Jaguar Connection - November 2026

November 2026

November 24 - 29

Thanksgiving Holiday for Students Begins at 5:00 PM

November 30

Financial Aid/Scholarship Bookstore Charging Period for Spring 2027 Begins

December 4

Last Day of Classes

December 7 - 10

Final Exams

December 12

JagPack Opt Out for Spring 2027 Begins

January 6

Spring 2027 Balance Due

Course Withdrawal & Schedule of Reductions

Due to recent changes in federal regulations, the Office of Financial Aid must reduce Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and Graduate PLUS loan amounts for any student who is enrolled less than full-time through a process called Schedule of Reductions (SOR). The initial SOR process occurred on August 25, 2026, when aid was disbursed to the student account.

Dropping or withdrawing from courses mid-semester can also subject you to SOR, which may decrease your loan amount, create an outstanding balance, and impact your loan eligibility.

October 30 was the last day to withdraw in PAWS. Financial Aid will process the Schedule of Reductions and notify students if their aid was impacted.

Impact on Scholarships & Third-Party Aid

Enrolling less than full-time at the start of the semester or withdrawing during the term can also affect institutional scholarships and third-party payments, potentially preventing your funds from applying at the start of the term or impacting future term awards.

Spring 2027 - Lock in Your Schedule

The Spring 2027 semester will be here before we know it, so finalizing your class schedule now is critical to securing both your courses and financial aid before the holidays. Once you have registered for spring, you can view your charges via your Student Account Access in PAWS.

To avoid the risk of being voided from spring courses, outstanding balances must be paid in full, or you must be enrolled in a payment plan by January 6, 2027.

USA Payment Plans:

4-Installment Plan opens November 6, 2026
3-Installment Plan opens December 10, 2026

Give us a call if you need help checking on the status of your aid, reviewing your balance, or resolving any holds on your account.

Prioritize Your Health and Well-being

Success starts with health! USA offers several resources to support your physical and mental well-being.

Stay Active at the SRC: All students receive complimentary access to the state-of-the-art Student Recreation Center (SRC). The SRC features two weight rooms, pools, a rock wall, and courts. Don't forget the free group fitness classes (Zumba, yoga) and the Outdoor Adventures program for hiking and kayaking trips!

Health & Wellness Support: The USA Student Health Center offers convenient primary care, immunizations, and injury treatment on campus. For mental health support, the University Counseling and Wellness Center provides free, confidential individual counseling and access to stress-reducing resources like the Calm Waters Relaxation Room.

Check out JAGS for JED and make your health a priority!

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