UAB Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

The UAB Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 schedule contains every deadline and date from assigned‑time registration and open registration windows, to tuition payment due dates, last day to drop/add, and final exam schedules.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham academic calendar allows students to lock in UAB term dates, plan around UAB holiday breaks (like Memorial Day and Labor Day), track withdrawal cut‑offs, and ensure they meet all registration and payment deadlines, so you never incur a late fee or miss a key academic milestone.

UAB’s academic year is structured around:

• Full‑Term Fall & Spring Semesters: each spanning approximately 16 weeks (including instruction, a drop/add period, and finals week).
• Summer Sessions: two intensive 7‑week sessions plus an optional Full‑Summer Term, each with its own registration, add/drop, and billing deadlines for accelerated or makeup courses.

Whether you’re planning your full‑semester course load, fitting in a fast‑track 7‑week session, or budgeting for tuition installments, the UAB Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 puts every critical date at your fingertips so you can focus on succeeding at UAB.

UAB Academic Calendar Spring 2026

1. Assigned time registration runs from Monday, November 2, 2026, to Friday, November 13, 2026.
2. Open registration for degree-seeking graduate and undergraduate students, as well as non-degree-seeking graduate students, runs from Monday, November 16, 2026, to Sunday, January 10, 2027.
3. Open registration for non-degree-seeking undergraduate students runs from Tuesday, December 7, 2026, to Sunday, January 10, 2027.
4. The payment deadline is TBA; 100% of the balance is due for the traditional payment plan, and the first installment is due for the Blazer Flex Plan, with a $50 late fee assessed for failure to pay.
5. Spring 2027 semester classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
6. Registration after classes begin runs from Monday, January 11, 2027, to Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
7. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday occurs on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the university is closed.
8. The last day to add a course is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
9. The last day to drop a course without paying full tuition and fees is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
10. The last day to submit a graduate and undergraduate application for degree is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
11. The extended drop period runs from Wednesday, January 20, 2027, to Tuesday, February 24, 2027, during which students may drop courses without paying tuition but remain responsible for associated fees.
12. The second payment deadline for the Blazer Flex Plan is TBA, with a $50 late fee assessed for late payment.
13. The final payment deadline for the Blazer Flex Plan is TBA, with a $50 late fee assessed for late payment.
14. The last day to drop a course without paying full tuition is Wednesday, February 24, 2027, although students remain responsible for course fees.
15. UAB Spring break 2027 runs from Monday, March 15, 2027, to Sunday, March 21, 2027.
16. The last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of “W” is Friday, March 26, 2027.
17. The last day to withdraw for the term, meaning withdrawal from all courses, is Friday, April 23, 2027.
18. The last day of classes is Friday, April 23, 2027.
19. Undergraduate reading days occur from Saturday, April 24, 2027, to Sunday, April 25, 2027.
20. Final exams take place from Monday, April 26, 2027, to Friday, April 30, 2027.
21. The doctoral hooding ceremony is held on Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
22. Commencement is held on a TBA date.
23. Grades are due by midnight on Monday, May 3, 2027.
24. Grades are made available online on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.

UAB Academic Calendar Summer 2026

1. Assigned Time Registration occurs from Monday, March 23, 2026, to Friday, April 3, 2026.
2. Open Registration for degree-seeking graduate/undergraduate students and non-degree-seeking graduate students runs from Monday, April 6, 2026, to Saturday, May 10, 2026.
3. Open Registration for non-degree-seeking undergraduate students runs from Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to Saturday, May 10, 2026.
4. Classes Begin on Monday, May 11, 2026.
5. Registration after classes begin is available from Monday, May 11, 2026, to Sunday, May 18, 2026.
6. The last day to drop or add courses without paying full tuition and fees is Sunday, May 18, 2026.
7. Memorial Day Holiday is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026, and the university is closed.
8. The last day for a full-term withdrawal with a 75% refund (must withdraw from all courses) is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
9. The last day for a full-term withdrawal with a 50% refund (must withdraw from all courses) is Monday, June 8, 2026.
10. The last day to submit a graduate or undergraduate application for a degree is Monday, June 8, 2026.
11. Juneteenth Holiday is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026, and the university is closed.
12. The last day for a full-term withdrawal with a 25% refund (must withdraw from all courses) is Monday, June 22, 2026.
13. The last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of “W” is Thursday, July 2, 2026.
14. Independence Day Holiday is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026 (observed), and the university is closed (July 4th falls on a Saturday).
15. The last day of class is Friday, August 7, 2026.
16. The last day to withdraw for the term (must withdraw from all courses) is Friday, August 7, 2026.
17. Final Exams are held from Monday, August 10, 2026, to Friday, August 14, 2026.
18. Graduate Student Commencement is held on Friday, August 14, 2026.
19. Undergraduate Commencement is held on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
20. Grades are due by midnight on Monday, August 17, 2026.
21. Grades become available online on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

For more on the UAB Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the University of Alabama at Birmingham Calendar website.