NOTE: We accept student applications throughout the year. However, to be eligible for an upcoming semester, new students must submit the application and all required documentation by 3 PM EST of the Students Admissions Deadline date in order to be eligible for acceptance. New students must also complete their class enrollment by 11:59 PM EST of the deadline date.
SUMMER 2026
| First Day of Registration | 3/1/2026 | 12 Ramadan, 1447 |
| New Student Orientation | 5/2/2026 | 15 Dhul Qadah, 1447 |
| Application Deadline for All Students | 5/4/2026 | 17 Dhul Qadah, 1447 |
| First Day of Live Sessions | 5/9/2026 | 22 Dhul Qadah, 1447 |
| Last Day to Drop/Add Courses | 5/15/2026 | 28 Dhul Qaddah, 1447 |
| Hajj Break | 5/18 to 5/31/26 | 1 to 14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 |
| Research Topic Submission | 7/12/2026 | 26 Muharram, 1448 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | 7/31/2026 | 15 Safar, 1448 |
| Research Paper Submission Deadline | 8/9/2026 | 24 Safar, 1448 |
| Final Exams Begin | 8/15 to 8/18/2026 | 1 to 4 Rabi I, 1448 |
| Makeups/Test-Out Exams | 8/18/2026 | 4, Rabi I, 1448 |
| Final Grades Due | 8/23/2026 | 12 Rabi I 1448 |
| *Islamic Hijri dates may differ subject to moonsighting | ||
FALL 2026
| First Day of Registration | 7/1/2026 | 15, Muharram, 1448 |
| New Student Orientation | 9/5/2026 | 22 Rabi’ I, 1448 |
| Application Deadline for All Students | 9/7/2026 | 24 Rabi’ I, 1448 |
| First Day of Live Sessions | 9/12/2026 | 29 Rabi’ I, 1448 |
| Last Day to Drop/Add Courses | 9/18/2026 | 5 Rabi’ II, 1448 |
| Research Topic Submission | 11/1/2026 | 20 Jumadah I, 1448 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | 11/20/2026 | 9, Jumadah II, 1448 |
| Research Paper Submission Deadline | 11/29/2026 | 18 Jumadah II, 1448 |
| Final Exams Begin | 12/5 to 12/8/2026 | 24 to 27 Jumadah II, 1448 |
| Makeups/Test-Out Exams | 12/9/2026 | 28 Jumadah II, 1448 |
| *Islamic Hijri dates may differ subject to moonsighting | ||
SPRING 2027
| First Day of Registration | 11/1/2026 | 10 Jumadah I, 1447 |
| New Student Orientation | 12/26/2026 | 16 Rabab, 1448 |
| Application Deadline for All Students | 12/28/2026 | 18 Rajab, 1448 |
| First Day of Live Sessions | 1/2/2027 | 23 Rajab, 1448 |
| Last Day to Drop/Add Courses | 1/8/2027 | 29 Rajab, 1448 |
| Ramadan Break | 2/20 to 3/12/27 | 13 Rmdn to 3 Shwl |
| Research Topic Submission | 3/7/2027 | 28 Ramadan, 1448 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | 3/26/2027 | 17, Shawwal, 1448 |
| Research Paper Submission Deadline | 4/4/2027 | 26 Shawwal, 1448 |
| Final Exams Begin | 4/17 to 4/20/2027 | 10 to 13 Dhul Qadah, 1448 |
| Makeups/Test-Out Exams | 4/21/2027 | 14 Dhul Qadah, 1448 |
| *Islamic Hijri dates may differ subject to moonsighting | ||
The university will be closed on the following days each year:
Eid Ul-Fitr (4 days including last day of Ramadan), Eid Ul-Edha (5 days including the Day of Arafat), MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas & New Year’s Day.