UNLV Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The UNLV Academic Calendar 2026-2027 provides important dates and deadlines for students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, including semester start dates, registration deadlines, holidays, breaks, final exams, and graduation schedules.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas follows a semester-based academic system, not a quarter system, with the main academic year divided into Fall and Spring semesters, while Summer courses are offered through separate terms and sessions.

A typical UNLV semester lasts around 15 weeks of instruction, plus an exam period, allowing students to complete their coursework within a standard college semester schedule.

The calendar helps students plan course registration, vacations, academic deadlines, and important campus events throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

UNLV Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. UNLV Fall 2026 classes start on Monday, August 24, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
2. The last waitlist run will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
3. The last day to pay in person without late penalties is Friday, August 28, 2026.
4. The last day to drop classes and receive a 100% refund is Friday, August 28, 2026.
5. The last day to add classes online is Friday, August 28, 2026. Modular, mid-semester, and Educational Outreach classes have different registration dates. Check your MyUNLV Student Center for the specific deadlines for each class.
6. The last day to pay online without late penalties is Sunday, August 30, 2026.
7. The campus will be closed for the Labor Day recess on Monday, September 7, 2026, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
8. The last day to pay in person and online with late fees before administrative drop for non-payment is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
9. Administrative drop for non-payment will occur on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
10. The last day to add classes with department permission is Friday, September 11, 2026. Departments and colleges may have shorter time frames for late registration.
11. The last day for undergraduate students to apply for December 2026 degree conferral and be included in the Commencement Program booklet is Thursday, October 1, 2026. Late undergraduate applicants should check with the Registrar’s Office, while graduate students should consult the Graduate College for applicable deadlines.
12. The last day to completely withdraw from all classes and receive a 50% refund, provided your account is paid in full, is Friday, October 2, 2026.
13. The campus will be closed for the Nevada Day recess on Friday, October 30, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, November 2, 2026.
14. The last day to drop classes without a refund or change from credit to audit is Friday, October 30, 2026. No withdrawals or audits will be permitted after this date. Modular, mid-semester, and Educational Outreach classes have different withdrawal deadlines. Check your MyUNLV Student Center for the specific deadlines for each class.
15. Spring registration begins on Monday, November 2, 2026.
16. The campus will be closed for the Veterans Day recess on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and will reopen on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
17. The campus will be closed for the Thanksgiving recess on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2026.
18. Study week begins on Monday, November 30, 2026. Classes will be held, but major written examinations will not be administered, except for mid-semester classes.
19. Instruction ends on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
20. Final examinations begin on Monday, December 7, 2026. Each final examination is scheduled to last two hours. For additional semester dates and deadlines, visit the Registrar’s Office website.
21. The semester ends on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
22. The Winter 2026 degree conferral date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
23. Fall grades are due to the Office of the Registrar by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
24. Winter commencement for graduate degree candidates will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
25. Winter commencement for undergraduate degree candidates will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

UNLV Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The campus will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day recess on Monday, January 18, 2027, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
2. UNLV Spring 2027 classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
3. The last waitlist run will take place on Friday, January 22, 2027.
4. The last day to pay in person without late penalties is Monday, January 25, 2027.
5. The last day to pay online without late penalties is Monday, January 25, 2027.
6. The last day to drop classes and receive a 100% refund is Monday, January 25, 2027.
7. The last day to add classes online is Monday, January 25, 2027. Modular, mid-semester, and Educational Outreach classes have different registration dates. Check your MyUNLV Student Center for the specific deadlines for each class.
8. The last day to pay in person and online before administrative drop for non-payment is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
9. Administrative drop for non-payment will occur on Wednesday, February 3, 2027.
10. The last day to add classes with department permission is Friday, February 5, 2027. Departments and colleges may have shorter time frames for late registration.
11. The campus will be closed for the Presidents’ Day recess on Monday, February 15, 2027, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
12. The last day to completely withdraw from all classes and receive a 50% refund, provided your account is paid in full, is Friday, February 26, 2027.
13. The last day for undergraduate students to apply for May 2027 degree conferral is Monday, March 1, 2027. Late undergraduate applicants should check with the Registrar’s Office, while graduate students should consult the Graduate College for applicable deadlines.
14. Summer registration begins on Monday, March 1, 2027.
15. UNLV Spring break 2027 is from Monday, March 15, 2027, to Sunday, March 21, 2027. Classes will not be held during the break and will resume on Monday, March 22, 2027.
16. The last day to drop classes without a refund or change from credit to audit is Friday, April 2, 2027. No withdrawals or audits will be permitted after this date. Modular, mid-semester, and Educational Outreach classes have different withdrawal deadlines. Check your MyUNLV Student Center for the specific deadlines for each class.
17. Fall registration begins on Monday, April 12, 2027.
18. Study week begins on Monday, May 3, 2027. Classes will be held, but major written examinations will not be administered, except for mid-semester classes.
19. Instruction ends on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
20. Final examinations begin on Monday, May 10, 2027. Each final examination is scheduled to last two hours. For additional semester dates and deadlines, visit the Registrar’s Office website.
21. Spring commencement for graduate degree candidates will be held on Friday, May 14, 2027.
22. The semester ends on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
23. Spring commencement for undergraduate degree candidates will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
24. The Spring 2027 degree conferral date is Saturday, May 15, 2027.
25. Spring grades are due to the Office of the Registrar by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2027.

UNLV Academic Calendar Summer 2027

Summer Session I

1. Summer Session I instruction begins on Monday, May 17, 2027.
2. The last day to drop Summer Session I classes without receiving a W grade is Monday, May 17, 2027.
3. The last day to drop Summer Session I classes with a W grade is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
4. The UNLV campus will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 31, 2027, and will reopen on Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
5. Instruction ends for Summer Session I on Friday, June 4, 2027.
6. Grades for Summer Session I classes are due on Tuesday, June 8, 2027.

Summer Session II

1. Summer Session II instruction begins on Monday, June 7, 2027.
2. The last day to drop Summer Session II classes without receiving a W grade is Tuesday, June 8, 2027.
3. The UNLV campus will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 18, 2027, and will reopen on Monday, June 21, 2027.
4. The last day to drop Summer Session II classes with a W grade is Friday, June 25, 2027.
5. The last day for undergraduate students to apply for August 2027 degree conferral is Thursday, July 1, 2027. Late undergraduate applicants should check with the Registrar’s Office, while graduate students should consult the Graduate College for applicable deadlines. Students whose degrees are conferred in August may participate in the following December’s commencement ceremony.
6. The UNLV campus will be closed for the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 5, 2027, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
7. Instruction ends for Summer Session II on Friday, July 9, 2027.
8. Grades for Summer Session II classes are due on Tuesday, July 13, 2027.

Summer Session III

1. Summer Session III instruction begins on Monday, July 12, 2027.
2. The last day to drop Summer Session III classes without receiving a W grade is Tuesday, July 13, 2027.
3. Study day will be observed on Friday, July 23, 2027. No classes will be held.
4. The last day to drop Summer Session III classes with a W grade is Friday, July 30, 2027.
5. Study day will be observed on Monday, August 9, 2027. No classes will be held.
6. Instruction ends for Summer Session III on Friday, August 13, 2027.
7. The Summer 2027 degree conferral date is Friday, August 13, 2027.
8. Grades for Summer Session III classes are due on Tuesday, August 17, 2027.

For more on the UNLV Academic Calendar, visit the University of Nevada, Las Vegas calendar website.