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December 4, 2023 to December 6, 2023
Fall 2023 | 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 6, 2023
Fall 2023 | Classes End

Last day of classes before final exams.

December 7, 2023 to December 8, 2023
Fall 2023 | Reading Days

University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.

Friday, December 8, 2023
Spring 2024 | Graduate School Application Deadline

Deadline for applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.

Friday, December 8, 2023
Fall 2023 | Graduate School Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline

Last day for December 2023 degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.

December 11, 2023 to December 14, 2023
Fall 2023 | Final Examinations

Final examination week for all classes.

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Winter 2023 | Admission Deadline

Deadline for admission to the Winter Intersession.

Friday, December 15, 2023
Fall 2023 | Commencement

Commencement ceremonies held for December 2023 graduates.

Friday, December 15, 2023
Fall 2023 | End of Semester

Official end of the semester.

Friday, December 15, 2023
Fall 2023 | Graduate School Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline

Last day for December 2023 degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School (for those students who first submitted December 8). 

Sunday, December 17, 2023
Winter 2023 | 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.

Monday, December 18, 2023
Winter 2023 | Classes Begin

Classes begin for all undergraduate and graduate students.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Winter 2023 | Class Add Deadline

Last day to add a class.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Winter 2023 | Class Drop Deadline for 80% Refund

Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term classes.

Friday, December 22, 2023
Winter 2023 | Class Drop Deadline for No 'W' Grade

Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.

Friday, December 22, 2023
Winter 2023 | Class Grade Type Change Deadline

Last day to change grading option for full-term classes (pass/fail to letter grade or letter grade to pass/fail; credit to audit or audit to credit).

Friday, December 22, 2023
Winter 2023 | Payment Deadline

Winter 2023 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.

Saturday, December 23, 2023
Winter 2023 | Class Drop Deadline for 50% Refund

Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.

Monday, December 25, 2023
Winter 2023 | Academic Holiday - Christmas Day

Christmas Day (Holiday – Classes Do Not Meet).

Sunday, December 31, 2023
Winter 2023 | Class Withdrawal Deadline

Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load for full-term classes. After this date students are only permitted withdraw for urgent non–academic reasons.