Academic Calendar 2026–2027

University of the Philippines Cebu · Department of Computer Science
1st Sem 2026-2027 (August – December 2026)

Approved
Upcoming UP Activity

Midsemester (First Semester)

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
In 8 days
Then coming up
  • Oct 27, 2026UP Cebu CU Anniversary
  • Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
  • Nov 2, 2026All Souls' Day
Scope: Applies to all UP Cebu programs except graduate programs under the trimester scheme. The DS graduate courses (DS 227, DS 208) follow the semester schedule and are covered by this calendar, alongside the CMSC undergraduate courses.

1st Sem 2026-2027

August – December 2026
Classes begin
Aug 10
Midsemester
Oct 8
Classes end
Dec 10
Final exams
Dec 12 – Dec 18

Key Academic Dates

MilestoneDateTerm
Registration period (First Semester) Aug 3 – Aug 7, 2026 1st Sem 2026-2027
Start of classes (First Semester) Aug 10, 2026 (Mon) 1st Sem 2026-2027
Change of matriculation deadline (First Semester) Aug 17, 2026 (Mon) 1st Sem 2026-2027
Last day to withdraw enlistment (First Semester) Aug 17, 2026 (Mon) 1st Sem 2026-2027
Deadline to file for graduation (First Semester) Aug 24, 2026 (Mon) 1st Sem 2026-2027
Midsemester (First Semester) Oct 8, 2026 (Thu) 1st Sem 2026-2027
ISIP (Independent Study & Integration) (First Semester) Nov 2 – Nov 4, 2026 1st Sem 2026-2027
Deadline for dropping subjects (First Semester) Nov 6, 2026 (Fri) 1st Sem 2026-2027
Deadline for filing leave of absence (First Semester) Nov 13, 2026 (Fri) 1st Sem 2026-2027
End of classes (First Semester) Dec 10, 2026 (Thu) 1st Sem 2026-2027
Integration period (First Semester) Dec 11, 2026 (Fri) 1st Sem 2026-2027
Final examinations (First Semester) Dec 12 – Dec 18, 2026 1st Sem 2026-2027
Deadline for grade submission (First Semester) Dec 29, 2026 (Tue) 1st Sem 2026-2027
Registration period (Second Semester) Jan 11 – Jan 15, 2027 —
Start of classes (Second Semester) Jan 19, 2027 (Tue) —
Change of matriculation deadline (Second Semester) Jan 25, 2027 (Mon) —
Last day to withdraw enlistment (Second Semester) Jan 25, 2027 (Mon) —
Deadline to file for graduation (Second Semester) Feb 1, 2027 (Mon) —
Midsemester (Second Semester) Mar 19, 2027 (Fri) —
ISIP (Independent Study & Integration) (Second Semester) Mar 22 – Mar 24, 2027 —
Deadline for dropping subjects (Second Semester) Apr 16, 2027 (Fri) —
Deadline for filing leave of absence (Second Semester) Apr 23, 2027 (Fri) —
End of classes (Second Semester) May 24, 2027 (Mon) —
Integration period (Second Semester) May 25, 2027 (Tue) —
Final examinations (Second Semester) May 26 – Jun 1, 2027 —
Deadline for grade submission (Second Semester) Jun 8, 2027 (Tue) —
Registration period (Midyear) Jun 9 – Jun 10, 2027 —
Start of classes (Midyear) Jun 11, 2027 (Fri) —
Change of matriculation deadline (Midyear) Jun 17, 2027 (Thu) —
Last day to withdraw enlistment (Midyear) Jun 17, 2027 (Thu) —
Deadline to file for graduation (Midyear) Jun 21, 2027 (Mon) —
Midsemester (Midyear) Jun 29, 2027 (Tue) —
Deadline for dropping subjects (Midyear) Jun 30, 2027 (Wed) —
End of classes (Midyear) Jul 15, 2027 (Thu) —
Integration period (Midyear) Jul 16, 2027 (Fri) —
Final examinations (Midyear) Jul 19 – Jul 21, 2027 —
Deadline for grade submission (Midyear) Jul 26, 2027 (Mon) —

Breaks & Notable Dates

EventDate
UP Cebu CU Anniversary Oct 27, 2026 (Tue)
Christmas Vacation Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027
Lenten Break (students only) Mar 25 – Mar 27, 2027
UP Foundation Day Jun 18, 2027 (Fri)
UP Cebu Commencement Exercises (No classes on Commencement day) Jul 9, 2027 (Fri)

Official Holidays

2026

  • Aug 6Cebu Provincial Charter Day UP Cebu only
  • Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day
  • Aug 31National Heroes Day
  • Sep 9Osmeña Day
  • Nov 1All Saints' Day
  • Nov 2All Souls' Day
  • Nov 30Bonifacio Day
  • Dec 8Feast of the Immaculate Conception
  • Dec 24Christmas Eve
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Dec 30Rizal Day
  • Dec 31Last Day of the Year

2027

  • Jan 1New Year's Day
  • Jan 18Sinulog Rest Day UP Cebu only
  • Feb 6Chinese New Year
  • Feb 24Cebu City Charter Day UP Cebu only
  • Feb 25EDSA People Power Anniversary classes suspended
  • Mar 10Eid'l Fitr date tentative
  • Mar 25Maundy Thursday
  • Mar 26Good Friday
  • Apr 9Araw ng Kagitingan
  • May 1Labor Day
  • May 17Eid'l Adha date tentative
  • Jun 12Independence Day

School days: First & Second Semester each have 96 school days (16-week semester), exclusive of finals. The Midyear term runs 5 weeks (24 school days, Mon–Fri); 3-unit lecture classes meet 2 hours daily to reach the required 48 hours of instruction.

Notes: Holiday dates marked tentative follow the Islamic (Hijra) calendar or await proclamation. There are no classes on Commencement day.

Source: UP Cebu Office of the University Registrar — Academic Calendar AY 2026–2027.