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UCF Academic Calendar 2025‑2026: Important Dates & Deadlines

By eriq elikplim
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The UCF Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 is your essential roadmap to every critical deadline from UCF enrollment deadlines and tuition payment due dates to course add/drop periods, withdrawal cut‑offs, and final exam schedules.

By consulting the University of Central Florida academic calendar, Knights can lock in UCF term dates, plan around the UCF exam schedule, and never miss key milestones like the last day to withdraw without penalty, Priority Registration windows, or the opening of Summer Session and Winter Mini‑Mester course enrollment.

UCF operates on a semester system enhanced by two accelerated winter terms:

  • Fall Semester (early August to early December; 15 weeks of instruction plus finals week)
  • Winter Mini‑Mester (three 1‑week sessions in December and January for intensive courses)
  • Spring Semester (mid-January to early May; 15 weeks plus finals)
  • Summer Session (May through July; divided into Summer A, B, and C sessions—each 4–6 weeks)

Whether you’re wondering how long a semester is at UCF, mapping out when you can register at UCF during Priority Enrollment, or budgeting for UCF semester fees, the UCF Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 gives you all the dates and deadlines you need to plan a successful year at UCF.

UCF Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. The application deadline for international doctoral applicants is Monday, December 1, 2025.
  2. The application deadline for international master’s applicants is on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
  3. The application deadline for international undergraduate applicants is Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  4. The registration window for Fall 2026 becomes available to view on myUCF on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  5. Registration on myUCF for Session 1 takes place from Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  6. Faculty textbook orders for First Day Inclusive Access for Fall 2026 are due on Friday, April 24, 2026.
  7. The application deadline for new undergraduate freshman applicants is on Friday, May 1, 2026.
  8. The application deadline for new undergraduate transfer applicants is Monday, June 1, 2026.
  9. The application deadline for readmission is on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  10. The application deadline for graduate programs without a deadline is on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  11. Faculty orders for textbooks for Fall 2026 are due on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
  12. The graduation application for undergraduate students opens from Monday, June 29, 2026, to Friday, October 16, 2026.
  13. The graduation application for graduate students opens from Monday, June 29, 2026, to Friday, October 16, 2026.
  14. The initial thesis or dissertation committee submission deadline is on Monday, July 6, 2026.
  15. Fall 2026 syllabi are due on Friday, July 10, 2026.
  16. The candidacy submission deadline is on Friday, July 17, 2026.
  17. On-campus housing opens from Thursday, August 20, 2026, to Saturday, August 22, 2026.
  18. Registration for UCF employees, their spouses, and dependents begins at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.
  19. Registration for state and UCFAA employees, non-degree, dual enrollment, transients, and audits begins at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.
  20. Registration for senior citizen audits begins at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.
  21. UCF Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
  22. Faculty confirm academic activity in each class from Monday, August 24, 2026, to Friday, August 28, 2026.
  23. Late registration on myUCF takes place from Monday, August 24, 2026, to Friday, August 28, 2026.
  24. The last day to drop and request a full refund is at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
  25. The drop or swap deadline on myUCF is at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
  26. The add deadline on myUCF is at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
  27. Labor Day with no classes is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  28. The tuition and fee payment deadline is on Friday, September 4, 2026.
  29. Housing payment is due on Friday, September 4, 2026.
  30. The deadline to reinstate drop for nonpayment classes is at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.
  31. The graduate thesis and dissertation release option submission deadline is on Friday, October 9, 2026.
  32. The Homecoming game vs Brigham Young University takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
  33. The graduate thesis or dissertation format review deadline is on Friday, October 23, 2026.
  34. The withdrawal deadline is at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.
  35. Veterans Day, with no classes, is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
  36. The financial aid deferral payment deadline is on Friday, November 6, 2026.
  37. The second installment of the tuition payment plan deadline is on Friday, November 6, 2026.
  38. The graduate thesis or dissertation defense deadline is on Friday, November 6, 2026.
  39. The graduate thesis or dissertation final submission deadline is on Friday, November 20, 2026.
  40. UCF Thanksgiving Break 2026, with no classes, takes place from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, to Saturday, November 28, 2026.
  41. The financial aid adjustments repayment deadline is on Friday, November 27, 2026.
  42. The VA or third-party deferral payment deadline is on Friday, November 27, 2026.
  43. Classes end, and the last day to remove an incomplete grade is on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
  44. The grade forgiveness deadline on myUCF is at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
  45. The final examination period takes place from Friday, December 4, 2026, to Thursday, December 10, 2026.
  46. On-campus housing closes on Friday, December 11, 2026.
  47. The degree conferral date is on Friday, December 11, 2026.
  48. Commencement takes place from Friday, December 11, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026.
  49. Grades are due in myUCF at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
  50. Grades become available on myUCF on Thursday, December 17, 2026.

UCF Academic Calendar Summer 2026

  1. Faculty textbook orders request for First Day Inclusive Access for Summer 2026 is due on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  2. The registration window for Summer and Fall 2026 becomes available to view on myUCF at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  3. The graduation application for undergraduate students opens from Monday, March 9, 2026, to Friday, June 26, 2026.
  4. The graduation application for graduate students opens from Monday, March 9, 2026, to Friday, June 26, 2026.
  5. Faculty orders for textbooks for Summer 2026 are due on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  6. Registration on myUCF for Session A takes place from Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
  7. Summer 2026 syllabi are due on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  8. The initial thesis or dissertation committee submission deadline is on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  9. The candidacy submission deadline is on Friday, April 24, 2026.
  10. Faculty textbook orders request for First Day Inclusive Access for Fall 2026 is due on Friday, April 24, 2026.
  11. Registration for UCF employees, their spouses, and dependents begins at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.
  12. Registration for state and UCFAA employees begins at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.
  13. Registration on myUCF for Session A ends on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
  14. On-campus housing opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
  15. Registration for non-degree, dual enrollment, transients, and audits begins at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
  16. Registration for senior citizen audits begins at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
  17. Classes begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
  18. Late registration on myUCF for Session A takes place from Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  19. The last day to drop and request a full refund is at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  20. The add deadline on myUCF is at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  21. The drop or swap deadline on myUCF is at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  22. Memorial Day with no classes is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
  23. Housing payment is due on Friday, May 29, 2026.
  24. The payment deadline is on Friday, May 29, 2026.
  25. The withdrawal deadline is at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
  26. The deadline to reinstate drop for nonpayment classes is at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026.
  27. The graduate thesis or dissertation format review deadline is on Friday, June 19, 2026.
  28. The graduate thesis and dissertation release option submission deadline is on Friday, June 19, 2026.
  29. Classes end, and the last day to remove an incomplete grade is on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
  30. The grade forgiveness deadline on myUCF is at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
  31. On-campus housing closes for Summer A on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
  32. Faculty orders for textbooks for Fall 2026 are due on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
  33. Grades are due in myUCF at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 26, 2026.
  34. The graduation application period for undergraduate and graduate students closes on Friday, June 26, 2026.
  35. Grades become available on myUCF on Monday, June 29, 2026.
  36. Independence Day with no classes is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  37. The graduate thesis or dissertation defense deadline is on Monday, July 6, 2026.
  38. The graduate thesis or dissertation final submission deadline is on Friday, July 17, 2026.
  39. The second installment of the tuition payment plan deadline is on Friday, July 24, 2026.
  40. The financial aid deferral payment deadline is on Friday, July 24, 2026.
  41. The financial aid adjustments repayment deadline is on Friday, July 31, 2026.
  42. The VA or third-party deferral payment deadline is on Friday, July 31, 2026.
  43. Commencement takes place from Friday, July 31, 2026, to Saturday, August 1, 2026.
  44. The degree conferral date is on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

UCF Academic Calendar Spring 2026

  1. The application deadline for International Graduate Applicants is Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
  2. The application completion deadline for Undergraduate International Applicants is Monday, September 1, 2025.
  3. Faculty textbook orders for First Day Inclusive Access Spring 2026 are due on Friday, September 5, 2025.
  4. Application completion deadlines for New Undergraduate Transfer Applicants, Readmission, and Graduate Programs Without Specific Deadlines are Saturday, November 1, 2025.
  5. The application deadline for Graduate Programs Without Specific Deadlines is Monday, December 1, 2025.
  6. Enrollment appointment dates and times for Spring 2026 become available on myUCF on Monday, October 20, 2025.
  7. Spring 2026 Session 1 Registration begins on Thursday, October 30, 2025 (runs through Sunday, January 11, 2026; a $100 Late Registration Fee applies after January 11).
  8. Faculty textbook orders for Spring 2026 are due on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
  9. The Thesis/Dissertation Committee Submission deadline is Friday, November 7, 2025.
  10. The Graduate Candidacy Submission deadline is Friday, November 21, 2025, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
  11. Undergraduate students may submit the Online Intent to Graduate Form from Monday, October 13, 2025, to Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
  12. Graduate students may submit the Online Intent to Graduate Form from Monday, October 13, 2025, to Monday, March 16, 2026.
  13. Registration for UCF Employees, Spouses, and Dependents begins at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026.
  14. Registration for State Employees, Non-Degree Students, Dual Enrollment, Transients, and Audits begins at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026.
  15. Senior Citizen Audits Registration begins at 3:30 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026.
  16. On-Campus Housing opens on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
  17. UCF Spring 2026 Classes Begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
  18. Faculty must confirm academic activity in classes from Monday, January 12, 2026, to Friday, January 16, 2026.
  19. Late Registration (with a $100 Late Registration Fee) runs from Monday, January 12, 2026, to Friday, January 16, 2026.
  20. The Last Day to drop/add classes, request a full refund, or swap courses is Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
  21. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (no classes) is Monday, January 19, 2026.
  22. Housing Payment is Due, and the Tuition/Fee Payment Deadline (with a $100 Late Payment Fee if missed) is Friday, January 23, 2026.
  23. Faculty textbook orders for First Day Inclusive Access Summer 2026 are due on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  24. Faculty textbook orders for Summer 2026 are due on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  25. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Release Option Submission deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026.
  26. UCF Spring Break 2026 (student holiday; campus offices open) runs from Monday, March 16, 2026, to Saturday, March 21, 2026.
  27. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Format Review deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026.
  28. The Second Installment of the Tuition Payment Plan is due on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  29. The UCF Financial Aid Deferral Repayment Deadline is Friday, March 27, 2026, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
  30. The Last Day to Reinstate Drop for Nonpayment Classes is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
  31. The Withdrawal Deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
  32. The Financial Aid Award/Adjustments Repayment Deadline for course withdrawals is Friday, April 10, 2026.
  33. The VA Deferral Payment Deadline (with a $100 Late Payment Fee if missed) is Friday, April 10, 2026.
  34. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Defense deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026.
  35. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Final Submission deadline is Friday, April 24, 2026.
  36. The Last Day to Remove Incomplete Grades (incompletes lapse to “F” afterward) is Monday, April 27, 2026.
  37. The Grade Forgiveness Deadline for repeating courses is Monday, April 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
  38. Study Day occurs on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
  39. The Final Examination Period runs from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  40. On-Campus Housing closes on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
  41. UCF Commencement Ceremonies are held from Thursday, May 7, 2026, to Saturday, May 9, 2026.
  42. The Degree Conferral Date is Friday, May 8, 2026.
  43. Faculty must submit final grades by noon on Friday, May 8, 2026.
  44. Final grades are processed and finalized by 9:00 AM on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

For more on the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026, visit the University of Central Florida Calendar website.

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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