Academic Calendar

The dates of the Academic Calendar are maintained by the Office of the Registrar and published each year in the Academic Catalog. Contact the Office of the Registrar if you have questions about published dates.

Comprehensive Online Calendar

The comprehensive online calendar for South Dakota Mines can be filtered in numerous ways to find the events that pertain to you. If you would like to submit an event for this calendar, use our Submit Event online form.
Use the Schedule A Room online form to reserve meeting or classroom space.

Final Exam Schedule

Find the Final Exam Schedules and Policy.

Calendars

Fall Semester - 2026

• Classes begin August 24
• Last day to add or drop a course and to adjust fees September 3
• Last day for pass/fail and audit options September 3
• Labor Day Holiday September 7
• M-Day* September 25
• Native American Day Holiday October 12
• Midterm (first half of semester ends) October 16
• Graduation application due for undergraduate students
• Planning to graduate in May 2027 or August 2027 October 19
• Midterm grades due by midnight October 21
• Early Registration Weeks (Tentative) October 26-November 13
• Last day to drop classes November 6
• Veterans Day Holiday November 11
• Thanksgiving Holiday begins at end of class day November 24
• Classes resume November 30
• No class day December 9
• Final examinations December 10-11 &
• December 14-16
• Semester ends December 16
• Fall Graduation December 19
• Final grades are due by midnight December 21

Spring Semester - 2027

• Classes begin January 11
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday January 18
• Last day to add or drop a course and adjust fees January 20
• Last day for pass/fail and audit options January 20
• Presidents' Day Holiday February 15
• Midterm (First half of semester ends) March 8
• Midterm grades due by midnight March 11
• Spring vacation begins at end of class day March 12
• Classes resume March 22
• Graduation application due for undergraduate students
• Planning to graduate in December 2027 March 22
• Early Registration Weeks (Tentative) March 22-April 9
• Easter Break begins at end of class day** March 25
• Classes resume March 29
• Last day to drop classes April 6
• Final examinations May 3-7
• Semester ends May 7
• Spring Graduation May 8
• Final grades are due by midnight May 12

*The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs has authorized early dismissal on M-Day in prior years for students, faculty, and staff to attend M-Day activities. Please note this and plan events and class sessions accordingly.

 ** The Governor has authorized administrative leave on the Monday following Easter in prior years and classes were canceled. Although March 29th is currently scheduled as a class day, please note this and plan events and class sessions accordingly.

Summer 2026 Sessions

 

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Summer M1 Session (2-Week Intercession)

• Classes begin – May 18
• Last day to add or drop a course and to adjust fees – May 19
• Memorial Day Holiday – May 25
• Last day to withdraw from classes – May 26
• Term ends – May 29
• Final grades are due by midnight – June 3

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Summer M3 Session (First Five Weeks)

• Classes begin – June 1
• Last day to add or drop a course and to adjust fees – June 3
• Juneteenth Holiday – June 19
• Last day to withdraw from classes – June 24
• Term ends – July 2
• Final grades are due by midnight – July 8

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Summer M2 SEssion (8 Week Session)

• Classes begin – June 15
• Juneteenth Holiday – June 19
• Last day to add or drop a course and to adjust fees – June 22
• July 4^th Holiday – July 3
• Last day to withdraw from classes – July 24
• Term ends – August 7
• Final grades are due by midnight – August 12

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Summer M4 Session (Second 5 Weeks)

• Classes begin – July 6
• Last day to add or drop a course and to adjust fees – July 8
• Last day to withdraw from classes – July 30
• Term ends – August 7
• Final grades are due by midnight – August 12

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Summer MF Session (Full Summer Term)

• Classes begin – June 1
• Last day to add or drop a course and to adjust fees – June 6
• Juneteenth Holiday – June 19
• July 4^th Holiday – July 3
• Last day to withdraw from classes – July 20
• Term ends – August 7
• Final grades are due by midnight – August 12

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**Please note that all tuition and fees for all summer courses are due on 6/10/26**

Calendars on this page conform to guidelines established by the South Dakota Board of Regents, but are subject to change at its discretion.

Find SDBOR Academic Calendars at: https://sdbor.edu/departments/academics-student-affairs/