Academic Calendars

for the University System of Georgia

USG Institution Calendars

2024-2025: Fall | Spring | Summer
2025-2026: Fall | Spring | Summer
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Spring 2025 - 2026

Institution Application Deadline Registration Opens Classes Begin Last Day Drop/Add Recess Dates Classes End Final Exams
Georgia Highlands College Freshmen: Dec 15
Transfer: Dec 15
Oct 27 Jan 12 Jan 16
May 4 May 5  to  May 12
Valdosta State University Freshmen: Oct 10
Transfer: Oct 10
Oct 27 Jan 12 Jan 15 Mar 16  to  Mar 20
May 4 May 5  to  May 8
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Terms Fall 2010 and forward:

  • Each Institution shall have two academic semesters (terms) each not to be less than 15 instructional weeks, excluding registration periods.
  • Each term must be separated by a minimum of one day.
  • A minimum of 750 minutes of instruction or equivalent is required.
Term Start Dates End Dates
Fall Semester Earliest Starting Date - Aug. 1 Latest End Date - Dec. 31
Spring Semester Earliest Starting Date - Jan. 2 Latest End Date - May 30