Now through October 31, we're waiving application fees for all domestic freshman and transfer applicants!
*Common app code: Central27
CMU Online Academic Calendar
Fall 2026
| TERM DATES | I | IA | II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online 8-week class terms | Aug 31 - Oct 23 | Oct 26 - Dec 18 | |
| Online 12-week class terms | Sept 14 - Dec 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Online 12-week - DHA Program only | Aug 31 - Nov 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Online 16-week class terms | Aug 31 - Dec 18 | N/A | N/A |
*Dates are approximate and subject to change.
| MULTI-SEMESTER REGISTRATION | Summer 2026 - fall 2026 - spring 2027 |
|---|---|
| Graduate registration begins | Feb 17, 2026* |
| Undergraduate priority registration begins | Feb 18, 2026* |
| Registration ends | Midnight EST 1 day before the start of class |
View more information on priority registration.
| FINANCIAL AID | |
|---|---|
| First FA disbursement | Sep 10, 2026* |
| FAFSA priority deadline | Feb 15, 2026* |
| Scholarship applications | 2026-2027 scholarship open May 14, 2026* |
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change.
| TUITION | |
|---|---|
| Tuition assessed to student accounts | Aug 3, 2026* |
| Tuition statement sent | Sept 3, 2026* |
| Tuition due | Oct 1, 2026* |
| Refund processing begins | Aug 26, 2026* |
* Dates are approximate and subject to change. Tuition statement dates and due dates may vary depending on the date registered for class.
| PAYMENT PLANS | 5 PAYMENT | 4 PAYMENT | 3 PAYMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to enroll online | July 9 | Aug 9 | Sept 9 |
| Months of payments | Jul - Nov | Aug - Nov | Sept - Nov |
| First Payment Due | July 10 | Aug 10 | Sept 10 |
* Payment plan fee $55 (non-refundable enrollment fee drafted immediately from payment method supplied.
| DEADLINES | SPRING | SUMMER | FALL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Application Deadline | October 1 * | February 1* | April 1* |
| Prior Learning Portfolio Deadline | February 1, * | May 1* | September 1* |
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change.
*Final grades are due five days following the course end date.
*Preferred application submission date for admission is six weeks prior to the start of the term.
Spring 2027
| TERM DATES | I | IA | II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online 8-week class terms | Jan 11 - Mar 5 | N/A | Mar 15 - May 7 |
| Online 12-week class terms | Jan 25 - Apr 23 | N/A | N/A |
| Online 12-week - DHA Program only | Jan 11 - Apr 9 | N/A | N/A |
| Online 16-week class terms | Jan 11 - May 7 | N/A | N/A |
*Dates are approximate and subject to change.
| MULTI-SEMESTER REGISTRATION | Summer 2026 - fall 2026 - spring 2027 |
|---|---|
| Graduate registration begins | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Undergraduate priority registration begins | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Registration ends | Midnight EST 1 day before the start of class |
| MULTI-SEMESTER REGISTRATION | Summer 2027 - fall 2027 - spring 2028 |
|---|---|
| Graduate registration begins | Feb 15, 2027 |
| Undergraduate priority registration begins | Feb 16, 2027 |
| Registration ends | Midnight EST 1 day before the start of class |
View more information on priority registration.
| FINANCIAL AID | |
|---|---|
| First FA disbursement | Jan 13, 2027* |
| FAFSA priority deadline | May 1, 2026 |
| Scholarship applications | Oct 1, 2025 (for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027) |
| Oct 1, 2026 (for Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028) |
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change.
| TUITION | |
|---|---|
| Tuition assessed to student accounts | Dec 9, 2026* |
| Tuition statement sent | Jan 4, 2027* |
| Tuition due | Feb 1, 2027* |
| Refund processing begins | Jan 6, 2027* |
* Dates are approximate and subject to change. Tuition statement dates and due dates may vary depending on the date registered for class.
| PAYMENT PLANS | 5 PAYMENT | 4 PAYMENT | 3 PAYMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to enroll online | Dec 9 | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Months of payments | Dec - Apr | Jan - Apr | Feb - Apr |
| First Payment Due | December 10 | January 10 | February 10 |
* Payment plan fee $55 (non-refundable enrollment fee drafted immediately from payment method supplied.
| DEADLINES | SPRING | SUMMER | FALL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Application Deadline | October 1 * | February 1* | April 1* |
| Prior Learning Portfolio Deadline | February 1 * | May 1* | September 1* |
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change.
*Final grades are due five days following the course end date.
*Preferred application submission date for admission is six weeks prior to the start of the term.
Drop and withdrawal schedule
| 16 weeks or 16 meetings | 12 weeks or 12 meetings | 8 weeks or 8 meetings | 5 weeks or 10 meetings | 4 weeks or 8 meetings | 1 week or 5 meetings | 4 weekends or 8 meetings | 3 weekends or 6 meetings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Drops | ||||||||
| During the 1st week of the term | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Course Withdrawals | ||||||||
| During the 2nd week of the term | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| After the 2nd week of the term | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Learn more about Course drops and withdrawal information.
View credit/no credit and audit deadlines.
