BYU Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

The BYU Academic Calendar 2026-2027 includes registration windows, add/drop deadlines, exam dates, and holiday breaks.

Brigham Young University operates on a semester system. Each academic year is divided into three main semesters: Fall, Winter, and Spring, each of which is further split into two six-week “terms” (often called blocks).

For example, Fall 2026 is a single semester but contains Term 5 and Term 6.

Whether you’re a new student navigating “BYU registration deadlines Fall 2026” or a continuing student planning for “BYU final exams Spring 2027,” this comprehensive guide ensures you never miss a key date.

Below are the important dates and deadlines on the BYU Academic Calendar for Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters.

BYU Academic Calendar Winter 2027

Here are the important dates and deadlines on the BYU academic calendar for the winter semester 2027.

1. New Year’s Day will be observed on Friday, January 1, 2027.
2. New Student Orientation will take place from Monday, January 4, 2027, to Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
3. Classes for the Winter 2027 Semester will begin on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
4. The deadline to add or drop courses for the full semester and the first term is Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, January 18, 2027.
6. The deadline to withdraw from first-term courses is Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
7. Presidents’ Day will be observed on Monday, February 15, 2027.
8. Monday class schedule will be observed on Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
9. The last day of the first term is Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
10. The second term will begin on Thursday, February 25, 2027.
11. The deadline to add or drop courses for the second term is Thursday, March 4, 2027.
12. No classes will be held on Friday, March 19, 2027.
13. The deadline to withdraw from full-semester and second-term courses is Thursday, April 1, 2027.
14. The last day of classes for the Winter Semester is Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
15. Exam Preparation Day will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2027.
16. Final examinations will be administered from Friday, April 16, 2027, to Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
17. BYU Spring 2027 Commencement will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2027. Convocations will take place from Thursday, April 22, 2027, to Friday, April 23, 2027.
18. Winter Semester grades are due on Tuesday, April 27, 2027.
19. Winter Semester grades will be available online on Thursday, April 29, 2027.

BYU Academic Calendar Spring 2027

Here are the important dates and deadlines on the BYU academic calendar for the spring semester 2027.

1. New Student Orientation will be held on Monday, April 26, 2027.
2. Classes for the Spring Term will begin on Tuesday, April 27, 2027.
3. The deadline to add or drop courses for the full semester and the first term is Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
4. Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 31, 2027.
5. The deadline to withdraw from Spring Term courses is Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
6. The last day of classes for the Spring Term is Monday, June 14, 2027.
7. The deadline to withdraw from full-semester courses is Monday, June 14, 2027.
8. Exam Preparation Day will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
9. Final examinations will be administered from Wednesday, June 16, 2027, to Thursday, June 17, 2027.
10. Juneteenth Holiday (observed) will be observed on Friday, June 18, 2027.
11. New Student Orientation will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2027.
12. Classes for the Summer Term will begin on Monday, June 21, 2027.
13. Spring Term grades are due on Thursday, June 24, 2027.
14. Spring Term grades will be available online on Monday, June 28, 2027.
15. The deadline to add or drop courses for the full semester and the first term is Monday, June 28, 2027.
16. Independence Day Holiday (observed) will be observed on Monday, July 5, 2027.
17. Pioneer Day Holiday (observed) will be observed on Friday, July 23, 2027.

BYU Academic Calendar Deadline Definitions

All deadlines in the BYU Academic Calendar 2026–2027 are calculated relative to the first Monday of each term or semester, designated as Day 1.

Deadlines follow Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC – 6) or Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC – 7).

Unless otherwise noted, tasks must be completed by 11:59 PM MDT/MST on the specified date.

These deadlines apply equally to six-week (block) courses and semester-length courses.

Add Course Deadline (Day 1)

According to the BYU academic calendar schedules, students must add or register for any new course(s) by 11:59 PM on Day 1. After the BYU add course deadline for 2026-2027, no additional courses can be added for that term or semester.

Drop Course / Refund / Auto-Drop Deadline (Day 8)

Dropping courses on or before Day 8 entitles students to a full tuition refund, and the dropped courses do not appear on the transcript.

Day 8 is also the last day to drop without receiving a “W” on the transcript.

Students who have not met participation requirements by Day 8 are automatically dropped, receiving a full refund and no transcript record—known as the BYU auto-drop date.

Tuition Discount Deadline (Day 1)

By Day 1, students must pay full tuition (or meet payment requirements) to qualify for any available tuition discounts.

This aligns with the Add Course Deadline and is referred to as the BYU tuition discount deadline.

Financial Holds Applied (Day 21)

Students with any outstanding tuition balance by 11:59 PM on Day 21 will have a financial hold placed on their account, preventing registration for the next term or semester.

This is often called the “BYU financial hold deadline.”

Late Fees Applied (Day 22)

Starting at midnight on Day 22, any remaining tuition balance incurs a 5 percent late fee, commonly known as the “BYU 5% late fee.”

Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade

• Block-Length Courses (Day 29): Withdrawal by Day 29 earns a “W” on the transcript. After Day 29, withdrawal is not permitted, and the student’s earned grade is recorded. This is known as the “BYU withdrawal deadline.”
• Semester-Length Courses (Day 85): Withdrawal by Day 85 (which corresponds to Day 29 of the second block) also earns a “W.” After Day 85, the actual grade stands.

Grades Available (5 Days After Term/Semester Ends)

Final grades are posted 5 calendar days after the last day of the term or semester, always on the Thursday following the conclusion of classes.

This is known as “BYU grades available.”

For more on the BYU Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Brigham Young University Calendar website.