GBS Academic Calendar
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
This calendar provides specific academic dates and deadlines for Biomedical Sciences PhD, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences 3rd+ Year students. All dates are subject to change.
GBS Academic Dates (All Dates Subject To Change)
| Event | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Full Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional Section Building Deadline | April 1 | Sept. 1 | Feb. 1 |
| Current Students Registration Deadline | June 30 | Dec. 1 | April 15 |
| Last Day to Register or Withdraw Without Penalty | Aug. 23 | Jan. 10 | May 23 |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 24 | Jan. 11 | May 24 |
| 12th Class Day (Official Census Date) | Sept. 9 | Jan. 27 | June 9 |
| Advance Registration for Currently Enrolled Students | June 10 | Nov. 10 | April 6 |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 4 | April 30 | Aug. 6 |
| Final Examinations | Dec. 7-11 | May 3-7 | Aug. 9-13 |
| Grades Due for Graduating Students | Dec. 9, 12 PM | May 5, 12 PM | Aug. 11, 12 PM |
| Final Grades Must be Posted | Dec. 14, 5 PM | May 10, 5 PM | Aug. 16, 5 PM |
| Semester/Term Ends | Dec. 11 | May 7 | Aug. 13 |
| Official Graduation Date/Date on Diploma | Dec. 11 | May 7 | Aug. 13 |
Payments and Refunds
Detailed Information: https://www.fiscal.ttuhsc.edu/studentbusserv/
- Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive Partial Refund:
- Fall 2026: Sept. 21
- Spring 2027: Feb. 8
- Full Summer 2027: June 14
Add/Drop & Withdrawal
(changes in schedule), WITHDRAWAL (dropping all courses)
- Last Day to Add a Course (Registrar's Office Only):
- Fall 2026: Sept. 9
- Spring 2027: Jan. 27
- Full Summer 2027: June 9
- Last Day to Drop a Course and Receive Grade of W:
- Fall 2026: Oct. 5
- Spring 2027: Feb. 22
- Full Summer 2027: June 24
- Last Day to Drop a Class or Withdraw from the University:
- Fall 2026: Nov. 30
- Spring 2027: April 26
- Full Summer 2027: Aug. 2
Deadlines Related to Graduation
Detailed information: Graduation Deadlines
| Event | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Full Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Day to File Approval to Schedule Defense | Sept. 4 | Feb. 1 | June 4 |
| Last Day to File Statement of Intent to Graduate | Sept. 4 | Feb. 1 | June 4 |
| Last Day to File Student Services Graduation Application | Nov. 11 | Feb. 1 | July 13 |
| Last Day to Order Regalia through Student Services Website | Nov. 11 | Feb. 1 | July 13 |
| Defense Notification and Abstract | At Least 3 Weeks Prior to Defense | ||
| Last Day to Pay Graduation Fee, ETD Fee | Notified by Email | ||
| Last Day to Defend Thesis/Dissertation | Oct. 23 | March 26 | June 28 |
| Last Day to Submit Oral Defense Signature Form and Thesis/Dissertation Approval Form | Oct. 30 | April 2 | July 5 |
| Last Day to Submit Final PDF of Thesis/Dissertation | Oct. 30 | April 2 | July 5 |
| Last Day to Remove Grades of I or PR | Nov. 9 | April 16 | July 9 |
| Convocation and Commencement Ceremony | May 7, 2027 | ||
For the most comprehensive and up-to-date information, please refer to the official TTUHSC Academic Calendar PDF documents.