UND Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

UND Academic Calendar 2026-2027 gives students, faculty, and university staff a comprehensive timeline of all administrative and academic milestones for the upcoming school year.

Published and maintained by the Office of the Registrar at the University of North Dakota, this schedule lays out essential dates for course enrollment, tuition deadlines, add/drop periods, official university holidays, and commencement ceremonies.

Keeping track of the UND 2026 academic calendar ensures Fighting Hawks stay on schedule with their degree progression and avoid unnecessary registration delays or late fees.

The University of North Dakota operates on a standard semester system consisting of Fall, Spring, and multi-session Summer terms. A standard term runs for 15 weeks of active instruction, followed by a dedicated Reading & Review Day and a full week of final examinations.

To maintain full-time academic status, undergraduate students typically take at least 12 credit hours per semester—with 15 to 16 credits being the standard load to graduate in four years—while graduate degree programs generally require 9 credit hours for full-time standing.

Preparing for Fall 2026 begins well in advance of the first day of class. Fall semester classes officially kick off in late August 2026.

Early registration opens via Campus Connection during the preceding spring, giving current and incoming students time to consult with academic advisors, finalize financial aid agreements, and lock in their ideal class schedules before the official drop/add deadline.

The regular session for Fall 2026 includes key campus observances such as Labor Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving recess before concluding with winter commencement in December.

Transitioning into the new year, the UND academic calendar 2027 picks back up in mid-January 2027 for the spring term.

Mid-semester planning centers heavily around the UND spring break 2027 schedule, which gives students a dedicated week off in March to recharge before final exams and spring commencement in May.

UND Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Fall 2026 UND Bookstore charging begins on Monday, June 8, 2026.
2. Fall 2026 tuition and fee charges become viewable and payable on Campus Connection on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
3. The current student Fall 2026 Nelnet five-month payment plan opens on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
4. The deadline to sign up for the Fall 2026 five-month Nelnet payment plan is Friday, July 24, 2026.
5. The deadline to submit family member tuition waivers for Fall 2026 is Friday, July 24, 2026.
6. The current student Fall 2026 Nelnet four-month payment plan opens on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
7. Fall 2026 financial aid consortium agreements are due on Monday, August 24, 2026.
8. The first day of Fall 2026 classes for courses starting at 4:00 p.m. or later is Monday, August 24, 2026.
9. The deadline to sign up for the Fall 2026 four-month Nelnet payment plan is Monday, August 24, 2026.
10. Applications for the North Dakota resident tuition rate for Fall 2026 are due on Monday, August 24, 2026.
11. The current student Fall 2026 Nelnet three-month payment plan opens on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
12. UND Bookstore charging ends on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
13. The deadline to add, drop, or withdraw to zero credits from a Regular Session course for a 100% refund is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
14. The Fall 2026 financial aid census date is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
15. The deadline to change to or from Audit grading for a Regular Session course is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
16. The Fall 2026 scholarship appeal deadline is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
17. The deadline to make changes to an academic plan for Fall 2026 is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
18. The deadline to submit an employee tuition waiver for Fall 2026 is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
19. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and no classes are held.
20. Fall 2026 charges are due on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with no late fee charged until after October 15, 2026.
21. The Fall 2026 international health insurance payment is due on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
22. Initial excess financial aid and scholarship student refunds for undergraduate students begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and continue through Thursday, October 1, 2026.
23. The deadline to sign up for the Fall 2026 three-month Nelnet payment plan is Thursday, September 24, 2026.
24. The 2027–28 Scholarship Central application opens on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
25. The deadline to withdraw to zero credits from a Regular Session course for a 75% refund is Friday, October 2, 2026.
26. The initial deadline for undergraduate students to apply for Fall 2026 graduation is Saturday, October 3, 2026.
27. The deadline to pay Fall 2026 Campus Connection charges without incurring a late fee is Thursday, October 15, 2026.
28. Fall 2026 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) petitions are due on Friday, October 23, 2026.
29. The date and time for Spring 2027 course registration become available in Campus Connection on Friday, October 30, 2026.
30. The deadline to withdraw to zero credits from a Regular Session course for a 50% refund is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
31. Early registration for the Spring 2027 semester begins on Monday, November 2, 2026.
32. Veterans Day is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and no classes are held.
33. The deadline to change to or from Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading for a Regular Session class is Friday, November 13, 2026.
34. The deadline to drop a Regular Session course or withdraw from the university for Fall 2026 is Friday, November 13, 2026.
35. UND Thanksgiving Break 2026 is from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026, and no classes are held.
36. The final deadline for undergraduate students to apply for Fall 2026 graduation is Friday, December 4, 2026.
37. The last day of Fall 2026 classes is Thursday, December 10, 2026.
38. Fall 2026 Reading and Review Day is Friday, December 11, 2026.
39. Fall 2026 final examinations are held from Monday, December 14, 2026, through Friday, December 18, 2026.
40. Undergraduate Degrees Winter Commencement Ceremonies take place on Friday, December 18, 2026.
41. Fall 2026 grades are due on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.

UND Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The date and time for Spring 2027 course registration become available in Campus Connection on Friday, October 30, 2026.
2. Early registration for the Spring 2027 semester begins on Monday, November 2, 2026.
3. The current student five-month Nelnet payment plan for Spring 2027 opens on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
4. The deadline to sign up for the Spring 2027 five-month Nelnet payment plan is Thursday, December 24, 2026.
5. The current student four-month Nelnet payment plan for Spring 2027 opens on Friday, December 25, 2026.
6. Financial aid consortium agreements for Spring 2027 are due on Monday, January 11, 2027.
7. The first day of Spring 2027 classes for courses starting at 4:00 p.m. or later is Monday, January 11, 2027.
8. Applications for the North Dakota resident tuition rate for Spring 2027 are due on Monday, January 11, 2027.
9. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and no classes are held.
10. UND Bookstore charging ends on Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
11. The Spring 2027 financial aid census date is Thursday, January 21, 2027.
12. The deadline to add, drop, or withdraw to zero credits from a Regular Session course for a 100% refund is Thursday, January 21, 2027.
13. The deadline to change to or from Audit grading for a Regular Session course is Thursday, January 21, 2027.
14. The deadline to submit an employee tuition waiver for Spring 2027 is Thursday, January 21, 2027.
15. The Spring 2027 scholarship appeal deadline is Thursday, January 21, 2027.
16. The deadline to sign up for the Spring 2027 four-month Nelnet payment plan is Sunday, January 24, 2027.
17. The current student three-month Nelnet payment plan for Spring 2027 opens on Monday, January 25, 2027.
18. Initial excess financial aid and scholarship student refunds for undergraduate students begin on Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
19. The Spring 2027 international health insurance payment is due on Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
20. Presidents’ Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027, and no classes are held.
21. The initial deadline for undergraduate students to apply for Spring 2027 graduation is Friday, February 19, 2027.
22. The deadline to sign up for the Spring 2027 three-month Nelnet payment plan is Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
23. UND Spring Break 2027 is from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Friday, March 12, 2027, and no classes are held.
24. Spring 2027 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) petitions are due on Friday, March 12, 2027.
25. The deadline to pay Spring 2027 Campus Connection charges without incurring a late fee is Monday, March 15, 2027.
26. Easter 2027 Holiday Break is from Friday, March 26, 2027, through Monday, March 29, 2027, and no classes are held.
27. The deadline to drop a Regular Session course or withdraw from the university for Spring 2027 is Friday, April 9, 2027.
28. The deadline to change to or from Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading for a Regular Session class is Friday, April 9, 2027.
29. The last day of Spring 2027 classes is Thursday, May 6, 2027.
30. Spring 2027 Reading and Review Day is Friday, May 7, 2027.
31. Spring 2027 final examinations are held from Monday, May 10, 2027, through Friday, May 14, 2027.

For more information on the UND Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the University of North Dakota Academic Calendar website.