Academic Calendar

Landmark College President Jim Dlugos standing at a podium.

Find an overview of what 2026 and 2027 have to offer at Landmark College.

Explore the highlights and key dates of each term, from the bustling start of classes to the quiet moments of reflection during breaks, as students embark on and continue their educational journey at Landmark College.

If you are a Certificate in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity​ student, please visit the Professional Certificate Schedule.

Fall 2026

Aug. 24

Faculty Back on Campus for Meetings/Trainings

Aug. 27

New Students Arrive; New Student & Campus Orientation Begins

Aug. 29

Convocation: New Student Orientation Continues; Returning Students Arrive (2 to 7 p.m.)

Aug. 30

New Student Orientation Continues; Returning students arrive (1 to 7 p.m.)

Aug. 31

Classes begin at 8:30 a.m.

Sept. 7

Labor Day—no classes held Faculty/Staff holiday

Sept. 8

Last day to add courses or change audit to regular enrollment

Sept. 23

Early Notifications due for Spring Semester

Sept. 25

Family Weekend—No Classes

Sept. 26

Family Weekend Continues

Oct. 2

Last Day to Drop

Oct. 5

First day to withdraw “W” from courses

Oct. 8

Course registration for J-Term 2026 begins

Oct. 9

Fall Weekend begins at 5 p.m.

Oct. 12

Fall Weekend (Indigenous Peoples' Day)—No Classes; Faculty and Staff Holiday

Oct. 13

Fall Weekend continues – no classes – Curriculum Development Day for Faculty

Oct. 21

Fall 2026 Career Fair; Midterm Grades and Midterm Notifications Due by 5 p.m.

Oct. 29

Spring 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 6 Students

Oct. 30

Spring 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 5 Students

Nov. 2

Spring 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 4 Students

Nov. 3

Spring 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 3 Students

Nov. 4

Spring 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 2 Students

Nov. 5

Spring 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 1 Students

Nov. 13

Last day to withdraw “W” from courses

Nov. 16

Withdraw Pass through last day of classes is available for students who are earning a passing grade; Otherwise, students shall remain registered and the grade that is earned will be entered (no WF option.)

Nov. 20

Thanksgiving Break Begins at 5 p.m.

Nov. 21

Residence Halls close at noon. All students expected to depart unless they have obtained special approval to remain on campus during Thanksgiving Break.

Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Day—Faculty and Staff Holiday

Nov. 28

Day after Thanksgiving—Faculty and Staff Holiday

Nov. 29

Students return from break; residence halls open at 1 p.m.

Nov. 30

Classes Begin at 8:30 a.m.

Dec. 11

Last day of Classes—Last day to Withdraw Pass or completely withdraw from Landmark College

Dec. 14

Reading Day

Dec. 15

Finals Week; students can move-out after last academic responsibility/commitment

Dec. 19

Graduation; student move-out

Dec. 20

Residence Halls close at noon

Dec. 22

Grades due by 5 p.m. Final Notifications Posted

January 2027

Jan. 3

Residence halls open (1 to 7 p.m.)

Jan. 4

Start of J-Term

Jan. 6

Last day to add courses or change audit to regular enrollment

Jan. 11

Last day to drop courses in J-Term

Jan. 13

Mid Term notifications due for J-Term courses by 5 p.m.

Jan. 18

Martin Luther King Day. No Classes. Staff holiday.

Jan. 21

J-Term ends—Last day to Withdraw Pass ("WP") for students who are earning a passing grade. Otherwise, students shall remain registered and the grade that is earned will be entered (no WF option.)

Jan. 26

Grades due by 5 p.m. Final Notifications Posted

Spring 2027

Jan. 20

Faculty Back on Campus for Meetings/Trainings

Jan. 21

New Students Arrive; New Student & Family Orientation Begins

Jan. 23

Convocation: New Student Orientation Continues; Returning Students Arrive (2 to 7 p.m.)

Jan. 24

New Student Orientation Continues; Returning students arrive (1 to 7 p.m.)

Jan. 25

Classes Begin at 8:30 a.m.

Feb. 2

Last day to add courses or change audit to regular enrollment

Feb. 17

Early Notifications due for Spring Semester

Feb. 19

Family Weekend – No Classes

Feb. 20

Family Weekend Continues

Feb. 26

Last Day to Drop

March 1

First day to withdraw “W” from courses

March 12

Spring Break Begins at 5 p.m.

March 13

Residence halls close for break at noon

March 18

Course registration for Summer 1, 2 and Whole (online) 2025 begins

March 22

Classes Resume at 8:30 a.m.

March 23

Midterm Grades and Mid Term Notifications Due by 5 p.m.

April 1

Fall 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 6 Students

April 2

Fall 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 5 Students

April 5

Fall 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 4 Students

April 6

Fall 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 3 Students

April 7

Fall 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 2 Students

April 8

Fall 2027 Course Registration Begins for Level 1 Students

April 16

Last day to withdraw “W” from courses

April 19

Student Long Weekend - No Classes; Withdraw Pass through last day of classes is available for students who are earning a passing grade; Otherwise, students shall remain registered and the grade that is earned will be entered (no WF option.)

April 20

Student Long Weekend / No Classes – Faculty Assessment Day

April 21

Classes Resume at 8:30 a.m.

May 7

Last day of Classes—Last day to Withdraw Pass or completely withdraw from Landmark College

May 10

Reading Day

May 11

Finals Week; Students can move-out after last academic responsibility

May 15

Graduation; Student move-out

May 16

Residence Halls Close at noon

May 18

Grades due by 5 p.m. Final Notifications Posted

March 21

Residence halls re-open to students at 1 p.m.