday; SMC Closed

Wednesday, June 9: Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” for Four Week Classes

Friday, June 18: Juneteenth Holiday; SMC Closed

Monday, June 21: Last Day to Withdraw, FA or Reinstate for Four Week Classes

Tuesday, June 22: Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” for Eight Week Classes

Tuesday, June 22: Last Day of Classes for Four Week Classes

Friday, June 25: Grades Due 12:00 Noon for Four Week Classes

Monday-Friday, June 28-July 2: Administrative Offices Closed

Wednesday, July 14: Last Day to Withdraw, FA or Reinstate for Eight Week Classes

Saturday, July 17: Last Day of Classes for Eight Week Classes

Monday, July 19: Grades Due 12:00 Noon for Eight Week Classes

The College reserves the right to change the academic calendar.


2026-2027 SMC Online Calendar

Fall 2026

August Term - Enrollment Period 1 (August 11 - October 3)

Friday, August 7: Tuition and fees due for EP1 start

Tuesday, August 11: Class begins

Tuesday, August 18: Last day to drop/add at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, September 8: Last day to Withdraw with a grade of “W”

Wednesday, September 30: Last Day to Withdraw, FA or Reinstate

Saturday, October 3: End of term 11:59 pm

Monday,  October 5: Grades due at 12:00 noon

October Term - Enrollment Period 2 (October 6 - November 28) 

Friday, October 2: Tuition and fees due for EP2 start

Tuesday, October 6: Class begins

Tuesday,  October 13: Last day to drop/add at 3:30 pm

Tuesday,  November 3: Last day to Withdraw with a Grade of “W”

Wednesday, November 25: Last Day to Withdraw, FA or Reinstate

Saturday, November 28: End of term 11:59 pm

Monday, November 30: Grades due at 12:00 noon

Spring 2027

January Term - Enrollment Period 3 (January 12 - March 6)

Friday, January 8: Tuition and fees due for EP3 start

Tuesday, January 12: Class begins

Tuesday, January 19: Last day to drop/add at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, February 9: Last day to Withdraw with Grade of “W”

Wednesday, March 3: Last Day to Withdraw, FA or Reinstate

Saturday, March 6: End of term 11:59 pm

Monday, March 8: Grades due at 12 noon

March Term - Enrollment Period 4 (March 9 - May 11) 

Friday, March 5: Tuition and fees due for EP4 start

Tuesday, March 9: Class begins

Tuesday, March 16: Last day to drop/add at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, April 6: Last day to Withdraw with Grade of “W”

Wednesday, April 28: Last Day to Withdraw, FA or Reinstate

Saturday, May 1: End of term 11:59 pm

Monday, May 3: Grades due at 12 noon

Summer Term 2027

May Term - Enrollment Period 5 (May 25 - July 17) 

Friday, May 21: Tuition and fees due for EP5 start

Tuesday, May 25: Class begins

Tuesday, June 1: Last day to add/drop at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, June 22: Last day to Withdraw with a Grade of “W”

Wednesday, July 14: Last Day to Withdraw, FA or Reinstate

Saturday, July 17: End of term 11:59 pm

Monday, July 19: Grades due at 12:00 noon

The College reserves the right to change the academic calendar.

Questions?

Contact Sharon Wilborn, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs, at 864-587-4256 or via email.