Spring 2027 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 2027 Short Course Calendar will be available in October 2026.

*Information applies to full semester courses. Some deadlines may exclude certain schools and colleges.
CategoryDateDescription
Academic CalendarMonday, January 18, 2027Martin Luther King Holiday
Academic CalendarTuesday, January 19, 2027First day of classes
Academic CalendarMonday, February 15, 2027Census Day - 20th Day of classes
Academic CalendarTuesday, February 16, 2027Start Credit/No Credit*
Academic CalendarMonday, March 1, 2027Deadline Credit/No Credit*
Academic CalendarMonday, March 15, 2027First day of Spring Break
Academic CalendarSunday, March 21, 2027Last Day of Spring Break
Academic CalendarThursday, May 6, 2027Last day of classes
Academic CalendarFriday, May 7, 2027Stop Day
Academic CalendarMonday, May 10, 2027First day of Finals
Academic CalendarFriday, May 14, 2027Last day of Finals
Academic CalendarSunday, May 16, 2027Commencement
Academic CalendarFriday, May 21, 2027Grade Submission deadline -- 11:59 p.m. (excludes Law)
Academic CalendarWednesday, May 26, 2027Law grade submission deadline -- 11:59 p.m.
Add/DropMonday, January 25, 2027Last day to add/change sections without written permission*
Add/DropMonday, January 25, 2027Last day to add and change sections on-line
Add/DropTuesday, January 26, 2027Add/change of section with written permission begins (off-line)*
Add/DropMonday, February 8, 2027Last day to withdraw/drop without a "W"*
Add/DropMonday, February 8, 2027First Period Drop ends*
Add/DropTuesday, February 9, 2027Second Period Drop begins*
Add/DropMonday, February 15, 2027Last day to add or swap a class*
Add/DropMonday, April 19, 2027Last day to withdraw from a class or the University (full semester classes, excluding Law)
Add/DropMonday, April 19, 2027Second Period Drop Ends*
Continuing Student EnrollmentThursday, September 24, 2026Enrollment appointment times posted to Student Self-Service
Continuing Student EnrollmentThursday, September 24, 2026Advising begins
Continuing Student EnrollmentThursday, September 24, 2026Timetable/Schedule of Classes published to the web
Continuing Student EnrollmentThursday, September 24, 2026Email notification of enrollment appointment time
Continuing Student EnrollmentFriday, October 16, 2026Enrollment Appointments begin
Continuing Student EnrollmentFriday, October 16, 2026Continuing Student Enrollment begins
Continuing Student EnrollmentMonday, January 18, 2027Continuing Student Enrollment ends (11:59 p.m.) -- all careers
GraduationWednesday, July 1, 2026Enroll & Pay On-line Application for Graduation available Law, Graduate and Undergraduate students
GraduationMonday, March 1, 2027Undergraduate Application for Graduation deadline
GraduationMonday, March 1, 2027Law Application for Graduation deadline
GraduationMonday, March 1, 2027Last day to submit Application for Graduation and assure inclusion in the Commencement Program and July diploma delivery
GraduationFriday, April 23, 2027Law Grade Roster creation
GraduationThursday, May 6, 2027Grade Roster creation (excludes Law)
GraduationFriday, May 14, 2027Graduate Application for Graduation deadline
GraduationFriday, June 11, 2027Course Completion Deadline
GraduationFriday, June 11, 2027Official Degree list due
GraduationTuesday, June 22, 2027Degrees post to transcripts
GraduationMonday, August 2, 2027Diplomas available
Late EnrollmentTuesday, January 19, 2027First day of Late Enrollment *
Late EnrollmentTuesday, January 19, 2027$150 late enrollment fee begins *
Late EnrollmentMonday, January 25, 2027Last day to enroll online *
Late EnrollmentTuesday, January 26, 2027Petition late enrollment begins (off-line) form available at student's school *
Late EnrollmentMonday, February 8, 2027Last day to request a Petition to Late Enroll form (non TBA, full semester classes)
Late EnrollmentMonday, February 15, 2027Last day petition late enrollment (non TBA, full semester classes)
New Student EnrollmentWednesday, November 11, 2026GRDL, UGDK, LAW & GRDK New Student Enrollment begins
New Student EnrollmentMonday, December 7, 2026Enrollment for new non-degree seeking students (UGDL career), community members and special student populations
New Student EnrollmentWednesday, January 13, 2027Undergraduate Orientation and Enrollment
New Student EnrollmentThursday, January 14, 2027Open enrollment for students who have not attended orientation. See the Center for Orientation and Transition Programs for details.
New Student EnrollmentMonday, January 18, 2027New Student Enrollment ends (11:59 p.m.) -- all careers
Post SemesterSaturday, May 22, 2027Grade roster entry access shut off (excludes LAW)
Post SemesterSaturday, May 22, 2027Collection of non-posted grades begins (excludes LAW)
Post SemesterSaturday, May 29, 2027Law grade roster entry access shut off
Refunds and AdjustmentsThursday, October 1, 2026First day to submit Fee Adjustment Forms
Refunds and AdjustmentsThursday, November 5, 2026First day to submit residency application for current students
Refunds and AdjustmentsMonday, January 25, 2027Last day 100% refund *
Refunds and AdjustmentsTuesday, January 26, 2027First day 50% refund *
Refunds and AdjustmentsMonday, February 15, 2027Last day 50% refund *
Refunds and AdjustmentsTuesday, February 16, 20270% refund begins *
Refunds and AdjustmentsThursday, February 18, 2027Tuition Adjustment & Residency Application deadlines