Academic Calendars
The academic calendar outlines important dates and deadlines for each term, including registration periods, financial dates and deadlines, holidays, final exams, and graduation milestones. Staying informed helps students, faculty, and staff plan ahead and stay on track.
Showing 175 current dates and 134 past dates
July 2026
First session summer courses end.
This is the last date to withdraw from first session summer courses.
First session courses end.
No classes are held during the Independence Day holiday.
Classes for second session summer courses begin.
Second session courses begin.
All first session grades must be submitted by this date.
First session grades post to transcripts.
This is the last day to adjust course registration for the term/session without receiving a “W” grade. Adjustments include adding or dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, updating your student level, or adjusting your grading options.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
Classes for third session summer courses begin.
Third session courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust course registration for the term/session without receiving a “W” grade. Adjustments include adding or dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, updating your student level, or adjusting your grading options.
Diplomas for spring graduates are mailed to the diploma mailing address on file. Delivery times may vary depending on location.
Third session summer courses end.
This is the last date to withdraw from third session summer courses.
Third session courses end.
August 2026
Instructors may begin submitting grades for full, second, and third session summer courses.
Full and second session summer courses end.
This is the last date to withdraw from full and second session summer courses or request a total withdrawal.
Full and second session courses end.
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous summer term.
All grades must be submitted by this date.
Final grades post to transcripts.
This is the official degree conferral date for summer graduates. No commencement ceremonies or graduate hoodings are held for summer. Graduates are encouraged to participate in either the preceding spring or following fall ceremonies.
The conferral date that will appear on official transcripts and diplomas.
Full and first session courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
The Dean’s List for the summer 2026 term is published online. Eligible students are recognized for their academic achievement.
September 2026
University closed; no classes.
The timetable of calsses for the winter mini-term is published online. You can browse course offerings and plan ahead.
October 2026
First session courses end.
This is the last date to withdraw from first session fall courses.
Registration for the winter mini-term opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
No classes are held during fall break. University offices remain open.
Second session courses begin.
All first session grades must be submitted by this date.
First session grades post to transcripts.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
The timetable of classes for the spring term is published online. You can browse course offerings and plan ahead.
Priority registration opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with senior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
November 2026
Registration for the fall term opens for sutdents with junior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
University offices remain open.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with sophomore standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with first-year standing. Check your MyUTK account for your specific registration time.
Second session courses end.
This is the last day for undergraduate students to withdraw from second session fall grades.
No classes; University closed on Thursday and Friday.
December 2026
Full session courses end.
This is the last day to withdraw from full session fall courses or request a total withdrawal.
A study day is observed before final exams. No classes or exams are held.
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous fall term.
Final exams for the fall term are held during this period.
The conferral date that will appear on official transcripts and diplomas.
All grades must be submitted by this date.
Final grades post to transcripts.
January 2027
University closed; no classes.
Winter mini-term courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
The Dean’s List for the fall 2026 term is published online. Eligible students are recognized for their academic achievement.
Winter mini-term courses end.
Instructors may begin submitting grades for winter mini-term courses.
This is the last day to withdraw from winter mini-term courses.
University closed; no classes.
Full and first session courses begin.
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous winter mini-term.
All grades must be submitted by this date.
Final grades post to transcripts.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
February 2027
The timetable of classes for the May mini and summer term is published online. You can browse course offerings and plan ahead.
March 2027
Registration for the May mini-term opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Priority registration opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the summer term opens for students with senior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the summer term opens for students with junior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the summer term opens for students with sophomore standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
First session courses end.
This is the last date to withdraw from first session spring courses.
Instuctors may begin submitting grades for first session spring courses.
Registration for the summer term opens for students with first-year standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
No classes are held during spring break. University offices remain open.
All first session grades must be submitted by this date.
Second session courses begin.
First session grades post to transcripts.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
The timetable of classes for the fall term is published online. You can browse course offerings and plan ahead.
No classes are held during spring recess. University closed on Friday.
Priority registration opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
April 2027
Registration for the fall term opens for students with senior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with junior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with sophomore standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with first-year standing. Check your MyUTK account for your specific registration time.
May 2027
Instructors may begin submitting grades for full and second session spring courses.
Full and second session courses end.
This is the last day to withdraw from full or second session spring courses or request a total withdrawal.
A study day is observed before final exams. No classes or exams are held.
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous spring term.
Final exams for the spring term are held during this period.
Hooding ceremonies are held for all spring graduates.
Commencement ceremonies are held for all spring graduates.
The conferral date that will appear on official transcripts and diplomas.
May mini-term courses begin.
All grades must be submitted by this date.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
Final grades post to transcripts.
Students are notified of academic probation or dismissal based on spring term grades.
First session courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
May mini-term courses end.
This is the last day to withdraw from May mini-term courses.
The Dean’s List for the spring 2027 term is published online. Eligible students are recognized for their academic achievement.
University closed; no classes.
June 2027
All grades must be submitted by this date.
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous May mini-term.
Final grades post to transcripts.
University closed; no classes.
Full session courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
First session courses end.
This is the last date to withdraw from first session summer courses.
July 2027
No classes; University closed on Friday.
Second session courses begin.
All first session grades must be submitted by this date.
First session grades post to transcripts.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
Third session courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
Diplomas for spring graduates are mailed to the diploma mailing address on file. Delivery times may vary depending on location.
Third session courses end.
This is the last date to withdraw from third session summer courses.
August 2027
Full and second session courses end.
This is the last date to withdraw from full and second session summer courses or request a total withdrawal.
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous summer term.
All grades must be submitted by this date.
Final grades post to transcripts.
The conferral date that will appear on official transcripts and diplomas.
Classes begin for full & first sessions.
The Dean’s List for the summer 2027 term is published online. Eligible students are recognized for their academic achievement.
September 2027
University holiday; no classes.
October 2027
First session ends.
Fall break; no classes.
Second session begins.
November 2027
No classes on Election Day.
Second session ends.
Thanksgiving recess; no classes.
Full session ends.
December 2027
Study day before exams.
Final exams period.
Official degree conferral date.
January 2028
Winter mini-term begins.
Winter mini-term ends.
Classes begin for full & first sessions.
March 2028
First session ends.
Spring break; no classes.
Second session begins.
April 2028
Spring recess; no classes.
May 2028
Sessions end.
Study day before exams.
Final exams period.
Official degree conferral date.
May mini-term begins.
1st summer session begins.
May mini-term ends.
Memorial Day holiday; no classes.
June 2028
Juneteenth holiday; no classes.
Full summer session begins.
1st summer session ends.
July 2028
Independence Day holiday; no classes.
2nd summer session begins.
3rd summer session begins.
3rd summer session ends.
August 2028
Sessions end.
Official degree conferral date.
Past dates
March 2025
The timetable of classes for the fall term is published online. You can browse course offerings and plan ahead.
Priority registration opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
April 2025
Registration for the fall term opens for students with senior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with junior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with sophomore standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with first-year standing. Check your MyUTK account for your specific registration time.
July 2025
Tuition and fees for the fall term are posted to MyUTK. You should review your account statements and payment options as soon as possible.
August 2025
Tuition and fees for the fall term must be paid in full or enrolled in a payment plan by this date to avoid holds, late fees, and cancellation.
Classes for full and first-session fall courses begin.
This is the final day to drop first or full session fall courses and receive a 100% refund.
This is the last day to adjust registration for first or full session fall courses without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
This is the final day to drop first and full session courses and receive an 80% refund. No first session refunds will be disbursed after this date.
September 2025
University closed; no classes.
Instructors must submit attendance for all first and full session fall courses by this date for financial aid compliance and insitutional reporting.
This is the final day to drop full session fall courses and receive a 60% refund.
Enrollment is “frozen” for financial aid purposes. Financial aid awards are based on the number of credit hours a student is enrolled in as of this date.
This is the final day to drop full session fall courses and receive a 40% refund. No full session refunds will be disbursed after this date.
The timetable of calsses for the winter mini-term is published online. You can browse course offerings and plan ahead.
October 2025
Registration for the winter mini-term opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
First session fall courses end.
Instructors may begin submitting grades for first session fall courses.
This is the last date to withdraw from first session fall courses.
No classes are held during fall break. University offices remain open.
All grades for first session fall courses must be submitted by 8:00 a.m.
Grades for first session fall courses are posted to student transcripts.
Second session fall courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust registration for second session fall courses without a “W” grade.
This is the final day to drop second session fall courses and receive a 100% refund.
The timetable of classes for the spring term is published online. You can browse course offerings and plan ahead.
Instructors must submit attendance reporting for second session fall courses by this date for financial aid compliance and institutional reporting.
This is the final day to drop second session fall courses and receive an 80% refund. No refunds for second session fall courses will be disbursed after this date.
Priority registration opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with senior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
November 2025
Registration for the fall term opens for sutdents with junior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
No classes are held on Election Day. University offices will remain open.
This is the last day for graduate students to withdraw from second or full session fall courses.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with sophomore standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with first-year standing. Check your MyUTK account for your specific registration time.
Tuition and fees for the fall term are posted to MyUTK. You should review your account statements and payment options as soon as possible.
Second session fall courses end.
This is the last day for undergraduate students to withdraw from second session fall grades.
No classes are held during Thanksgiving recess.
University administrative offices are closed for Thanksgiving recess.
December 2025
Instructors may begin submitting grades for full and second session fall courses.
Full session fall courses end.
This is the last day to withdraw from full session fall courses. If you would like to full withdraw or request a leave of absence effective this fall, you must do so by this date.
A study day is observed before final exams. No classes or exams are held.
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous fall term.
Final exams for the fall term are held during this period.
Commencement and hooding ceremonies are held for all fall graduates.
Degrees are officially conferred for fall graduates on this date.
All grades for full and second session fall courses must be submitted by 8:00 AM EST on this date.
Final fall grades are posted to student transcripts.
Students are notified of academic probation or dismissal based on fall term grades.
University closed; no classes.
January 2026
University closed; no classes.
Classes for winter mini-term courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust registration for winter mini-term courses without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
Instructors must submit attendance for all winter mini-term courses by this date for financial aid compliance and instituional reporting.
The Dean’s List for the fall 2025 term is published online. Eligible students are recognized for their academic achievement.
Instructors may begin submitting grades for winter mini-term courses.
Winter mini-term courses end.
Degrees awarded for the fall term are officially posted to student transcripts.
This is the last day to withdraw from winter mini-term courses. If you would like to fully withdraw or request a leave of absence effective this winter mini-term, you must do so by this date.
University closed; no classes.
Classes for full and first-session spring courses begin.
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous winter mini-term.
Grades for winter mini-term courses are posted to student transcripts.
All grades for winter mini-term courses must be submitted by 8:00 a.m.
This is the last day to adjust registration for first or full session spring courses without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
February 2026
Instructors must submit attendance for all first and full session spring courses by this date for financial aid compliance and institutional reporting.
Enrollment is “frozen” for financial aid purposes. Financial aid awards are based on the number of credit hours a student is enrolled in as of this date.
Diplomas for fall graduates are mailed to the diploma mailing address on file. Delivery times may vary depending on location.
The timetable of classes for the May mini and summer term is published online. You can browse course offerings and plan ahead.
March 2026
Registration for the May mini-term opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Priority registration opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the summer term opens for students with senior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the summer term opens for students with junior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Instuctors may begin submitting grades for first session spring courses.
Registration for the summer term opens for students with sophomore standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
First session spring courses end.
This is the last date to withdraw from first session spring courses.
Registration for the summer term opens for students with first-year standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
No classes are held during spring break. University offices remain open.
All grades for first session spring courses must be submitted by 8:00 a.m.
Grades for first session spring courses are posted to student transcripts.
All first session grades must be submitted by this date.
First session grades post to transcripts.
Second session spring courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust registration for second session spring courses without a “W” grade.
The timetable of classes for the fall term is published online. You can browse course offerings and plan ahead.
Instuctors must submit attendance reporting for second session spring courses by this date for financial aid compliance and institutional reporting.
Priority registration opens for eligible student groups. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
April 2026
No classes are held during spring recess.
University administrative offices are closed for spring recess.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with senior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with junior standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with sophomore standing. Check MyUTK for your specific registration time.
Registration for the fall term opens for students with first-year standing. Check your MyUTK account for your specific registration time.
May 2026
Instructors may begin submitting grades for full and second session spring courses.
Spring full and second session courses end.
This is the last day to withdraw from full session spring courses. If you would like to fully withdraw or request a leave of absence effective this spring, you must do so by this date.
A study day is observed before final exams. No classes or exams are held.
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous spring term.
Final exams for the spring term are held during this period.
Commencement and hooding ceremonies are held for all spring graduates.
Classes for May mini-term courses begin.
Degrees are officially conferred for spring graduates on this date.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
All grades must be submitted by this date.
All grades for full and second session spring courses must be submitted by 8:00 a.m.
Final spring grades are posted to student transcripts.
Final grades post to transcripts.
Students are notified of academic probation or dismissal based on spring term grades.
University closed; no classes.
Classes for first session summer courses begin.
Instructors may begin submitting grades for May mini-term courses.
May mini-term courses end.
The Dean’s List for the spring 2026 term is published online. Eligible students are recognized for their academic achievement.
This is the last day to withdraw from May mini-term courses.
This is the last day to adjust course registration for the term/session without receiving a “W” grade. Adjustments include adding or dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, updating your student level, or adjusting your grading options.
This is the last day to adjust course registration for the term/session without receiving a “W” grade. Adjustments include adding or dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, updating your student level, or adjusting your grading options.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
June 2026
This is the last day to resolve incomplete or NR grades from the previous May mini-term.
All grades must be submitted by this date.
Final grades post to transcripts.
Degrees awarded for the spring term are officially posted to student transcripts.
University closed; no classes.
University closed; no classes.
Classes for full session summer courses begin.
Full session courses begin.
This is the last day to adjust course registration for the term/session without receiving a “W” grade. Adjustments include adding or dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, updating your student level, or adjusting your grading options.
This is the last day to adjust registration for without a “W” grade, including adding courses, dropping courses, changing variable credit hours, student level, or grading options.
Instructors may begin submitting grades for first session summer courses.
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