CMU Online Academic Calendar
Spring 2026
| TERM DATES | I | IA | II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online 8-week class terms | Jan 12 - Mar 6 | Jan 26 - Mar 20 | Mar 16 - May 8 |
| Online 12-week class terms | N/A | Jan 26 - Apr 24 | N/A |
| Online 12-week - DHA Program only (FA24 and before) | Jan 12 - Apr 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Online 12-week - DHA Program only (cohorts starting FA25 or after) | Jan 12 - Apr 10 | N/A | N/A |
| Online 16-week class terms | Jan 12 - May 8 | N/A | N/A |
| Spring break | March 7-15 |
*Dates are approximate and subject to change.
| MULTI-SEMESTER REGISTRATION | Summer 2025 - fall 2025 - spring 2026 |
|---|---|
| Graduate registration begins | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Undergraduate priority registration begins | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Registration ends | Midnight EST 1 day before the start of class |
View more information on priority registration.
| FINANCIAL AID | |
|---|---|
| First FA disbursement | Jan 5, 2026* |
| FAFSA priority deadline | |
| Scholarship applications | 2025-2026 scholarship open May 14, 2025 |
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change.
| TUITION | |
|---|---|
| Tuition assessed to student accounts | Dec 9, 2025* |
| Tuition statement sent | Jan 21, 2026* |
| Tuition due | Feb 2, 2026* |
| Refund processing begins | Jan 14, 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 | Dec 5 | Jan 5 | Feb 5 |
| Months of payments | Dec - Apr | Jan - Apr | Feb - Apr |
| First Payment Due | Dec 10 | Jan 10 | Feb 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.
Summer 2026
| TERM DATES | I | IA | II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online 8-week class terms | May 11 - Jul 3 | N/A | Jul 6 - Aug 28 |
| Online 12-week class terms | May 18 - Aug 7 | N/A | N/A |
| Online 12-week - DHA Program only (FA24 and before) | Apr 6 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A |
| Online 12-week - DHA Program only (cohorts starting FA25 or after) | May 11 - Jul 31 | N/A | N/A |
| Online 16-week class terms | May 12 - Aug 15 | 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 |
View more information on priority registration.
| FINANCIAL AID | |
|---|---|
| First FA disbursement | May 12, 2026* |
| FAFSA priority deadline | |
| Scholarship applications | 2025-2026 scholarship open May 14, 2025 |
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change.
| TUITION | |
|---|---|
| Tuition assessed to student accounts | |
| Tuition statement sent | May 1, 2026* |
| Tuition due | Jun 2, 2026* |
| Refund processing begins | May 14, 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 | 4 PAYMENT | 3 PAYMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Last day to enroll online | Apr 9, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
| Months of payments | Apr - Jul | May - Jul |
| First Payment Due | Apr 10, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |
* 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.
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 | Aug 21, 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.
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.
