UKY Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

UKY Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The freshmen Early Action deadline is on Monday, December 1, 2025.
2. The freshmen Regular Decision deadline is on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
3. The second academic suspension reinstatement deadline for Fall 2026 is on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
4. The international graduate application deadline for Fall 2026 is on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
5. The freshmen confirmation deadline is on Friday, May 1, 2026.
6. The first academic suspension reinstatement deadline for Fall 2026 is on Friday, May 15, 2026.
7. The international undergraduate application deadline for Fall 2026 is on Friday, May 15, 2026.
8. The graduate application deadline for Fall 2026 is on Friday, July 24, 2026.
9. The undergraduate admission deadline for required documents for Fall 2026 is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
10. The payment deadline for Fall 2026 is on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
11. The Fall 2026 semester begins on Monday, August 24, 2026.
12. Late registration for Fall 2026 takes place from Monday, August 24, 2026 through Friday, August 28, 2026.
13. The add class deadline for Fall 2026 is on Friday, August 28, 2026.
14. The 100% refund deadline for Fall 2026 is on Friday, August 28, 2026.
15. The change of major deadline for tuition assessment recalculation for Fall 2026 is on Friday, August 28, 2026.
16. The 80% refund deadline for Fall 2026 is on Friday, September 4, 2026.
17. Labor Day holiday for Fall 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026.
18. The drop class deadline for no “W” grade for Fall 2026 is on Friday, September 11, 2026.
19. The grade type change deadline for Fall 2026 is on Friday, September 11, 2026.
20. The 50% refund deadline for Fall 2026 is on Friday, September 11, 2026.
21. The doctoral candidate notification of intent deadline for December degrees is on Friday, September 18, 2026.
22. The payment deadline for Fall 2026 is on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
23. The residency application deadline for Fall 2026 is on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
24. The midterm grade submission window for Fall 2026 takes place from Monday, October 12, 2026 through Monday, October 26, 2026.
25. The payment deadline for Fall 2026 is on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
26. Midterm for Fall 2026 is on Monday, October 26, 2026.
27. Fall break for Fall 2026 takes place from Monday, October 26, 2026 through Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
28. The degree application deadline for December undergraduate and graduate degrees is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
29. Priority registration for Fall 2026 takes place from Monday, November 2, 2026 through Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
30. The withdrawal deadline for Fall 2026 is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
31. The graduate degree candidate final examination scheduling deadline for December degrees is on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
32. The payment deadline for Fall 2026 is on Sunday, November 22, 2026.
33. Thanksgiving break for Fall 2026 takes place from Wednesday, November 25, 2026 through Saturday, November 28, 2026.
34. The graduate degree candidate final examination deadline for December degrees is on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
35. Prep Days for Fall 2026 take place from Monday, December 7, 2026 through Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
36. The final grade submission window for Fall 2026 opens on Monday, December 7, 2026.
37. Classes end for Fall 2026 on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
38. The permissive withdrawal deadline for Fall 2026 is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
39. Reading Days for Fall 2026 take place from Thursday, December 10, 2026 through Friday, December 11, 2026.
40. The dissertation/thesis format review deadline for December degree candidates is on Friday, December 11, 2026.
41. Final examinations for Fall 2026 take place from Monday, December 14, 2026 through Thursday, December 17, 2026.
42. Commencement for Fall 2026 takes place on Friday, December 18, 2026.
43. The final dissertation/thesis deadline for December degree candidates is on Friday, December 18, 2026.
44. The Fall 2026 semester ends on Friday, December 18, 2026.
45. The final grade submission window for Fall 2026 closes at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2026.

UKY Academic Calendar Winter 2026

1. The Winter 2026 intersession begins on Monday, December 21, 2026.
2. The add class deadline for Winter 2026 is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
3. The 100% refund deadline for Winter 2026 is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
4. The change of major deadline for tuition assessment recalculation for Winter 2026 is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
5. The payment deadline for Winter 2026 is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
6. The 80% refund deadline for Winter 2026 is on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
7. The drop class deadline for no “W” grade for Winter 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
8. The grade type change deadline for Winter 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
9. The 50% refund deadline for Winter 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
10. Christmas Day holiday for Winter 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026.
11. New Year’s Day holiday for Winter 2026 is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
12. The withdrawal deadline for Winter 2026 is on Sunday, January 3, 2027.
13. Prep Days for Winter 2026 take place from Tuesday, January 5, 2027 through Thursday, January 7, 2027.
14. The permissive withdrawal deadline for Winter 2026 is on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
15. Classes end for Winter 2026 on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
16. Final examinations for Winter 2026 take place on Friday, January 8, 2027.
17. The Winter 2026 intersession ends on Friday, January 8, 2027.
18. The final grade submission window for Winter 2026 closes at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2027.

For more on UKY Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the University of Kentucky registrar website.