At this time, a definitive timeline for reopening Buildings 32 and 42 has not been established. The reopening of these facilities remains contingent upon the successful completion of repairs, testing, inspections and confirmation that the affected electrical distribution equipment can be safely re-energized.
Although we understand the critical role these facilities play in supporting academic programs, student success and university operations, safety must remain our highest priority. Re-energizing the system before it is fully restored could result in additional equipment damage, create electrical safety risks and potentially prolong the closure of both buildings.
Visit the Campus Alerts page for more information.
For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.
UDC's Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning courses at the Congress Heights campus operate on a schedule different from the courses at the Van Ness and Lamond-Riggs campuses.
View the Workforce Development academic calendar
Disclaimer: Academic Calendar activities may be revised or modified by university administration at any time due to extenuating circumstances.
All dates are subject to change.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Return/Opening Professional Development | Aug. 17 |
| Professional Development Days | Mon.-Wed., Aug. 17 – 19 |
| Faculty Planning and Advising | Thurs., Aug. 20 |
| First Day of Classes | Fri., Aug. 21 |
| Late Registration and Add/Drop | Fri., Aug. 21 – Fri., Aug. 28 |
| Change of Major Form Deadline for Fall 2026 | Fri., Aug. 28 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for 100% Refund (Tuition Only) | Mon., Aug. 31 |
| Attendance Verification DUE | Sat, Sept. 5 |
| Labor Day Holiday (University Closed) | Mon., Sept. 7 |
| Classes Resume | Tues., Sept. 8 |
| Opening Convocation | Thurs., Sept. 17 |
| Last day to submit Spring 2027 Graduation Application Online*Fall 2026 Graduates – Please meet with your academic advisor* | Wed., Sept. 30 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day (University Closed) | Mon., Oct. 12 |
| Classes Resume | Tues., Oct. 13 |
| Mid-term Exams | Tues., Oct. 13 – Mon., Oct. 19 |
| Mid-Term Grades Due | Wed., Oct. 21 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with "W" grade | Fri., Nov. 6 |
| Registration Begins for Spring 2027 | Tues., Nov. 10 |
| Veterans Day (University Closed) | Wed., Nov. 11 |
| Classes Resume | Thurs., Nov. 12 |
| Prospective Spring 2027 Graduate Clearance forms Due | Mon., Nov. 16 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed) | Thurs., Nov. 26 – Sat, Nov. 28 |
| Classes Resume | Mon., Nov. 30 |
| Last day to Request a Total Withdrawal | Thurs., Dec. 3 |
| Final Exams Open for Fall 2026 Completers | Fri., Dec. 4 |
| Incomplete ("I") Grades for Spring and Summer 2026 DUE | Fri., Dec. 4 |
| Last Day of Fall 2026 Classes | Mon., Dec. 7 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete Contract for Fall 2026 | Mon., Dec. 7 |
| Reading Day | Tues., Dec. 8 |
| Final Examination Period for Non-Completers | Wed., Dec. 9 – Tues., Dec. 15 |
| Final Grades Due for Completers | Sat., Dec. 12 |
| Final Grades Due for Non-Completers | Thurs., Dec. 17 |
| Last day to Request a CC to Van Ness Transition – Completers Only | Thurs., Dec. 17 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Thurs., Dec. 17 |
| Fall 2026 Commencement | Thurs., Dec. 17 |
| Winter Recess - Students | Fri., Dec. 18 – Sun, Jan. 10 |
| Christmas Holiday (University Closed) | Fri., Dec. 25 |
All dates are subject to change.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Late Registration and Add/Drop | Fri., Aug. 21 – Fri., Aug. 28 |
| Attendance Verification DUE | Sat., Sept. 5 |
| Labor Day Holiday (university closed) | Mon., Sept. 7 |
| Mid-Term Exams | Mon., Sept. 14 – Sat., Sept. 19 |
| Mid-Term Grades Due | Tues., Sept. 22 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with "W" grade | Fri., Oct. 9 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (university closed) | Mon., Oct. 12 |
| The final exam is on the last day of class | Tues., Oct. 13 – Mon., Oct. 19 |
| Last Day of First Eight-Week Classes | Mon., Oct. 19 |
| Final Grades Due | Wed., Oct. 21 |
All dates are subject to change.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of Class | Thurs., Oct. 22 |
| Late Registration and Add/Drop | Thurs., Oct. 22 – Wed., Oct. 28 |
| Attendance Verification DUE | Wed., Nov. 4 |
| Veterans Day (university closed) | Wed., Nov. 11 |
| Asynchronous Virtual Lesson (M/W classes only) | Thurs., Nov. 5 – Sat., Nov. 7 |
| Mid-Term Exams | Thurs., Nov. 12th – Wed., Nov. 18 |
| Asynchronous Virtual Lesson (M/W classes only) | Thurs., Nov. 19 – Sat., Nov. 21 |
| Mid-Term Grades Due | Fri., Nov. 20 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (university closed) | Thurs., Nov. 26 – Sat., Nov. 28 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with "W" grade | Thurs., Dec. 3 |
| Last Day of Class | Thurs., Dec. 10 |
| Finals last day of class | Fri., Dec. 4 – Thurs., Dec. 10 |
| Final Grades Due | Sat., Dec. 12 |
| Fall Semester Ends | Thurs., Dec. 17 |
| Commencement | Thurs., Dec. 17 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Return/Opening Professional Development Day | Mon., Jan. 4 |
| Professional Development Days | Tues.-Wed., Jan. 5-6 |
| Faculty Planning and Advising | Thurs.-Fri., Jan. 7-8 |
| First Day of Classes | Mon., Jan. 11 |
| Late Registration and Add/Drop | Mon., Jan. 11 – Sat., Jan. 16 |
| Change of Major Form Deadline (Spring 2027) | Fri., Jan. 15 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (University Closed) | Mon., Jan. 18 |
| Classes Resume | Tues., Jan. 19 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for 100% Refund (Tuition Only) | Tues., Jan. 19 |
| Attendance Verification Due | Sat, Jan. 23 |
| Last day to Submit Summer 2027 Graduation Applications (Online) | Mon., Feb. 1 |
| Presidents’ Day (University Closed) | Mon., Feb. 15 |
| Classes Resume | Tues., Feb. 16 |
| Founders' Day | Thurs., Feb. 18 |
| Prospective Summer 2027 Graduates Clearance Forms Due | Mon., March 1 |
| Mid-Term Exams | Mon., March 1 – Sat., March 6 |
| Mid-Term Grades Due | Tues., March 9 |
| Spring Break (Classes Suspended) | Mon., March 8 – Sat., March 13 |
| Classes Resume | Mon., March 15 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with "W" grade | Fri., April 2 |
| Registration for the Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 Terms Begin | Tues., April 6 |
| Emancipation Day Observed (University Closed) | Fri., April 16 |
| Classes Resume | Mon., April 19 |
| Incomplete ("I") Grades for Fall 2026 DUE | Fri., April 23 |
| Last Day to Request an Incomplete Contract for Spring 2027 | Mon., April 26 |
| Final Examination Period (Completers Only) | Tues., April 27 – Sat., May 1 |
| Final Grades Due (Completers Only) | Tues., May 4 |
| Last Day to Request a Total Withdrawal | Tues., May 4 |
| Last Day of Class | Tues., May 4 |
| Reading Day | Wed., May 5 |
| Final Examination Period (NON-Completers) | Thurs., May 6 – Wed., May 12 |
| Spring 2027 Commencement | Sat., May 8 |
| Final Grades Due (NON-Completers) | Fri., May 14 |
| Spring Semester Ends | Fri., May 14 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | Mon., Jan. 11 |
| Late Registration and Add/Drop | Mon., Jan. 11 – Fri., Jan. 15 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (University Closed) | Mon., Jan. 18 |
| Attendance Verification DUE | Sat, Jan. 23 |
| Mid-Term Exams | Mon., Feb 1 – Sat., Feb 6 |
| Mid-Term Grades Due | Tues., Feb. 9 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with "W" grade | Fri., Feb. 26 |
| Final Exams – Last Day of Class | Mon., March 1 – Sat., March 6 |
| Last Day of First Eight-Week Term | Sat., March 6 |
| Spring Break | Mon., March 8 – Sat., March 13 |
| Final Grades Due | Tues., March 9 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | Mon., March 15 |
| Late Registration and Add/Drop | Mon., March 15 – Fri., March 19 |
| Attendance Verification DUE | Fri., March 26 |
| Mid-Term Exams | Mon., April 5 – Sat., April 10 |
| Mid-Term Grades Due | Tues., April 13 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with "W" grade | Fri., April 23 |
| Final Exams – Last Day of Class | Thurs., May 6 – Wed., May 12 |
| Last Day of Second Eight-Week Term | Wed., May 12 |
| Final Grades Due | Fri., May 14 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Mon., May 17 |
| Late Registration and Add/Drop | Mon., May 17 – Sat., May 22 |
| Deadline Date to Submit Change of Major Forms to Registrar’s Office | Sat., May 22 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for 100% Refund (Tuition Only) | Mon., May 24 |
| Attendance Verification Reports Due | Sat., May 29 |
| Memorial Day (University Closed) | Mon., May 31 |
| Classes Resume | Tues., June 1 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes | Sat., June 4 |
| Juneteenth Observed (University Closed) | Fri., June 18 |
| Classes Resume | Mon., June 21 |
| Last Day to Request a Total Withdrawal | Mon., June 21 |
| Final Examinations | Mon., June 28 – Sat., July 3 |
| Last Day to Apply for Fall 2027 Graduation (Online) | Thurs., July 1 |
| Last Day of First Six-Week Session | Sat., July 3 |
| Independence Day Observed (University Closed) | Mon., July 5 |
| Last Day for Faculty to Enter Grades | Wed., July 7 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Tues., July 6 |
| Late Registration and Add/Drop | Tues., July 6 - Mon., July 12 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for 100% Refund (Tuition Only) | Tues., July 13 |
| Attendance Verification Reports Due | Sat., July 17 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes | Sat., July 24 |
| Last Day to Request a Total Withdrawal | Fri., Aug. 6 |
| Final Examinations | Mon., Aug. 9 – Sat., Aug. 14 |
| Last Day of Second Six-Week Summer Session | Sat., Aug. 14 |
| Last Day for Faculty to Enter Grades | Tues., Aug. 17 |
Lamond Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave. NE
Washington D.C. 200017
Van Ness Campus
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Bldg. 39, A-135
Washington DC 20008
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
