School of Population & Public Health
Review the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population & Public Health Academic Calendar for important registration, class, grading, payment, withdrawal and holiday dates. All dates are subject to change.
Traditional MPH, Online MPH, Dual Degrees & Graduate Certificate
| Academic Calendar Date | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Day to Register or Withdraw Without Penalty | Aug 23 | Jan 10 | May 23 |
| Classes Begin | Aug 24 | Jan 11 | May 24 |
| 12th Class Day (Official Census Date) | Sept 9 | Jan 27 | June 9 |
| Advance Registration for Currently Enrolled Students | June 10 | Nov 10 | April 6 |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec 4 | Apr 23 | Aug 6 |
| First Day of Finals | Dec 7 | Apr 26 | Aug 9 |
| Grades Due for Graduating Students | Dec 9 at 12 p.m. | Apr 28 at 12 p.m. | Aug 11 at 12 p.m. |
| Final Grades Must Be Posted | Dec 14 at 3 p.m. | May 3 at 3 p.m. | Aug 16 at 3 p.m. |
| Semester/Term Ends | Dec 11 | Apr 30 | Aug 13 |
| Official Graduation Date/Date on Diploma | Dec 11 | Apr 30 | Aug 13 |
Payments and Refunds
| Academic Calendar Date | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Day to Withdraw from the University & Receive a Partial Refund | Sept 21 | Feb 8 | June 14 |
Add/Drop Deadlines
| Academic Calendar Date | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Day to Add a Course (Registrar's Office Only) | Sept 9 | Jan 27 | June 9 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course and Receive Grade of W | Oct 5 | Feb 22 | June 24 |
| Last Day to Drop a Class or Withdraw from the University | Nov 30 | Apr 19 | Aug 2 |
Deadlines for Graduation
Deadlines related to graduation for Fall 2026, Spring 2026 and Summer 2027
| Academic Calendar Date | Fall 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Day to File Approval to Schedule Defense |
Contact Student Affairs for deadline |
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| Last Day to File Statement of Intent to Graduate | Oct 1 | Jan 30 | July 1 |
| Last Day to File Student Services Graduation Application | Oct 1 | Jan 30 | July 1 |
| Last Day to Order Regalia | Jan 30 | ||
| Last Day to Pay Graduation Fee |
Notified by Email |
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| Last Day to Present APE/ILE (Graduating students) | Nov 13 | Apr 9 | July 16 |
| Last Day to Remove Grades of I or PR | Contact Student Affairs for deadline | ||
| Convocation and Commencement Ceremony | TBA | ||
Institutional TTUHSC Holiday Schedule
View official TTUHSC holiday observances and planned closure dates. Additional student-specific holidays are program dependent - view School Academic Calendars for more information.
2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November 27 | Friday | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 24 | Thursday | Winter Holiday |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| March 19 | Friday | Spring Break Holiday |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| July 5 | Monday | Independence Day Holiday |