UNR Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

The UNR Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your go‑to roadmap for every essential date and deadline, from UNR enrollment windows, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

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

The University of Nevada, Reno operates on a traditional semester system with flexible summer sessions:

• Fall Semester: A 15‑week term (14 instructional weeks + one finals week), kicking off in late August and wrapping up before the Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks.
• Spring Semester: Mirrors Fall with 15 weeks of instruction plus finals, beginning after Martin Luther King Jr. Day and concluding in early May—with a mid‑semester Spring Break to recharge.
• Summer Sessions: Choose from Session I (6 weeks), Session II (6 weeks), or the Full Summer Session (12 weeks)—each with its own registration, add/drop, and fee‑payment deadlines for catching up, accelerating progress, or lightening your Fall/Spring load.

Keep the UNR Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 front and center so you can focus on thriving—both in the classroom on the Historic Quad and across the beautiful Tahoe‑Reno landscape.

UNR Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Enrollment for the Spring semester and Wintermester begins on Monday, November 2, 2026.
2. Wintermester classes begin on Monday, December 28, 2026.
3. Wintermester fees are due on Monday, December 28, 2026 (final day to pay without incurring late fees).
4. The final day to receive a 100% refund for Wintermester is Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
5. The final day to enroll in a Wintermester class is Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
6. The final day to drop Wintermester classes and receive a 50% refund is Wednesday, December 30, 2026.
7. The New Year’s Day holiday takes place on Friday, January 1, 2027, with campus closed and no classes held.
8. The final day to withdraw from Wintermester classes and receive a grade of W is Thursday, January 7, 2027.
9. The final day to change a Wintermester class from credit to audit is Thursday, January 7, 2027.
10. The final day to apply for a change of residency for the Spring semester is Friday, January 8, 2027.
11. The Spring semester faculty reporting date is Monday, January 11, 2027.
12. New graduate student orientation and reception takes place on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
13. Wintermester instruction ends on Friday, January 15, 2027.
14. Spring semester fees are due on Friday, January 15, 2027 (final day to pay all fees without late fees).
15. The first fee payment is due for students on a payment plan on Friday, January 15, 2027.
16. The final day for initial Spring registration is Friday, January 15, 2027.
17. Late registration/payment fees are assessed starting Saturday, January 16, 2027.
18. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027, with campus closed and no classes held.
19. Wintermester final grades are due by 5:00 p.m. in MyNEVADA on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
20. The first day of Spring classes is Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
21. The final day to add or swap classes without instructor permission is Monday, January 25, 2027.
22. The final day to drop individual classes and receive a 100% refund is Thursday, January 28, 2027.
23. The final day to change grade basis between letter grade, S/U, or audit is Thursday, January 28, 2027.
24. The final day to add or swap classes with instructor permission is Thursday, January 28, 2027.
25. No refunds are issued after Thursday, January 28, 2027, unless completely withdrawing from the university (50% refund for complete withdrawal begins).
26. The Presidents’ Day holiday takes place on Monday, February 15, 2027, with campus closed and no classes held.
27. The second fee payment is due for students on a payment plan on Monday, February 15, 2027.
28. The final day to receive a 50% refund when completely withdrawing from the university is Saturday, February 27, 2027.
29. The third fee payment is due for students on a payment plan on Monday, March 15, 2027.
30. Summer Session registration begins on Monday, March 15, 2027.
31. UNR Spring Break 2027 runs from Saturday, March 20, 2027, through Sunday, March 28, 2027, with campus open and no classes held.
32. The final day to drop classes and receive a grade of W is Tuesday, March 30, 2027 (no dropping of individual classes permitted after this deadline).
33. The final day to change a course from credit to audit is Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
34. Fall semester enrollment begins on Thursday, April 1, 2027.
35. The fourth and final fee payment is due for students on a payment plan on Thursday, April 15, 2027.
36. Prep Day takes place on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
37. Finals week begins on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
38. Instruction ends on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
39. Commencement ceremonies run from Thursday, May 13, 2027, through Saturday, May 15, 2027.
40. Final grades are due from faculty in MyNEVADA by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2027.
41. The Spring semester officially ends and marks the last day faculty are on campus on Monday, May 17, 2027.

For more on the UNR Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the University of Nevada, Reno Calendar website.