2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Newly admitted graduate students starting in the Fall 2026 semester (excluding Speech@Emerson and Film & Media Art students) register for fall classes at 1:00 pm ET

Last day to withdraw from a course with a W for Full Summer and Summer Session 2 classes; must submit completed Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET

Master’s Theses/Projects due to Committee Chairs for approval for August degree candidates

Fall 2026 Tuition, room, board and fee payments due

Last day for graduate students to submit Master’s Theses/Projects to the Graduate Studies Office for August degree candidates

Last day of Full Summer and Summer Session 2 classes

Full Summer and Summer Session 2 grades due at 12:00 pm ET

Last day for Writing for Film & TV students to withdraw from the College for fall with a full refund (a Withdrawal or Leave of Absence must be filed with the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET on this date)

Writing for Film & TV students arrive in Boston for residency

Writing for Film & TV Boston residency

New First Time and Transfer Student Move-In (scheduled times to be assigned)

New and Transfer Student Orientation

New Graduate Student Orientation (in person)

Parent and Family Orientation

New Graduate Student Orientation (online)

Returning Student Move-In, (scheduled times to be assigned)

Last day to add to fall waitlists

Last day to register for a fall internship in Boston without prior approval from the Career Development Center

Last day to withdraw from the College for Fall with a full refund (a Withdrawal or Leave of Absence must be filed with the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET on this date). Excludes Writing for Film & TV students.

Boston fall classes begin

First day to register for fall non-tuition co-curriculars

Labor Day – No classes

Monday schedule observed

Last day to add a Boston campus class without instructor permission

Fall waitlisting closed; all remaining students removed from waitlists at 11:59 pm ET

Students studying in Boston may petition Department Chairs for permission to over-enroll into classes

Last day to add or drop a fall Boston campus class

Summer Session 1 incomplete grades that have not received any update will revert to their default follow-up grades

Last day to file an Intent to Graduate form for students intending to graduate in December

Students may no longer drop Boston campus courses. Course withdrawal period begins (no tuition refund for course withdrawals)

Performing Arts Day

Fall Open House – School of Film Day

Fall Open House – School of Communication Day

Indigenous People’s Day

Fall Break—No Classes

Indigenous People’s Day

Family and Friends Weekend

First Seven-week session Boston campus classes ends

Last day to register for fall non-tuition co-curriculars

Second Seven-week session Boston campus classes begin

Spring 2027 Course listings released to the web

Fall General Open House

Spring 2027 Registration Advising for all currently enrolled students

Midterm Grades (C- or below only) for undergraduate students due at 12:00 pm ET

Grades due for first Seven-week session for Boston campus courses

Summer Session 2 and Full Summer incomplete grades that have not received any update will revert to their default follow-up grades

Spring 2027 Registration for all currently enrolled students (see specific assigned registration dates)

Fall Open House – Emerson Los Angeles (ELA)

Wednesday schedule observed

Veteran’s Day—No classes

Registration Closed for 24 Hours

Registration Re-Opens

Eligible students may register for an overload

Last day to withdraw from an individual fall course. Students must submit a completed Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET.

Last day to take a leave of absence or withdraw from the College for the fall semester. A Withdrawal or Leave of Absence must be filed with the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET.

Master’s Theses/Projects due to Committee Chairs for approval for December degree candidates.

Residence Halls close at 12:00 noon for Thanksgiving break

Thanksgiving Break—No Classes

Residence Halls re-open at 12:00 noon

Boston fall classes resume at 8:00 am ET

(Excludes Speech@Emerson) New graduate students admitted for the upcoming spring semester can register online at 1:00 pm ET. Note: Film & Media Art students require a PIN from their Graduate Program Director to register.

Spring 2027 Tuition, room, board and fee payments due

Last day of Boston Fall classes

Friday Schedule Observed

Last day for graduate students to submit Master’s Theses/Projects to the Graduate Studies Office for December degree candidates

Last day to submit Spring Directed Study Proposals to Department Chairs for approval

Residence Halls close at 12:00 noon ET

Final grades for Boston fall courses due at 12:00 pm ET

Last day for Writing for Film & TV students to withdraw from the College for fall with a full refund (a Withdrawal or Leave of Absence must be filed with the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET on this date)

Writing for Film & TV students arrive in LA for residency

Writing for Film & TV LA residency

New student move-in (8am-12pm, scheduled times to be assigned)

Grad Orientation for all programs (held online)

New Student Orientation

Returning Student Move In (student self-select return time on their housing portal)

Last day to register for a spring internship in Boston without prior approval from the Career Development Center

Last day to withdraw from the College for Fall with a full refund (a Withdrawal or Leave of Absence must be filed with the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET on this date). Excludes Writing for Film & TV students.

Last day to add to spring waitlists

Boston spring classes begin

First day to register for spring non-tuition co-curriculars

MLK Day – No Classes

Monday Schedule Observed

Last day to add a class without instructor permission

Spring waitlisting closed; all remaining students removed from waitlists at 11:59 pm ET

Students studying in Boston may petition Department Chairs for permission to over-enroll into classes

Last day to add or drop a Spring class

Course withdrawal period begins (no tuition refund)

Last day to file an Intent to Graduate Form for students intending to Graduate in May

Summer 2027 course listings released to the web

President’s Day—No classes

Summer 2027 Registration opens at 9:00 am ET

Monday Schedule Observed

Picture Yourself at Emerson

Fall 2026 incomplete grades that have not received any update will revert to their default follow-up grades

First Seven-week session Boston classes ends

Last day to register for fall non-tuition co-curriculars

Second Seven-week session Boston campus classes begin

Summer Registration Closed

Residence Halls Close at 12:00 noon for Spring Break

Spring Break—No classes

Midterm Grades (C- or below only) for undergraduate students due at 12:00 pm ET

Grades due for first Seven-week session for Boston campus courses

Fall 2027 Course listings released to the web (during Spring Break)

Residence Halls re-open at 12:00 noon ET

Classes resume at 8:00 am ET

Summer Registration Re-opens

Fall 2027 Registration Advising for all currently enrolled students

Picture Yourself at Emerson

Last day to file an Intent to Graduate Form for summer graduating students intending to receive their degree in August and participating in a May graduation ceremony

Picture Yourself at Emerson (in case of Inclement Weather Cancellation)

Fall 2027 registration for currently enrolled students (see specific assigned registration dates)

Official Make-up Day

(Excludes Speech@Emerson) New graduate students admitted for the upcoming summer semester can register online at 1:00 pm ET. Note: Film & Media Art students require a PIN from their Graduate Program Director to register.

Picture Yourself at Emerson

Last day to withdraw from an individual fall course. Students must submit a completed Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET

Last day to withdraw from the College for the Spring semester (Withdrawal paperwork must be filed with the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET on this date)

Master’s Theses/Projects due to Committee Chairs for approval for May degree candidates

Registration Closed for 24 Hours

Eligible students may register for an overload

Registration Re-Opens

Summer 2027 Tuition and fee payments due

Patriot’s Day—No Classes

Monday Schedule Observed

Last day of Boston Spring classes

Last day for graduate students to submit Master’s Theses/Projects to the Graduate Studies Office for May degree candidates

Last day to file an Intent to Graduate Form for summer graduating students intending to receive their degree in August but NOT participating in a May graduation ceremony

Last day to submit Summer and Fall directed study proposals to Department Chairs for approval

Residence halls close at 12:00 noon ET for students not participating in a graduation ceremony

Final spring grades due at 12:00 pm ET

Final Grades viewable to students

Commencement Weekend

Commencement Weekend

Last day to join a waitlist for a Full Summer or Summer Session 1 course

Last day to drop a Full Summer or Summer Session 1 class for a full refund

Full Summer/Summer Session 1 waitlisting closed; all remaining students removed from waitlists at 11:59 pm ET

Full Summer and Summer Session 1 classes begin

Students studying in Boston may petition Department Chairs for permission to over-enroll into Full Summer or Summer Session 2 classes

Memorial Day—No Classes

(Excludes Speech@Emerson) New graduate students admitted for the upcoming fall semester can register online at 1:00 pm ET. Note: Film & Media Art students require a PIN from their Graduate Program Director to register.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a W for Summer Session 1 classes; must submit completed Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET

Juneteenth observed—No Classes

Monday schedule observed

Last day to join a waitlist for a Summer Session 2

Last day of Summer Session 1 classes

Last day to drop a Summer Session 2 class for a full refund

Summer Session 2 waitlisting closed; all remaining students removed from waitlist at 11:59 pm ET

Summer Session 2 classes begin; full Summer classes continue

Students studying in Boston may petition Department Chairs for permission to over-enroll into Summer Session 2 classes

Independence Day Observed—No Classes

Monday schedule observed

Summer Session 1 Course Grades Due at 12:00 pm ET

Spring 2027 incomplete grades that have not received any update will revert to their default follow-up grades

Last day to withdraw from a course with a W for Full Summer and Summer Session 2 classes; must submit completed Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 pm ET

Master’s Theses/Projects due to Committee Chairs for approval for August degree candidates

Fall 2027 Tuition, room, board and fee payments due

Last day of Full Summer and Summer Session 2 classes

Last day for graduate students to submit Master’s Theses/Projects to the Graduate Studies Office for August degree candidates

Full Summer and Summer Session 2 grades due at 12:00 pm ET