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The duties of the Registrar's Office include registration for courses, requests to withdraw from courses, declaring majors and minors, advisor changes, verification of enrollment, transfer credit and transcript requests. We are also responsible for the University’s course and exam schedules as well as the Academic Calendar.
Spring 2027 schedules are due to the Registrar's Office on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
Registration Dates
Spring 2027
- Spring schedules released – Oct. 2
- Graduate/Online Adult Studies – Oct. 12
- Senior – Nov. 2
- Junior – Nov. 5
- Sophomore – Nov. 9
- Freshman – Nov. 12
- Open Registration – Nov. 16
*Incoming transfer students will be able to enroll based on their earned credit hours/class standing from previous institutions (i.e. senior, junior, sophomore, freshman).
When registering online, some sections may be restricted. Learn more about section restrictions.
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Contact Information
Registrar's Office
206 Founders Hall
401 College Avenue
Ashland, OH 44805
regis@ashland.edu
419-289-5666
Fax: 419-289-5939
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Academic Calendar
Printable Academic Calendars
| Fall 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Fall Semester Begins |
| Sept. 7 | Labor Day – University Closed |
| Oct. 3 | Homecoming |
| Oct. 12 | Online/Adult & Graduate Students Register for Spring |
| Oct. 23 | Fall Break – No Classes |
| Nov. 1 | Seminary Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 2 | Senior Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 5 | Junior Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 9 | Sophomore Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 12 | Freshman Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 16 | Open Registration for Spring |
| Nov. 24 | Classes follow Friday Schedule |
| Nov. 25-29 | Thanksgiving Break – University Closed |
| Dec. 14-17 | Finals |
| Dec. 23-Jan. 5 | Holiday Break – University Closed |
| Spring 2027 | |
| Jan. 6-8 | University Open - No Classes |
| Jan. 11 | Spring Semester Begins |
| Jan. 18 | MLK Jr. Day – University Closed |
| March 1 | Seminary Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| March 1 | Online/Adult & Graduate Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| March 8-12 | Spring Break – No Classes |
| March 22 | Senior Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| March 24 | Junior Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| March 24 | No Classes Beginning 5 p.m. |
| March 25-29 | Easter Break – No Classes |
| March 26 | Good Friday – University Closed |
| March 29 | Classes Resume at 5 p.m. |
| March 30 | Sophomore Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| April 1 | Freshman Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| April 5 | Open Registration for Summer/Fall |
| May 3-6 | Finals |
| May 8 | Commencement 10 a.m. |
| May 15 | ATS Seminary Commencement 10 a.m. |
| Summer 2027 | |
| May 10 | Summer Semester Begins |
| May 31 | Memorial Day – University Closed |
| June 18 | Juneteenth – University Closed |
| July 5 | Independence Day – University Closed |
| Aug. 23-26 | Finals |
| Fall 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | Fall Semester Begins |
| Sept. 6 | Labor Day – University Closed |
| Sept. 24 | Spring Schedule due to the Registrar's Office |
| Oct. 1 | Spring Schedule available to view in Self-Service |
| Oct. 11 | Online/Adult & Graduate Students Register for Spring |
| TBD | Homecoming |
| TBD | Fall Break – No Classes |
| Nov. 1 | Seminary Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 1 | Senior Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 4 | Junior Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 8 | Sophomore Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 11 | Freshman Students Register for Spring |
| Nov. 15 | Open Registration for Spring |
| Nov. 23 | Classes follow Friday Schedule |
| Nov. 24-28 | Thanksgiving Break – University Closed |
| Dec. 13-16 | Finals |
| TBD | Holiday Break – University Closed |
| Spring 2028 | |
| TBD | University Open - No Classes |
| Jan. 10 | Spring Semester Begins |
| Jan. 17 | MLK Jr. Day – University Closed |
| Feb. 4 | Summer/Fall Scheduled due to the Registrar's Office |
| Feb. 11 | Summer/Fall Schedules available in Self-Service |
| Feb. 21 | Online/Adult & Graduate Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| Feb. 21 | Fall Incomplete Grades Due |
| March 1 | Seminary Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| March 6-10 | Spring Break – No Classes |
| March 20 | Senior Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| March 23 | Junior Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| March 27 | Sophomore Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| March 30 | Freshman Students Register for Summer/Fall |
| April 3 | Open Registration for Summer/Fall |
| April 12 | No Classes beginning at 5 p.m. |
| April 13-17 | Easter Break – No Classes |
| April 14 | Good Friday – University Closed |
| April 17 | Classes Resume at 5 p.m. |
| May 1-4 | Finals |
| May 6 | Commencement 10 a.m. |
| May 13 | ATS Seminary Commencement 10 a.m. |
| Summer 2028 | |
| May 8 | Summer Semester Begins |
| May 29 | Memorial Day – University Closed |
| June 19 | Juneteenth – University Closed |
| June 20 | Spring Incomplete Grades Due |
| July 4 | Independence Day – University Closed |
| Aug. 21-24 | Finals |
Final Exam Schedule
Be sure to double check the following exam schedules prior to finals week.
Need help understanding the table below? Here is an example: Classes offered MWF from 9-9:50 a.m. will have a final exam on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 8-10 a.m.
FALL 2026
| Date/Time of Exam | Monday, Dec. 14 | Tuesday, Dec. 15 | Wednesday, Dec. 16 | Thursday, Dec. 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-10 a.m. | 8-8:50 a.m. MWF | 8-9:15 a.m. TTH | 9-9:50 a.m. MWF | 9:25-10:40 a.m. TTH |
| 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 10-10:50 a.m. MWF | 10:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m. TTH | 11-11:50 a.m. MWF | 12:15-1:30 p.m. TTH |
| 1:30-3:30 p.m. | 12-12:50 p.m. MWF | 1:40-2:55 p.m. TTH | 1-1:50 p.m. MWF | |
| 4-6 p.m. | 2-2:50 p.m. MWF | 3:05-4:20 p.m. TTH | 3-3:50 p.m. MWF |
NOTE: All evening course finals will be held during their regularly scheduled time during Finals Week. Courses after 4 p.m. are considered evening courses. Classes meeting at irregular times will schedule their final examinations between Monday, Dec. 14 and Thursday, Dec. 17 at a suitable time for the professor and students.
Important Deadlines
Incomplete Grades
Summer 2026 incomplete grades are due to the Registrar's Office by Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
Add/Drop Dates:
To find section Add/Drop/Withdrawal dates, please view the Academic Calendar for the current academic year.
Fall 2026 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Dates:
- 8 Week A: Sept. 14-25
- 16 Week: Oct. 19-30
- 15 Week CE: Oct. 12-23
- 8 Week B: Nov. 9-20
Graduation Application Deadlines
- July 2, 2026 - Last day to apply for August 2026 conferral.
- Oct. 10, 2026 - Last day to apply for December 2026 conferral.
- March 7, 2027 - Last day to apply for May 2027 conferral.
For instructions on applying for graduation please visit the Graduation and Commencement page. Graduation policies can be found in the most recent version of the Ashland University Academic Catalog.