spring 2026
For Prospective Students
- GLS Zoom Information Sessions - Friday mornings at 10am Eastern U.S. time January-May
- Priority Deadline for applications for Fall 2026 - Sunday, February 15
- Final Deadline for applications for Fall 2026 - Monday, June 1
Academic Calendar
- Graduate classes in session - Wednesday, January 7
- Martin Luther King day holiday - Monday, January 19
- Drop/Add ends - Wednesday, January 21
- Registration begins for Summer 2026 - Monday, February 16
- Spring Break - March 7-15
- Registration begins for Fall 2026 - Wednesday, April 1
- Graduate classes end - Wednesday, April 15
- Master's Projects Student Showcase - Thursday, April 30
- GLS Commencement Hooding - Saturday, May 9
Master’s Projects
- MP Planning Session (required during course five) - Sunday, February 1, 2:30 -5:00 PM - (by Zoom)
- Apply to graduate deadline for Spring 2026 degree - Sunday, February 1
- Last day Master’s exams can be held for Spring 2026 graduation - Wednesday, April 15
- Proposal meeting deadline for Summer 2026 projects - Wednesday, April 15
- Proposal submission deadline for Summer 2026 master's projects - Thursday, April 30
- Master's Projects Student Showcase - Thursday, April 30
- GLS Commencement Hooding - Saturday, May 9
- Proposal meeting deadline for Fall 2026 projects - Wednesday, July 15
- Proposal submission deadline for Fall 2026 master's projects - Friday, July 31
For complete registration and drop/add deadlines, see the University Registrar's calendar.
For graduation semester deadlines, see the Graduate School's Graduation Deadlines page.