Point Loma Nazarene University Academic Calendar 2026-27

Point Loma Nazarene University's 2026-2027 traditional undergraduate academic calendar follows a two-semester, four-quad structure. Fall 2026 classes begin August 31, 2026, with Fall Break October 22-23, Thanksgiving Recess November 25-27, classes ending December 11, final exams December 14-18, and Winter Commencement December 19. Spring 2027 classes begin January 11, 2027, with Spring Break March 8-12 and Easter Recess March 25-29, classes ending April 30, final exams May 3-7, and Spring Commencement Weekend May 7-8.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: pointloma-public.courseleaf.com. Always confirm with PLNU before making travel plans.

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PLNU key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Adjunct Development DayAug 15, 2026other
New Faculty Orientation: Day OneAug 17, 2026other
Faculty Convocation and Community CelebrationAug 19, 2026other
Welcome WeekAug 25, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026other
Fall 2026 Semester & Quad I Classes Begin (Monday Schedule)Aug 31, 2026term
Last Day to Add/Drop Quad I ClassesSep 4, 2026deadline
Labor Day (No Classes)Sep 7, 2026holiday
Last Day to Add/Drop Semester ClassesSep 11, 2026deadline
Last Day to Withdraw from Quad I ClassesOct 2, 2026deadline
Last Day to Apply for Winter CommencementOct 2, 2026deadline
Family WeekendOct 9, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026other
Quad I Classes EndOct 19, 2026term
Quad II Classes BeginOct 20, 2026term
Fall Break (No Classes)Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026break
Last Day to Add/Drop Quad II ClassesOct 23, 2026deadline
Mid-Semester Grades DistributedOct 27, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026other
Spiritual Renewal WeekNov 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026other
Priority Online Registration for Spring 2027Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026deadline
Last Day to Withdraw from Semester ClassesNov 6, 2026deadline
Last Day to Withdraw from Quad II ClassesNov 20, 2026deadline
Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes)Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026holiday
Classes EndDec 11, 2026term
Final ExaminationsDec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026exam
Winter CommencementDec 19, 2026commencement
Fall Semester & Quad II Grades DueDec 27, 2026other
New Student Orientation and Residence Halls Open (New Students)Jan 8, 2027other
Spring 2027 Semester & Quad I Classes Begin (Monday Schedule)Jan 11, 2027term
Last Day to Add/Drop Quad I ClassesJan 15, 2027deadline
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes)Jan 18, 2027holiday
Last Day to Add/Drop Semester ClassesJan 22, 2027deadline
Priority Online Registration for Summer 2027Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027deadline
Spiritual Renewal WeekFeb 1, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027other
Last Day to Withdraw from Quad I ClassesFeb 12, 2027deadline
Last Day to Apply for Spring CommencementFeb 12, 2027deadline
Alumni HomecomingFeb 19, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027other
Quad I Classes EndMar 1, 2027term
Quad II Classes BeginMar 2, 2027term
Last Day to Add/Drop Quad II ClassesMar 5, 2027deadline
Spring BreakNo classes.Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027break
Easter Recess (No Classes)Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027holiday
Last Day to Withdraw from Semester ClassesMar 26, 2027deadline
Last Day to Withdraw from Quad II ClassesApr 2, 2027deadline
Priority Online Registration for Fall 2027Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027deadline
Classes EndApr 30, 2027term
Final ExaminationsMay 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027exam
Spring Commencement WeekendMay 7, 2027 – May 8, 2027commencement
Spring Semester & Quad II Grades DueMay 16, 2027other

When is PLNU spring break 2027?

PLNU spring break 2027 is Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 (No classes.). Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

PLNU academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is PLNU spring break 2027?

PLNU spring break 2027 runs Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at PLNU?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at PLNU is Aug 31, 2026 (Fall 2026 Semester & Quad I Classes Begin (Monday Schedule)).

When are finals at PLNU?

Final Examinations: Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Check Point Loma Nazarene University's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is PLNU commencement 2027?

Last Day to Apply for Winter Commencement is Oct 2, 2026.

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