Summer 2026 Academic Calendar Download Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Drop and Add | March 23 - May 15 |
| Payment Deadline | May 1 by 5:00 pm |
| Classes Begin - 1st 6 and 12 weeks | May 11 |
| Last Day to Add or Register - 1st 6 and 12 weeks | May 15 by 5:00 pm |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline - 1st 6 and 12 weeks | May 15 by 5:00 pm |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 1st 6 weeks | May 22 by 5:00 pm |
| Memorial Day Recess | May 25 |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 12 weeks | June 5 by 5:00 pm |
| Withdraw with a "W" Grade Deadline - 1st 6 weeks | June 12 by 5:00 pm |
| Classes End - 1st 6 weeks | June 22 |
| Examinations - 1st 6 weeks | June 23-24 |
| Classes Begin - 2nd 6 weeks | June 29 |
| Grades Due from Faculty - 1st 6 Weeks | June 29 by 12:00 pm |
| 1st 6 weeks Grades Available to Students | July 1 |
| Independence Day Recess | July 3 |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline - 2nd 6 weeks | July 6 by 5:00 pm |
| Last Day to Add or Register - 2nd 6 weeks | July 6 by 5:00 pm |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 2nd 6 weeks | July 10 by 5:00 pm |
| Withdraw with a "W" Grade Deadline - 12 weeks | July 17 by 5:00 pm |
| Withdraw with a "W" Grade Deadline - 2nd 6 weeks | July 31 by 5:00 pm |
| Classes End - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 7 |
| Examinations - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 10-11 |
| Grades Due from Faculty - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 17 by 12:00 pm |
| Grades Available to Students - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 19 |
The posted refund deadlines apply to courses that meet the entire semester/session. Classes that meet for only part of the session/semester have different refund deadlines. Those refund deadlines can be found by using the searchable course schedule or by contacting the Registrar’s Office at (616) 331-3327 or email [email protected].
Tuition refunds are based on the difference between the amount paid and the amount due for credits remaining after courses are dropped. The block tuition rate may result in a smaller or no refund being available for dropping a course. The Tuition Refund Calculation page has additional information and examples. Please contact the Registrar's Office for more information.
Visit our calendars page for past and future semester dates and a printer-friendly version of the registration calendar.
2026-2027 Advanced Registration Schedule (March 23 - April 7, 2026)
Note: Registration dates are based on earned credits plus Winter 2026 attempted credits.
| Event |
|---|
| ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS (All graduate levels) |
| March 23 |
| SENIOR (85+ Credits) |
| 120+ credits: March 24 |
| 105-119 credits: March 25 |
| 93-104 credits: March 26 |
| 85-92 credits: March 27 |
| JUNIOR (55 - 84 Credits) |
| 74-84 credits: March 30 |
| 62-73 credits: March 31 |
| 55-61 credits: April 1 |
| SOPHOMORE (25 - 54 Credits) |
| 41-54 credits: April 2 |
| 30-40 credits: April 3 |
| 25-29 credits: April 6 |
| FRESHMAN (0 - 24 Credits) |
| 0-24 credits: April 7 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION |
| Begins April 8 |
| FIRST TIME NON-DEGREE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS |
| Begins April 8 |
| FIRST TIME DEGREE SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES |
| By Invitation Only |
A printer-friendly version of the 2026-2027 academic schedule is available online. For additional information about the advanced registration calendar, visit our registration status page.
Undergraduates who are in other than good standing must obtain the signature of their advisor. All students are encouraged to discuss program choices with their advisor and review their myPath prior to registration.
Grand Valley State University offers students the ability to take 15 credits for the same cost as 12 credits.