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UAB Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

By eriq elikplim
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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 Fall 2026

  1. Assigned time registration runs from Monday, March 23, 2026, to Friday, April 3, 2026.
  2. Open registration for degree-seeking graduate and undergraduate students, as well as non-degree-seeking graduate students, runs from Monday, April 6, 2026, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  3. Open registration for non-degree-seeking undergraduate students runs from Monday, July 27, 2026, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  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. UAB Fall 2026 classes begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
  6. Registration after classes begin runs from Monday, August 24, 2026, to Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
  7. The last day to add a class is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
  8. The last day to drop a class without paying full tuition and fees is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
  9. The last day to submit a graduate and undergraduate application for a degree is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
  10. The extended drop period runs from Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to Wednesday, October 7, 2026, during which students may drop courses without paying tuition but remain responsible for associated fees.
  11. Labor Day holiday occurs on Monday, September 7, 2026, and the university is closed.
  12. The second payment deadline for the Blazer Flex Plan is TBA, and failure to meet the deadline results in a $50 late fee.
  13. The last day to drop a course without paying full tuition is Wednesday, October 7, 2026, although students remain responsible for course fees.
  14. The last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of “W” is Friday, October 16, 2026.
  15. Assigned time registration for spring 2027 runs from Monday, November 2, 2026, to Friday, November 13, 2026.
  16. UAB Fall break and Thanksgiving break 2026 run from Monday, November 23, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026.
  17. The last day to withdraw from the term, meaning withdrawal from all courses, is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  18. The last day of classes is Friday, December 4, 2026.
  19. Undergraduate reading days occur from Saturday, December 5, 2026, to Sunday, December 6, 2026.
  20. Final exams take place from Monday, December 7, 2026, to Friday, December 11, 2026.
  21. The doctoral hooding ceremony is held on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
  22. Graduate and undergraduate commencement is held on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
  23. Grades are due by midnight on Monday, December 14, 2026.
  24. Grades are made available online on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

UAB Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Assigned time registration runs from Monday, November 2, 2026, through 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, through Sunday, January 10, 2027.
  3. Open registration for non-degree-seeking undergraduate students runs from Monday, December 7, 2026, through Sunday, January 10, 2027.
  4. The payment deadline is Monday, January 11, 2027 (100% balance due for traditional payment, or 1st payment deadline for Blazer Flex Plan; failure to pay the first installment results in a $50 late fee).
  5. UAB Spring 2027 classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  6. Registration after classes begin runs from Monday, January 11, 2027, through Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  7. The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027.
  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 graduate and undergraduate applications for degree is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
  11. The extended drop period runs from Wednesday, January 20, 2027, through Wednesday, February 24, 2027 (students may drop a course without paying tuition, but remain responsible for course-associated fees).
  12. The 2nd payment deadline for the Blazer Flex Plan is Monday, February 15, 2027 (failure to meet the deadline results in a $50 late fee).
  13. The last day to drop a course without paying full tuition (student remains responsible for course fees) is Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
  14. The final payment deadline for the Blazer Flex Plan (including the $100 Blazer Flex Plan Housing Fee for residence hall students) is Monday, March 15, 2027 (failure to meet the deadline results in a $50 late fee).
  15. UAB Spring Break 2027 runs from Monday, March 15, 2027, through 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 (requiring withdrawal from all courses) is Friday, April 23, 2027.
  18. The last day of classes is Friday, April 23, 2027.
  19. Undergraduate reading days take place on Saturday, April 24, 2027, and Sunday, April 25, 2027.
  20. Final examinations run from Monday, April 26, 2027, through Friday, April 30, 2027.
  21. The Doctoral Hooding Ceremony takes place on Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
  22. Commencement for the School of Nursing and School of Public Health takes place on Friday, April 30, 2027, at 9:30 a.m.
  23. Commencement for the Graduate School, Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM)/Joint Health Sciences, School of Education and Human Sciences, School of Engineering, and School of Health Professions takes place on Friday, April 30, 2027, at 2:00 p.m.
  24. Commencement for the College of Arts and Sciences and the Collat School of Business takes place on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
  25. Final grades are due by midnight on Monday, May 3, 2027.
  26. Final grades become available online on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.

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