Coastal Carolina University Academic Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide
The Coastal Carolina University (CCU) Academic Calendar is an essential resource for students, faculty, and staff. It provides crucial dates and deadlines related to semesters, payment arrangements, registration periods, holidays, breaks, and other important events throughout the academic year. This guide offers a detailed look at the academic calendars for the upcoming semesters, including Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027.
Fall Semester 2025
The Fall Semester 2025 is packed with important dates for students to keep in mind.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Fall Payment Arrangements Due: August 1
- Weekend of Welcome: August 21-24
- Residence Halls Open (New Students): August 21
- CCU Dining Services Open: August 22
- Residence Halls Open (Returning Students): August 22
- Fall Semester Begins: August 25
- Nursing Block A8: August 25 - October 19
- Labor Day Holiday (University Closed, No Classes): September 1
- Last Day to Add: September 3
- Last Day to Drop Without a "W": September 3
- Last Day to Drop for 100% refund: September 3
- Last Day to Reduce or Drop Meal Plans: September 3
- Last Day to Withdraw for 75% refund: September 10
- Last Day to Withdraw for 50% refund: September 17
- Mid-term Exams: October 13-17
- Nursing Block B8: October 20 - December 21
- Winter/Spring Registration Begins: November 3
- Last Day to Withdraw from a Class with a "W": November 14
- CCU Dining Services Close for Break (after brunch): November 21
- Thanksgiving Break (No Classes): November 24-28
- Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed): November 27-28
- CCU Dining Services Re-Open (Dinner): November 30
- Last Day to Submit Spring Housing Contract Release Request for 100% Refund: December 1
- Final Exams: December 15-17
- Fall Graduation Reception: December 17
- Fall Semester Ends: December 18
- CCU Dining Services Close for Semester (after brunch): December 18
- Residence Halls Close (Noon): December 18
- Final Fall Grades Due: January 2
Winter Semester 2026
The Winter Semester 2026, while shorter, still has important dates for specific student groups.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Winter Payment Due Date: Upon Registration
- Residence Halls Open (Winter Term and Nursing Students ONLY): January 5
- Winter Term Dates: January 5-9
- Last Day to Drop Without a "W": January 5
- Last Day to Drop for 100% refund: January 5
- Final Winter Grades Due: January 19
Spring Semester 2026
The Spring Semester 2026 marks the beginning of a new year and offers numerous opportunities for academic advancement.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Spring Payment Arrangements Due: December 12, 2025
- Nursing Block A8: January 5 - March 1
- Residence Halls Open: January 9
- CCU Dining Services Open (Dinner): January 11
- Spring Semester Begins: January 12
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Closed, No Classes): January 19
- Last Day to Add: January 21
- Last Day to Drop Without a "W": January 21
- Last Day to Drop for 100% refund: January 21
- Last Day to Reduce or Drop Meal Plans: January 21
- Last Day to Withdraw for 75% refund: January 28
- Last Day to Withdraw for 50% refund: February 4
- Housing Application Opens: February 23
- Nursing Block B8: March 2 - May 3
- Summer/Fall Registration Begins: March 16
- CCU Dining Services Close for Break (After Brunch): March 20
- Spring Break (No Classes): March 23-27
- CCU Dining Services Re-Open (Dinner): March 29
- Last Day to Withdraw from a Class with a "W": April 3
- Good Friday/Easter (University Closed): April 3-5
- Summer Housing Applications Due: April 10
- Residence Halls Close (Noon): May 7
- CCU Dining Services Close for Semester: May 7
- Spring Semester Ends: May 7
- Commencement Ceremony: May 8
- Final Spring Grades Due: May 18
Summer Semester 2026
The Summer Semester 2026 provides an opportunity for students to catch up on coursework or accelerate their degree progress.
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Key Dates and Deadlines
- Summer Payment Due Date: Upon Registration
- Summer Semester Begins: May 11
- Residence Halls Open (Summer Students): TBD
- Last Day to Drop Without a "W": May 20
- Last Day to add/drop/receive a 100% refund: May 20
- Summer Semester Ends: August 21
- Residence Halls Closes (Summer Students): TBD
- Final Summer Grades Due: August 31
Fall Semester 2026
The Fall Semester 2026 mirrors the structure of previous fall semesters, with similar deadlines and events.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Fall Payment Arrangements Due: August 1
- Weekend of Welcome: August 20-23
- Residence Halls Open (New Students): August 20
- CCU Dining Services Open: August 21
- Residence Halls Open (Returning Students): August 21
- Fall Semester Begins: August 24
- Nursing Block A8: August 24 - October 18
- Labor Day Holiday (University Closed, No Classes): September 7
- Last Day to Add: September 2
- Last Day to Drop Without a "W": September 2
- Last Day to Drop for 100% refund: September 2
- Last Day to Reduce or Drop Meal Plans: September 2
- Last Day to Withdraw for 75% refund: September 9
- Last Day to Withdraw for 50% refund: September 16
- Mid-term Exams: October 12-16
- Nursing Block B8: October 19 - December 20
- Winter/Spring Registration Begins: November 2
- Last Day to Withdraw from a Class with a "W": November 13
- CCU Dining Services Close for Break (after brunch): November 20
- Thanksgiving Break (No Classes): November 23-27
- Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed): November 26-27
- CCU Dining Services Re-Open (Dinner): November 29
- Last Day to Submit Spring Housing Contract Release Request for 100% Refund: December 1
- Final Exams: December 14-16
- Fall Graduation Reception: December 16
- Fall Semester Ends: December 16
- CCU Dining Services Close for Semester (after brunch): December 16
- Residence Halls Close (Noon): December 16
- Final Fall Grades Due: January 4
Winter Semester 2027
The Winter Semester 2027 continues the trend of offering a condensed academic session for specific programs.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Winter Payment Due Date: Upon Registration
- Residence Halls Open (Winter Term and Nursing Students ONLY): January 4
- Winter Term Dates: January 4-8
- Last Day to Drop Without a "W": January 4
- Last Day to Drop for 100% refund: January 4
- Final Winter Grades Due: January 19
Spring Semester 2027
The Spring Semester 2027 marks another opportunity for students to progress toward their academic goals.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Spring Payment Arrangements Due: December 11, 2026
- Nursing Block A8: January 4 - February 28
- Residence Halls Open: January 8
- CCU Dining Services Open (Dinner): January 10
- Spring Semester Begins: January 11
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 18
Important Considerations
Several important considerations apply to the academic calendar, particularly regarding payment deadlines, refunds, and housing contracts.
Payment Arrangements
Students must ensure that payment arrangements are made by the specified deadlines to avoid any disruption to their enrollment.
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Refunds
Refunds for dropping courses or withdrawing from the university are subject to specific deadlines. It's crucial to be aware of these dates, as refunds are prorated and will not be refunded at 100% after the initial drop period. This applies to both housing and meal plan refunds.
- 100% Refund: Available only during the initial drop period at the beginning of each semester or term.
- 75% Refund: Available for a limited time after the 100% refund deadline.
- 50% Refund: Available for a further limited time after the 75% refund deadline.
- No Refund: After the 50% refund deadline, no refunds are provided for course drops or withdrawals.
Housing Contract Release
Students who wish to release their spring housing contract and receive a 100% refund must submit their request by the specified deadline, typically around December 1.
Nursing Blocks
Nursing students should pay close attention to the specific dates for Nursing Blocks A8 and B8, as these may differ from the general semester dates.
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