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Academic Calendar

The academic calendar is a useful document for planning purposes. The academic calendar contains:

  • Start and end dates of a semester or term
  • Holidays and breaks
  • Registration deadlines
  • Grading deadlines

Note: At GovState, the academic year starts with the fall semester.

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Summer 2026

May 18, 2026MondayTerm Begins
May 25, 2026MondayGovState Closed - Memorial Day
February 6, 2026FridayGraduation Applications Due
June 19, 2026FridayGovState Closed - Juneteenth
July 3, 2026FridayGovState Closed - Independence Day
August 16, 2026SundayTerm Ends
August 23, 2026SundayFinal Grades Due

Spring 2026

January 19, 2026MondayGovState Closed-Martin Luther King Holiday
January 20, 2026TuesdayTerm Begins
February 6, 2026FridayGraduation Applications Due
February 16, 2026MondayGovState Closed-Presidents' Day Holiday
March 16-22, 2026Mon-SunSpring Break - No classes
May 11, 2026MondayTerm Ends
May 16, 2026SaturdayCommencement
May 18, 2026MondayFinal Grades Due

Contact Admissions

  • Office of Admissions
  • Governors State University
  • 1 University Parkway, University Park, 60484
  • 708-534-4490
  • admission@govst.edu
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