| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | Application period begins. |
| November 23, 2026 | Application form due. |
| December 1, 2026 | Application materials due. |
| December 10, 2026 | Pre-enrollment and Course Selection forms due. |
| December 21, 2026 | Post-enrollment forms due. |
| December 25, 2026 to January 4, 2027 |
Cornell is closed for winter break. The university reopens on Monday, January 4, 2026. |
| January 4, 2027 | Instruction begins. Last day to switch classes. |
| January 4-6, 2027 | 0% tuition liability for courses dropped during this period. |
| January 7-8, 2027 | 50% tuition liability for courses dropped during this period. |
| January 8, 2027 | 100% tuition liability for courses dropped during this period. |
| January 12, 2027 (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 22, 2027 | Instruction ends. Final exams may be held on the last day of class (1/22) or on the following Saturday (1/23) at a time arranged by your instructor. Last day to withdraw (petition required). |