Now students and candidates can check the UNCONN Academic Calendar 2026-2027 on this page. All information to guide you has been provided for you.
An academic calendar is essential for students, teachers, and staff. It’s like a reminder that shows all the important events and dates for the whole school year and each semester.
It’s not just for them; it also helps parents, alumni (former students), and people who want to join the school. They all get useful information from it.
What’s interesting is that each school makes its own academic calendar with lots of specific and carefully chosen dates.
UNCONN Academic Calendar
Table of Interests
Fall 2025 (Full Term)
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | Payment Due Date/Cancellation for non-payment Payment Information |
| August 11, 2025 | Academic Year Begins |
| August 11, 2025 | Spring Academic Suspension Appeal Deadline @11:59 pm Suspension Appeal |
| August 17, 2025 | New Student Convocation |
| August 18, 2025 | First day of classes |
| August 23, 2025 | Saturday classes begin |
| August 25, 2025 | Last day to add, drop a course with no grade* @ 11:59 pm Payment Information |
| August 26, 2025 | Second Cancellation for nonpayment Payment Information |
| August 28, 2025 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run Policy Information |
| August 29, 2025 | Census date for Fall Enrollment |
| August 29, 2025 | Niner Course Pack Last Day to Opt Out Niner Course Pack Information |
| August 30, 2025 | No Saturday Classes |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day – No Classes |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day – University Closed |
| September 12, 2025 | Early Alert Deadline |
| September 18, 2025 | Deadline to apply for December 2025 Graduation* |
| September 22, 2025 | Unsatisfactory web Mid-Term Grading access available for Fall 2025 |
| September 29, 2025 | Spring 2026 Schedule of Classes available on the web |
| September 29, 2025 | Student registration appointment times available on the web |
| September 30, 2025 | Master’s Thesis Proposal Defense Deadline for December 2025 Graduation |
| October 3, 2025 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grades due for Fall 2025 by noon |
| October 6, 2025 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grade notices emailed to students for Fall 2025 |
| October 9, 2025 – October 10, 2025 | Student Recess – No Classes |
| October 10, 2025 | Optional Reschedule Date for Possible Interruptions |
| October 16, 2025 | Last day to change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit) Policy Information |
| October 16, 2025 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement* @11:59 pm Policy Information |
| October 16, 2025 | Last day to withdraw from course(s); grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* Policy Information |
| October 27, 2025 | Registration for Spring 2026 begins* Registration Information |
| November 11, 2025 | Veteran’s Day – No Classes |
| November 12, 2025 | Doctoral Dissertation Defense Deadline |
| November 17, 2025 | Last day to submit doctoral dissertations for December 2025 graduation |
| November 22, 2025 | Final Examinations for Saturday classes |
| November 24, 2025 | Faculty Final web grading access available |
| November 26, 2025 – November 29, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break – No Classes |
| November 27, 2025 – November 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break – University Closed |
| December 2, 2025 | Last day of classes |
| December 3, 2025 | Reading Day |
| December 4, 2025 – December 6, 2025 | Final Examinations |
| December 8, 2025 – December 10, 2025 | Final Examinations Continued |
| December 8, 2025 | Master’s Thesis Defense Deadline |
| December 11, 2025 | Last Day to submit Master’s Thesis for December 2025 graduation |
| December 11, 2025 | Summer 2026 Schedule of Classes Available on the Web |
| December 12, 2025 – December 13, 2025 | Commencement |
| December 15, 2025 | Final grades due @ noon |
| December 17, 2025 | Fall 2025 Probation/Suspension notifications sent to students |
| December 24, 2025 – December 26, 2025 | Winter Break – University Closed |
| December 29, 2025 – December 31, 2025 | Winter Break – University Closed |
*Online process available through My UNC Charlotte
Mini fall 2025
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2025 | First day of classes for Mini-Fall Term |
| August 12, 2025 | Last day to drop for Mini-Fall Term with no grade* @ 11:59 pm Payment Information |
| August 13, 2025 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run for Mini-Fall Term* Policy Information |
| August 20, 2025 | Unsatisfactory web Mid-Term Grading access available for Mini-Fall Term |
| August 21, 2025 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grades due on the web by noon for Mini-Fall Term |
| August 22, 2025 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grade notices emailed to students for Mini-Fall Term |
| August 23, 2025 | Last day to change Grade Type for Mini-Fall Term (P/NC or Audit) |
| August 23, 2025 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement for Mini-Fall Term* |
| August 23, 2025 | Last day to withdraw from a course(s) for Mini-Fall Term; grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* @ 11:59 pm Policy Information |
| August 29, 2025 | Faculty Final Mini-Fall Term web grading access available |
| September 10, 2025 | Last day of classes for for Mini-Fall Term |
| September 11, 2025 | Reading Day for Mini-Fall Term |
| September 12, 2025 | Final Examinations for Mini-Fall Term |
| September 15, 2025 | Final Grades due for Mini-Fall Term @ noon |
*Online process available through My UNC Charlotte
Fall 2025 (1st Half Term)
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | Payment Due Date/Cancellation for non-payment Payment Information |
| August 11, 2025 | Academic Year Begins |
| August 18, 2025 | Spring Academic Suspension Appeal Deadline @11:59 pm Suspension Appeal |
| August 17, 2025 | New Student Convocation |
| August 18, 2025 | First day of classes for First Half Term |
| August 19, 2025 | Last day to add, drop for First Half Term with no grade* @ 11:59 pm Payment Information |
| August 25, 2025 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run for First Half Term Policy Information |
| August 26, 2025 | Second Cancellation for nonpayment Payment Information |
| August 29, 2025 | Census date for Fall Enrollment |
| August 29, 2025 | Niner Course Pack Last Day to Opt Out |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day – No Classes |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day – University Closed |
| September 3, 2025 | Unsatisfactory web Mid-Term Grading access available for First Half Term |
| September 9, 2025 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grades due on the web by noon for First Half Term |
| September 10, 2025 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grade notices emailed to students for First Half Term |
| September 12, 2025 | Early Alert Deadline |
| September 12, 2025 | Last day to change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit) Policy Information |
| September 12, 2025 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement for First Half Term* @11:59 pm Policy Information |
| September 12, 2025 | Last day to withdraw from a course(s) for First Half Term; grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* @ 11:59 pm Policy Information |
| September 18, 2025 | Deadline to apply for December 2025 Graduation* |
| September 24, 2025 | Faculty Final web grading access available for First Half Term |
| October 1, 2025 | Last day of classes for First Half Term |
| October 2, 2025 | Reading Day for First Half Term |
| October 3, 2025 – October 6, 2025 | Final Examinations for First Half Term |
| October 10, 2025 | Final Grades due for First Half Term @ noon |
*Online process available through My UNC Charlotte
Fall 2025 (2nd Half Term)
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | Payment Due Date/Cancellation for non-payment Payment Information |
| August 11, 2025 | Academic Year Begins |
| August 17, 2025 | New Student Convocation |
| August 18, 2025 | Spring Academic Suspension Appeal Deadline @11:59 pm Suspension Appeal |
| August 26, 2025 | Second Cancellation for nonpayment Payment Information |
| August 29, 2025 | Census date for Fall Enrollment |
| August 29, 2025 | Niner Course Pack Last Day to Opt Out Niner Course Pack Information |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day – No Classes |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day – University Closed |
| October 14, 2025 | First day of classes for Second Half Term |
| October 15, 2025 | Last day to add, drop for Second Half Term with no grade* @ 11:59 pm Payment Information |
| October 17, 2025 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run for Second Half Term Policy Information |
| November 3, 2025 | Unsatisfactory web Mid-Term Grading access available for Second Half Term |
| November 5, 2025 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grades due on the web by noon for Second Half Term |
| November 6, 2025 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grade notices emailed to students for Second Half Term |
| November 7, 2025 | Last day to change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit) Policy Information |
| November 7, 2025 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement for Second Half Term Policy Information |
| November 7, 2025 | Last day to withdraw from a course(s) for Second Half Term; grade subject to Withdrawal Policy @ 11:59 pm Policy Information |
| November 24, 2025 | Faculty Final web grading access available |
| December 2, 2025 | Last day of classes for for Second Half Term |
| December 3, 2025 | Reading Day for Second Half Term |
| December 4, 2025 – December 6, 2025 | Final Examinations |
| December 8, 2025 – December 10, 2025 | Final Examinations Continued |
| December 15, 2025 | Final Grades due for Second Half Term @ noon |
*Online process available through My UNC Charlotte
Spring 2026 (Full Term)
| Date | Events |
| December 3, 2025 | Payment Due Date/Cancellation for non-payment Payment Information |
| January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day Observed – University Closed |
| January 5, 2026 | Fall Academic Suspension Appeal Deadline @ 11:59 pm Suspension Appeal |
| January 10, 2026 | Saturday Classes Begin |
| January 12, 2026 | First day of classes |
| January 17, 2026 | No Saturday classes |
| January 19, 2026 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day -University Closed |
| January 20, 2026 | Last day to add, drop with no grade * Payment Information |
| January 21, 2026 | Payment Due Date/2nd Cancellation for non-payment Payment Information |
| January 22, 2026 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run Policy Information |
| January 26, 2026 | Census date for Spring Enrollment |
| January 26, 2026 | Niner Course Pack Last day to Opt-Out Niner Course Pack Information |
| February 6, 2026 | Early Alert Deadline |
| February 12, 2026 | Deadline to apply for May 2026 graduation * Apply to Graduate |
| February 16, 2026 | Master’s Thesis Proposal Defense deadline for May 2026 graduation |
| February 16, 2026 | Unsatisfactory web mid-term grading access available |
| February 27, 2026 | Unsatisfactory mid-term grades due for Spring 2026 Term by noon |
| March 2, 2026 | Fall 2026 Schedule of Classes available on web |
| March 2, 2026 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grade notices emailed to students for Spring 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 | Student registration appointment times available on web |
| March 9, 2026 – March 14, 2026 | Student Spring Recess – No Classes |
| March 16, 2026 | Last day to change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit) Policy Information |
| March 16, 2026 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement Policy Information |
| March 16, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from course (s); grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* Policy Information |
| March 30, 2026 | Registration for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 begins * Registration Information |
| April 8, 2026 | Doctoral dissertation defense deadline |
| April 10, 2026 – April 11, 2026 | Refresh Weekend -No Classes |
| April 11, 2026 | Optional Reschedule Date for Possible Interruptions |
| April 20, 2026 | Last day to submit doctoral dissertations for May 2026 graduation |
| April 20, 2026 | Faculty Final web grading access available |
| April 27, 2026 | Master’s Thesis Defense Deadline |
| April 29, 2026 | Last day of classes |
| April 30, 2026 | Reading Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Final Examinations begin |
| May 2, 2026 | Final Examinations for Saturday classes |
| May 4, 2026 | Last day to submit master’s thesis for May 2026 graduation |
| May 4, 2026 – May 7, 2026 | Final Examinations continued |
| May 8, 2026 | Commencement |
| May 9, 2026 | Commencement |
| May 11, 2026 | Academic Year ends |
| May 11, 2026 | Grades due by noon |
| May 14, 2026 | Spring 2026 Probation/Suspension notifications sent to students |
*Online process available through My UNC Charlotte
Spring 2026 (1st half term)
| Date | Events |
| December 3, 2025 | Payment Due Date/Cancellation for non-payment Payment Information |
| January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day Observed – University Closed |
| January 5, 2026 | Fall Academic Suspension Appeal Deadline @ 11:59 pm Suspension Appeal |
| January 12, 2026 | First day of classes |
| January 13, 2026 | Last day to add or drop for First-Half Term with no grade* @ 11:59 pm Payment Information |
| January 19, 2026 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day -University Closed |
| January 20, 2026 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run Policy Information |
| January 21, 2026 | Payment Due Date/2nd Cancellation for non-payment Payment Information |
| January 23, 2026 | Unsatisfactory web mid-term grading access available for First-Half Term |
| January 26, 2026 | Census date for Spring Enrollment |
| January 26, 2026 | Niner Course Pack Last day to Opt-Out Niner Course Pack Information |
| January 30, 2026 | Unsatisfactory midterm grades due by 12:00 pm for First-Half Term |
| January 30, 2026 | Early Alert Deadline |
| February 2, 2026 | Unsatisfactory Mid-Term Grade notices emailed to students for First-Half Term |
| February 4, 2026 | Last day to change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit) Policy Information |
| February 4, 2026 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement for First-Half Term Policy Information |
| February 4, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from course (s) for First-Half Term; grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* @ 11:59 pm Policy Information |
| February 11, 2026 | Faculty Final web grading access available for First-Half Term |
| February 12, 2026 | Deadline to apply for May 2026 graduation * Apply to Graduate |
| February 16, 2026 | Master’s Thesis Proposal Defense deadline for May 2026 graduation |
| February 25, 2026 | Last Day of Classes for First-Half Term |
| February 26, 2026 | Reading Day for First-Half Term |
| February 27, 2026 – March 2, 2026 | Final Examinations for First-Half Term |
| March 2, 2026 | Fall 2026 Schedule of Classes available on web |
| March 2, 2026 | Student registration appointment times available on web |
| March 5, 2026 | Final Grades due for First-Half Term @ 12:00 pm |
| March 9, 2026 – March 14, 2026 | Spring Recess |
| March 30, 2026 | Registration for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 begins * Registration Information |
| April 8, 2026 | Doctoral dissertation defense deadline |
| April 10, 2026 – April 11, 2026 | Refresh Weekend -No Classes |
| April 20, 2026 | Last day to submit doctoral dissertations for May 2026 graduation |
| April 27, 2026 | Master’s Thesis Defense Deadline |
| May 4, 2026 | Last day to submit master’s thesis for May 2026 graduation |
| May 8, 2026 | Commencement |
| May 9, 2026 | Commencement |
| May 11, 2026 | Academic Year ends |
| May 14, 2026 | Spring 2026 Probation/Suspension notifications sent to students |
*Online process available through My UNC Charlotte
Spring 2026 (2nd half term)
| Date | Events |
| December 3, 2025 | Payment Due Date/Cancellation for non-payment Payment Information |
| January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day Observed – University Closed |
| January 5, 2026 | Fall Academic Suspension Appeal Deadline @ 11:59 pm Suspension Appeal |
| January 19, 2026 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day -University Closed |
| January 21, 2026 | Payment Due Date/2nd Cancellation for non-payment Payment Information |
| January 26, 2026 | Census date for Spring Enrollment |
| January 26, 2026 | Niner Course Pack Last day to Opt-Out Niner Course Pack Information |
| February 12, 2026 | Deadline to apply for May 2026 graduation * Apply to Graduate |
| February 16, 2026 | Master’s Thesis Proposal Defense deadline for May 2026 graduation |
| March 2, 2026 | Fall 2026 Schedule of Classes available on web |
| March 2, 2026 | Student registration appointment times available on web |
| March 9, 2026 – March 14, 2026 | Spring Recess |
| March 16, 2026 | First day of classes for Second-Half Term |
| March 17, 2026 | Last day to add or drop for Second-Half Term with no grade* @ 11:59 pm Payment Information |
| March 19, 2026 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run Policy Information |
| March 30, 2026 | Unsatisfactory web mid-term grading access available for Second-Half Term |
| March 30, 2026 | Registration for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 begins* Registration Information |
| April 2, 2026 | Unsatisfactory mid-term grades due by noon for Second-Half Term |
| April 6, 2026 | Unsatisfactory mid-term grade notices emailed to students for Second-Half Term |
| April 7, 2026 | Last day to change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit) Policy Information |
| April 7, 2026 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement for Second-Half Term Policy Information |
| April 7, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from course (s) for Second-Half Term; grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* @ 11:59 pm Policy Information |
| April 8, 2026 | Doctoral dissertation defense deadline |
| April 10, 2026 – April 11, 2026 | Refresh Weekend -No Classes |
| April 11, 2026 | Optional Reschedule Date for Possible Interruptions |
| April 20, 2026 | Faculty Final web grading access available for Second-Half Term |
| April 20, 2026 | Last day to submit doctoral dissertations for May 2026 graduation |
| April 27, 2026 | Master’s Thesis Defense Deadline |
| April 29, 2026 | Last day of classes for Second-Half Term |
| April 30, 2026 | Reading Day for Second-Half Term |
| May 1, 2026 | Final Examinations for Second-Half Term |
| May 2, 2026 | Final Examinations for Saturday classes |
| May 4, 2026 – May 7, 2026 | Final Examinations continued |
| May 4, 2026 | Last day to submit master’s thesis for May 2026 graduation |
| May 8, 2026 | Commencement |
| May 9, 2026 | Commencement |
| May 11, 2026 | Final Grades due by noon |
| May 11, 2026 | Academic Year ends |
| May 14, 2026 | Spring 2026 Probation/Suspension notifications sent to students |
*Online process available through My UNC Charlotte
Summer 2026 (full term)
| Date | Events |
| March 30, 2026 | Summer Registration Begins Registration Info |
| May 18, 2026 | First Day of Classes |
| May 19, 2026 | Last Day to Add or Drop a Class with no grade* @ 11:59 pm Payment Information |
| May 20, 2026 | Payment Due Date/cancellation for nonpayment* Payment Information |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day (No Classes) |
| May 26, 2026 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run |
| May 26, 2026 | Master’s Thesis Proposal Defense Deadline for Summer 2026 Graduation |
| May 27, 2026 | Niner Course Pack Last Day to Opt-Out Niner Course Pack Information |
| June 8, 2026 | Last Day to change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit) @11:59 pm Policy Information |
| June 8, 2026 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement for Full Term* @ 11:59 pm Policy Information |
| June 8, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from course (s) @ 11:59 pm; grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* Policy Information |
| June 25, 2026 – June 27, 2026 | No Classes |
| July 1, 2026 | Census Date |
| July 1, 2026 | Last day to apply for Summer graduation* @ 11:59 pm |
| July 3, 2026 | July 4th Holiday Observed- University Closed |
| July 18, 2026 | Defense Deadline for Graduate Theses and Dissertations |
| July 24, 2026 | Grading Available to Instructors |
| July 28, 2026 | Last Day to Submit Graduate Theses and Dissertations |
| July 31, 2026 | Last Day of Classes |
| August 4, 2026 – August 5, 2026 | Final Examinations |
| August 7, 2026 | Commencement |
| August 10, 2026 | Grades Due by noon |
Summer 2026 (1st half term)
| Date | Events |
| March 30, 2026 | Summer Registration Begins Registration Info |
| May 18, 2026 | First Day of Classes Payment Information |
| May 19, 2026 | Last Day to Add or Drop a Class with no grade for First Half Term* @ 11:59 pm Payment Information |
| May 20, 2026 | Payment Due Date/cancellation for nonpayment* |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day (No Classes) |
| May 26, 2026 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run |
| May 26, 2026 | Master’s Thesis Proposal Defense Deadline for Summer 2026 Graduation Niner Course Pack Information |
| May 27, 2026 | Niner Course Pack Last Day to Opt-Out |
| June 8, 2026 | Last Day to Change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit) for First Half Term @ 11:59 pm Policy Information |
| June 8, 2026 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement for First Half Term* @ 11:59 pm Policy Information |
| June 8, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from course (s) for First Half Term @ 11:59 pm; grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* Policy Information |
| June 12, 2026 | Grading Available to Instructors for First Half Term |
| June 22, 2026 | Last Day of Classes |
| June 23, 2026 – June 24, 2026 | Final Examinations |
| June 29, 2026 | Grades Due by noon for First Half Term |
| July 1, 2026 | Census Date |
| July 1, 2026 | Last day to apply for Summer graduation* @ 11:59 pm |
| August 7, 2026 | Commencement |
Summer 2026 (2nd half term)
| Date | Events |
| March 30, 2026 | Summer Registration Begins Registration Info |
| May 20, 2026 | Payment Due Date/cancellation for nonpayment* Payment Information |
| May 26, 2026 | Master’s Thesis Proposal Defense Deadline for Summer 2026 Graduation |
| May 27, 2026 | Niner Course Pack Last Day to Opt-Out Niner Course Pack Information |
| June 29, 2026 | First Day of Classes |
| June 30, 2026 | Last Day to Add or Drop a Class with no grade for Second Half Term* @ 11:59 pm Payment Information |
| June 30, 2026 | Payment Due Date* Payment Information |
| July 1, 2026 | Census Date |
| July 1, 2026 | Last day to apply for Summer graduation* @ 11:59 pm |
| July 3, 2026 | July 4th Holiday Observed – University Closed |
| July 6, 2026 | Grade Replacement auto selection process run |
| July 17, 2026 | Last Day to Change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit) for Second Half Term |
| July 17, 2026 | Last day to Change or Opt-Out of Grade Replacement for Second Half Term* @ 11:59 pm Policy Information |
| July 17, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from course (s) for Second Half Term @ 11:59 pm; grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* Policy Information |
| July 18, 2026 | Defense Deadline for Graduate Theses and Dissertations |
| July 24, 2026 | Grading Available to Instructors |
| July 28, 2026 | Last Day to Submit Graduate Theses and Dissertations |
| July 31, 2026 | Last Day of Classes |
| August 4, 2026 – August 5, 2026 | Final Examinations |
| August 7, 2026 | Commencement |
| August 10, 2026 | Grades Due by noon |
