Utah Tech Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

Utah Tech Academic Calendar 2026-2027 serves as the central operational guide for students, faculty, and administrative staff at Utah Tech University, outlining essential semester start dates, registration deadlines, holiday breaks, and exam periods.

Whether you are an incoming freshman preparing for Trailblazer Connections, a continuing undergraduate managing course loads, or a graduate student tracking graduation application deadlines, staying up to date on the official university timeline is vital for a smooth academic year.

Utah Tech University operates on a standard semester-based system comprising a 16-week Fall Semester (August–December) and a 16-week Spring Semester (January–May), along with accelerated summer terms.

In addition to full 16-week courses, the university offers 7-to-8-week First Block and Second Block sessions each semester, allowing students to complete intensive coursework on a condensed timeline.

Full-time undergraduate students typically register for 12 to 18 credit hours per semester (representing 4 to 6 courses), balancing lower-division requirements with specialized upper-division coursework.

When building your class schedule, reviewing the official Utah Tech course catalog is essential to verify prerequisites, credit requirements, and degree pathways across all Utah Tech programs.

Students planning out their term schedules can reference the Utah Tech Academic Calendar Spring 2027 for key dates—including the start of spring classes on January 11, 2027, Spring Break from March 8–12, 2027, and Final Exams running April 29 through May 4, 2027.

For campus-wide activities, athletic games, and student life programming outside the classroom, cross-referencing this schedule with the broader Utah Tech event calendar ensures you never miss a campus milestone.

Utah Tech Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. Trailblazer Connections for first-time freshmen takes place on Monday, August 17, 2026.
2. Utah Tech Fall 2026 classes start on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
3. Tuition and fees are due on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
4. The last day to waitlist a course is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
5. The last day to add a course without a signature is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
6. The drop/audit fee of $10 per class begins on Friday, August 28, 2026.
7. The residency application deadline is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
8. Labor Day Holiday is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and there are no classes.
9. The last day to drop a full-semester course without receiving a “W” grade on record is Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
10. Students must attend their Monday classes on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
11. The last day to receive a refund is Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
12. The Pell Grant Census takes place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
13. A $100 late registration/payment fee applies beginning Thursday, September 10, 2026.
14. The last day to add or audit classes is Friday, September 11, 2026.
15. The deadline to submit the Fall 2026 Associate’s Degree Graduation Application is Friday, October 2, 2026.
16. The deadline to submit the Fall 2026 Master’s Degree Graduation Application is Friday, October 2, 2026.
17. Midterm grades are due on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
18. Utah Tech Fall Break 2026 takes place from Thursday, October 15, 2026, to Friday, October 16, 2026, and there are no classes.
19. A $50 additional late payment fee applies beginning Monday, October 26, 2026.
20. The last day to withdraw from full-term classes is Monday, November 9, 2026.
21. Utah Tech Thanksgiving Break 2026 takes place from Monday, November 23, 2026, to Friday, November 27, 2026, and there are no classes.
22. Classes end on Friday, December 4, 2026.
23. Final examinations take place from Monday, December 7, 2026, through Thursday, December 10, 2026.
24. Final grades are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2026.

Utah Tech Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Spring and Summer 2027 class schedules become available online on Monday, October 19, 2026.
2. The deadline to submit the Spring 2027 Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Application is Monday, November 2, 2026.
3. Spring 2027 registration opens for graduate students and seniors with 110 or more earned credits on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.
4. Spring 2027 registration opens for graduate students and seniors with 90 or more earned credits on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
5. Spring 2027 registration opens for juniors with 75 or more earned credits on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
6. Spring 2027 registration opens for juniors with 60 or more earned credits on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
7. Spring 2027 registration opens for sophomores with 45 or more earned credits on Friday, November 13, 2026.
8. Spring 2027 registration opens for sophomores with 30 or more earned credits on Monday, November 16, 2026.
9. Spring 2027 registration opens for continuing freshmen with 15 or more earned credits on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
10. Spring 2027 registration opens for continuing freshmen with fewer than 15 earned credits and new freshmen on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
11. Utah Tech spring 2027 classes start on Monday, January 11, 2027.
12. Tuition and fees are due on Monday, January 11, 2027.
13. The last day to waitlist a course is Friday, January 15, 2027.
14. The last day to add a course without a signature is Friday, January 15, 2027.
15. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and there are no classes.
16. The drop/audit fee of $10 per class begins on Friday, January 22, 2027.
17. The residency application deadline is Friday, January 22, 2027.
18. The last day to receive a refund is Monday, February 1, 2027.
19. The Pell Grant Census takes place on Monday, February 1, 2027.
20. The last day to drop a full-semester course without receiving a “W” grade on record is Monday, February 1, 2027.
21. The deadline to submit the Spring 2027 Associate’s Degree Graduation Application is Monday, February 1, 2027.
22. The deadline to submit the Spring 2027 Master’s Degree Graduation Application is Monday, February 1, 2027.
23. A $100 late registration/payment fee applies beginning Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
24. The last day to add or audit classes is Friday, February 5, 2027.
25. President’s Day Holiday is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027, and there are no classes.
26. Students must attend their Monday classes on Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
27. The deadline to submit the Summer 2027 Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Application is Monday, March 1, 2027.
28. Midterm grades are due on Tuesday, March 2, 2027.
29. Utah Tech Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, March 8, 2027, through Friday, March 12, 2027.
30. A $50 additional late payment fee applies beginning Tuesday, March 23, 2027.
31. The deadline to submit the Fall 2027 Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Application is Monday, April 5, 2027.
32. The deadline to submit the Summer 2027 Master’s Degree Graduation Application is Monday, April 5, 2027.
33. The last day to withdraw from full-term classes is Wednesday, April 7, 2027.
34. Classes end on Tuesday, April 27, 2027.
35. Reading Day takes place on Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
36. Final examinations take place from Thursday, April 29, 2027, through Friday, April 30, 2027, and continue from Monday, May 3, 2027, through Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
37. The deadline to submit the Summer 2027 Associate’s Degree Graduation Application is Monday, May 3, 2027.
38. Commencement ceremonies take place from Wednesday, May 5, 2027, through Thursday, May 6, 2027.
39. Final grades are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2027.

Utah Tech Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. Summer 2027 registration opens for graduate students and seniors with 90 or more earned credits on Monday, March 15, 2027.
2. Summer 2027 registration opens for juniors with 60 or more earned credits on Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
3. Summer 2027 registration opens for sophomores with 30 or more earned credits on Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
4. Summer 2027 registration opens for all students on Thursday, March 18, 2027.
5. Summer 2027 classes begin on Monday, May 17, 2027.
6. Tuition and fees are due on Monday, May 17, 2027.
7. The last day to waitlist a course is Friday, May 21, 2027.
8. The last day to add a course without a signature is Friday, May 21, 2027.
9. The drop/audit fee of $10 per class begins on Monday, May 24, 2027.
10. The Graduate Programs Residency Application deadline is Friday, May 28, 2027.
11. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027, and there are no classes.
12. The last day to receive a refund is Wednesday, June 2, 2027.
13. The last day to drop a full-semester course without receiving a “W” grade on record is Wednesday, June 2, 2027.
14. The last day to add or audit classes is Wednesday, June 2, 2027.
15. A $100 late registration/payment fee applies beginning Thursday, June 3, 2027.
16. Juneteenth National Freedom Day is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027, and there are no classes.
17. Independence Day is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027, and there are no classes.
18. The Pell Grant Census takes place on Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
19. A $50 late payment fee applies beginning Friday, July 9, 2027.
20. The last day to withdraw from full-term classes is Wednesday, July 21, 2027.
21. Pioneer Day is observed on Friday, July 23, 2027, and there are no classes.
22. Classes end on Friday, August 6, 2027.
23. Final examinations take place on Friday, August 6, 2027.
24. Final grades are due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2027.

For more on the Utah Tech Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Utah Tech University calendar website.