Academic Calendar
Stride University is Semester-based. Each academic year is divided into three semesters of 16 weeks, each described as Fall, Spring, and Summer. Each semester has three (3) Terms (Term A, Term B, Term C). Programs are designed so students may enroll at the beginning of any semester.
Academic Calendar 2025-2026
| Cohort | Term | Last Day to Add Class | Start Times | Last Day to Drop Class with full refund*** | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort I | Summer | 26 June 2026 | 22 June 2026 | 29 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 |
| Cohort II | Fall | 11 September 2026 | 7 September 2026 | 14 September 2026 | 15 September 2026 |
| Cohort III | Winter | 8 January 2027 | 4 January 2027 | 11 January 2027 | 12 January 2027 |
| Cohort IV | Spring | 23 April 2027 | 19 April 2027 | 26 April 2027 | 27 April 2027 |
Observed Holidays
- Independence Day: July 3, 2026 (Observed)
- Labor Day: September 7, 2026
- Veterans Day: November 11, 2026
- Thanksgiving Break: November 26 - 27, 2026
- Winter Break: December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 18, 2027
- Presidents' Day: February 15, 2027
- Memorial Day: May 31, 2027