Academic Calendars University Calendar Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Fall 2024 | University Holiday - Election Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Fall 2024 | Class Withdrawal Deadline
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load from full-term classes. After this date students are only permitted withdraw for urgent non-academic reasons.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Fall 2024 | Graduate Degree Candidate Deadline to Schedule Final Examination
Last day candidates for a December 2024 graduate degree can schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
Friday, November 22, 2024
Fall 2024 | Payment Deadline
Monthly payment deadline. If the total amount due is not paid, a late payment fee of 1.5% of the amount past due will be assessed.
November 27, 2024 to November 30, 2024
Fall 2024 | Academic/University Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
Classes do not meet. University of Kentucky offices are closed Thursday and Friday.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Spring 2025 | Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents
Final deadline for submission of all required documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admission for undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen who will be considered on a space-available basis.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Fall 2024 | Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for a December 2024 graduate degree can sit for a final examination.
December 9, 2024 to December 23, 2024, 5:00pm
Fall 2024 | Final Grade Submission Window
The window for faculty to submit final grades for their classes.
December 9, 2024 to December 11, 2024
Fall 2024 | Prep Days
University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled during Prep Days.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Fall 2024 | Classes End
Last day of classes before final exams.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Fall 2024 | Permissive Withdrawal Deadline
The last day a student may petition to fully withdraw or reduce course load due to urgent non-academic reasons.
December 12, 2024 to December 13, 2024
Fall 2024 | Reading Days
University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Spring 2025 | Graduate School Application Deadline
Deadline for applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Fall 2024 | Graduate School Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day for December 2024 degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Winter 2024 | Admission Deadline
Deadline for admission to the Winter Intersession.
December 16, 2024 to December 19, 2024
Fall 2024 | Final Examinations
Final examination week for all classes.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Fall 2024 | Commencement
Commencement ceremonies held for December 2024 graduates.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Fall 2024 | End of Semester
Official end of the semester.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Fall 2024 | Graduate School Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline
Last day for December 2024 degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School (for those students who first submitted December 13).
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Winter 2024 | Class Drop Deadline for 100% Refund
Last day a student may officially drop a course or withdraw from all classes with the Office of the University Registrar for a full refund.