Spring 2026 Academic Calendar

The university academic calendar dates below apply to full semester courses. A list view of the academic calendar and previous calendars are available online. Some deadlines may exclude certain schools and colleges.

Short courses have separate deadlines. The Spring 2026 Short Course Calendar will be available in October 2025.

*Information applies to full semester courses. Some deadlines may exclude certain schools and colleges.
CategoryDateDescription
Academic CalendarMonday, January 19, 2026Martin Luther King Holiday
Academic CalendarTuesday, January 20, 2026First day of classes
Academic CalendarMonday, February 16, 2026Census Day - 20th Day of classes
Academic CalendarTuesday, February 17, 2026Start Credit/No Credit*
Academic CalendarMonday, March 2, 2026Deadline Credit/No Credit*
Academic CalendarMonday, March 16, 2026First day of Spring Break
Academic CalendarSunday, March 22, 2026Last Day of Spring Break
Academic CalendarThursday, May 7, 2026Last day of classes
Academic CalendarFriday, May 8, 2026Stop Day
Academic CalendarMonday, May 11, 2026First day of Finals
Academic CalendarFriday, May 15, 2026Last day of Finals
Academic CalendarSunday, May 17, 2026Commencement
Academic CalendarFriday, May 22, 2026Grade Submission deadline -- 11:59 p.m. (excludes Law)
Academic CalendarWednesday, May 27, 2026Law grade submission deadline -- 11:59 p.m.
Add/DropMonday, January 26, 2026Last day to add/change sections without written permission*
Add/DropMonday, January 26, 2026Last day to add and change sections on-line
Add/DropTuesday, January 27, 2026Add/change of section with written permission begins (off-line)*
Add/DropMonday, February 9, 2026Last day to withdraw/drop without a "W"*
Add/DropMonday, February 9, 2026First Period Drop ends*
Add/DropTuesday, February 10, 2026Second Period Drop begins*
Add/DropMonday, February 16, 2026Last day to add or swap a class*
Add/DropMonday, April 20, 2026Last day to withdraw from a class or the University (full semester classes, excluding Law)
Add/DropMonday, April 20, 2026Second Period Drop Ends*
Continuing Student EnrollmentThursday, September 25, 2025Enrollment appointment times posted to Student Self-Service
Continuing Student EnrollmentThursday, September 25, 2025Timetable/Schedule of Classes published to the web
Continuing Student EnrollmentThursday, September 25, 2025Email notification of enrollment appointment time
Continuing Student EnrollmentThursday, September 25, 2025Advising begins
Continuing Student EnrollmentFriday, October 17, 2025Enrollment Appointments begin
Continuing Student EnrollmentFriday, October 17, 2025Continuing Student Enrollment begins
Continuing Student EnrollmentMonday, January 19, 2026Continuing Student Enrollment ends (11:59 p.m.) -- all careers
GraduationTuesday, July 1, 2025Enroll & Pay On-line Application for Graduation available Law, Graduate and Undergraduate students
GraduationMonday, March 2, 2026Undergraduate Application for Graduation deadline
GraduationMonday, March 2, 2026Law Application for Graduation deadline
GraduationMonday, March 2, 2026Last day to submit Application for Graduation and assure inclusion in the Commencement Program and July diploma delivery
GraduationFriday, April 24, 2026Law Grade Roster creation
GraduationThursday, May 7, 2026Grade Roster creation (excludes Law)
GraduationFriday, May 15, 2026Graduate Application for Graduation deadline
GraduationFriday, June 12, 2026Course Completion Deadline
GraduationFriday, June 12, 2026Official Degree list due
GraduationTuesday, June 23, 2026Degrees post to transcripts
GraduationMonday, August 3, 2026Diplomas available
Late EnrollmentTuesday, January 20, 2026First day of Late Enrollment *
Late EnrollmentTuesday, January 20, 2026$150 late enrollment fee begins *
Late EnrollmentMonday, January 26, 2026Last day to enroll online *
Late EnrollmentTuesday, January 27, 2026Petition late enrollment begins (off-line) form available at student's school *
Late EnrollmentMonday, February 9, 2026Last day to request a Petition to Late Enroll form (non TBA, full semester classes)
Late EnrollmentMonday, February 16, 2026Last day petition late enrollment (non TBA, full semester classes)
New Student EnrollmentWednesday, November 12, 2025GRDL, UGDK, LAW & GRDK New Student Enrollment begins
New Student EnrollmentMonday, December 1, 2025Enrollment for new non-degree seeking students (UGDL career), community members and special student populations
New Student EnrollmentWednesday, January 14, 2026Undergraduate Orientation and Enrollment
New Student EnrollmentThursday, January 15, 2026Open enrollment for students who have not attended orientation. See the Center for Orientation and Transition Programs for details.
New Student EnrollmentMonday, January 19, 2026New Student Enrollment ends (11:59 p.m.) -- all careers
Post SemesterSaturday, May 23, 2026Grade roster entry access shut off (excludes LAW)
Post SemesterSaturday, May 23, 2026Collection of non-posted grades begins (excludes LAW)
Post SemesterSaturday, May 30, 2026Law grade roster entry access shut off
Refunds and AdjustmentsWednesday, October 1, 2025First day to submit Fee Adjustment Forms
Refunds and AdjustmentsThursday, November 6, 2025First day to submit residency application for current students
Refunds and AdjustmentsMonday, January 26, 2026Last day 100% refund *
Refunds and AdjustmentsTuesday, January 27, 2026First day 50% refund *
Refunds and AdjustmentsMonday, February 16, 2026Last day 50% refund *
Refunds and AdjustmentsTuesday, February 17, 20260% refund begins *
Refunds and AdjustmentsThursday, February 19, 2026Tuition Adjustment & Residency Application deadlines