GBS Academic Calendar
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
2025-2026 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 2025 | Spring 2026 | Full Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. 17 | Jan. 11 | May 25 |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 18 | Jan. 12 | May 26 |
| 12th Class Day (Official Census Date) | Sept. 3 | Jan. 28 | June 10 |
| Advance Registration for Currently Enrolled Students | June 4 | Nov. 12 | April 1 |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 5 | May 1 | Aug. 7 |
| Final Examinations | Dec. 8-12 | May 4-8 | Aug. 10-14 |
| Grades Due for Graduating Students | Dec. 10, 12 PM | May 6, 12 PM | Aug. 12, 12 PM |
| Final Grades Must be Posted | Dec. 18, 5 PM | May 11, 5 PM | Aug. 17, 5 PM |
| Semester/Term Ends | Dec. 12 | May 8 | Aug. 14 |
| Official Graduation Date/Date on Diploma | Dec. 12 | May 8 | Aug. 14 |
Payments and Refunds
Detailed Information:
- Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive Partial Refund:
- Fall 2025: Sept. 15
- Spring 2026: Feb. 9
- Full Summer 2026: June 15
Add/Drop & Withdrawal
(changes in schedule), WITHDRAWAL (dropping all courses)
- Last Day to Add a Course (Registrar's Office Only):
- Fall 2025: Sept. 3
- Spring 2026: Jan. 28
- Full Summer 2026: June 10
- Last Day to Drop a Course and Receive Grade of W:
- Fall 2025: Sept. 29
- Spring 2026: Feb. 23
- Full Summer 2026: June 25
- Last Day to Drop a Class or Withdraw from the University:
- Fall 2025: Dec. 1
- Spring 2026: April 27
- Full Summer 2026: Aug. 3
Deadlines Related to Graduation
Detailed information:
| Event | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Full Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Day to File Approval to Schedule Defense | Sept. 5 | Feb. 1 | June 3 |
| Last Day to File Statement of Intent to Graduate | Sept. 5 | Feb. 1 | June 3 |
| Last Day to File Student Services Graduation Application | Nov. 12 | Feb. 1 | July 6 |
| Last Day to Order Regalia through Student Services Website | Nov. 12 | Feb. 1 | July 6 |
| Defense Notification and Abstract Last Day to Pay Graduation Fee, ETD Fee | 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. 24 | March 27 | June 26 |
| Last Day to Submit Oral Defense Signature Form and Thesis/Dissertation Approval Form | Oct. 31 | April 3 | July 6 |
| Last Day to Submit Final PDF of Thesis/Dissertation | Oct. 31 | April 3 | July 6 |
| Last Day to Remove Grades of I or PR | Nov. 10 | April 17 | July 10 |
| Convocation and Commencement Ceremony | May 8, 2026 | ||
For the most comprehensive and up-to-date information, please refer to the official Ογ½ΆΦ±²₯ Academic Calendar PDF documents.