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Long-Range Academic Calendar »
Fall 2025 - 2026
| Institution | Application Deadline | Registration Opens | Classes Begin | Last Day Drop/Add | Recess Dates | Classes End | Final Exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Coastal Georgia |
Freshmen: Aug 1 Transfer: Aug 1 |
Apr 7 | Aug 18 | Aug 22 | Sep 1, Nov 26 to Nov 28, Dec 22 to Dec 26 |
Dec 5 | Dec 8 to Dec 11 |
| Georgia Highlands College |
Freshmen: Jul 28 Transfer: Jul 28 |
Apr 7 | Aug 11 | Aug 15 | Dec 1 | Dec 1 to Dec 9 |
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| Georgia Southern University |
Freshmen: Aug 1 Transfer: Aug 1 |
Mar 3 | Aug 13 | Aug 18 | Sep 1, Nov 24 to Nov 29 |
Dec 3 | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University |
Freshmen: Jul 21 Transfer: Jul 21 |
Mar 24 | Aug 13 | Aug 19 | Sep 1, Nov 24 to Nov 28 |
Dec 3 | |
| Georgia State University |
Freshmen: Nov 15 Transfer: Jul 1 Priority/Early: Feb 1 |
Mar 31 | Aug 25 | Aug 29 | Sep 1, Nov 24 to Nov 29 |
Dec 8 | Dec 9 to Dec 16 |
| Valdosta State University |
Freshmen: Aug 1 Transfer: Aug 1 |
Mar 31 | Aug 18 | Aug 21 | Dec 20 to Dec 31 |
Dec 8 | Dec 9 to Dec 12 |
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 |