This is the primary academic calendar for Vermont State University.
There are separate academic calendars if you are enrolled in VTSU Online courses, the Resort & Hospitality Management degree program, or the Practical Nursing certificate program.
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Spring 2026
| Date | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 20 | First day of classes. |
| Thursday, January 22 | Last day to add 1st half courses. |
| Friday, January 23 | Census Roster Due for 1st half semester courses |
| Monday, January 26 | Last day to add full semester courses (without instructor consent). Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of tuition & fees. Last day to drop 1st half courses – W on transcript after today. |
| Friday, January 30 | Census Roster Due for full semester courses |
| Monday, February 2 | Last day to change meal plan. Last day to drop a class and affect billing and course load; W on transcript after today. |
| Sunday, February 15 | Last day to waive health insurance. |
| Monday, February 16 | Last day to drop 1st half course without an F. |
| Monday-Friday, February 23-27 | Winter Break. |
| Tuesday, February 24 | Late fee applied to non-cleared student accounts. |
| Tuesday, March 17 | End of 1st half courses. |
| Wednesday, March 18 | Start of 2nd half courses. Incomplete Grades due date for Fall 2025 courses |
| Friday, March 20 | Last day to add 2nd half courses. Final Grades due for 1st half courses. |
| Monday, March 23 | Last day to drop 2nd half courses – W on transcript after today. Census Rosters Due for 2nd half semester courses. Registration for Fall 2026 opens. |
| Friday, March 27 | Last day to withdraw without an F (medical withdrawal approval needed after today). |
| Monday-Friday, April 6-10 | Spring Break. |
| Friday, April 24 | Last day to drop 2nd half courses without an F. |
| Friday, May 8 | Last day of classes. |
| Monday, May 11 | Final exams (morning), labs (afternoon). |
| Tuesday-Friday, May 12-15 | Final exam period. |
| Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17 | VTSU Commencements. |
| Wednesday, May 20 | Final Grades due for Spring 2026 full semester and 2nd half courses. |
Summer 2026
| Date | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 26 – Thursday, July 2 | First Session. |
| Monday, July 6 – Friday, August 21 | Second Session. |
Fall 2026
| Date | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 24 | First day of classes |
| Monday, September 7 | No classes – Labor Day |
| Monday – Friday, October 5-9 | No classes – Fall break |
| Monday – Friday, November 23-27 | No classes – Thanksgiving |
| Friday, December 11 | Last day of classes |
| Monday, December 14 | Morning – final exams |
| Monday, December 14 | Afternoon – Monday labs only |
| Tuesday-Friday December 15-18 | Final examination period |