| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | Application period begins. |
| December 1, 2025 | Application form due. |
| December 10, 2025 | Application materials due. |
| December 11, 2025 | Course selection deadline. |
| December 22, 2025 | Post-enrollment forms due. |
| December 25, 2025 to January 1, 2026 |
Cornell is closed for winter break. The university reopens on Friday, January 2, 2026. |
| January 2, 2026 | Instruction begins. |
| January 2–4, 2026 | 0% tuition charge for courses dropped during this period. |
| January 5–6, 2026 | 50% tuition charge for courses dropped during this period. |
| January 7, 2026 | 100% tuition charge for courses dropped during this period. |
| January 9, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
Last day to drop a class without a petition and without the letter “W” appearing on your transcript. |
| Variable dates | Course evaluation system opens for students a few days before the end of class. |
| January 16–17, 2026 | Instruction ends.Final exams may be held on the last day of class (1/16) or on the following Saturday (1/17) at a time arranged by your instructor.
Last day to withdraw (the day of your final exam; petition required). |