For Nonconforming Courses, please refer to published refund schedules for deadlines.
SUMMER 2025 |
May 27-Aug 16, 2025 |
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ADD/DROP & REFUND DATES |
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Dropped courses do not appear on 快猫app transcripts after processing. |
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| FULL SEMESTER 12-WEEK COURSES | May 27-Aug 16, 2025 |
| 12 Week Add/Drop Period | May 27-Jun 2, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 12-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 12-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jun 2, 2025 Jun 9, 2025 Jun 14, 2025 |
| 1st 6-WEEK COURSES | May 27-Jul 3, 2025 |
| 1st 6-Week Add/Drop Period | May 27-May 28, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 1st 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 1st 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
May 28, 2025 May 30, 2025 May 31, 2025 |
| 1st 10-WEEK COURSES | May 27-Aug 2, 2025 |
| 10 Week Add/Drop Period | May 27-May 28, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 10-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 10-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
May 28, 2025 Jun 2, 2025 Jun 9, 2025 |
| 2nd 10-WEEK COURSES | Jun 9-Aug 16, 2025 |
| 10 Week Add/Drop Period | Jun 9-Jun 10, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 10-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 10-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jun 10, 2025 Jun 17, 2025 Jun 21, 2025 |
| 2nd 6-WEEK COURSES | Jul 7-Aug 16, 2025 |
| 2nd 6-Week Add/Drop Period | Jul 7-Jul 8, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 2nd 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 2nd 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jul 8, 2025 Jul 10, 2025 Jul 12, 2025 |
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HOLIDAYS, WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES AND OTHER TERM DATES |
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| Memorial Day, no classes | May 26, 2025 |
| Credit classes begin, day and evening | May 27, 2025 |
| Juneteenth, no classes | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 1st 6-week courses | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Deadline for IP contracts for all Spring 2025 courses | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Independence Day, no classes | Jul 4, 2025 |
| Summer recess, no day and evening classes | Jul 4-5, 2025 |
| Classes resume, day and evening | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 1st 10-week courses | Jul 20, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 12-week, 2nd 10-week, and 2nd 6-week courses | Aug 3, 2025 |
| Student evaluation week for faculty | Aug 4-9, 2025 |
| Graduation Application closes for Summer 2025 graduates | Aug 10, 2025 |
| Classes end | Aug 16, 2025 |
| Grades due from faculty by noon | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Grades posted on MyNorthShore for students | Aug 21, 2025 |
| *Academic standing will be updated within 48 hours. |
FALL 2025 |
Sep 3-Dec 16, 2025 |
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ADD/DROP & REFUND DATES |
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Dropped courses do not appear on 快猫app transcripts after processing. |
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| FULL SEMESTER 15-WEEK COURSES | Sep 3-Dec 16, 2025 |
| 15 Week Add/Drop Period | Sep 3-9, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 15-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 15-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Sep 9, 2025 Sep 16, 2025 Sep 23, 2025 |
| 1st 7-WEEK COURSES | Sep 3-Oct 21, 2025 |
| 1st 7-Week Add/Drop Period | Sep 3-Sep 9, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 1st 7-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 1st 7-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Sep 9, 2025 Sep 16, 2025 Sep 9, 2025 |
| 13-WEEK COURSES | Sep 17-Dec 16, 2025 |
| 13 Week Add/Drop Period | Sep 17-23, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 13-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 13-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Sep 23, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Oct 5, 2025 |
| 1st 6-WEEK COURSES | Sep 17-Oct 28, 2025 |
| 1st 6-Week Add/Drop Period | Sep 17-18, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 1st 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 1st 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Sep 18, 2025 Sep 22, 2025 Sep 23, 2025 |
| 2nd 7-WEEK COURSES | Oct 29-Dec 16, 2025 |
| 2nd 7-Week Add/Drop Period | Oct 29-Nov 4, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 2nd 7-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 2nd 7-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Nov 4, 2025 Nov 11, 2025 Nov 2, 2025 |
| 2nd 6-WEEK COURSES | Nov 5-Dec 16, 2025 |
| 2nd 6-Week Add/Drop Period | Nov 5-Nov 6, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 2nd 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 2nd 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Nov 6, 2025 Nov 10, 2025 Nov 11, 2025 |
| COSMO 18-WEEK COURSES | Sep 3, 2025-Jan 6, 2026 |
| Cosmo 18-Week Add/Drop Period | Sep 3-Sep 16, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop Cosmo classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and fees
by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from Cosmo classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Sep 16, 2025 Not applicable Sep 30, 2025 |
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HOLIDAYS, WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES AND OTHER TERM DATES |
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| Labor Day, no classes | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Convocation | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Credit classes begin, day and evening | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Deadline for IP contracts for all Summer 2025 courses | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 1st 7-week courses | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day, no classes | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 1st 6-week courses | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Winter/Spring 2025 registration opens for students | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Veterans Day, no classes | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Final exam schedule distributed to students and posted | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 15-week and 13-week courses | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving recess, no evening courses | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving recess (no classes) | Nov 27-29, 2025 |
| Student evaluation week for faculty | Dec 2-9, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 2nd 7-week and 2nd 6-week courses | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for Cosmo courses | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Classes end, weekend only | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Classes end, day and evening | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Final exam period, day classes | Dec 17-18, 2025 |
| Grades due from faculty by noon | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Grades posted on MyNorthShore for students | Dec 24, 2025 |
| *Academic standing will be updated within 48 hours. |
SPRING 2026 |
Jan 21-May 12, 2026 |
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ADD/DROP & REFUND DATES |
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Dropped courses do not appear on 快猫app transcripts after processing. |
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| FULL SEMESTER 15-WEEK COURSES | Jan 21-May 12, 2026 |
| 15 Week Add/Drop Period | Jan 21-27, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 15-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 15-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jan 27, 2026 Feb 3, 2026 Feb 10, 2026 |
| WINTER INTERSESSION COURSES | Jan 5-30, 2026 |
| Intersession Add/Drop Period | Jan 5-6, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop Intersession classes and receive 100% refund of tuition
and fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from Intersession classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jan 6, 2025 Jan 8, 2025 Jan 9, 2025 |
| 1st 7-WEEK COURSES | Jan 21-Mar 10, 2026 |
| 1st 7-Week Add/Drop Period | Jan 21-27, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 1st 7-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 1st 7-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jan 27, 2026 Feb 3, 2026 Feb 4, 2026 |
| 13-WEEK COURSES | Feb 4-May 12, 2026 |
| 13 Week Add/Drop Period | Feb 4-Feb 10, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 13-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 13-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Feb 10, 2026 Feb 17, 2026 Feb 24, 2026 |
| 1st 6-WEEK COURSES | Feb 4-Mar 24, 2026 |
| 1st 6-Week Add/Drop Period | Feb 4-Feb 5, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 1st 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 1st 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Feb 5, 2026 Feb 9, 2026 Feb 10, 2026 |
| 2nd 7-WEEK COURSES | Mar 25-May 12, 2026 |
| 2nd 7-Week Add/Drop Period | Mar 25-Mar 31, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 2nd 7-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 2nd 7-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Mar 31, 2026 Apr 7, 2026 Apr 8, 2026 |
| 2nd 6-WEEK COURSES | Apr 1-May 12, 2026 |
| 2nd 6-Week Add/Drop Period | Apr 1-Apr 2, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 2nd 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 2nd 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Apr 2, 2026 Apr 6, 2026 Apr 7, 2026 |
| COSMO 18-WEEK COURSES | Jan 21-Jun 2, 2026 |
| Cosmo 18-Week Add/Drop Period | Jan 21-Feb 3, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop Cosmo classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and fees
by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from Cosmo classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Feb 3, 2026 Not applicable Feb 12, 2026 |
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HOLIDAYS, WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES AND OTHER TERM DATES |
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| Winter Intersession Classes | Jan 5-30, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Credit classes begin, day and evening | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for Winter Intersession courses | Jan 23, 2025 |
| President's Day, no classes | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Deadline for IP contracts for all Fall 2025 courses | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 1st 7-week courses | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Summer 2025 registration opens for students | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 1st 6-week | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Spring recess, no day and evening classes | Mar 16-21, 2026 |
| Classes resume, day and evening | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Professional Day, no classes | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 registration opens for students | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Final exam schedule distributed to students and posted | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Patriot's Day, no classes | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 15-week and 13-week courses | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Graduation Application closes for Spring 2026 graduates | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Student evaluation week for faculty | Apr 27-May 2, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for Cosmo, 2nd 7-week, and 2nd 6-week courses | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Classes end, weekend only | May 9, 2026 |
| Classes end, day and evening | May 12, 2026 |
| Final exam period, day classes | May 13-14, 2026 |
| Grades due from faculty by noon | May 18, 2026 |
| Grades posted on MyNorthShore for students | May 20, 2026 |
| *Academic standing will be updated within 48 hours. | |
| Commencement, no classes | May 22, 2026 |
SUMMER 2026 |
May 26-Aug 15, 2026 |
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ADD/DROP & REFUND DATES |
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Dropped courses do not appear on 快猫app transcripts after processing. |
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| FULL SEMESTER 12-WEEK COURSES | May 26-Aug 15, 2026 |
| 12 Week Add/Drop Period | May 26-Jun 1, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 12-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 12-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jun 1, 2026 Jun 8, 2026 Jun 13, 2026 |
| 1st 6-WEEK COURSES | May 26-Jul 2, 2026 |
| 1st 6-Week Add/Drop Period | May 26-May 27, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 1st 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 1st 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
May 27, 2026 May 29, 2026 May 30, 2026 |
| 1st 10-WEEK COURSES | Jun 8-Aug 15, 2026 |
| 10 Week Add/Drop Period | Jun 8-Jun 9, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 10-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 10-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jun 9, 2026 Jun 16, 2026 Jun 20, 2026 |
| 2nd 10-WEEK COURSES | Jun 9-Aug 16, 2025 |
| 10 Week Add/Drop Period | Jun 9-Jun 10, 2025 |
| Deadline to drop 10-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 10-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jun 10, 2025 Jun 17, 2025 Jun 21, 2025 |
| 2nd 6-WEEK COURSES | Jul 6-Aug 15, 2026 |
| 2nd 6-Week Add/Drop Period | Jul 6-Jul 7, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop 2nd 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition and
fees by 5 p.m. Deadline to withdraw from 2nd 6-week classes and receive 100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m. Deadline to change to Audit |
Jul 7, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 Jul 11, 2026 |
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HOLIDAYS, WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES AND OTHER TERM DATES |
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| Memorial Day, no classes | May 25, 2026 |
| Credit classes begin, day and evening | May 26, 2026 |
| Juneteenth, no classes | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 1st 6-week courses | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Deadline for IP contracts for all Spring 2026 courses | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Independence Day, no classes | Jul 4, 2025 |
| Summer recess, no day and evening classes | Jul 3-4, 2025 |
| Classes resume, day and evening | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 1st 10-week courses | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw and receive W grade for 12-week, 2nd 10-week, and 2nd 6-week courses | Aug 2, 2026 |
| Student evaluation week for faculty | Aug 3-8, 2026 |
| Graduation Application closes for Summer 2025 graduates | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Classes end | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Grades due from faculty by noon | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Grades posted on MyNorthShore for students | Aug 20, 2026 |
| *Academic standing will be updated within 48 hours. |