Aug 08, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Academic Calendar


Fall Semester 2025   Spring Semester 2026   Summer Semester 2026

Fall Semester 2026    Spring Semester 2027   Summer Semester 2027

 

 

 

FALL SEMESTER 2025

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, December 6 - Thursday, December 11, 2025

 

1st Session

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025

Last day of the class and no later than Friday, October 3, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, October 14, 2025

Friday, December 6, 2025

Saturday, December 7 - Thursday, December 12, 2025

 

TCAT CALENDAR FALL 2025
Part of Term Classes Begin Classes End Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday August 18, 2025 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 During the last week of classes

 

1st Session

 

Monday, August 18, 2025 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 During the last week of classes

 

2nd Session 

 

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 During the last week of classes
 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION FALL CALENDAR 2025

Part of Term

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New,

Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens to

Audit Classes

Add/Drop (Late Registration)

Census Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday

November 4, 2024

Sunday

August 17, 2025

Monday

August 18, 2025

August

18,19, 20

Sunday

August 31, 2025

Monday

September 1, 2025

Friday

October 24, 2025

 

1st Session

 

Monday

November 4, 2024

Sunday

August 17, 2025

Monday

August 18, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

August 31, 2025

Monday

September 1, 2025

Wednesday

September 17, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Monday

November 4, 2024

Sunday

October 12, 2025

Monday

October 14, 2024

No Late Registration

Sunday

October 27, 2024

Monday

October 28, 2024

Friday

November 15, 2024

 

TCAT REGISTRATION FALL CALENDAR 2025

Part of Term

Registration Opens

(Veterans/Continuing)

Registration Opens

(All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday

March 24, 2025

Monday

March 31, 2025

Monday

August 18, 2025

Friday

August 22, 2025

Friday

August 22, 2025

Friday

October 24, 2025

 

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

March 24, 2025

Monday

March 31, 2025

Monday

August 18, 2025

Friday

August 22, 2025

Friday

August 22, 2025

Friday

September 17, 2025

 

2nd Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

March 24, 2025

Monday

March 31, 2025

Wednesday

October 15, 2025

Wednesday

October 22, 2025

Wednesday

October 15, 2025

Friday

November 14, 2025

 

ACADEMIC GRADES FALL CALENDAR 2025

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Summer “I” Grade

Grades Due - Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Term

 

Friday, November 21, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 12, 2025

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 19, 2025

 

1st Session

 

Friday, November 21, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, October 10, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Friday, November 21, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 12, 2025

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 19, 2025

 

ACADEMIC MIDTERM GRADES FALL CALENDAR 2025

Part of Term

Midterm Grade Window Opens

Midterm Grade Window Closes

 

Full Term

 

Wednesday, Ocotber 1, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025

12:00 Noon  

 

1st Session

 

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Friday, September 12, 2025

12:00 Noon  

 

2nd Session

 

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Friday,November 7, 2025

12:00 Noon  

 
TCAT GRADES CALENDAR FALL 2025

Part of Term

Grades Due - Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

Monday, December 12, 2025

12:00 Noon 

Friday, December 19, 2025

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

Friday, October 10, 2025

  12:00 Noon 

Friday, December 19, 2025

 

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Monday, December 12, 2025

12:00 Noon 

Friday, December 19, 2025

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR 

Fall 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline July 1, 2025

Spring 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline December 1, 2025
Summer 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2026

 

ACADEMIC and TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, August 18, 2025

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:  https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 

PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES

 

Credit and TCAT - Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Early College

 

 

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) (1st Census) 

 

Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit Students (Includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT - All Students (Includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR

Holiday: Labor Day (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, September 1, 2025

 

Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Sunday, October 6-12, 2025

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Wednesday, November 24-26, 2025

 

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Campus Closed)

 

Thursday-Sunday, November 27-30, 2025

 

 

Seasonal Holiday (Campus Closed)

 

 

Monday, December 22, 2025 -Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Campus closed to the public. Employees work or take annual leave.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026

January 2, 2026 Campus closed to the public. Employees work or take annual leave.

 

 

CREDIT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Priority: Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

May 1 

August 31

October 31

Spring- May

October 1

January 31

March 31

Summer-August

October 1

Janauary 31

May 31

 

Priority: Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted to receive full course review, participation in Commencement Ceremony, cap/gown order, name in commencement program, eligible commencement honor cords and to have degree conferred and printed.               

Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted and only walking in the Commencement Ceremony is guaranteed, commencement honor cords and name in program may not be available. To have degree conferred and printed. 

Intent deadline = last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony. 

*The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.  

TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

September 15

October 15

Spring- May

January 31

March 15

Summer-August

May 31

June 30

Intent and Commencement Deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted, to participate in Commencement Ceremony, to have degree conferred and printed. 

Intent deadline = last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony. 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2026

 

Academic Calendar

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday, January 12, 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026

Friday, April 24, 2025 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Thursday, April 30, 2026

1st Session

Monday, January 12, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

 Last day of class and no later than

Friday, February 27, 2026

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, March 9, 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026

 

Last day of class or Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Thursday., April 30, 2026

 

 

TCAT CALENDAR Spring 2026

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, January 12, 2026

 

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Durimg the last week of classes

 

1st Session

 

 

Monday, January 12, 2026

 

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

During the last week of classes

 

2nd Session

 

Wedmesday, March 12, 2025

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

During the last week of classes

 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR Spring 2026

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday

November 3, 2025

Sunday

January 11, 2026

Monday

January 12, 2026

January

12, 13, 14

Sunday

January 25, 2026

Monday

January 26, 2026

Friday

March 20, 2026

1st Session

 

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

January 16, 2026

Tuesday

January 20, 2026

No Late Registration

 

Monday

 February 2, 2026

Tuesday

February 3, 2026

Wednesday

February 18, 2026

 

2nd Session

 

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

March 13, 2026

Monday,

March 16, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

March 29, 2026

Monday

March 30, 2026

Monday April 13, 2026

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR Spring 2026
Part of Term

Registration Opens (Veterans/Continuing Students)

Registration Opens (All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday

November 3, 2025

               

Monday

November 10, 2025

 

Monday

 Janaury 12, 2026

 

Wednesday

 Janaury 14, 2026

Monday

 Janaury 12, 2026

Friday

 March 20, 2026

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

November 3, 2025

Monday

November 10, 2025

Monday

 Janaury 12, 2026

Wednesday

 Janaury 14, 2026

Monday

 Janaury 12, 2026

Thursday

 February 12, 2026

2nd Session

(CDL)

Monday

November 3, 2025

Monday

November 10, 2025

Wednesday

 March 11, 2026

Friday

 March 13, 2026

Wednesday

 March 11, 2026

Wednesday

 April 8, 2026

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR Spring 2026

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Fall “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

Friday, April 10, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 1, 2026

12:00 Noon

Friday, May 8, 2026

 

1st Session

 

Friday, April 10, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

12:00 Noon 

Friday, March 6, 2026

 

2nd Session

 

Friday, April 10, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 1, 2026

12:00 Noon

Friday, May 8, 2026

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
ACADEMIC MIDTERM GRADES CALENDAR Spring 2026

 

Part of Term

Midterm Grade Window Opens

Midterm Grade Window Closes

 

Full Term

 

 

Wednesday

March 4, 2026

 

Friday, Marach 20, 2026

12:00 Noon

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Wednesday

February 4, 2026

 

Friday, February 13, 2026

12:00 Noon

 

2nd Session (CDL)

 

 

Wednesday

April 1, 2026

 

Friday, April 10, 2026

12:00 Noon

 
TCAT GRADES CALENDAR Spring 2026

 

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Friday, May 1, 2026

12:00 Noon

 

Friday, May 8, 2026

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

12:00 Noon

 

Friday, May 8, 2026

 

2nd Session (CDL)

 

 

Friday, May 1, 2026

12:00 Noon

Friday, May 8, 2026

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR  

Spring 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2025

Summer 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2026

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR Spring 2026

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, Janaury 12, 2026

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Monday, January 12, 2026

 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins for TCAT Monday, January 12, 2026

Students will be charged for dropping TCAT classes starting Monday, January 12, 2026

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES  

 

Credit and TCAT Students (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, and Early College)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) 

(1st Census)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

Credit Students (includes Financial Aid) 

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

Sunday, March 22, 2026, 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR 

 

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr.  (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, January 19, 2026

 

Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Friday, March 2-6, 2026

 

CREDIT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Priority: Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

May 1 

August 31

October 31

Spring- May

October 1

January 31

March 31

Summer-August

October 1

Janauary 31

May 31

 

Priority: Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted to receive full course review, participation in Commencement Ceremony, cap/gown order, name in commencement program, eligible commencement honor cords and to have degree conferred and printed.               

Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted and only walking in the Commencement Ceremony is guaranteed, commencement honor cords and name in program may not be available. To have degree conferred and printed. 

Intent deadline = last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony. 

*The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.  

TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

September 15

October 15

Spring- May

January 31

March 15

Summer-August

May 31

June 30

Intent and Commencement Deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted, to participate in Commencement Ceremony, to have degree conferred and printed. 

Intent deadline = last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony. 

 

 

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

13 Weeks

 

Monday, May 11, 2026

 

Friday, August 7, 2026

During last week of classes

Mini Session

3 Weeks

 

Monday, May 11, 2026

 

Friday, May 29, 2026

During last week of classes

10 Week Session

 

Monday, June 1, 2026

 

Friday, August 7, 2026

During last week of classes

1st 5 Week Session

 

Monday, June 1, 2026

 

Thursday, July 2, 2026

During last week of classes

2nd 5 Week Session

 

Monday, July 6, 2026

 

Friday, August 7, 2026

During last week of classes

 

TCAT CALENDAR 

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

 

 

Monday, May 11, 2026

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

During last week of classes

1st Session

(CDL Class)

Monday, May 11, 2026

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

During last week of classes

2nd Session

(CDL Class)

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026

During last week of classes

 

ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Session

13 Week

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

May 8, 2026

Monday

May 11, 2026

May 11, 12

Sunday

May 24, 2026

Monday

May 25, 2026

 

Wednesday

July 8, 2026

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

May 8, 2026

Monday

May 11, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

May 17, 2026

Monday

May 18, 2026

Friday

May 22, 2026

10 Week Session

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

May 29, 2026

Monday

June 1, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

June 14, 2026

Monday

June 15, 2026

Wednesday

July 15, 2026

1st 5 Week Session

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

May 29, 2026

Monday

June 1, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

June 7, 2026

Monday

June 8, 2026

Friday

June 19, 2026

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday

November 3, 2025

Thursday

July 2, 2026

Monday,

July 6, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

July 12, 2026

Monday

July 13, 2026

 

Monday

July 27, 2026

 

             

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Registration Opens

(Veterans/Continuing Students)

Registration Opens

(All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Late Registration/Audit Ends

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

13 Week

 Monday, March 16, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

 

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1st Session

 

Monday, March 16, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026

2nd Session

Monday, March 16, 2026

Monday, Marach 23, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR 

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Spring “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Session

13 Weeks

 

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Monday, August 10, 2026, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

Mini Session

3 Weeks

 

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

10 Week Session

 

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Monday, August 10, 2026, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

1st 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Monday, July 6, 2026, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

2nd 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Monday, August 10, 2026, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Grades Due - Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, August 10, 2026

 

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

 

Monday, August 17, 2026

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Monday, August 10, 2026

 

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR  

Summer 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2026

Fall 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

July 1, 2026

Spring 2027 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2026

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, May 11, 2026

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Monday, May 11, 2026

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES 

 

All Credit and TCAT (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Early College)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(1st Census)

Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Tuesday, June 18, 2026, at 5:30 pm  Eastern Time

All Credit and TCAT Students only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 5:30 pm Eastern TIme 

 

All Credit Students only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

All Credit Students and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

 
CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR  

Holiday: Memorial Day  (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, May 25, 2026

 

Holiday: Juneteenth      (Campus Closed)

 

Friday, June 19, 2026

 

Holiday: Independence Day (Campus Closed)

 

Friday, July 3, 2026

 

 
CREDIT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Priority: Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

May 1 

August 31

October 31

Spring- May

October 1

January 31

March 31

Summer-August

October 1

Janauary 31

May 31

 

Priority: Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted to receive full course review, participation in Commencement Ceremony, cap/gown order, name in commencement program, eligible commencement honor cords and to have degree conferred and printed.               

Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted and only walking in the Commencement Ceremony is guaranteed, commencement honor cords and name in program may not be available. To have degree conferred and printed. 

Intent deadline = last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony. 

*The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.  

TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

September 15

October 15

Spring- May

January 31

March 15

Summer-August

May 31

June 30

Intent and Commencement Deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted, to participate in Commencement Ceremony, to have degree conferred and printed. 

Intent deadline = last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony. 

 

FALL SEMESTER 2026

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday, August 17, 2026

Friday, December 4, 2026

 

Friday, December 4, 2026 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, December 5 - Thursday, December 10, 2026

 

1st Session

 

Monday, August 17, 2026

Friday, October 2, 2026

Last day of the class and no later than Friday, October 2, 2026

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, October 12, 2026

Friday, December 4, 2026

Last day of class or Saturday, December 5 - Thursday, December 10, 2026

 

TCAT CALENDAR
Part of Term Classes Begin Classes End Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday August 17, 2026 Wednesday, December 9, 2026 During the last week of classes

 

1st Session

(CDL Class)

 

Monday, August 17, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 During the last week of classes

 

2nd Session 

(CDL Class) 

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Wednesday, December 9, 2026 During the last week of classes
 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR

Part of Term

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New,

Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens to

Audit Classes

Add/Drop (Late Registration)

Census Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday

November 3, 2025

Sunday

August 16, 2026

Monday

August 17, 2026

August

17,18,19

Sunday

August 30, 2026

Monday

August 31, 2026

Friday

October 23, 2026

 

1st Session

 

Monday

November 3, 2025

Sunday

August 16, 2026

Monday

August 17, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

August 30, 2026

Monday

August 31, 2026

Wednesday

September 16, 2026

 

2nd Session

 

Monday

November 3, 2025

Sunday

October 11, 2026

Monday

October 12, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

October 25, 2026

Monday

October 26, 2026

Friday

November 13, 2026

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR

Part of Term

Registration Opens

(Veterans/Continuing)

Registration Opens

(All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday

March 23, 2026

Monday

March 30, 2026

Monday

August 17, 2026

Friday

August 21, 2026

Monday

August 17, 2026

Friday

October 23, 2026

 

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

March 23, 2026

Monday

March 30, 2026

Monday

August 17, 2026

Friday

August 21, 2026

Monday

August 17, 2026

Wednesday

September 16, 2026

 

2nd Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

March 23, 2026

Monday

March 30, 2026

Wednesday

October 14, 2026

Wednesday

October 21, 2026

Wednesday

October 14, 2026

Friday

November 13, 2026

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Summer “I” Grade

Grades Due - Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Term

 

Friday, November 20, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 11, 2026

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 18, 2026

 

1st Session

 

Friday, November 20, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, October 9, 2026

 

2nd Session

 

Friday, November 20, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 11, 2026

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 18, 2026

 

ACADEMIC MIDTERM GRADES

Part of Term

Midterm Grade Window Opens

Midterm Grade Window Closes

 

Full Term

 

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 

8:00 a.m. EST

Friday, October 16, 2026

12:00 Noon EST

 

1st Session

 

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

8:00 a.m. EST

Friday, September 11, 2026

12:00 Noon EST

 

2nd Session

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:00 a.m. EST

Friday, November 6, 2026

12:00 Noon EST

 
TCAT GRADES CALENDAR

Part of Term

Grades Due - Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Friday, December 11, 2026, 12:00 noon

Friday, December 18, 2026

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00 noon

Friday, December 18, 2026

 

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Friday, December 11, 2026, 12:00 noon

Friday, December 18, 2026

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR 

Fall 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline July 1, 2026

Spring 2027 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline December 1, 2026
Summer 2027 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2027

 

ACADEMIC and TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, August 17, 2026

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:  https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 

PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES

 

Credit and TCAT - Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Early College

 

 

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) (1st Census) 

 

Sunday, August 30, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

 

All Credit Students (Includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time

 

All TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT - All Students (Includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR

Holiday: Labor Day (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, September 7, 2026

 

Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Friday, October 5-9, 2026

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Wednesday, November 23-25, 2026

 

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Campus Closed)

 

 

Thursday-Sunday, November 26-29, 2026

 

 

Seasonal Holiday (Campus Closed)

 

 

 

Thursday, December 24, 2026 - Campus closed to the public.  Employees work or take annual leave.

Friday, December 25, 2026 - Friday, January 1, 2027

 

 

CREDIT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Priority: Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

May 1 

August 31

October 31

Spring- May

October 1

January 31

March 31

Summer-August

October 1

Janauary 31

May 31

 

Priority: Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted to receive full course review, participation in Commencement Ceremony, cap/gown order, name in commencement program, eligible commencement honor cords and to have degree conferred and printed.               

 

Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted and only walking in the Commencement Ceremony is guaranteed, commencement honor cords and name in program may not be available. To have degree conferred and printed. 

 

Intent deadline = last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony. 

TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

September 15

October 15

Spring- May

January 31

March 15

Summer-August

May 31

June 30

Intent and Commencement Deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted, to participate in Commencement Ceremony, to have degree conferred and printed.

Intent deadline = Last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony.

 

*The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies. 

 

 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2027

 

Academic Calendar

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday, January 11, 2027

Friday, April 23, 2027

 

Friday, April 23, 2027 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, April 24, 2027 -Thursday, April 29, 2027

1st Session

Monday, January 11, 2027

Friday, February 26, 2027

Last day of class and no later than Friday, February 26, 2027

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, March 8, 2027

Friday, April 23, 2027

 

Last day of class or Saturday, April 24, 2027 - Thursday, April 29, 2027

 

 

TCAT CALENDAR

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, January 11, 2027

 

Wednesday, April 28, 2027

Durimg the last week of classes

 

1st Session

(CDL Class)

 

Monday, January 11, 2027

 

Tuesday, March 2, 2027

During the last week of classes

 

2nd Session

(CDL Class)

Wedmesday, March 10, 2027

Wednesday, April 28, 2027

During the last week of classes

 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday

November 2, 2026

Sunday

January 10, 2027

Monday

January 11, 2027

January

11,12, 13

Sunday

January 24, 2027

Monday

January 25, 2027

Friday

March 19,  2027

1st Session

 

Monday

November 2, 2026

Sunday

January 10, 2027

Monday

January 11, 2027

No Late Registration

 

Sunday

January 24, 2027

Monday

January 25, 2027

Wednesday

February 10, 2027

 

2nd Session

 

Monday

November 2 2026

Sunday

March 7, 2027

Monday,

March 8, 2027

No Late Registration

Sunday

March 21, 2027

Monday

March 22, 2027

Monday April 5, 2027

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR
Part of Term

Registration Opens (Veterans/Continuing Students)

Registration Opens (All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday

November 2, 2026

               

Monday

November 9, 2026

 

Monday

 Janaury 11, 2027

 

Wednesday

 Janaury 13, 2027

Monday

 Janaury 11, 2027

Friday

 March 19, 2027

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

November 2, 2026

Monday

November 9. 2026

Monday

 Janaury 11, 2027

Wednesday

 Janaury 13, 2027

Monday

 Janaury 11, 2027

Thursday

 February 11, 2027

2nd Session

(CDL)

Monday

November 2, 2026

Monday

November 9, 2026

Wednesday

 March 10, 2027

Friday

 March 12, 2027

Wednesday

 March 10, 2027

Wednesday

 April 7, 2027

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Fall “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

Friday, April 9, 2027, 10:00 a.m.

Friday, April 30, 2027

12:00 noon 

Friday, May 7, 2027

 

1st Session

 

Friday, April 9, 2027, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 2, 2027

12:00 noon 

Friday, March 5, 2027

 

2nd Session

 

Friday, April 9, 2027, 10:00 a.m.

Friday, April 30, 2027

12:00 noon 

Friday, May 7, 2027

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
TCAT GRADES CALENDAR

 

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Friday, April 30, 2027

12:00 noon

 

Friday, May 7, 2027

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Tuesday, March 9, 2027

12:00 Noon

 

Friday, May 7, 2027

 

2nd Session (CDL)

 

 

Friday, April 30, 2027

12:00 noon

Friday, May 7, 2027

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR  

Spring 2027 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2026

Summer 2027 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2027

 

ACADEMIC and TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR

 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, January 11, 2027

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Monday, January 11, 2027

 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins for TCAT Monday, January 11, 2027

Students will be charged for dropping TCAT classes starting Monday, January 11, 2027

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:  https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES  

 

Credit and TCAT Students (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, and Early College)

Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) 

(1st Census)

Sunday, January 24, 2027, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

 

Credit Only (includes Financial Aid) 

Monday, March 1, 2027 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

TCAT Only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Thursday, March 4, 2027 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

Sunday, March 21, 2027, 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR 

 

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr.  (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, January 18, 2027

 

Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Friday, March 1-5, 2027

 

CREDIT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Priority: Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

May 1 

August 31

October 31

Spring- May

October 1

January 31

March 31

Summer-August

October 1

Janauary 31

May 31

 

Priority: Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted to receive full course review, participation in Commencement Ceremony, cap/gown order, name in commencement program, eligible commencement honor cords and to have degree conferred and printed.               

 

Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted and only walking in the Commencement Ceremony is guaranteed, commencement honor cords and name in program may not be available. To have degree conferred and printed. 

 

Intent deadline = last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony. 

 

TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

September 15

October 15

Spring- May

January 31

March 15

Summer-August

May 31

June 30

 

Intent and Commencement Deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted, to participate in Commencement Ceremony, to have degree conferred and printed.

Intent deadline = Last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony.

 

*The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies. 

 

 

SUMMER SEMESTER 2027

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

13 Weeks

 

Monday, May 10, 2027

Friday, August 6, 2027

During last week of classes

Mini Session

3 Weeks

 

Monday, May 10, 2027

 

Friday, May 28, 2027

During last week of classes

10 Week Session

 

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

 

Friday, August 6, 2027

During last week of classes

1st 5 Week Session

 

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

 

Froday, July 2, 2027

During last week of classes

2nd 5 Week Session

 

Tuesday, July 6, 2027

 

Friday, August 6, 2027

During last week of classes

 

TCAT CALENDAR 

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

 

 

Monday, May 10, 2027

Wednesday, August 4, 2027

During last week of classes

1st Session

(CDL Class)

Monday, May 10, 2027

Tuesday, June 22, 2027

During last week of classes

2nd Session

(CDL Class)

Thursday, June 24, 2027

Thursday, August 5, 2027

During last week of classes

 

ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Session

13 Week

Monday

November 2, 2026

Sunday

May 9, 2027

Monday

May 10, 2027

May 10,11

Sunday

May 23, 2027

Monday

May 24, 2027

 

Wednesday

July 7, 2027

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday

November 2, 2026

Sunday

May 9, 2027

Monday

May 10, 2027

No Late Registration

Sunday

May 16, 2027

Monday

May 17, 2027

Friday

May 21, 2027

10 Week Session

Monday

November 2, 2026

Monday

May 31, 2027

Tuesday

June 1, 2027

No Late Registration

Monday

June 14, 2027

Tuesday

June 15, 2027

Wednesday

July 14, 2027

1st 5 Week Session

Monday

November 2, 2026

Monday

May 31, 2027

Tuesday

June 1, 2027

No Late Registration

Monday

June 7, 2027

Tuesday

June 8, 2027

Friday

June 18, 2027

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday

November 2, 2026

Monday

July 5, 2027

Tuesday

July 6, 2027

No Late Registration

Monday

July 12, 2027

Tuesday

July 13, 2027

 

Monday

July 26, 2027

 

             

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Registration Opens

(Veterans/Continuing Students)

Registration Opens

(All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Late Registration/Audit Ends

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

13 Week

 Monday, March 15, 2027

Monday, March 22, 2027

Monday, May 10, 2027

Wednesday, May 12, 2027

Sunday, May 23,,2027

Monday, May 10, 2027

 

Thursday, July 1, 2027

1st Session

 

 Monday, March 15, 2027

Monday, March 22, 2027

Monday, May 10, 2027

Tuesday, May 11, 2027

Sunday, May 16, 2027

Monday, May 10, 2027

Friday, May 28, 2027

2nd Session

 Monday, March 15, 2027

Monday, March 22, 2027

Thursday, June 24, 2027

Friday, June 25, 2027

Wednesday, June 30, 2027

Thursday, June 24, 2027

Tuesday, July 13, 2027

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR 

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Spring “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Session

13 Weeks

 

Friday, July 23, 2027, 10:00 am

Monday, August 9, 2027, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 16, 2027

 

Mini Session

3 Weeks

 

Friday, July 23, 2027, 10:00 am

Tuesday, June 1, 2027, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 16, 2027

 

10 Week Session

 

Friday, July 23, 2027, 10:00 am

Monday, August 9, 2027, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 16, 2027

 

1st 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 23, 2027, 10:00 am

Monday, July 5, 2027, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 16, 2027

 

2nd 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 23, 2027, 10:00 am

Monday, August 9, 2027, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 16, 2027

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Grades Due - Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, August 9, 2027

 

Monday, August 16, 2027

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Wednesday, June 23, 2027

 

Monday, August 16, 2027

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Monday, August 9. 2027

 

Monday, August 16, 2027

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR  

Summer 2027 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2027

Fall 2027 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

July 1, 2027

Spring 2028 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2027

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR 

 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, May 10, 2027

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Monday, May 10, 2027

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES 

 

All Credit and TCAT (includes Financial Aid)

Wednesday, May 5, 2027, 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(1st Census)

Sunday, May 23, 2027, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Tuesday, June 22, 2027, at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

All Credit Students and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Monday, July 12, 2027, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR  

Holiday: Memorial Day  (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, May 31, 2027

 

Holiday: Juneteenth      (Campus Closed)

 

Friday, June 18, 2027

 

Holiday: Independence Day (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, July 5, 2027

 

 
CREDIT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Priority: Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

May 1 

August 31

October 31

Spring- May

October 1

January 31

March 31

Summer-August

October 1

Janauary 31

May 31

 

Priority: Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted to receive full course review, participation in Commencement Ceremony, cap/gown order, name in commencement program, eligible commencement honor cords and to have degree conferred and printed.               

Intent and Commencement deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted and only walking in the Commencement Ceremony is guaranteed, commencement honor cords and name in program may not be available. To have degree conferred and printed. 

Intent deadline = last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony. 

 

TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

Intent and Commencement Deadline

Intent Deadline

Fall- December

September 15

October 15

Spring- May

January 31

March 15

Summer-August

May 31

June 30

 

Intent and Commencement Deadline = Intent to Graduate form submitted, to participate in Commencement Ceremony, to have degree conferred and printed.

Intent deadline = Last day to submit an intent to graduate to have your degree conferred and diploma printed. Ineligible to participate in commencement ceremony.

 

*The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.