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
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Calendars
Spring Semester - 2026
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Classes begin – January 12
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday – January 19
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Last day to add or drop a course and adjust fees – January 21
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Last day for pass/fail and audit options – January 21
- Last day to pay tuition and fees – January 22
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Presidents' Day Holiday – February 16
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Midterm (First half of semester ends) – March 9
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Midterm grades due by midnight – March 12
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Spring vacation begins at end of class day – March 13
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Classes resume – March 23
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Graduation application due for undergraduate students planning to graduate in December 2026 – March 23
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Early Registration Weeks (Tentative) – March 23–April 10
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Easter Break begins at end of class day** – April 2
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Classes resume – April 6
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Last day to withdraw from classes – April 7
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Final examinations – May 4–8
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Semester ends – May 8
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Spring Graduation – May 9
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Final grades are due by midnight – May 13
*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 April 6th is currently scheduled as a class day, please note this and plan events and class sessions accordingly.
Summer 2026 Sessions
- 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
- 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
- Classes begin – June 15
- Juneteenth Holiday – June 19
- Last day to add or drop a course and to adjust fees – June 22
- July 4th Holiday – July 3
- Last day to withdraw from classes – July 24
- Term ends – August 7
- Final grades are due by midnight – August 12
- 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
- Classes begin – June 1
- Last day to add or drop a course and to adjust fees – June 8
- Juneteenth Holiday – June 19
- July 4th Holiday – July 3
- Last day to withdraw from classes – July 20
- Term ends – August 7
- Final grades are due by midnight – August 12
**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/