Fall study 2026
| Date | Event |
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June 15, 2026
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Registration opens for international non-degree students that require a visa |
| August 3, 2026 | Registration opens for all non-degree students |
| August 7, 2026 | Registration deadline for international non-degree students that require a visa |
| August 17, 2026 | Class enrollment commences for students who have completed all registration requirements |
| August 21, 2026 | Registration deadline for all non-degree students |
| August 24, 2026 | Instruction begins |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (no classes) |
| September 8, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
Last day to add classes or change credits |
| October 10 – 13, 2026 | Fall break |
| October 19, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
Last day to drop a class without a petition and without the letter “W” appearing on your transcript.
Last day to change grading basis |
| October 20, 2026 | First day a petition is required to drop a class (a “W” will appear on your transcript) |
| Nov. 25 – 29, 2026 | Thanksgiving break (no classes) |
| December 7, 2026 | Last day of instruction |
| December 8 – 10, 2026 | Study days |
| December 11 – 19, 2026 | Final exams |
| December 19, 2026 | End of term |
Spring study 2027
| Date | Event |
| November 18, 2026 | Registration opens for international non-degree students that require a visa |
| December 25, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Cornell is closed for winter break. The university reopens on Monday, January 4, 2027. I-20 processing will not take place during this time. |
| January 5, 2027 | Registration opens for all non-degree students |
| January 8, 2027 | Registration deadline for international non-degree students that require a visa |
| January 19, 2027 | Class enrollment commences for students who have completed all registration requirements |
| January 25, 2027 | Instruction begins
Registration deadline for students not currently enrolled in a Cornell degree program. |
| February 8, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
Last day to add classes or change credits |
| February 13 – 16, 2027 | February break |
| March 22, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
Last day to drop a class without a petition and without the letter “W” appearing on your transcript.
Last day to change grading basis. |
| March 23, 2027 | First day a petition is required to drop a class (a “W” will appear on your transcript) |
| March 27 – April 4, 2027 | Spring break |
| May 11, 2027 | Last day of instruction
Last day to withdraw from a class (a “W” will appear on your transcript). |
| May 12 – 14, 2027 | Study days |
| May 15 – 22, 2027 | Final exams |
| May 22, 2027 | End of term |