UTD Academic Calendar for 2026-2027
This page outlines the UTD Academic Calendar for 2026-2027 academic year. The Academic Calendar on this page lists all relevant holidays, breaks, class start and end dates, as well as Registration and Bursar dates. It provides a comprehensive schedule of activities for an academic year, including final exam week, breaks, and the end of the semester.
Bear this in mind, the academic calendar helps everyone remember important dates and events. Students, teachers, and staff rely on it to know when things are happening at school. It’s not just for people on campus; it also gives information to parents, former students, and new students who are thinking about coming to the school.
This calendar is important because it shows what life is like at the school and helps people decide if they want to be part of it. So, it’s a very useful tool that makes the school experience better for everyone.
UTD Academic Calendar for 2026-2027
Table of Interests
Fall 2025
Full-Term Session
| Key Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day for regular registration | Aug. 21 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 25 |
| University closed: Labor Day | Sept. 1 |
| End of late registration and last day to add/swap | Sept. 2 |
| Census Day; Last day to drop without a “W” | Sept. 10 |
| Withdrawal period ends | Nov. 10 |
| No classes: Fall break | Nov. 24-26 |
| University closed: Thanksgiving holidays | Nov. 27-30 |
| Last day of classes | Dec. 9 |
| Reading day | Dec. 10 |
| Final exams | Dec. 11-16 |
First 8-Week Session
| Key Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day for regular registration | Aug. 21 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 25 |
| University closed: Labor Day | Sept. 1 |
| Census Day; End of late registration and last day to add/swap or drop without a “W” | Sept. 2 |
| Withdrawal period ends | Sept. 29 |
| Last day of classes | Oct. 13 |
| Final exams | Oct. 14-18 |
Second 8-Week Session
| Key Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day for regular registration | Oct. 16 |
| Classes begin | Oct. 20 |
| Census Day; End of late registration and last day to add/swap or drop without a “W” | Oct. 27 |
| No classes: Fall break | Nov. 24-26 |
| Withdrawal period ends | Nov. 25 |
| University closed: Thanksgiving holidays | Nov. 27-30 |
| Last day of classes | Dec. 9 |
| Reading day | Dec. 10 |
| Final exams | Dec. 11-16 |
Official Academic Calendar — Spring 2026
Note: All offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. All transactions must occur online. All email correspondence will be sent to UTD email addresses.
📘 Classes Begin
Full-Term Session
• Tuesday, January 20
1st 8-Week Session
• Tuesday, January 20
2nd 8-Week Session
• Monday, March 23
🖥️ Web Registration
• Enrollment appointments available online: Monday, October 20
• Schedule Planner available: Monday, October 20
• Online add/swaps end: Tuesday, January 27
Additional Registration Deadlines
• Last Day for Re-admission: Saturday, January 10
• Last Enrollment from Waitlist: Friday, January 16
📝 Last Day for Regular Registration
Full-Term Session — Thursday, January 15
1st 8-Week Session — Thursday, January 15
2nd 8-Week Session — Thursday, March 19
🕘 Late Registration & Last Day to Add/Swap
Payment is due the same day you register. Minimum $100 late registration fee applies.
Full-Term Session — Jan. 16–Jan. 27
1st 8-Week Session — Jan. 16–Jan. 27
2nd 8-Week Session — Mar. 20–Mar. 30
📊 Census Day (State Reporting Date) — Last Day to Drop
Full-Term Session — Wednesday, February 4
1st 8-Week Session — Tuesday, January 27
2nd 8-Week Session — Monday, March 30
📉 Drop / Withdrawal Deadlines
Full-Term Session
• Last day to drop without a “W”: Wed., Feb. 4
Undergraduate Courses
• Approval required: Feb. 5 – Apr. 8
Graduate Courses
• Withdrawal ends: Wed., April 8
1st 8-Week Session
• Drop without “W”: Tuesday, Jan. 27
Undergraduate Approval: Jan. 28 – Feb. 23
Graduate Withdrawal Ends: Monday, Feb. 23
2nd 8-Week Session
• Drop without “W”: Monday, Mar. 30
Undergraduate Approval: Mar. 31 – Apr. 27
Graduate Withdrawal Ends: Monday, Apr. 27
📚 Last Day of Classes (before finals)
Full-Term Session — Friday, May 8
1st 8-Week Session — Monday, March 9
2nd 8-Week Session — Friday, May 8
📖 Reading Days
(Full-Term & 2nd 8-Week sessions only)
• Saturday, May 9
📝 Final Exams
Full-Term Session — May 11–May 15
1st 8-Week Session — March 10–March 14
2nd 8-Week Session — May 11–May 15
📈 Mid-Term Grades
• Due/available online: Saturday, March 14
📑 Final Grading Period
All grades must be received by Wednesday, May 20. Viewable online after posting begins Saturday, May 16.
Full-Term Session — May 11–May 20
1st 8-Week Session — Mar. 10–Mar. 14
2nd 8-Week Session — May 11–May 20
🎓 Graduation / Commencement (All Spring 2026 Sessions)
• Priority Graduation Application: Wednesday, January 28
• Last day to change primary/preferred name: Monday, Feb. 23
• Final Graduation Application: Sunday, March 1
• Commencement Activities: May 18–May 23
• Commencement Tickets & Grad Pass available: Wed., April 1
• Doctoral Hooding Ceremony: Friday, May 15
• Degree Conferral Date: Saturday, May 23
📜 Graduate Education Deadlines (OGE)
Last day to request scheduling of final doctoral exam — Tuesday, March 31
Last day to conduct final doctoral exam — Tuesday, April 14
Final dissertation upload for review — Tuesday, April 21
Approval of final dissertation — Tuesday, May 5
Master’s thesis upload for review — Thursday, April 23
Approval of master’s thesis — Thursday, May 7
🏫 University Closings
• Martin Luther King Day — Monday, January 19
• Spring Break — March 16–March 22
🟧 Incompletes
• Incomplete grades due for previous long semester — Monday, March 23
💵 Payment & Refund Calendar — Spring 2026
Bursar’s Schedule
• Bills available online starting Dec 4
• Tuition statements available in Orion
• Financial Aid refunds begin Jan 14
💰 Payment Deadlines
Full-Term Session
• Regular Enrollment Payment Deadline — Thu., Jan. 15
• Executive Education — Tue., Jan. 20
• Financial Aid Recipients — Thu., Jan. 29
Late Fees Begin:
$100 — Jan. 16
$150 — Jan. 23
$200 — Jan. 29
$250 — Feb. 4
1st 8-Week Session
• Payment Deadline — Thu., Jan. 15
• Financial Aid Deadline — Thu., Jan. 29
• Late Fees — Jan. 16 & Jan. 23
2nd 8-Week Session
• Payment Deadline — Thu., Mar. 19
• Financial Aid Deadline — Thu., Mar. 26
• Late Fees — Mar. 20 & Mar. 26
📌 Tuition, Housing & Insurance Notes
• Non-payment does not automatically drop classes.
• Adding a course requires same-day payment.
• Tuition insurance deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026
📆 Installment Payment Plan (Full-Term Only)
• Requires enrollment in EZPAY
• Must pay 1st installment + $25 setup fee
Deadlines:
1st Installment — Jan. 15
2nd — Feb. 11
3rd — Mar. 11
4th — Apr. 8
💳 Short-Term Loan Deadline
• Due: Wednesday, March 11
💵 Refund Schedule
Dropping a Course (Still Enrolled in Others)
Full-Term — Feb. 4
1st 8-Week — Jan. 27
2nd 8-Week — Mar. 30
Complete Withdrawal Refund Percentages
Full-Term
100% — Jan. 19
80% — Jan. 26
70% — Feb. 2
50% — Feb. 9
25% — Feb. 16
1st 8-Week
100% — Jan. 19
80% — Jan. 22
50% — Jan. 27
2nd 8-Week
100% — Mar. 22
80% — Mar. 25
50% — Mar. 30
Official Academic Calendar — Summer 2026
Note:
All offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
All transactions must occur online.
All email correspondence will be sent to your UTD email address.
CLASSES BEGIN
11-week session: Monday, June 1
1st 5-week session: Monday, June 1
2nd 5-week session: Wednesday, July 8
8-week session (TED only): Monday, June 8
WEB REGISTRATION
Open enrollment: Monday, April 6
Schedule Planner available: Monday, March 23
Online add/swaps end: Thursday, June 4
Last Day for Re-admission: Friday, May 22
Last Enrollment from Waitlist: Friday, May 29
LAST DAY FOR REGULAR REGISTRATION
11-week session: Thursday, May 28
1st 5-week session: Thursday, May 28
2nd 5-week session: Monday, July 6
8-week session (TED only): Thursday, June 4
LATE REGISTRATION & LAST DAY TO ADD/SWAP
(Payment due same day; minimum $100 late fee)
11-week session: May 29 – June 4
1st 5-week session: May 29 – June 4
2nd 5-week session: July 7 – July 13
8-week session (TED only): June 5 – June 15
CENSUS DAY / LAST DAY TO DROP
11-week session: Tuesday, June 16
1st 5-week session: Thursday, June 4
2nd 5-week session: Monday, July 13
8-week session (TED only): Monday, June 15
DROP / WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES
11-WEEK SESSION
Last day to drop without “W”: Tuesday, June 16
Undergraduate approval required: June 17 – July 16
Graduate withdrawal ends: Thursday, July 16
1ST 5-WEEK SESSION
Last day to drop without “W”: Thursday, June 4
Undergraduate approval required: June 5 – June 23
Graduate withdrawal ends: Tuesday, June 23
2ND 5-WEEK SESSION
Last day to drop without “W”: Monday, July 13
Undergraduate approval required: July 14 – July 30
Graduate withdrawal ends: Thursday, July 30
8-WEEK SESSION (TED ONLY)
Last day to drop without “W”: Monday, June 15
Undergraduate approval required: June 16 – July 13
Graduate withdrawal ends: Monday, July 13
LAST DAY OF CLASSES (Not including final exams)
11-week session: Wednesday, August 12
1st 5-week session: Friday, July 3
2nd 5-week session: Wednesday, August 12
8-week session (TED only): Saturday, July 25
FINAL EXAMS
11-week session: August 13–14
1st 5-week session: July 6–7
2nd 5-week session: August 13–14
8-week session (TED only): July 27–28
GRADES
Midterm Grades (Undergraduate Only)
Due: Tuesday, July 7
Final Grades
Must be received by: Tuesday, August 18
Viewable online after: Monday, August 17
GRADUATION / COMMENCEMENT (Summer 2026)
(Some dates TBA)
Priority Graduation Application: TBA
Last day to change primary/preferred name: TBA
Final Graduation Application: Wednesday, July 15
Doctoral hooding ceremony: TBA
Degree conferral date: Saturday, August 22
If graduating in Summer but attending Fall 2026 commencement
RSVP Deadline: TBA
OGE GRADUATE DEADLINES (All TBA unless noted)
Request final doctoral oral exam scheduling: TBA
Conduct final doctoral exam: TBA
Upload final dissertation for OGE review: TBA
OGE final dissertation approval: TBA
Upload final master’s thesis: TBA
OGE final thesis approval: TBA
UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
Juneteenth/Emancipation Day: Friday, June 19
Independence Day: Saturday, July 4
PAYMENT & REFUND CALENDAR — SUMMER 2026
Bursar’s Schedule
Bills available online (not mailed): May 7
Tuition Statements available through Orion
Financial Aid refunds begin: May 28
PAYMENT DUE DATES
Students in combined sessions follow the earlier deadline.
Tuition must be paid by deadline to avoid fees or being dropped.
Courses are not automatically dropped for non-payment.
Adding a course requires payment the same day.
UTD Full-Time Employee Deadline
Wednesday, June 10 (late fees apply if missed)
FULL-TERM SESSION (11-WEEK)
Payment Deadline: Thursday, May 28
Financial Aid recipients: Wednesday, June 10
JSOM Executive Education: Monday, June 1
Late Fees Begin
$100: May 29
$150: June 4
$200: June 10
$250: June 16
1ST 5-WEEK SESSION
Payment Deadline: Thursday, May 28
Financial Aid recipients: June 10
Late fees:
$100: May 29
$150: June 4
2ND 5-WEEK SESSION
Payment Deadline: Monday, July 6
Financial Aid recipients: Thursday, July 9
Late fees:
$100: July 7
$150: July 11
8-WEEK SESSION
Payment Deadline: Thursday, June 4
Financial Aid recipients: Thursday, June 11
Late fees:
$100: June 5
$150: June 11
PAYMENT OPTIONS
See full list under Payment Options.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN
(Full-term session only; 3 payments)
Must enroll in EZPAY (paying 1/3 alone does not enroll you).
Regular Enrollment Deadline: Thursday, May 28
2nd Payment: Wednesday, June 17
3rd Payment: Wednesday, July 15
SHORT TERM LOAN DEADLINE
Due: Wednesday, July 15
1.25% origination fee applies
REFUND SCHEDULE
Dropping a Course (Remain Enrolled in Another)
Full-term: June 16
1st 5-week: June 4
2nd 5-week: July 13
8-week: June 15
COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL
Full-Term Session
100% refund: May 31
80% refund: June 5
70% refund: June 12
50% refund: June 19
25% refund: June 26
1st 5-Week Session
100%: May 31
80%: June 3
50%: June 8
2nd 5-Week Session
100%: July 7
80%: July 10
50%: July 15
8-Week Session
100%: June 7
80%: June 10
50%: June 15
Official Academic Calendar — Fall 2026
Note:
All offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
All transactions must occur online.
All email correspondence will be sent to your UTD email address.
CLASSES BEGIN
Full-term session: Monday, August 24
1st 8-week session: Monday, August 24
2nd 8-week session: Monday, October 19
WEB REGISTRATION
Enrollment appointments available online: Monday, March 30
Schedule Planner available: Monday, March 30
Online add/swap ends: Monday, August 31
Last Day for Re-admission: Friday, August 14
Last Enrollment from Waitlist: Friday, August 21
LAST DAY FOR REGULAR REGISTRATION
Full-term session: Thursday, August 20
1st 8-week session: Thursday, August 20
2nd 8-week session: Thursday, October 15
LATE REGISTRATION & LAST DAY TO ADD/SWAP
(Payment due same day; minimum $100 late fee)
Full-term session: August 21 – August 31
1st 8-week session: August 21 – August 31
2nd 8-week session: October 16 – October 26
CENSUS DAY / LAST DAY TO DROP
Full-term session: Wednesday, September 9
1st 8-week session: Monday, August 31
2nd 8-week session: Monday, October 26
DROP / WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES
Full-Term Session
Last day to drop without “W”: Wednesday, September 9
Undergraduate approval required: September 10 – November 9
Graduate withdrawal ends: Monday, November 9
1st 8-Week Session
Last day to drop without “W”: Monday, August 31
Undergraduate approval required: September 1 – September 28
Graduate withdrawal ends: Monday, September 28
2nd 8-Week Session
Last day to drop without “W”: Monday, October 26
Undergraduate approval required: October 27 – November 25
Graduate withdrawal ends: Wednesday, November 25
LAST DAY OF CLASSES (Not including final exams)
Full-term session: Wednesday, December 9
1st 8-week session: Monday, October 12
2nd 8-week session: Wednesday, December 9
READING DAYS (Full-term & 2nd 8-week only)
Thursday, December 10
FINAL EXAMS
Full-term session: December 11 – December 16
1st 8-week session: October 13 – October 17
2nd 8-week session: December 11 – December 16
MIDTERM GRADES (Undergraduate Only)
Saturday, October 17
FINAL GRADING PERIOD
All grades must be received by Monday, December 21
Viewable online after posting begins Thursday, December 17
| Session | Grading Period |
|---|---|
| Full-term | Dec 11 – Dec 21 |
| 1st 8-week | Oct 13 – Oct 17 |
| 2nd 8-week | Dec 11 – Dec 21 |
GRADUATION / COMMENCEMENT (All Fall 2026 Sessions)
Priority Graduation Application: Tuesday, September 1
Last day to change primary/preferred name: Monday, September 28
Final Graduation Application: Thursday, October 1
Commencement Activities: Thursday, December 17 – Monday, December 21
Commencement tickets & GradPass available: Monday, November 2
Doctoral hooding ceremony: TBA
Degree conferral date: Saturday, December 26
OGE GRADUATE DEADLINES (TBA unless noted)
Request final doctoral oral exam scheduling: TBA
Conduct final doctoral exam: TBA
Upload final dissertation for review by OGS: TBA
OGS final dissertation approval: TBA
Upload final master’s thesis: TBA
OGS final thesis approval: TBA
UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS
Labor Day: Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving holidays: Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29
Fall break: Monday, November 23 – Wednesday, November 25
Winter break: TBA
INCOMPLETES
Incomplete grades due for undergraduates and graduates from previous long semester: Monday, October 1
PAYMENT & REFUND CALENDAR — FALL 2026
Bursar’s Schedule
Bills available online (not mailed): July 9
Tuition Statements available through Orion
Financial Aid refunds begin: August 19
PAYMENT DUE DATES
Students in combined sessions follow the earlier deadline
Tuition must be paid by the published deadline
Classes are not automatically dropped for non-payment
Adding a course requires payment the same day
Full-Term Session
Early Enrollment Payment Deadline: Wednesday, July 29
Regular Enrollment Payment Deadline: Thursday, August 20
Financial Aid recipients: Thursday, September 3
JSOM Executive Education: Monday, August 24
Late Fees Begin:
$100: August 21
$150: August 27
$200: September 3
$250: September 9
1st 8-Week Session
Early Enrollment: Wednesday, July 29
Regular Enrollment: Thursday, August 20
Financial Aid recipients: Thursday, September 3
Late fees: $100 – Aug 21, $150 – Aug 27
2nd 8-Week Session
Regular Enrollment: Thursday, October 15
Financial Aid recipients: Wednesday, October 21
Late fees: $100 – Oct 16, $150 – Oct 22
Notes: Financial Aid recipients with approved aid have extended deadlines. Insurance, Meal Plan & Housing Charges must be paid by September 3, 2026, or enrolled in an installment plan.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
See full list under Payment Options
INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN (Full-term session only, 4 payments)
Must enroll online via EZPAY
First installment plus $25 setup fee by deadline
Early Enrollment: July 29 (setup fee waived for 5-installment plan)
Regular Enrollment: August 20
Second installment: September 23
Third installment: October 21
Fourth installment: November 18
SHORT TERM LOAN
Allows one lump sum payment
Available via Orion
Origination fee: 1.25%
Due: Wednesday, October 21
REFUND SCHEDULE
Dropping a Course (Remain Enrolled)
Full-term: September 9
1st 8-week: August 31
2nd 8-week: October 26
Complete Withdrawal (All Courses)
| Session | 100% | 80% | 70% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-term | Aug 23 | Aug 28 | Sep 4 | Sep 14 | Sep 21 |
| 1st 8-week | Aug 23 | Aug 26 | Aug 31 | – | – |
| 2nd 8-week | Oct 18 | Oct 21 | Oct 26 |
Official Academic Calendar — Spring 2027
Note:
All offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
All transactions must occur online.
All email correspondence will be sent to UTD email address.
CLASSES BEGIN
Full-term session: Tuesday, January 19
1st 8-week session: Tuesday, January 19
2nd 8-week session: Monday, March 22
WEB REGISTRATION
Enrollment appointments available online: Monday, October 19
Schedule Planner Available: Monday, October 19
Online add/swaps ends: Tuesday, January 26
Last Day for Re-admission: Saturday, January 9
Last Enrollment from Waitlist: Friday, January 15
LAST DAY FOR REGULAR REGISTRATION
Full-term session: Thursday, January 14
1st 8-week session: Thursday, January 14
2nd 8-week session: Thursday, March 18
LATE REGISTRATION & LAST DAY TO ADD/SWAP
(Payment due same day; minimum $100 late fee)
Full-term session: January 15 – January 26
1st 8-week session: January 15 – January 26
2nd 8-week session: March 19 – March 29
CENSUS DAY / LAST DAY TO DROP
Full-term session: Wednesday, February 3
1st 8-week session: Tuesday, January 26
2nd 8-week session: Monday, March 29
DROP / WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES
Full-Term Session
Last day to drop without “W”: Wednesday, February 3
Undergraduate approval required: February 4 – April 6
Graduate withdrawal ends: Tuesday, April 6
1st 8-Week Session
Last day to drop without “W”: Tuesday, January 26
Undergraduate approval required: January 27 – February 22
Graduate withdrawal ends: Monday, February 22
2nd 8-Week Session
Last day to drop without “W”: Monday, March 29
Undergraduate approval required: March 30 – April 26
Graduate withdrawal ends: Monday, April 26
LAST DAY OF CLASSES (Not including final exams)
Full-term session: Thursday, May 6
1st 8-week session: Monday, March 8
2nd 8-week session: Thursday, May 6
READING DAYS (Full-term & 2nd 8-week only)
Friday, May 7
FINAL EXAMS
Full-term session: May 10 – May 14
1st 8-week session: March 9 – March 10
2nd 8-week session: May 10 – May 14
MIDTERM GRADES (Undergraduate Only)
Saturday, March 13
FINAL GRADING PERIOD
All grades must be received by Wednesday, May 19
Viewable online after posting begins Saturday, May 15
| Session | Grading Period |
|---|---|
| Full-term | May 10 – May 19 |
| 1st 8-week | March 9 – March 15 |
| 2nd 8-week | May 10 – May 19 |
GRADUATION / COMMENCEMENT (Spring 2027)
Priority Graduation Application: Wednesday, January 27
Last day to change primary/preferred name: Monday, February 22
Final Graduation Application: Monday, March 1
Commencement Activities: May 17 – May 21
Commencement tickets & GradPass available: Thursday, April 1
Doctoral hooding ceremony: TBA
Degree conferral date: Saturday, May 22
OGE Graduate Deadlines:
Request final doctoral oral exam scheduling: TBA
Conduct final doctoral exam: TBA
Upload final dissertation/thesis for review & receive approval: TBA
UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS
Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 18
NO CLASSES
Spring Break: March 15 – March 21
INCOMPLETES
Incomplete grades due from previous long semester: Monday, March 15
Official Academic Calendar — Summer 2027
Note: Same office & email guidelines as above.
CLASSES BEGIN
11-week session: Tuesday, June 1
1st 5-week session: Tuesday, June 1
2nd 5-week session: Thursday, July 8
8-week session (TED only): Monday, June 7
WEB REGISTRATION
Open enrollment: Monday, April 5
Schedule Planner Available: Monday, March 22
Online add/swaps ends: Friday, June 4
Last Day for Re-admission: Saturday, May 22
Last Enrollment from Waitlist: Friday, May 28
LAST DAY FOR REGULAR REGISTRATION
11-week session: Thursday, May 27
1st 5-week session: Thursday, May 27
2nd 5-week session: Tuesday, July 6
8-week session (TED only): Thursday, June 3
LATE REGISTRATION & LAST DAY TO ADD/SWAP
11-week session: May 28 – June 4
1st 5-week session: May 28 – June 4
2nd 5-week session: July 7 – July 13
8-week session (TED only): June 4 – June 14
CENSUS DAY / LAST DAY TO DROP
11-week session: Wednesday, June 16
1st 5-week session: Friday, June 4
2nd 5-week session: Tuesday, July 13
8-week session (TED only): Monday, June 14
DROP / WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES (per session, approval required for certain dates)
See Spring 2027 section for format; dates listed in original text
LAST DAY OF CLASSES (Not including final exams)
11-week session: Wednesday, August 11
1st 5-week session: Monday, July 5
2nd 5-week session: Wednesday, August 11
8-week session (TED only): Saturday, July 24
FINAL EXAMS
11-week session: August 12 – August 13
1st 5-week session: July 6 – July 7
2nd 5-week session: August 12 – August 13
8-week session (TED only): July 26 – July 27
MIDTERM GRADES (Undergraduate Only)
Tuesday, July 6
FINAL GRADING PERIOD
All grades due: Tuesday, August 17
Viewable online after posting: Saturday, August 14
GRADUATION / COMMENCEMENT (Summer 2027)
Priority Graduation Application: Monday, June 7
Last day to change primary/preferred name: Friday, July 30
Final Graduation Application: Thursday, July 15
Doctoral hooding: TBA
Degree conferral: Saturday, August 21
Summer graduates participating in Fall 2027 commencement: RSVP Deadline October 1
UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS
Memorial Day: Monday, May 31
Juneteenth: Saturday, June 19
Independence Day: Sunday, July 4
Official Academic Calendar — Fall 2027
Note: Same office & email guidelines as above.
CLASSES BEGIN
Full-term session: Monday, August 23
1st 8-week session: Monday, August 23
2nd 8-week session: Wednesday, October 13
WEB REGISTRATION
Enrollment appointments online: Monday, March 29
Schedule Planner Available: Monday, March 29
Online add/swap ends: Monday, August 30
Last Day for Re-admission: Friday, August 13
Last Enrollment from Waitlist: Friday, August 20
LAST DAY FOR REGULAR REGISTRATION
Full-term session: Thursday, August 19
1st 8-week session: Thursday, August 19
2nd 8-week session: Monday, October 11
LATE REGISTRATION & LAST DAY TO ADD/SWAP
Full-term: August 20 – August 30
1st 8-week: August 20 – August 30
2nd 8-week: October 12 – October 20
CENSUS DAY / LAST DAY TO DROP
Full-term: Wednesday, September 8
1st 8-week: Monday, August 30
2nd 8-week: Wednesday, October 20
DROP / WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES
Dates and procedures follow the same structure as Spring 2027
LAST DAY OF CLASSES
Full-term: Tuesday, December 7
1st 8-week: Saturday, October 9
2nd 8-week: Tuesday, December 7
READING DAYS (Full-term & 2nd 8-week only)
Wednesday, December 8
FINAL EXAMS
Full-term: December 9 – December 15
1st 8-week: October 11 – October 12
2nd 8-week: December 9 – December 15
MIDTERM GRADES (Undergraduate Only)
Saturday, October 16
FINAL GRADING PERIOD
All grades due: Tuesday, December 21
Viewable online after posting: Thursday, December 16
GRADUATION / COMMENCEMENT (Fall 2027)
Priority Graduation Application: Tuesday, August 31
Last day to change primary/preferred name: Monday, September 27
Final Graduation Application: Friday, October 1
Commencement Activities: December 16 – December 17
Commencement tickets & GradPass available: Monday, November 1
Doctoral hooding: TBA
Degree conferral: Saturday, December 25
UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS
Labor Day: Monday, September 6
Thanksgiving: November 25 – November 28
Fall break: November 22 – November 24
Winter break: TBA
INCOMPLETES
Incomplete grades due from previous long semester: Monday, October 18
