Academic Calendars University Calendar Upcoming Dates
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.