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UMN Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

By eriq elikplim
UMN Academic Calendar, Important Dates.

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The University of Minnesota Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your essential guide to every important deadline from UMN enrollment and registration windows, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

By consulting the University of Minnesota academic calendar, Gophers can lock in UMN term dates, navigate the UMN exam schedule, track UMN registration deadlines, and never miss the last day to withdraw without a “W”, ensuring seamless academic and financial planning at UMN.

The University of Minnesota operates on a traditional semester system with flexible summer options:

  • Fall Semester: A 15‑week term (14 instructional weeks + one finals week), kicking off in late August and wrapping up before the December recess.
  • Spring Semester: Mirrors Fall with 15 weeks of instruction plus finals, beginning in mid‑January after the holiday break and concluding in early May, with a mid‑semester Spring Break.
  • Summer Sessions: Choose from a Full Summer Session (12 weeks) or accelerated Summer Session I and Session II (6 weeks), each with its own registration, add/drop, and fee‑payment deadlines—perfect for catching up, getting ahead, or lightening your regular‑term load.

Keep the UMN Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 front and center so you can focus on thriving on the Twin Cities campus and beyond.

UMN Academic Calendar Fall 2026

  1. Fall semester registration begins for students admitted to degree or certificate programs on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  2. Fall registration opens for non-degree and visiting students on Friday, May 1, 2026.
  3. August graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Saturday, August 1, 2026.
  4. September graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
  5. Labor Day, when the university is closed and no classes are held, is Monday, September 7, 2026.
  6. The fall 2026 full semester classes and first 7-week sessions begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
  7. A $50 late fee is charged for initial registration during the first 14 days of the semester starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  8. The first billing statement becomes available on Friday, September 11, 2026 (due on September 24, 2026).
  9. The payment plan becomes available for enrollment on Friday, September 11, 2026.
  10. The final day to receive a 100% tuition refund for dropping full semester and first 7-week session classes is Monday, September 14, 2026.
  11. The final day to add full semester and first 7-week session classes without instructor approval is Monday, September 14, 2026.
  12. The final day to receive a 50% tuition refund for dropping first 7-week session classes is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  13. The final day to receive a 75% tuition refund for dropping full semester classes is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  14. The final day to add full semester and first 7-week session classes without college approval is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  15. The final day to drop full semester and first 7-week session classes without receiving a “W” is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  16. The final day to change grade basis (A–F or S/N) or variable credits for full semester and first 7-week session classes is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  17. The final day to opt out of Course Works fees to receive a refund is Monday, September 21, 2026.
  18. A $100 late fee is charged for initial registration after the first 14 days of the semester on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
  19. The deadline to apply for fall undergraduate graduation is Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
  20. Fall payment is due in full (or first payment if enrolled in a payment plan) on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
  21. The final day to receive a 50% tuition refund for dropping full semester classes is Monday, September 28, 2026.
  22. October graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
  23. The final day to receive a 25% tuition refund for dropping full semester classes is Monday, October 5, 2026.
  24. The final day to drop first 7-week session classes without college approval (with a “W” recorded on transcript) is Monday, October 5, 2026.
  25. The second billing statement becomes available on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (due October 24, 2026).
  26. Fall payment is due in full (or second payment if enrolled in a payment plan) on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
  27. The fall second 7-week session begins on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
  28. November graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
  29. The final day to receive a 100% tuition refund for dropping second 7-week session classes is Monday, November 2, 2026.
  30. The final day to add second 7-week session classes without instructor approval is Monday, November 2, 2026.
  31. The final day to receive a 50% tuition refund for dropping second 7-week session classes is Monday, November 9, 2026.
  32. The final day to add second 7-week session classes without college approval is Monday, November 9, 2026.
  33. The final day to drop second 7-week session classes without receiving a “W” is Monday, November 9, 2026.
  34. The final day to change grade basis (A–F or S/N) or variable credits for second 7-week session classes is Monday, November 9, 2026.
  35. The third billing statement becomes available on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (due November 24, 2026).
  36. The last day to drop full semester classes without college approval (with a “W” recorded on transcript) is Monday, November 16, 2026.
  37. The last day to drop 7-week session classes without college approval (with a “W” recorded on transcript) is Monday, November 23, 2026.
  38. Fall payment is due in full (or third payment if enrolled in a payment plan) on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
  39. Thanksgiving, when the university is closed and no classes are held, is from Thursday, November 26, 2026, to Friday, November 27, 2026.
  40. December graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
  41. The fourth billing statement becomes available on Friday, December 11, 2026 (due December 24, 2026).
  42. The last day of instruction for fall full semester and second 7-week session is Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
  43. Final examinations take place from Thursday, December 17, 2026, through Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
  44. End of fall semester is Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
  45. Fall payment is due in full (for new charges and/or past due balances) on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
  46. Christmas Day, when the university is closed, is Friday, December 25, 2026.
  47. The university is closed on Monday, December 28, 2026.
  48. New Year’s Day, when the university is closed, is Friday, January 1, 2027.
  49. The fifth billing statement becomes available on Friday, January 1, 2027 (due January 14, 2027).
  50. Fall payment is due in full (for new charges and/or past due balances) on Thursday, January 14, 2027.

UMN Academic Calendar Spring 2027

  1. Spring semester registration begins for students admitted to degree or certificate programs on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
  2. Spring registration opens for non-degree and visiting students on Friday, December 4, 2026.
  3. January graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Friday, January 1, 2027.
  4. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when the university is closed and no classes are held, is Monday, January 18, 2027.
  5. The spring 2027 full semester classes and first 7-week sessions begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  6. A $50 late fee is charged for initial registration during the first 14 days of the semester starting Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
  7. The first billing statement becomes available on Saturday, January 23, 2027 (due February 5, 2027).
  8. The payment plan becomes available for enrollment on Saturday, January 23, 2027.
  9. The last day to receive a 100% tuition refund for dropping full semester and first 7-week session classes is Monday, January 25, 2027.
  10. The last day to add full semester and first 7-week session classes without instructor approval is Monday, January 25, 2027.
  11. The last day to receive a 50% tuition refund for dropping first 7-week session classes is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  12. The last day to receive a 75% tuition refund for dropping full semester classes is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  13. The last day to add full semester and first 7-week session classes without college approval is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  14. The last day to drop full semester and first 7-week session classes without receiving a “W” is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  15. The last day to change grade basis (A–F or S/N) or variable credits for full semester and first 7-week session classes is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  16. The last day to opt out of Course Works fees to receive a refund is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  17. The February graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Monday, February 1, 2027.
  18. A $100 late fee is charged for initial registration after the first 14 days of the semester on Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
  19. The deadline to apply for spring undergraduate graduation is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
  20. Spring payment is due in full (or first payment if enrolled in a payment plan) on Friday, February 5, 2027.
  21. The last day to receive a 50% tuition refund for dropping full semester classes is Monday, February 8, 2027.
  22. The last day to receive a 25% tuition refund for dropping full semester classes is Monday, February 15, 2027.
  23. The last day to drop first 7-week session classes without college approval (with a “W” recorded on transcript) is Monday, February 15, 2027.
  24. The second billing statement becomes available on Tuesday, February 23, 2027 (due March 8, 2027).
  25. Summer semester registration begins for students admitted to degree or certificate programs on Thursday, February 25, 2027.
  26. The March graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Monday, March 1, 2027.
  27. Summer semester registration opens for non-degree and visiting students on Thursday, March 4, 2027.
  28. UMN Spring break 2027 runs from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Friday, March 12, 2027, during which no classes are held.
  29. Spring payment is due in full (or second payment if enrolled in a payment plan) on Monday, March 8, 2027.
  30. The spring second 7-week session begins on Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
  31. The last day to receive a 100% tuition refund for dropping second 7-week session classes is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  32. The last day to add second 7-week session classes without instructor approval is Monday, March 22, 2027.
  33. The third billing statement becomes available on Tuesday, March 23, 2027 (due April 5, 2027).
  34. The last day to receive a 50% tuition refund for dropping second 7-week session classes is Monday, March 29, 2027.
  35. The last day to add second 7-week session classes without college approval is Monday, March 29, 2027.
  36. The last day to drop second 7-week session classes without receiving a “W” is Monday, March 29, 2027.
  37. The last day to change grade basis (A–F or S/N) or variable credits for second 7-week session classes is Monday, March 29, 2027.
  38. The April graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Thursday, April 1, 2027.
  39. The last day to drop full semester classes without college approval (with a “W” recorded on transcript) is Monday, April 5, 2027.
  40. Spring payment is due in full (or third payment if enrolled in a payment plan) on Monday, April 5, 2027.
  41. The last day to drop 7-week session classes without college approval (with a “W” recorded on transcript) is Monday, April 12, 2027.
  42. The fourth billing statement becomes available on Friday, April 23, 2027 (due May 6, 2027).
  43. The May graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only) is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
  44. The last day of instruction for spring full semester and second 7-week session is Monday, May 3, 2027.
  45. Study days are Tuesday, May 4, 2027, through Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
  46. Final examinations take place from Thursday, May 6, 2027, through Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
  47. Spring payment is due in full (for new charges and/or past due balances) on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
  48. The end of the spring semester is Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
  49. The fifth billing statement becomes available on Friday, May 21, 2027 (due June 3, 2027).
  50. Spring payment is due in full (for new charges and/or past due balances) on Thursday, June 3, 2027.

For more on the UMN Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the University of Minnesota 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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