Session Starts
Fall 1: Aug. 17, 2026
Fall 2: Oct. 19, 2026
Spring 1: Jan. 11, 2027
Spring 2: Mar. 8, 2027
2026–2027 Academic Year
Plan Your PATHS University Journey.
Use the official academic calendar to plan registration, course starts, add/drop deadlines, attendance verification, midterm progress, withdrawals, examinations, grades, holidays, and graduation milestones.
Stay Ahead
Important Dates
Students in the eight-week online model should pay close attention to every session’s start, registration, withdrawal, examination, and grade deadlines.
Add, Drop and Census
Each session includes an add/drop period and a published last day to add courses and census date.
Withdrawal
Every full eight-week session has a final date to withdraw with a grade of W.
Finals and Grades
Final assessments occur near each session’s end, followed by grade submission and availability.
Important: Verify course-specific deadlines in the LMS, course syllabus, and official university communications when applicable.
Official Schedule
2026–2027 Academic Calendar
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Student Success
Important Student Reminders
Use these habits to stay organized in an accelerated online session.
1. Know Your Session Dates
Save your session’s start and end dates. Short sessions move quickly.
2. Check Your LMS Early
Confirm access to courses, announcements, assignments, syllabi, and required materials.
3. Track Add/Drop Dates
Review the deadlines for your specific session.
4. Confirm Attendance
Complete early participation requirements before the verification deadline.
5. Plan for Midterms
Review instructor feedback before the published midterm deadline.
6. Know the W Deadline
Seek advice before withdrawing so you understand academic and financial effects.
7. Prepare for Finals
Reserve study time before final examinations and assessments.
8. Monitor Your Account
Resolve student-account and financial-aid issues promptly.
9. Save Important Dates
Add holidays, breaks, exams, graduation, and registration milestones to your calendar.
How to Use the Calendar
Make the Eight-Week Session Work for You
Week 0–1
Complete orientation, access the LMS, review syllabi, and establish a study routine.
Weeks 2–3
Stay current with readings, discussions, assignments, and instructor communication.
Weeks 4–6
Monitor progress and address academic or financial concerns early.
Weeks 7–8
Complete finals, verify grades, and prepare for the next session.
Questions?
Academic Calendar Contacts
Admissions
Application, admission, and enrollment questions.
admissions@pathsu.educationOffice of the Registrar
Registration, records, calendars, grades, transcripts, and graduation.
registrar@pathsu.educationStudent Accounts
Charges, balances, and payment matters.
studentaccounts@pathsu.educationFinancial Aid
Financial aid and enrollment verification.
fin-aid@pathsu.educationStudent LMS Support
Online learning-system access and technical assistance.
student-lms@pathsu.educationGeneral Information
Help finding the correct university office.
info@pathsu.educationNeed More Student Resources?
Visit the PATHS University Student Center for additional services and information.