Cu Denver Academic Calendar 2026-2027 | University of Colorado Denver
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An academic calendar is a well-organized schedule that covers all the important events and milestones throughout an academic year.
It includes things like exam dates, the much-anticipated spring break or reading week, and the last day of the semester. Academic calendars can be presented in two ways: you can look at the details for each semester, or you can view the whole academic year in one calendar.
Cu Denver Academic Calendar 2026-2027
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Spring 2026 Full Semester
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to apply for Spring Graduation via UCDAccess. | November 3, 2025 |
| Registration begins for Spring Semester via UCDAccess – Check UCDAccess for your specific registration date and time assignment. For best course selection, register as soon as possible after your registration time assignment. | Nov. 3 – 18, 2025 |
| Open enrollment begins for Spring Semester. | November 19, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – No classes. Campus open. | January 19, 2026 |
| First day of Spring semester classes. | January 20, 2026 |
| Last day to waitlist classes using UCDAccess. | January 25, 2026 |
| Last day to drop a class without a $100 drop charge – All waitlists will be eliminated today. | January 26, 2026 |
| First day instructor approval may be required to add some classes – If unable to enroll in UCDAccess because “Instructor Consent is Required”, obtain instructor approval on a Schedule Adjustment Form. | January 26, 2026 |
| Census Day – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | February 4, 2026 |
| Last day to add classes in UCDAccess – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | February 4, 2026 |
| Last day to add classes with instructor consent on the Schedule Adjustment form – If unable to enroll in UCDAccess because “Instructor Consent is Required”, obtain instructor approval on a Schedule Adjustment Form. | February 4, 2026 |
| Last day to drop classes with a financial adjustment – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | February 4, 2026 |
| Classes dropped after this date will appear on your transcript with a grade of ‘W’ – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | February 4, 2026 |
| Full tuition will be charged for additional classes added after this date – College Opportunity Fund hours will not be deducted from eligible student’s lifetime hours. Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | February 4, 2026 |
| Last day to apply for Spring graduation via UCDAccess – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. After this date, contact your advisor. | February 4, 2026 |
| Registration begins for Summer Semester via UCDAccess – Check UCDAccess for your specific registration date and time assignment. For best course selection, register as soon as possible after your registration time assignment. | March 2 – 17, 2026 |
| Open enrollment begins for Summer Semester. | March 18, 2026 |
| Spring Break – No classes. Campus open. | March 23 – 29, 2026 |
| Registration begins for Fall Semester via UCDAccess – Check UCDAccess for your specific registration date and time assignment. For best course selection, register as soon as possible after your registration time assignment. | April 1 – 16, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class via UCDAccess. | April 5, 2026 |
| Last day to request No Credit or Pass/Fail grade for a class. Graduate degree students can exercise the P+/P/F option for undergraduate courses only. Graduate students should consult their school or college regarding the P+/P/F option. A grade of P+/P/S will not be acceptable for graduate credit to satisfy any graduate education requirement. | April 5, 2026 |
| First day to withdraw from a class with a Late Withdrawal Petition form. | April 6, 2026 |
| Open enrollment begins for Fall Semester. | April 17, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a Late Withdrawal Petition form. | May 6, 2026 |
| Spring Finals week. | May 11 – 16, 2026 |
| End of Spring semester – Commencement. | May 16, 2026 |
| Final grades available on UCDAccess and transcripts (tentative). | May 21, 2026 |
| Spring degrees posted on UCDAccess and transcripts (tentative) – This is the date your degree will be recorded on your transcript; diplomas begin mailing on July 5th. | June 23, 2026 |
Spring First Five Week Session 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring first five-week session. | January 20, 2026 |
| Census Day – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | January 23, 2026 |
| Last day to add Spring first five-week session classes using UCDAccess – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | January 23, 2026 |
| Last day to drop a Spring first five-week session class without paying for the course and a ‘W’ grade on the transcript – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | January 23, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Spring first five-week session class via UCDAccess. | February 9, 2026 |
| Last day to request No Credit or Pass/Fail grade for a Spring first five-week session class. See Main Session Calendar for special graduate student notes on Pass/Fail. | February 9, 2026 |
| End of Spring first five-week session. | February 20, 2026 |
Spring 2nd Five Week Session 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring second five-week session. | February 23, 2026 |
| Census Day – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | February 27, 2026 |
| Last day to add Spring second five-week session classes using UCDAccess – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | February 27, 2026 |
| Last day to drop a Spring second five-week session class without paying for the course and a ‘W’ on the transcript – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | February 27, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Spring second five-week session class via UCDAccess. | March 13, 2026 |
| Last day to request No Credit or Pass/Fail grade for a Spring second five-week session class. See Main Session Calendar for special graduate student notes on Pass/Fail. | March 13, 2026 |
| Spring Break – No classes. Campus open. | March 23 – 29, 2026 |
| End of Spring second five-week session. | April 4, 2026 |
Spring 3rd Five Week Session 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring third five-week session. | April 6, 2026 |
| Census Day – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | April 17, 2026 |
| Last day to add Spring third five-week session classes using UCDAccess – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | April 17, 2026 |
| Last day to drop a Spring third five-week session class without paying for the course and a ‘W’ on the transcript – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | April 17, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Spring third five-week session class via UCDAccess. | May 1, 2026 |
| Last day to request No Credit or Pass/Fail grade for a Spring third five-week session class. See Main Session Calendar for special graduate student notes on Pass/Fail. | May 1, 2026 |
| End of Spring third five-week session. | May 16, 2026 |
Spring First Eight Week Session 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring first eight-week session. | January 20, 2026 |
| Census Day – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | January 27, 2026 |
| Last day to add Spring first eight-week session classes using UCDAccess – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | January 27, 2026 |
| Last day to drop a Spring first eight-week session class without paying or the course and a ‘W’ on the transcript – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | January 27, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Spring first eight-week session class via UCDAccess. | February 20, 2026 |
| Last day to request No Credit or Pass/Fail grade for a Spring first eight-week session class. See Main Session Calendar for special graduate student notes. | February 20, 2026 |
| First day to withdraw from a class with a Late Withdrawal Petition form. | February 21, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a Late Withdrawal Petition form. | March 4, 2026 |
| End of Spring first eight-week session. | March 13, 2026 |
Spring 2nd Eight Week Session 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring second eight-week session. | March 16, 2026 |
| Census Day – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | March 23, 2026 |
| Last day to add Spring second eight-week session classes using UCDAccess – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | March 23, 2026 |
| Last day to drop a Spring second eight-week session class without paying for the course and a ‘W’ on the transcript – Deadline time is 5:00 PM MT. | March 23, 2026 |
| Spring Break – No classes. Campus open. | March 23 – 29, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Spring second eight-week session class via UCDAccess. | April 23, 2026 |
| Last day to request No Credit or Pass/Fail grade for a Spring second eight-week session class. See Main Session Calendar for special graduate student notes. | April 23, 2026 |
| First day to withdraw from a class with a Late Withdrawal Petition form. | April 24, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a Late Withdrawal Petition form. | May 6, 2026 |
| End of Spring second eight-week session. | May 16, 2026 |
