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Office of the Registrar
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5256 USA
(269) 387-4300
Important Dates for Faculty and Staff
2026-27
Calendars are subject to change. Dates and events are added or changed as information becomes available.
| Date | Term | Event |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | ||
| 12 | Spring | Spring classes begin at 8 a.m. |
| 19 | Spring | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day recess. University is closed. |
| 19 | SUM I and SUM II | Course offerings are made available at 8:00 a.m. to view online using goWMU and Course Lookup. |
| 20 | Spring | Registration closes. Census. |
| February 2026 | ||
| 2 | SUM I and SUM II | Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. 2026 course shells available to instructors. |
| 15 | SUM I and SUM II | 2026 textbook order deadline. |
| March 2026 | ||
| 2 | Fall | Course offerings are made available at 8:00 a.m. to view online using goWMU and Course Lookup. |
| 9-13 | Spring | Spring recess - no classes. |
| 13 | Spring | Spirit day - no classes. University is open during normal business hours. |
| 16 | Fall | Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Fall 2026 course shells available to instructors. |
| April 2026 | ||
| 15 | Fall Spring | Textbook order deadline. Spring 2026 course fee request deadline. |