UTampa Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The UTampa Academic Calendar 2026-2027 provides important dates and deadlines for students at the University of Tampa, including semester start dates, registration periods, holidays, breaks, final exams, and academic events.

The University of Tampa follows a semester-based academic system, not a quarter system, with the academic year divided mainly into Fall and Spring semesters, along with shorter Summer sessions.

Each regular semester typically lasts around 15 weeks of classes followed by a final exam period, helping students plan coursework, assignments, and campus activities effectively.

UTampa Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Residence hall check-in for new international students, by appointment, begins on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
2. Residence hall check-in for new students, by appointment, will take place from Wednesday, August 26, 2026, through Friday, August 28, 2026.
3. Final registration and payment for the Fall Semester will take place from Thursday, August 27, 2026, through Friday, August 28, 2026.
4. Residence hall check-in for continuing students, by appointment, will take place from Friday, August 28, 2026, through Sunday, August 30, 2026.
5. UTampa Fall 2026 Semester classes begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
6. The deadline to add or drop classes with a 100% tuition credit is Sunday, September 6, 2026.
7. The last day to declare a pass/fail or audit option is Sunday, September 6, 2026.
8. Labor Day will be observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes will be held.
9. The midterm progress reporting process for faculty of undergraduate students begins on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
10. The midterm progress reporting process for faculty of undergraduate students ends on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
11. The first seven-week classes end on Monday, October 19, 2026.
12. The second seven-week classes begin on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
13. The deadline for graduation candidate names to appear in the December Commencement program is Monday, October 26, 2026.
14. Registration for the Spring Semester begins for continuing students on Monday, November 2, 2026.
15. The last day to withdraw from 14-week classes is Monday, November 9, 2026.
16. Utampa Thanksgiving Break 2026 is from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Sunday, November 29, 2026. The break begins after Tuesday evening classes.
17. The last day of Fall Semester classes is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
18. Final examinations will be held from Monday, December 14, 2026, through Thursday, December 17, 2026.
19. The Fall Semester ends on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
20. Fall Commencement will be held on Friday, December 18, 2026.
21. Fall Semester grades are due from faculty before midnight on Monday, December 21, 2026.

UTampa Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Classes for the Winter Intersession begin on Monday, January 4, 2027.
2. Final registration and payment for the Spring Semester will take place from Thursday, January 14, 2027, through Friday, January 15, 2027.
3. Spring Semester classes begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
4. The midterm progress reporting process for faculty of undergraduate students begins on Wednesday, February 17, 2027.
5. The midterm progress reporting process for faculty of undergraduate students ends on Sunday, March 7, 2027.
6. UTampa Spring Break 2027 is from Sunday, March 7, 2027, through Sunday, March 14, 2027.
7. The first seven-week classes end on Monday, March 15, 2027.
8. The second seven-week classes begin on Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
9. The last day of Spring Semester classes is Monday, May 3, 2027.
10. Spring final examinations will be held from Tuesday, May 4, 2027, through Friday, May 7, 2027.
11. The Spring Semester ends on Friday, May 7, 2027.
12. Spring Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2027.

For more on the UTampa Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the University of Tampa Registrar website.