The summer is anything but a break for college and university officials. It\u2019s prime time for enrollment and registration events as they get ready to welcome large numbers of first-time and returning students.\u00a0<\/p>\n
San Antonio students have about a month left before the start of the fall semester and important dates, such as registration and payment deadlines, dorm move-in days and more, are right around the corner.\u00a0Not to mention the first day of classes. <\/p>\n
Every San Antonio institution has a slightly different way to do things. So we put together a list of the important fall 2026 dates for local institutions:<\/p>\n
Alamo Colleges District<\/a><\/p>\n Classes begin on Aug. 24 across the five Alamo Colleges District institutions \u2014 San Antonio College, St. Philip\u2019s College, Palo Alto College, Northwest Vista College and Northeast Lakeview College.\u00a0<\/p>\n The last day to apply for admission for the first part of the fall semester is Aug. 14. Admissions for the second part of the semester end on Aug. 29.\u00a0<\/p>\n Registrations end on Aug. 23, for the first portion of the fall, and on Sept. 7 for the second part.\u00a0<\/p>\n Census Date lands on Sept. 9 for the first part of the fall and on Sept. 21 for the second portion. This also marks the last day to withdraw from a course.<\/p>\n Students with unpaid balances or those who didn\u2019t register for a payment plan risk getting dropped from a course by Census Date.\u00a0<\/p>\n The University of Texas at San Antonio<\/a><\/p>\n Fall classes at UT San Antonio begin on Aug. 19.<\/p>\n Financial aid disbursement is on Aug. 9.<\/p>\n Early registration closes on Aug. 7, and late registration begins on Aug. 10.\u00a0<\/p>\n The last day to drop a course with 100% refund is Aug. 18, refunds are reduced after this date.\u00a0<\/p>\n The deadline to pay your balance or enroll in a payment plan to avoid late fees is Aug. 19 by 5 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n For those who register late, the second payment deadline is Aug. 28 by 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Census date is Sept. 3. This is also the final payment deadline and the last day to drop or withdraw without a grade.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fall 2026 dorm move-in dates are Aug. 14 through the 16. Students will receive emails detailing the specific date and time for their building move-in.\u00a0<\/p>\n Texas A&M-San Antonio<\/a><\/p>\n Fall classes at TAMUSA begin on Aug. 24.\u00a0<\/p>\n Billing statements are issued on Aug. 19<\/p>\n The last day to pay off balances or enroll in a payment plan is Aug. 20. Late fees begin on Aug. 21.<\/p>\n The last day to drop a course with 100% refund is Aug. 21, refunds are reduced after this date.<\/p>\n Class registration ends on Aug. 31.<\/p>\n Census date is on Sept. 9. Students with unpaid balances or those who didn\u2019t enroll in a payment plan by 4:59 p.m. may be dropped for non-payment.<\/p>\n Dorm move-in day for all students is on Aug. 14.<\/p>\n Trinity University<\/a><\/p>\n Fall classes at Trinity University begin on Aug. 24.\u00a0<\/p>\n New students are scheduled to arrive on campus on Aug. 21, and residence halls open between then and Aug. 23.\u00a0<\/p>\n Enrollment for the fall semester started on July 15 and end son Aug. 3<\/p>\n Late enrollment starts on Aug. 4 and ends on Sept. 9.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tuition payments are due by Aug. 5.\u00a0<\/p>\n Those enrolled in a payment plan will begin their installments on Aug. 5.\u00a0<\/p>\n The deadline to add or drop classes is on Aug. 31<\/p>\n University of the Incarnate Word<\/a><\/p>\n Fall classes at UIW begin on Aug. 24.\u00a0<\/p>\n The last day to enroll, add or change courses is Aug. 31. This is also the last day to get 100% refunds on classes and to make payment arrangements.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Mass of the Holy Spirit, which commemorates the beginning of the fall semester, takes place on Sept. 2.<\/p>\n Census date is on Sept. 14.<\/p>\n The last day to withdraw from a course is Sept. 28.<\/p>\n Move-in days vary for those moving into UIW residence halls. First-year students will begin moving in on Thursday, Aug. 20, and upper-level students are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21.<\/p>\n St. Mary\u2019s University<\/a><\/p>\n Fall classes at St. Mary\u2019s begin on Aug. 18.\u00a0<\/p>\n On Aug. 18 and 19 the university will hold a One-Stop Shop event<\/a> where student success staff will be available to answer questions on financial aid, bills, registration and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n The last day to add a class for the fall semester is Aug. 24. It is also the last day to register without a late fee.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Opening School Liturgy: Mass of the Holy Spirit will be held on Aug. 27, to commemorate the start of the academic year.\u00a0<\/p>\n Census date takes place on Sept. 2.<\/p>\n