UIC Academic Calendar

Graduate College Academic Dates
Administrative Calendar with Add/Drop Deadlines
Law School Academic Calendar

2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2025

Date Event
August 25, M Instruction begins.
September 1, M Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 5, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
September 12, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
October 17, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
October 20, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
November 7, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
November 26, W Student Wellness Day. No Classes.a
November 27–28, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 5, F Instruction ends.
December 8–12, M–F Final examinations.
December 12, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
December 13, Sat Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies.
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Exceptions for School of Law students; College of Medicine students completing clinical clerkships; College of Pharmacy students completing clinical instruction courses and other students taking those courses. Students should check their syllabus for exceptions.

Spring Semester 2026

Date Event
January 12, M Instruction begins.
January 19, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.
January 23, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
January 30, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
March 6, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
March 9, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
March 20, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
March 23–27, M–F Spring vacation. No classes.
May 1, F Instruction ends.
May 4-8, M–F Final examinations.
May 8, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
Commencement ceremonies by disciplinary college.

Summer Session 2026

Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session)

Date Event
May 18, M Instruction begins.
May 20, W Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 1; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record for Summer Session 1. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
May 25, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes.
June 11, Th Instruction ends for Summer Session 1.
June 12, F Final examinations for Summer Session 1.

 Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session) 

Date Event
June 15, M Instruction begins.
June 19, F Juneteenth holiday. No classes.
June 22, M Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 2; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees if registered only for Summer Session 2.
June 26, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
July 3, F Independence Day holiday. No classes.
July 24, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
August 5, W Instruction ends for Summer Session 2.
August 6-7 Th–F Final examinations for Summer Session 2.
August 7, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2026

Date Event
August 24, M Instruction begins.
September 4, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
September 7, M Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 11, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
October 16, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
October 19, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
November 6, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
November 25, W Student Wellness Day. No Classes.a
November 26–27, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 4, F Instruction ends.
December 7–11, M–F Final examinations.
December 11, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
December 12, Sat Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Commencement ceremonies.
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Exceptions for School of Law students; College of Medicine students completing clinical clerkships; College of Pharmacy students completing clinical instruction courses and other students taking those courses. Students should check their syllabus for exceptions.

Spring Semester 2027

Date Event
January 11, M Instruction begins.
January 18, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.
January 22, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
January 29, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
March 5, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
March 8, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
March 19, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
March 22–26, M–F Spring vacation. No classes.
April 30, F Instruction ends.
May 3-7, M–F Final examinations.
May 7, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
Commencement ceremonies by disciplinary college.

Summer Session 2027 

Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session)

Date Event
May 17, M Instruction begins.
May 19, W Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 1; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record for Summer Session 1. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
May 31, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes.
June 10, Th Instruction ends for Summer Session 1.
June 11, F Final examinations for Summer Session 1.

 Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session)  

Date Event
June 14, M Instruction begins.
June 18, F Juneteenth holiday. No classes.
June 21, M Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 2; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees if registered only for Summer Session 2.
June 25, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
July 5, M Independence Day holiday. No classes.
July 23, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
August 4, W Instruction ends for Summer Session 2.
August 5-6 Th–F Final examinations for Summer Session 2.
August 6, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

2027-2028 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2027

Date Event
August 23, M Instruction begins.
September 3, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
September 6, M Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 10, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
October 15, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
October 18, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
November 6, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
November 24, W Student Wellness Day. No Classes.a
November 25–26, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 3, F Instruction ends.
December 6–10, M–F Final examinations.
December 10, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
December 11, Sat Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 Commencement ceremonies.
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Exceptions for School of Law students; College of Medicine students completing clinical clerkships; College of Pharmacy students completing clinical instruction courses and other students taking those courses. Students should check their syllabus for exceptions.

Spring Semester 2028

Date Event
January 10, M Instruction begins.
January 17, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.
January 21, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
January 28, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
March 3, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
March 6, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
March 17, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
March 20–24, M–F Spring vacation. No classes.
April 28, F Instruction ends.
May 1-5, M–F Final examinations.
May 5, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

Summer Session 2028 

Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session)

Date Event
May 15, M Instruction begins.
May 17, W Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 1; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record for Summer Session 1. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
May 29, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes.
June 8, Th Instruction ends for Summer Session 1.
June 9, F Final examinations for Summer Session 1.

 Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session)  

Date Event
June 12, M Instruction begins.
June 19, M Juneteenth holiday. No classes.
June 20, T Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 2; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees if registered only for Summer Session 2.
June 23, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
July 4, T Independence Day holiday. No classes.
July 21, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
August 2, W Instruction ends for Summer Session 2.
August 3-4 Th–F Final examinations for Summer Session 2.
August 4, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

2028-2029 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2028

Date Event
August 21, M Instruction begins.
September 1, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
September 4, M Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 8, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
October 13, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
October 16, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
November 3, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
November 22, W Student Wellness Day. No Classes.a
November 23–24, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 1, F Instruction ends.
December 4–8, M–F Final examinations.
December 8, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
December 9, Sat Summer 2028 and Fall 2028 Commencement ceremonies.
a

Exceptions for School of Law students; College of Medicine students completing clinical clerkships; College of Pharmacy students completing clinical instruction courses and other students taking those courses. Students should check their syllabus for exceptions.

Spring Semester 2029 

Date Event
January 8, M Instruction begins.
January 15, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.
January 19, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
January 26, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
March 2, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
March 5, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
March 16, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
March 19–23, M–F Spring vacation. No classes.
April 27, F Instruction ends.
April 30-May 4, M–F Final examinations.
May 4, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

Summer Session 2029

Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session)

Date Event
May 14, M Instruction begins.
May 16, W Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 1; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record for Summer Session 1. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
May 28, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes.
June 7, Th Instruction ends for Summer Session 1.
June 8, F Final examinations for Summer Session 1.

 Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session) 

Date Event
June 11, M Instruction begins.
June 18, M Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 2; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees if registered only for Summer Session 2.
June 19, T Juneteenth holiday. No classes.
June 22, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
July 4, W Independence Day holiday. No classes.
July 20, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
August 1, W Instruction ends for Summer Session 2.
August 2-3 Th–F Final examinations for Summer Session 2.
August 3, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

2029-2030 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2029

Date Event
August 20, M Instruction begins.
August 31, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
September 3, M Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 7, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
October 12, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
October 15, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
November 2, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
November 21, W Student Wellness Day. No Classes.a
November 22–23, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
November 30, F Instruction ends.
December 3–7, M–F Final examinations.
December 7, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
December 8, Sat Summer 2029 and Fall 2029 Commencement ceremonies.
a

Exceptions for School of Law students; College of Medicine students completing clinical clerkships; College of Pharmacy students completing clinical instruction courses and other students taking those courses. Students should check their syllabus for exceptions.

Spring Semester 2030

Date Event
January 14, M Instruction begins.
January 21, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.
January 25, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
February 1, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
March 8, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
March 11, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
March 22, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
March 25–29, M–F Spring vacation. No classes.
May 3, F Instruction ends.
May 6-10, M–F Final examinations.
May 10, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

Summer Session 2030

Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session)

Date Event
May 20, M Instruction begins.
May 22, W Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 1; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record for Summer Session 1. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
May 27, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes.
June 13, Th Instruction ends for Summer Session 1.
June 14, F Final examinations for Summer Session 1.

Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session) 

Date Event
June 17, M Instruction begins.
June 19, W Juneteenth holiday. No classes.
June 24, M Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 2; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees if registered only for Summer Session 2.
June 28, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
July 4, Th Independence Day holiday. No classes.
July 26, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
August 7, W Instruction ends for Summer Session 2.
August 8-9 Th–F Final examinations for Summer Session 2.
August 9, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

2030-2031 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2030

Date Event
August 26, M Instruction begins.
September 2, M Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 6, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
September 13, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
October 18, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
October 21, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
November 1, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
November 27, W Student Wellness Day. No Classes.a
November 28–29, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 6, F Instruction ends.
December 9–13, M–F Final examinations.
December 13, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
December 14, Sat Summer 2030 and Fall 2030 Commencement ceremonies.
a

Exceptions for School of Law students; College of Medicine students completing clinical clerkships; College of Pharmacy students completing clinical instruction courses and other students taking those courses. Students should check their syllabus for exceptions.

Spring Semester 2031

Date Event
January 13, M Instruction begins.
January 20, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.
January 24, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
January 31, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
March 7, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
March 10, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
March 21, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
March 24–28, M–F Spring vacation. No classes.
May 2, F Instruction ends.
May 5-9, M–F Final examinations.
May 9, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

 Summer Session 2031

Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session)

Date Event
May 19, M Instruction begins.
May 21, W Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 1; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record for Summer Session 1. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
May 26, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes.
June 12, Th Instruction ends for Summer Session 1.
June 13, F Final examinations for Summer Session 1.

Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session) 

Date Event
June 16, M Instruction begins.
June 19, Th Juneteenth holiday. No classes.
June 20, F Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 2; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees if registered only for Summer Session 2.
June 27, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
July 4, F Independence Day holiday. No classes.
July 25, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
August 6, W Instruction ends for Summer Session 2.
August 7-8 Th–F Final examinations for Summer Session 2.
August 8, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

 2031-2032 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2031

Date Event
August 25, M Instruction begins.
September 1, M Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 5, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
September 12, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
October 17, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
October 20, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
November 7, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
November 26, W Student Wellness Day. No Classes.a
November 27–28, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 5, F Instruction ends.
December 8–12, M–F Final examinations.
December 12, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
December 13, Sat Summer 2031 and Fall 2031 Commencement ceremonies.
a

Exceptions for School of Law students; College of Medicine students completing clinical clerkships; College of Pharmacy students completing clinical instruction courses and other students taking those courses. Students should check their syllabus for exceptions.

Spring Semester 2032

Date Event
January 12, M Instruction begins.
January 19, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.
January 23, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
January 31, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
March 5, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
March 8, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
March 19, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
March 22–26, M–F Spring vacation. No classes.
April 30, F Instruction ends.
May 3-7, M–F Final examinations.
May 7, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

Summer Session 2032

Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session)

Date Event
May 17, M Instruction begins.
May 19, W Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 1; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record for Summer Session 1. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
May 31, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes.
June 10, Th Instruction ends for Summer Session 1.
June 11, F Final examinations for Summer Session 1.

Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session) 

Date Event
June 14, M Instruction begins.
June 18, F Juneteenth holiday. No classes.
June 21, M Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 2; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees if registered only for Summer Session 2.
June 25, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
July 5, M Independence Day holiday. No classes.
July 23, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
August 4, W Instruction ends for Summer Session 2.
August 5-6 Th–F Final examinations for Summer Session 2.
August 6, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

2032-2033 Academic Calendar 

Fall Semester 2032

Date Event
August 23, M Instruction begins.
September 3, M Labor Day holiday. No classes.
September 6, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
September 10, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
October 15, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
October 18, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
November 5, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
November 24, W Student Wellness Day. No Classes.a
November 25–26, Th–F Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
December 3, F Instruction ends.
December 6–10, M–F Final examinations.
December 10, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.
December 11, Sat Summer 2032 and Fall 2032 Commencement ceremonies.
a

Exceptions for School of Law students; College of Medicine students completing clinical clerkships; College of Pharmacy students completing clinical instruction courses and other students taking those courses. Students should check their syllabus for exceptions.

Spring Semester 2033

Date Event
January 10, M Instruction begins.
January 17, M Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.
January 21, F Last day to complete late registration; last day to add a course(s) or make section changes; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
January 28, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
March 4, F Eight-week Part of Term A ends.
March 7, M Eight-week Part of Term B begins.
March 18, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
March 21–25, M–F Spring vacation. No classes.
April 29, F Instruction ends.
May 2-6, M–F Final examinations.
May 6, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.

Summer Session 2033

Summer Session 1 (4-Week Session)

Date Event
May 16, M Instruction begins.
May 18, W Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 1; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 1; last day to drop individual courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record for Summer Session 1. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees.
May 30, M Memorial Day holiday. No classes.
June 9, Th Instruction ends for Summer Session 1.
June 10, F Final examinations for Summer Session 1.

Summer Session 2 (8-Week Session) 

Date Event
June 13, M Instruction begins.
June 17, F Last day to complete late registration for Summer Session 2; last day to drop or add a course(s) online or make section changes for Summer Session 2; last day to drop individual Summer Session 2 courses via XE Registration without receiving W (Withdrawn) grade on academic record. Last day to Web Drop courses via XE Registration and receive 100% cancellation of tuition and fees if registered only for Summer Session 2.
June 20, M Juneteenth holiday. No classes.
June 24, F Last day to file for graduation this term.
July 4, M Independence Day holiday. No classes.
July 22, F Last day to submit approved thesis/dissertation to Graduate College for graduation this term.
August 3, W Instruction ends for Summer Session 2.
August 4-5 Th–F Final examinations for Summer Session 2.
August 5, F Last day for Graduate College to receive certificates of approval for master’s and professional doctorate projects for graduation this term.