UF Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The UF Academic Calendar 2026–2027 covers every official date across Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 — advance registration windows, Drop/Add deadlines, official holidays, reading days, final exam periods, and commencement ceremonies — all sourced from the UF Office of the University Registrar.

The University of Florida operates on a semester system, not a quarter system. The academic year is divided into three terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Fall and Spring semesters each run approximately 15 weeks.

The Summer term is divided into distinct sessions — Summer A, Summer B, and Summer C — each with its own registration window, Drop/Add period, and final exam schedule.

Summer A is the shorter session. Summer C runs the full length. Which session a student enrolls in determines the length of their first term at UF.

Students, incoming freshmen, transfer students, non-degree seekers, leave-accruing employees, and UF Health staff each interact with the calendar differently.

Registration access times are assigned individually and available through ONE.UF at one.uf.edu. Drop/Add windows, withdrawal deadlines, and fee liability cutoff dates vary by term and session.

Missing a single deadline can trigger a $100 late registration fee or result in a permanent W grade on a transcript.

Students participating in university-sponsored activities — athletic competitions, academic conferences, or performances — should be aware of UF’s 12-day rule, which permits absences for up to 12 scholastic days per semester for authorized university activities without academic penalty.

This rule applies across all three terms and operates separately from standard course attendance policies set by individual instructors.

The sections below cover all confirmed dates and deadlines for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer A 2027, and Summer C 2027, along with official university holidays, campus closure periods, and employee-specific scheduling information.

UF Academic Calendar Fall 2026

UF Fall 2026 semester classes begin Thursday, August 20, 2026, and end Wednesday, December 2, 2026.

Here are the important dates and deadlines on the UF academic calendar for the fall semester 2026.

1. UF Fall 2026 Semester advance registration takes place from Monday, March 23, 2026, through Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
2. UF Fall 2026 Move-In days are from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, by appointment.
3. Regular registration, after which a $100 late fee is charged following the 11:59 p.m. deadline, takes place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
4. UF Fall 2026 classes start on Thursday, August 20, 2026. It is the first day of classes for the Fall 2026 semester.
5. Drop/Add, beginning at or after the assigned start time, takes place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, Friday, August 21, 2026, and from Monday, August 24, 2026, through Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
6. UF (EEP) and State Employee registration takes place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, Friday, August 21, 2026, and from Monday, August 24, 2026, through Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
7. Late registration takes place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, Friday, August 21, 2026, and from Monday, August 24, 2026, through Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
8. Non-degree registration, beginning at or after the assigned start time, takes place from Monday, August 24, 2026, through Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
9. Withdrawal from all courses with no fee liability must be completed by Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
10. Residency reclassifications are due on Friday, September 4, 2026, according to the UF Academic Calendar 2026-2027.
11. Fee payments to the University Bursar are due on Friday, September 4, 2026.
12. The deadline for selecting the S/U grade option is Friday, September 4, 2026.
13. The Labor Day holiday, during which there are no classes, takes place on Monday, September 7, 2026, according to the UF Holidays Calendar. Classes resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
14. Degree applications are due on Friday, September 11, 2026.
15. Withdrawal with a 25% refund, during which a W is assigned to all Fall courses, must be completed by Friday, September 11, 2026.
16. The UF Homecoming holiday, during which there are no classes, takes place from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Saturday, October 10, 2026.
17. The Veterans Day holiday, during which there are no classes, takes place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
18. The faculty course evaluation period, during which dates may vary by course and students should verify through GatorEvals, takes place from Monday, November 16, 2026, through Friday, December 4, 2026.
19. The drop deadline, during which a W is assigned to individual courses and drops must be approved by the student’s college, is Monday, November 16, 2026.
20. The withdrawal deadline, during which a W is assigned to all Fall courses, is Monday, November 16, 2026.
21. The period to drop or add a course after the drop/withdrawal deadline, which requires a petition to the student’s college with appropriate documentation, takes place from Tuesday, November 17, 2026, through Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
22. The period to withdraw from all Fall courses after the drop/withdrawal deadline, which requires a petition to the student’s college with appropriate documentation, takes place from Tuesday, November 17, 2026, through Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
23. UF Thanksgiving break 2026 takes place from Monday, November 23, 2026, through Saturday, November 28, 2026. Classes resume on Monday, November 30, 2026.
24. Fall 2026 semester classes end on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
25. Honors theses are due to college advising offices on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
26. Reading days, during which there are no classes, take place from Thursday, December 3, 2026, through Friday, December 4, 2026.
27. Final exams take place from Saturday, December 5, 2026, through Friday, December 11, 2026.
28. UF Fall 2026 Commencement takes place from Friday, December 11, 2026, through Saturday, December 12, 2026.
29. Degree status becomes available on ONE.UF on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
30. Final grades become available in transcript view on ONE.UF on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
31. Faculty course evaluations become available to instructors on GatorEvals on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
32. The university is closed from Friday, December 25, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027.

UF Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Advance registration, beginning at or after the assigned start time, takes place from Monday, October 26, 2026, through Thursday, January 7, 2027.
2. Regular registration, after which a $100 late fee is charged following the 11:59 p.m. deadline, takes place on Friday, January 8, 2027.
3. UF Spring 2027 classes start on Monday, January 11, 2027.
4. Drop/Add, beginning at or after the assigned start time, takes place from Monday, January 11, 2027, through Friday, January 15, 2027.
5. UF (EEP) and State Employee registration takes place from Monday, January 11, 2027, through Friday, January 15, 2027.
6. Late registration takes place from Monday, January 11, 2027, through Friday, January 15, 2027.
7. Non-degree registration, beginning at or after the assigned start time, takes place from Wednesday, January 13, 2027, through Friday, January 15, 2027.
8. Withdrawal from all courses with no fee liability must be completed by Friday, January 15, 2027.
9. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, during which there are no classes, takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027.
10. Residency reclassifications are due on Friday, January 22, 2027, according to the UF Academic Calendar 2026-2027.
11. Fee payments to the University Bursar are due on Friday, January 22, 2027.
12. The deadline for selecting the S/U grade option is Friday, January 29, 2027.
13. Degree applications are due on Friday, February 5, 2027.
14. Withdrawal with a 25% refund, during which a W is assigned to all Spring courses, must be completed by Friday, February 5, 2027.
15. UF Spring Break 2027 takes place from Saturday, March 13, 2027, through Saturday, March 20, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, March 22, 2027.
16. The faculty course evaluation period, during which dates may vary by course and students should verify through GatorEvals, takes place from Friday, April 9, 2027, through Friday, April 23, 2027.
17. The drop deadline, during which a W is assigned to individual courses and drops must be approved by the student’s college, is Friday, April 9, 2027.
18. The withdrawal deadline, during which a W is assigned to all Spring courses, is Friday, April 9, 2027.
19. The period to drop or add a course after the drop/withdrawal deadline, which requires a petition to the student’s college with appropriate documentation, takes place from Saturday, April 10, 2027, through Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
20. The period to withdraw from all Spring courses after the drop/withdrawal deadline, which requires a petition to the student’s college with appropriate documentation, takes place from Saturday, April 10, 2027, through Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
21. Classes end on Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
22. Honors theses are due to college advising offices on Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
23. Reading days, during which there are no classes, take place from Thursday, April 22, 2027, through Friday, April 23, 2027.
24. Final exams take place from Saturday, April 24, 2027, through Friday, April 30, 2027.
25. UF Spring 2027 Commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, April 30, 2027; Saturday, May 1, 2027; and Sunday, May 2, 2027.
26. Degree status becomes available on ONE.UF on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
27. Final grades become available in transcript view on ONE.UF on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
28. Faculty course evaluations become available to instructors on GatorEvals on Thursday, May 6, 2027.

UF Academic Calendar Summer 2027

According to the UF Academic Calendar, the Summer term is structured with distinct sessions, including the shorter Summer A and the full-length Summer C.

Summer A 2027

1. Monday, March 22 – Thursday, May 6: Advanced registration takes place at or after assigned start times.
2. Friday, May 7: Regular registration takes place, with a $100 late fee applied after the 11:59 p.m. deadline.
3. Monday, May 10: Classes begin.
4. Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11: The drop/add period is open at or after assigned start times.
5. Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11: UF Employee Education Program (EEP) and State Employee registration take place.
6. Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11: Late registration is open.
7. Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11: Non-degree registration occurs at or after assigned start times.
8. Tuesday, May 11: The deadline to withdraw from all courses with no fee liability is Tuesday, May 11.
9. Wednesday, May 12: Degree applications are due.
10. Wednesday, May 19: The deadline to select the S/U grade option is Wednesday, May 19.
11. Wednesday, May 19: The deadline to withdraw from all courses with a 25% refund (with a grade of W assigned to all courses) is Wednesday, May 19.
12. Friday, May 21: Residency reclassifications are due.
13. Friday, May 21: Fee payments to the University Bursar are due.
14. Monday, May 31: Classes are suspended in observance of Memorial Day.
15. Friday, June 4 – Thursday, June 17: The faculty course evaluation period is open via GatorEvals (specific dates may vary by course).
16. Wednesday, June 9: Honors theses are due to college advising offices.
17. Friday, June 11: The deadline to drop individual courses with college approval (a grade of W will be assigned) is Friday, June 11.
18. Friday, June 11: The deadline to withdraw from all courses (a grade of W will be assigned to all courses) is Friday, June 11.
19. Saturday, June 12 – Thursday, June 17: Students petitioning their college to drop or add a course after the deadline must submit their requests.
20. Saturday, June 12 – Thursday, June 17: Students petitioning their college to withdraw from all courses after the deadline must submit their requests.
21. Thursday, June 17: Classes end, and final exams take place during the regular class meeting time (there are no designated reading days and no commencement ceremony).
22. Friday, June 18: The university observes Juneteenth, and classes/offices are closed.
23. Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25: Summer break takes place with no classes held university-wide.
24. Wednesday, June 23: Degree statuses become available on ONE.UF.
25. Wednesday, June 23: Final grades are posted to transcripts on ONE.UF.
26. Thursday, June 24: Faculty course evaluation results become available to instructors via GatorEvals.

Summer C 2027

1. Monday, March 22 – Thursday, May 6: Advanced registration takes place at or after assigned start times.
2. Friday, May 7: Regular registration takes place, with a $100 late fee applied after the 11:59 p.m. deadline.
3. Monday, May 10: Classes begin.
4. Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11: The drop/add period is open at or after assigned start times.
5. Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11: UF Employee Education Program (EEP) and State Employee registration take place.
6. Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11: Late registration is open.
7. Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11: Non-degree registration occurs at or after assigned start times.
8. Tuesday, May 11: The deadline to withdraw from all courses with no fee liability is Tuesday, May 11.
9. Friday, May 21: Residency reclassifications are due.
10. Friday, May 21: Fee payments to the University Bursar are due.
11. Friday, May 28: The deadline to select the S/U grade option is Friday, May 28.
12. Friday, May 28: The deadline to withdraw from all courses with a 25% refund (with a grade of W assigned to all courses) is Friday, May 28.
13. Monday, May 31: Classes are suspended in observance of Memorial Day.
14. Friday, June 18: Classes are suspended in observance of Juneteenth.
15. Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25: Summer break takes place with no classes held university-wide.
16. Monday, June 28: Honors theses are due to college advising offices.
17. Wednesday, June 30: Degree applications are due.
18. Monday, July 5: Classes are suspended in observance of Independence Day (Fourth of July observed).
19. Friday, July 23 – Friday, August 6: The faculty course evaluation period is open via GatorEvals (specific dates may vary by course).
20. Friday, July 30: The deadline to drop individual courses with college approval (a grade of W will be assigned) is Friday, July 30.
21. Friday, July 30: The deadline to withdraw from all courses (a grade of W will be assigned to all courses) is Friday, July 30.
22. Saturday, July 31 – Friday, August 6: Students petitioning their college to drop or add a course after the deadline must submit their requests.
23. Saturday, July 31 – Friday, August 6: Students petitioning their college to withdraw from all courses after the deadline must submit their requests.
24. Friday, August 6: Classes end, and final exams take place during the regular class meeting time (there are no designated reading days).
25. Friday, August 6 – Saturday, August 7: Commencement ceremonies take place (exact dates and times depend on college schedules).
26. Wednesday, August 11: Degree statuses become available on ONE.UF.
27. Wednesday, August 11: Final grades are posted to transcripts on ONE.UF.
28. Thursday, August 12: Faculty course evaluation results become available to instructors via GatorEvals.

UF Academic Calendar 2026-27 PDF Download

You can download the official University of Florida 2026–27 Academic Calendar as a PDF here: UF 2026-2027 Academic Year Calendar (UGRD/Dates & Deadlines

The UF Academic Calendar 2026-2027 PDF includes the full fall, spring, and summer semester schedules, holidays, registration windows, exam dates, and more.