UCF Academic Calendar 2025‑2026: Important Dates & Deadlines

The UCF Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 is your essential roadmap to every critical deadline from UCF enrollment deadlines and tuition payment due dates to course add/drop periods, withdrawal cut‑offs, and final exam schedules.

By consulting the University of Central Florida academic calendar, Knights can lock in UCF term dates, plan around the UCF exam schedule, and never miss key milestones like the last day to withdraw without penalty, Priority Registration windows, or the opening of Summer Session and Winter Mini‑Mester course enrollment.

UCF operates on a semester system enhanced by two accelerated winter terms:

• Fall Semester (early August to early December; 15 weeks of instruction plus finals week)
• Winter Mini‑Mester (three 1‑week sessions in December and January for intensive courses)
• Spring Semester (mid-January to early May; 15 weeks plus finals)
• Summer Session (May through July; divided into Summer A, B, and C sessions—each 4–6 weeks)

Whether you’re wondering how long a semester is at UCF, mapping out when you can register at UCF during Priority Enrollment, or budgeting for UCF semester fees, the UCF Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 gives you all the dates and deadlines you need to plan a successful year at UCF.

UCF Academic Calendar Fall 2025

1. The application deadline for International Doctoral Applicants is Sunday, December 1, 2024.
2. The application deadline for International Master’s Applicants is Wednesday, January 15, 2025, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
3. The application completion deadline for International Undergraduate Applicants is Saturday, March 1, 2025.
4. Enrollment appointment dates and times for Fall 2025 become available on myUCF at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 10, 2025.
5. Fall 2025 Session 1 Registration begins on Thursday, March 27, 2025 (runs through Sunday, August 17, 2025; a $100 Late Registration Fee applies after August 17).
6. Faculty textbook orders for First Day Inclusive Access Fall 2025 are due on Friday, April 25, 2025.
7. The application completion deadline for New Undergraduate Freshman Applicants is Thursday, May 1, 2025.
8. Faculty textbook orders for Fall 2025 are due on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
9. The Intent to Graduate Form submission window opens for undergraduates (closes August 1, 2025) and graduates (closes October 10, 2025) on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to the UCF Academic Calendar for Fall 2025.
10. Application deadlines for Readmission, Graduate Programs Without Specific Deadlines, and New Undergraduate Transfer Applicants are Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
11. The Thesis/Dissertation Committee Submission deadline is Monday, July 7, 2025.
12. The Graduate Candidacy Submission deadline is Friday, July 18, 2025.
13. On-Campus Housing opens on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
14. Registration for UCF Employees, Spouses, and Dependents begins at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025.
15. Registration for State Employees, Non-Degree Students, Dual Enrollment, Transients, and Audits begins at 3:00 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025.
16. Senior Citizen Audits Registration begins at 3:30 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
17. UCF Fall 2025 Classes Begin on Monday, August 18, 2025. It is the first day of classes.
18. Faculty must confirm academic activity in classes from Monday, August 18, 2025, to Friday, August 22, 2025.
19. Late Registration period (with a $100 Late Registration Fee) runs from Monday, August 18, 2025, to Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
20. The Last Day to drop/add classes, request a full refund, or swap courses is Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
21. The Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline (with a $100 Late Payment Fee if missed) and Housing Payment Due date is Friday, August 29, 2025.
22. Labor Day Holiday (no classes) is Monday, September 1, 2025.
23. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Release Option Submission deadline is Friday, October 10, 2025.
24. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Format Review deadline is Friday, October 24, 2025.
25. Key deadlines occur on Friday, October 31, 2025:
    • Financial Aid Deferral Deadline.
    • Second Installment of the Tuition Payment Plan is due.
    • Last Day to Reinstate Drop for Nonpayment Classes (4:00 PM).
    • Withdrawal Deadline (11:59 PM).
26. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Defense deadline is Friday, November 7, 2025, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
27. Key deadlines occur on Friday, November 21, 2025:
    • Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Final Submission deadline.
    • VA/GI Bill Deferral Payment Deadline (with a $100 Late Payment Fee).
    • Financial Aid Repayment Deadline for course withdrawals.
28. The Grade Forgiveness Deadline for repeating courses is Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
29. The Last Day to Remove Incomplete Grades (incompletes lapse to “F” afterward) is Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
30. Thanksgiving Wednesday (no classes) is Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
31. UCF Thanksgiving Break Holiday (no classes) is Thursday, November 27, 2025, to Saturday, November 29, 2025.
32. The Final Examination Period is Monday, December 1, 2025, to Saturday, December 6, 2025.
33. On-Campus Housing closes on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
34. Faculty must submit final grades for Fall 2025 by noon on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
35. The Degree Conferral Date is Friday, December 12, 2025, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
36. Final grades will be processed and finalized by 9:00 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025.
37. UCF Commencement Ceremonies run from Friday, December 12, 2025, to Saturday, December 13, 2025.

UCF Academic Calendar Spring 2026

1. The application deadline for International Graduate Applicants is Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
2. The application completion deadline for Undergraduate International Applicants is Monday, September 1, 2025.
3. Faculty textbook orders for First Day Inclusive Access Spring 2026 are due on Friday, September 5, 2025.
4. Application completion deadlines for New Undergraduate Transfer Applicants, Readmission, and Graduate Programs Without Specific Deadlines are Saturday, November 1, 2025.
5. The application deadline for Graduate Programs Without Specific Deadlines is Monday, December 1, 2025.
6. Enrollment appointment dates and times for Spring 2026 become available on myUCF on Monday, October 20, 2025.
7. Spring 2026 Session 1 Registration begins on Thursday, October 30, 2025 (runs through Sunday, January 11, 2026; a $100 Late Registration Fee applies after January 11).
8. Faculty textbook orders for Spring 2026 are due on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
9. The Thesis/Dissertation Committee Submission deadline is Friday, November 7, 2025.
10. The Graduate Candidacy Submission deadline is Friday, November 21, 2025, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
11. Undergraduate students may submit the Online Intent to Graduate Form from Monday, October 13, 2025, to Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
12. Graduate students may submit the Online Intent to Graduate Form from Monday, October 13, 2025, to Monday, March 16, 2026.
13. Registration for UCF Employees, Spouses, and Dependents begins at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026.
14. Registration for State Employees, Non-Degree Students, Dual Enrollment, Transients, and Audits begins at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026.
15. Senior Citizen Audits Registration begins at 3:30 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026.
16. On-Campus Housing opens on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
17. UCF Spring 2026 Classes Begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
18. Faculty must confirm academic activity in classes from Monday, January 12, 2026, to Friday, January 16, 2026.
19. Late Registration (with a $100 Late Registration Fee) runs from Monday, January 12, 2026, to Friday, January 16, 2026.
20. The Last Day to drop/add classes, request a full refund, or swap courses is Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
21. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (no classes) is Monday, January 19, 2026.
22. Housing Payment is Due and the Tuition/Fee Payment Deadline (with a $100 Late Payment Fee if missed) is Friday, January 23, 2026.
23. Faculty textbook orders for First Day Inclusive Access Summer 2026 are due on Friday, February 20, 2026.
24. Faculty textbook orders for Summer 2026 are due on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
25. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Release Option Submission deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026.
26. UCF Spring Break 2026 (student holiday; campus offices open) runs from Monday, March 16, 2026, to Saturday, March 21, 2026.
27. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Format Review deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026.
28. The Second Installment of the Tuition Payment Plan is due on Friday, March 27, 2026.
29. The Financial Aid Deferral Repayment Deadline is Friday, March 27, 2026, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
30. The Last Day to Reinstate Drop for Nonpayment Classes is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
31. The Withdrawal Deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
32. The Financial Aid Award/Adjustments Repayment Deadline for course withdrawals is Friday, April 10, 2026.
33. The VA Deferral Payment Deadline (with a $100 Late Payment Fee if missed) is Friday, April 10, 2026.
34. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Defense deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026.
35. The Graduate Thesis/Dissertation Final Submission deadline is Friday, April 24, 2026.
36. The Last Day to Remove Incomplete Grades (incompletes lapse to “F” afterward) is Monday, April 27, 2026.
37. The Grade Forgiveness Deadline for repeating courses is Monday, April 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM, according to the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
38. Study Day occurs on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
39. The Final Examination Period runs from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
40. On-Campus Housing closes on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
41. UCF Commencement Ceremonies are held from Thursday, May 7, 2026, to Saturday, May 9, 2026.
42. The Degree Conferral Date is Friday, May 8, 2026.
43. Faculty must submit final grades by noon on Friday, May 8, 2026.
44. Final grades are processed and finalized by 9:00 AM on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

For more on the UCF Academic Calendar 2025-2026, visit the University of Central Florida Calendar website.