UH Manoa Academic Calendar 2026-2027 | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
UH Manoa Academic Calendar for 2026-2027 is here so that you know the various activities that will be going on in the school and even the non-academic activities.
The Academic Calendar is nothing other than the University’s official publication, and provides information about courses, programs, and graduation requirements, as well as UM and faculty/school-specific laws, regulations, and policies.
The Calendar serves as a guide for individuals who are considering or have already applied for admission to the University or college, as well as those who have registered for classes there. It also serves as a reference for professors and students at the university. In essence, this Calendar outlines how the school plans to conduct itself throughout each academic year.’
Academic Calendar Spring 2026
| Date | Event |
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| October 28, 2025 | Class Availability posted; Registration Assignments viewable in STAR GPS |
| November 11, 2025 | HOLIDAY: Veterans Day (non-instructional day) |
| November 17 – 21, 2025 |
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| November 27, 2025 | HOLIDAY: Thanksgiving Day (non-instructional day) |
| November 28, 2025 | Non-instructional day |
| December 1 – 5, 2025 | Registration assignments begin: Incoming Classified (newly accepted freshmen, external transfers, internal transfers & returnees with 0-29.99 credits) |
| December 8, 2025 | Registration begins: All Unclassified (non-degree seeking students) |
| December 25, 2025 | HOLIDAY: Christmas Day (non-instructional day) |
| January 1, 2026 | HOLIDAY: New Year’s Day (non-instructional day) |
| January 9, 2026 | Payment Receipt Deadline |
| January 12 |
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| January 19 | HOLIDAY: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (non-instructional day) |
| January 20 by 11:59 p.m. (HST) | Deadline to:
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| February 4 | Deadline to:
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| February 5 – March 27 | Restricted Withdrawal period (with a “W” grade, 0% tuition refund) via STAR GPS |
| March 1 – May 1 | Online registration opens for the Spring 2026 commencement ceremony: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/commencement/ |
| February 13 | Spring & Summer 2026 Graduates: Deadline to file Application for Graduation & Spring Commencement book name inclusion deadline * |
| February 16 | HOLIDAY: President’s Day (non-instructional day) |
| March 16 – 20 | SPRING RECESS |
| March 26 | HOLIDAY: Kuhio Day (non-instructional day) |
| March 27 by 11:59 p.m. (HST) | Deadline to drop a course (with a “W” grade, 0% tuition refund) |
| April 1 | Deadline to:
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| April 3 |
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| May 6 | Last day of instruction |
| May 7 – 8 | Study Period |
| May 11 – 15 | Final Examination Period |
| May 15 | Semester ends & Degree conferral date |
| May 16 | Commencement: Please see Commencement website for ceremony information |
| May 19 by 4:00 p.m. (HST) | Faculty Grade Submission Deadline |
| May 20 | Grades available in STAR GPS |
*Submit your Application for Graduation by this date to have your name printed in the commencement program. Even if you miss the deadline, you can still participate in the Commencement ceremony.
Some dates are tentative and subject to change. If certain dates are not available, please check back at a later time for updates.
Colleges/Schools may have other dates specific to their programs. Please check with your department or program for these deadlines. Graduate students may check with Graduate Division.
Academic dates and deadlines for Outreach College may not coincide with this Academic Calendar. Please visit Outreach College for extension term dates and deadlines.
