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Academic Calendar

Stay informed about important dates, deadlines, and academic schedules for your educational journey.

Admissions Guidelines

  • Students applying to USA Open University must complete their online applications by the specified deadline. This includes submitting all necessary documentation such as English proficiency certificates or academic transcripts for credit transfer evaluation. Applications received after the deadline may be considered for the following term at the university's discretion.
  • Foundation program students at USA Open University must provide all required documentation by the stated deadline to be eligible for degree-seeking student status in the upcoming academic term.
  • To maintain active enrollment, students are required to submit official academic transcripts and diplomas before the designated deadline.

Admissions Calendar

EventTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5
Last Day to Save Your SpotDecember 24, 2025December 24, 2025December 24, 2025December 24, 2025December 24, 2025
First Day of TermSeptember 5, 2025November 12, 2025January 30, 2026April 8, 2026June 19, 2026
Early Admissions DeadlineJuly 23, 2025October 3, 2025December 17, 2025February 27, 2026May 8, 2026
Application DeadlineAugust 15, 2025October 22, 2025January 9, 2026March 18, 2026May 29, 2026

Academic Guidelines

  • The university maintains the authority to modify this academic calendar as needed with appropriate notice to students.
  • Registration schedules vary based on student classification and academic program. Student classification is based on completed credit hours.
  • Limited course selections are available during late registration periods. Students taking supervised examinations must arrange proctoring services during the standard registration window.
  • Final grades may be available before the published date; students should regularly monitor their Student Portal for updates.

Academic Calendar

EventTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5
Term PeriodApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Late Course RegistrationApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Grades Published ByNovember 13, 2025January 22, 2026April 9, 2026June 18, 2026August 27, 2026
First Day of TermSeptember 5, 2025November 12, 2025January 30, 2026April 8, 2026June 19, 2026
Final Exam PeriodApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Course Withdrawal PeriodApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Course Registration PeriodApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Course Drop PeriodApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026April 3, 2026