Fall 2026 Alternate Block Schedule and ECU Online: Flight Path Programs

Important tuition and fees deadlines are posted on the University Cashier’s website by academic term.

Fall Semester 2026

Block 1

DateDescription
August 1, SundayGraduate school application deadline for Fall (please check specific programs for their deadline)
August 14, FridayAdvising, registration, and schedule adjustments.
August 17, MondayClasses begin; schedule adjustments.
August 19, WednesdayLast day for registration and schedule adjustments (drop/add), by 5:00 p.m.
September 7, MondayState Holiday.
September 14, MondayLast day for undergraduate and graduate students to withdraw from Block 1 courses by 5:00 p.m.
September 15, TuesdayLast day to apply for graduation for Fall
September 24, ThursdaySurvey of Student Opinion of Instruction (SSOI) becomes available
October 1, ThursdayClasses end.
October 3-6, Saturday-TuesdayFall Break
October 7, WednesdayGrades due at 8:00 am

Block 2

DateDescription
October 7, WednesdayClasses begin; schedule adjustments.
October 9, FridayLast day for registration and schedule adjustments (drop/add), by 5:00 p.m.
November 3, TuesdayLast day for undergraduate and graduate students to withdraw from Block 2 courses by 5:00 p.m.
November 16, MondaySurvey of Student Opinion of Instruction (SSOI) becomes available
November 20, FridayLast day to submit a thesis or dissertation for Fall graduation
November 23, MondayClasses end.
November 25-29 Wednesday-SundayThanksgiving break
December 11, FridayGrades due at 4:30 pm
  1. Classes meet four days a week, Monday through Thursday (27 class meetings)
  2. Class length is one hour and twenty-five minutes (1:25)
  3. No final exam period. Final exam is on the last day of class

Faculty Senate Resolution #25-27; Approved by Faculty Senate: March 25, 2025; Approved by the Chancellor: April 28, 2025.