Fall 2026 Academic Calendar

Important dates such as registration, add & drop, term start & end dates, and final exams

 

Fall 2026 Terms

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Full Session (15 weeks)

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Schedule for 15 Weeks: Aug. 21 - Dec. 10, 2026

Event Date
Registration of Classes Begins Click here for Registration Dates (Log into Workday to check your appointment.)
Financial Aid Priority Deadline

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Admissions Application Priority Deadline

Friday, July 31, 2026

Late Registration Period

Friday, August 7, 2026 to the add/drop deadline

Faculty: Syllabus Posting Deadlines Click here and look under “Faculty Web Page/Syllabi Resources”
Deadline for International Student (F1 Visa) Admission Application

Fall 2026 Term: Monday, July 20, 2026   

Spring 2027 Term: Friday, November 20, 2026

Classes Begin Friday, August 21, 2026
Last Day to Add or Drop - 100% Refund Thursday, August 27, 2026
Last Day to Audit Thursday, August 27, 2026
Instructor Verify Participation Deadline
(Class Attendance Never Attended Reporting)
Monday, August 31, 2026
Last Day to Make Up Incomplete (I) Grades from Spring and Summer 2026 Terms Sunday, September 20, 2026
PBSC Staff/Faculty Professional Development Day Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (No Classes)
Faculty: Mid-term Grades Posting Deadline Click here and look under "Mid-Term Grading"
Last Day for Faculty/Instructor Withdrawal Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Last Day for Student Withdrawal ("W" Grade Assigned, No Refund) Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Final Grading Window Start Date

Thursday, December 3, 2026

(Students: grades will not be displayed in your online transcript until the day after the grading deadline)

Term Ends/Last Day of Class Thursday, December 10, 2026
Grades Due Online by Noon Monday, December 14, 2026
Conferral Date

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The degree is posted within 10 business days of the end of term.

Commencement Grad Walk 

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

For more information on Graduation and Grad Walk, visit pbsc.edu/Graduation

Registration of Classes Begins
Date
Click here for Registration Dates (Log into Workday to check your appointment.)
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Date

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Admissions Application Priority Deadline
Date

Friday, July 31, 2026

Late Registration Period
Date

Friday, August 7, 2026 to the add/drop deadline

Deadline for International Student (F1 Visa) Admission Application
Date

Fall 2026 Term: Monday, July 20, 2026   

Spring 2027 Term: Friday, November 20, 2026

Classes Begin
Date
Friday, August 21, 2026
Last Day to Add or Drop - 100% Refund
Date
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Last Day to Audit
Date
Thursday, August 27, 2026
PBSC Staff/Faculty Professional Development Day
Date
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (No Classes)
Last Day for Faculty/Instructor Withdrawal
Date
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Final Grading Window Start Date
Date

Thursday, December 3, 2026

(Students: grades will not be displayed in your online transcript until the day after the grading deadline)

Term Ends/Last Day of Class
Date
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Grades Due Online by Noon
Date
Monday, December 14, 2026
Conferral Date
Date

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The degree is posted within 10 business days of the end of term.

Commencement Grad Walk 
Date

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

For more information on Graduation and Grad Walk, visit pbsc.edu/Graduation

Express A

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Schedule for Express A: Aug. 21 - Oct. 10, 2026

Event Date
Registration of Classes Begins Click here for Registration Dates (Log into Workday to check your appointment.)
Financial Aid Priority Deadline

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Admissions Application Priority Deadline

Friday, July 31, 2026

Late Registration Period

Friday, August 7, 2026 to the add/drop deadline

Faculty: Syllabus Posting Deadlines Click here and look under “Faculty Web Page/Syllabi Resources”
Deadline for International Student (F1 Visa) Admission Application

Fall 2026 Term: Monday, July 20, 2026   

Spring 2027 Term: Friday, November 20, 2026

Classes Begin Friday, August 21, 2026
Last Day to Add or Drop - 100% Refund Sunday, August 23, 2026
Last Day to Audit Sunday, August 23, 2026
Instructor Verify Participation Deadline
(Class Attendance Never Attended Reporting)
Monday, August 31, 2026
Last Day to Make Up Incomplete (I) Grades from Spring and Summer 2026 Terms Sunday, September 20, 2026
PBSC Staff/Faculty Professional Development Day Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (No Classes)
Faculty: Mid-term Grades Posting Deadline Click here and look under "Mid-Term Grading"
Last Day for Faculty/Instructor Withdrawal Sunday, September 20, 2026
Last Day for Student Withdrawal ("W" Grade Assigned, No Refund) Sunday, September 20, 2026
Final Grading Window Start Date

Saturday, October 3, 2026

(Students: grades will not be displayed in your online transcript until the day after the grading deadline)

Term Ends/Last Day of Class Saturday, October 10, 2026
Grades Due Online by Noon Monday, October 12, 2026
Conferral Date

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The degree is posted within 10 business days of the end of term.

Commencement Grad Walk 

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

For more information on Graduation and Grad Walk, visit pbsc.edu/Graduation
Registration of Classes Begins
Date
Click here for Registration Dates (Log into Workday to check your appointment.)
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Date

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Admissions Application Priority Deadline
Date

Friday, July 31, 2026

Late Registration Period
Date

Friday, August 7, 2026 to the add/drop deadline

Deadline for International Student (F1 Visa) Admission Application
Date

Fall 2026 Term: Monday, July 20, 2026   

Spring 2027 Term: Friday, November 20, 2026

Classes Begin
Date
Friday, August 21, 2026
Last Day to Add or Drop - 100% Refund
Date
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Last Day to Audit
Date
Sunday, August 23, 2026
PBSC Staff/Faculty Professional Development Day
Date
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (No Classes)
Last Day for Faculty/Instructor Withdrawal
Date
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Final Grading Window Start Date
Date

Saturday, October 3, 2026

(Students: grades will not be displayed in your online transcript until the day after the grading deadline)

Term Ends/Last Day of Class
Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Grades Due Online by Noon
Date
Monday, October 12, 2026
Conferral Date
Date

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The degree is posted within 10 business days of the end of term.

Commencement Grad Walk 
Date

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

For more information on Graduation and Grad Walk, visit pbsc.edu/Graduation

12 weeks

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Schedule for 12 Weeks: Sept. 14 - Dec. 10, 2026

Event Date
Registration of Classes Begins Click here for Registration Dates (Log into Workday to check your appointment.)
Financial Aid Priority Deadline

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Admissions Application Priority Deadline

Friday, July 31, 2026

Late Registration Period

Friday, August 7, 2026 to the add/drop deadline

Faculty: Syllabus Posting Deadlines Click here and look under “Faculty Web Page/Syllabi Resources”
Deadline for International Student (F1 Visa) Admission Application

Fall 2026 Term: Monday, July 20, 2026   

Spring 2027 Term: Friday, November 20, 2026

Classes Begin Monday, September 14, 2026
Last Day to Add or Drop - 100% Refund Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Last Day to Audit Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Instructor Verify Participation Deadline
(Class Attendance Never Attended Reporting)
Friday, September 18, 2026
Last Day to Make Up Incomplete (I) Grades from Spring and Summer 2026 Terms Sunday, September 20, 2026
PBSC Staff/Faculty Professional Development Day Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (No Classes)
Faculty: Mid-term Grades Posting Deadline Click here and look under "Mid-Term Grading"
Last Day for Faculty/Instructor Withdrawal Friday, November 6, 2026
Last Day for Student Withdrawal ("W" Grade Assigned, No Refund) Friday, November 6, 2026
Final Grading Window Start Date

Thursday, December 3, 2026

(Students: grades will not be displayed in your online transcript until the day after the grading deadline)

Term Ends/Last Day of Class Thursday, December 10, 2026
Grades Due Online by Noon Monday, December 14, 2026
Conferral Date

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The degree is posted within 10 business days of the end of term.

Commencement Grad Walk 

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

For more information on Graduation and Grad Walk, visit pbsc.edu/Graduation
Registration of Classes Begins
Date
Click here for Registration Dates (Log into Workday to check your appointment.)
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Date

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Admissions Application Priority Deadline
Date

Friday, July 31, 2026

Late Registration Period
Date

Friday, August 7, 2026 to the add/drop deadline

Deadline for International Student (F1 Visa) Admission Application
Date

Fall 2026 Term: Monday, July 20, 2026   

Spring 2027 Term: Friday, November 20, 2026

Classes Begin
Date
Monday, September 14, 2026
Last Day to Add or Drop - 100% Refund
Date
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Last Day to Audit
Date
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
PBSC Staff/Faculty Professional Development Day
Date
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (No Classes)
Last Day for Faculty/Instructor Withdrawal
Date
Friday, November 6, 2026
Final Grading Window Start Date
Date

Thursday, December 3, 2026

(Students: grades will not be displayed in your online transcript until the day after the grading deadline)

Term Ends/Last Day of Class
Date
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Grades Due Online by Noon
Date
Monday, December 14, 2026
Conferral Date
Date

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The degree is posted within 10 business days of the end of term.

Commencement Grad Walk 
Date

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

For more information on Graduation and Grad Walk, visit pbsc.edu/Graduation

Express B

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Schedule for Express B: Oct. 19 - Dec. 10, 2026

Event Date
Registration of Classes Begins Click here for Registration Dates (Log into Workday to check your appointment.)
Financial Aid Priority Deadline

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Admissions Application Priority Deadline

Friday, July 31, 2026

Late Registration Period

Friday, August 7, 2026 to the add/drop deadline

Faculty: Syllabus Posting Deadlines Click here and look under “Faculty Web Page/Syllabi Resources”
Deadline for International Student (F1 Visa) Admission Application

Fall 2026 Term: Monday, July 20, 2026   

Spring 2027 Term: Friday, November 20, 2026

Classes Begin Monday, October 19, 2026
Last Day to Add or Drop - 100% Refund Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Last Day to Audit Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Instructor Verify Participation Deadline
(Class Attendance Never Attended Reporting)
Friday, October 23, 2026
Last Day to Make Up Incomplete (I) Grades from Spring and Summer 2026 Terms Sunday, September 20, 2026
PBSC Staff/Faculty Professional Development Day Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (No Classes)
Faculty: Mid-term Grades Posting Deadline Click here and look under "Mid-Term Grading"
Last Day for Faculty/Instructor Withdrawal Friday, November 20, 2026
Last Day for Student Withdrawal ("W" Grade Assigned, No Refund) Friday, November 20, 2026
Final Grading Window Start Date

Thursday, December 3, 2026

(Students: grades will not be displayed in your online transcript until the day after the grading deadline)

Term Ends/Last Day of Class Thursday, December 10, 2026
Grades Due Online by Noon Monday, December 14, 2026
Conferral Date

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The degree is posted within 10 business days of the end of term.

Commencement Grad Walk

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

For more information on Graduation and Grad Walk, visit pbsc.edu/Graduation
Registration of Classes Begins
Date
Click here for Registration Dates (Log into Workday to check your appointment.)
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Date

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Admissions Application Priority Deadline
Date

Friday, July 31, 2026

Late Registration Period
Date

Friday, August 7, 2026 to the add/drop deadline

Deadline for International Student (F1 Visa) Admission Application
Date

Fall 2026 Term: Monday, July 20, 2026   

Spring 2027 Term: Friday, November 20, 2026

Classes Begin
Date
Monday, October 19, 2026
Last Day to Add or Drop - 100% Refund
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Last Day to Audit
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
PBSC Staff/Faculty Professional Development Day
Date
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (No Classes)
Last Day for Faculty/Instructor Withdrawal
Date
Friday, November 20, 2026
Final Grading Window Start Date
Date

Thursday, December 3, 2026

(Students: grades will not be displayed in your online transcript until the day after the grading deadline)

Term Ends/Last Day of Class
Date
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Grades Due Online by Noon
Date
Monday, December 14, 2026
Conferral Date
Date

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The degree is posted within 10 business days of the end of term.

Commencement Grad Walk
Date

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

For more information on Graduation and Grad Walk, visit pbsc.edu/Graduation

Note: Courses with unique session dates other than those listed above will have different add/drop and withdrawal/audit deadlines. Please check your class schedule on your Workday student portal for specific dates.

College Closings

The College is closed on the following dates:

  • Labor Day:  Saturday, September 5 - Monday, September 7, 2026
  • Professional Development Day:  Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  • Veteran's Day:  Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • Thanksgiving:  Thursday, November 26 - Sunday, November 29, 2026
    • There are no classes scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. or later on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving Day. However, any class already in progress at 5 p.m. on the Wednesday should be completed.
  • Winter Break:  Saturday, December 19, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027