Academic Calendars University Calendar Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Summer 2025 | Employee Educational Program Deadline
Last day for employees to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm Summer 2025 registration and tuition waiver.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Summer 2025 | 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, May 19, 2025
Summer 2025 | Classes Begin
Classes begin for all undergraduate and graduate students.
May 19, 2025 to May 20, 2025
Summer 2025 | Late Registration
Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Summer 2025 | Change of Major Deadline for Tuition Assessment Recalculation
If a student changes their Undergraduate major on or before this date, tuition will be reassessed. For example, if an Undergraduate student moves from a UK Campus major to a Fully Online major, the student will be assessed the Fully Online tuition rate for the current term.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Summer 2025 | Payment Deadline
First Summer 2025 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.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Summer 2025 | University Holiday - Memorial Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Summer 2025 | Residency Application Deadline
Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status for Summer 2025.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Summer 2025 | University Holiday - Juneteenth
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
Friday, June 20, 2025
Summer 2025 | Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline
Last day for August degree doctoral candidates to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Summer 2025 | 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.
Friday, July 4, 2025
Summer 2025 | University Holiday - Independence Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Summer 2025 | Graduate Degree Candidate Deadline to Schedule Final Examination
Last day candidates for an August 2025 graduate degree can schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Summer 2025 | 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.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Summer 2025 | Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for an August 2025 graduate degree can sit for a final examination.
August 4, 2025 to August 18, 2025, 5:00pm
Summer 2025 | Final Grade Submission Window
The window for faculty to submit final grades for their classes.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Summer 2025 | Graduate School Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day for August 2025 degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
August 8, 2025 to August 13, 2025
Summer 2025 | 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, August 13, 2025
Summer 2025 | End of Session
Official end of the Summer 2025 session.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Summer 2025 | Final Examinations
Final examinations for all full-term classes. All final exams are given during normal class hours for Summer Session. Final exams for asynchronous classes are given at a time dictated by the course instructor/syllabus.