Academic Calendars University Calendar 2022-2023
Fall 2022
October 1, 2021
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application Opens
The 2022 - 2023 free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
December 1, 2021
Freshmen Early Action Deadline
Freshmen application deadline for the early action track. The early action track is encouraged for all freshmen – especially if you wish to be considered for the Lewis Honors College, competitive and academic scholarships or if you plan to live on campus.
December 1, 2021
Financial Aid Priority Filing Deadline for Freshmen
Priority 2022 - 2023 FAFSA filing deadline for freshmen.
February 1, 2022
Financial Aid Priority Filing Deadline for Continuing, Transfer, Graduate, and Professional Students
Priority 2022 - 2023 FAFSA filing deadline for continuing, transfer, graduate, and professional students.
February 15, 2022
Freshmen Regular Decision Deadline
Freshmen application deadline for the regular decision track. This is our regular decision track, which allows you to be considered for admission to UK but you may not be considered for Lewis Honors College or Competitive and Academic Scholarships.
March 7, 2022 to April 19, 2022
New Student Registration
Registration for Fall 2022 for new students in the following categories: On-Line Certificate, Non-Degree Students, Certificate Non-Degree Students, Visiting Students, and On-line Degree Seeking.
March 28, 2022 to April 19, 2022
Priority Registration
Priority registration for the 2022 Fall Semester.
April 15, 2022
Graduate School International Application Deadline
Deadline for international applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
April 15, 2022
Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
Deadline for applying with college deans for reinstatement after a second academic suspension.
April 20, 2022 to June 19, 2022
Class Add/Drop for Current Students
Registration continues for currently enrolled students not registered for the 2022 Fall semester and add/drop for any currently enrolled students for the 2022 Fall semester.
April 25, 2022 to June 16, 2022
New Program Graduate Student Registration
Registration is open for new program graduate students.
May 1, 2022
Freshmen Confirmation Deadline
Enrollment deposit deadline, orientation fee, scholarship offer acceptance deadline.
May 2, 2022 to June 16, 2022
New Post-Baccalaureate Student Registration
Registration is open for new post-baccalaureate students.
May 15, 2022
First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
Deadline for students to schedule an appointment for reinstatement in all colleges.
May 16, 2022
Undergraduate International Application Deadline
Deadline for undergraduate international applicants to submit their application.
June 21, 2022 to July 15, 2022
New Student Orientations
New Student Orientation for new freshmen, transfer students, auditors, non-degree and readmitted students enrolling for the 2022 Fall Semester.
July 11, 2022 to August 21, 2022
Class Add/Drop for Registered Students
All students that have previously registered for classes are able to add/drop classes as needed.
July 22, 2022
Graduate School Application Deadline
Deadline for applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
August 1, 2022
Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents
Final deadline of required documents for Fall 2022 undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen considered on a space-availability basis.
August 21, 2022
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.
August 22, 2022
Payment Deadline
First Fall 2022 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.
August 22, 2022
Classes Begin
Classes begin for all undergraduate and graduate students.
August 22, 2022 to August 26, 2022
Late Registration
Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.
August 26, 2022
Class Add Deadline
Last day to add a class.
August 26, 2022
Class Drop Deadline for 80% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.
August 31, 2022
Employee Educational Program Deadline
Last day for employees to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm Fall 2022 registration and tuition waiver.
September 5, 2022
Academic Holiday - Labor Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
September 9, 2022
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).
September 9, 2022
Class Drop Deadline for No 'W' Grade
Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.
September 20, 2022
Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline
Last day for doctoral candidates for a December degree to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in The Graduate School.
September 21, 2022
Class Withdrawal Deadline for 50% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.
September 21, 2022
Residency Application Deadline
Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status for Fall 2022.
September 22, 2022
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.
October 10, 2022 to October 24, 2022
Midterm Grading Window
The window for faculty to submit midterm grades for their classes.
October 22, 2022
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.
October 24, 2022
Midterm
Midterm of Fall 2022 (end of the ninth week of classes).
October 24, 2022 to October 25, 2022
Academic Holiday - Fall Break
University of Kentucky offices will be open. Classes do not meet.
October 24, 2022 to November 16, 2022
Academic Major Changes Prohibited
Students are prohibited from changing academic majors.
November 1, 2022
Degree Application Deadline
Last day to apply for a December 2022 undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.
November 2, 2022
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.
November 17, 2022
Graduate Degree Candidate Deadline to Schedule Final Examination
Last day candidates for a December 2022 graduate degree can schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
November 22, 2022
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 23, 2022 to November 26, 2022
Academic Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
Classes do not meet. University of Kentucky offices will be closed November 24 and November 25.
December 1, 2022
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for a December 2022 graduate degree can sit for a final examination.
December 5, 2022 to December 19, 2022, 5:00pm
Final Grade Submission Window
The window for faculty to submit final grades for their classes.
December 5, 2022 to December 7, 2022
Prep Days
University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled during Prep Days.
December 7, 2022
Classes End
Last day of classes before final exams.
December 8, 2022 to December 9, 2022
Reading Days
University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.
December 9, 2022
Graduate School Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day for December 2022 degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
December 12, 2022 to December 15, 2022
Final Examinations
Final examination week for all classes.
December 16, 2022
End of Semester
Official end of the semester.
December 16, 2022
Graduate School Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline
Last day for December 2022 degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School (for those students who first submitted December 9).
December 16, 2022
Commencement
Commencement ceremonies held for December 2022 graduates.
Winter 2022
October 17, 2022
Priority Admission Deadline
Priority deadline for admission to the Winter Intersession.
October 31, 2022 to November 22, 2022
Priority Registration
Priority registration opens for Winter 2022.
November 23, 2022 to December 16, 2022
Class Add/Drop
Add/Drop for registered students and for students who have not registered.
December 15, 2022
Admission Deadline
Deadline for admission to the Winter Intersession.
December 18, 2022
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.
December 19, 2022
Class Drop Deadline for 80% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term classes.
December 19, 2022
Classes Begin
Classes begin for all undergraduate and graduate students.
December 19, 2022
Class Add Deadline
Last day to add a class.
December 22, 2022
Payment Deadline
Winter 2022 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.
December 26, 2022
Academic Holiday - Christmas Day
Christmas Day (Holiday – Classes Do Not Meet).
January 2, 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.
January 2, 2023
Academic Holiday - New Year's Day
New Year's Day (Holiday – Classes Do Not Meet).
January 2, 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).
January 2, 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.
January 3, 2023 to January 5, 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.
January 6, 2023
Final Examinations
All final exams are given during normal class hours for Winter Intersession. Final exams for asynchronous classes are given at a time dictated by the course instructor/syllabus.
January 6, 2023
End of Intersession
Official end of the Winter Intersession.
January 9, 2023
Final Grades Due
The last day faculty are able to submit final grades.
Spring 2023
October 1, 2021
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application Opens
The 2022 - 2023 free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
December 1, 2021
Financial Aid Priority Filing Deadline for Freshmen
Priority 2022 - 2023 FAFSA filing deadline for freshmen.
February 1, 2022
Financial Aid Priority Filing Deadline for Continuing, Transfer, Graduate, and Professional Students
Priority 2022 - 2023 FAFSA filing deadline for continuing, transfer, graduate, and professional students.
September 1, 2022
Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
Deadline for applying with college deans for reinstatement after a second academic suspension.
September 15, 2022
Graduate School International Application Deadline
Deadline for international applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
October 1, 2022
First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
Deadline for students to schedule an appointment for reinstatement in all colleges.
October 10, 2022 to November 22, 2022
New Student Registration
Spring 2023 registration opens for new students in the following categories: online certificate, non-degree, certificate non-degree, visiting, and online degree seeking.
October 17, 2022
Undergraduate International Application Deadline
Deadline for undergraduate international applicants to submit their application.
October 31, 2022 to November 22, 2022
Priority Registration
Priority registration opens for Spring 2023.
November 23, 2022 8:00am to January 8, 2023 11:59pm
Class Add/Drop
Add/Drop begins for registered students and students who have not registered for Spring 2023.
November 28, 2022 to January 8, 2023
New Program Graduate Student Registration
Registration is open for new program graduate students.
December 1, 2022
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.
December 5, 2022 to January 8, 2023
New Post-Baccalaureate Student Registration
Registration is open for new post-baccalaureate students.
December 9, 2022
Graduate School Application Deadline
Deadline for applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
January 8, 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.
January 9, 2023
Classes Begin
Classes begin for all undergraduate and graduate students.
January 9, 2023 to January 13, 2023
Late Registration
Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.
January 13, 2023
Class Add Deadline
Last day to add a class.
January 13, 2023
Class Drop Deadline for 80% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.
January 16, 2023
Academic Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
January 18, 2023
Employee Educational Program Deadline
Last day for employees to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm Spring 2023 registration and tuition waiver.
January 22, 2023
Payment Deadline
First Spring 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.
January 27, 2023
Class Drop Deadline for No 'W' Grade
Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.
January 27, 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).
February 8, 2023
Class Withdrawal Deadline for 50% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term courses.
February 9, 2023
Residency Application Deadline
Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status for Spring 2023.
February 20, 2023
Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline
Last day for May degree doctoral candidates to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
February 22, 2023
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.
February 27, 2023 to March 13, 2023
Midterm Grading Window
The window for faculty to submit midterm grades for their classes.
March 13, 2023
Midterm
Midterm of Spring 2023 (end of the ninth week of classes).
March 13, 2023 to March 18, 2023
Academic Holiday - Spring Break
University of Kentucky offices will be open. Classes do not meet.
March 20, 2023 to April 11, 2023
Academic Major Changes Prohibited
Students are prohibited from changing academic majors.
March 22, 2023
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.
March 27, 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.
April 1, 2023
Degree Application Deadline
Last day to apply for a May 2023 undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.
April 6, 2023
Graduate Degree Candidate Deadline to Schedule Final Examination
Last day candidates for a May 2023 graduate degree can schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
April 20, 2023
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for a May 2023 graduate degree can sit for a final examination.
April 22, 2023
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.
April 24, 2023 to May 8, 2023, 5:00pm
Final Grade Submission Window
The window for faculty to submit final grades for their classes.
April 24, 2023 to April 26, 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.
April 26, 2023
Classes End
Last day of classes before final exams.
April 27, 2023 to April 28, 2023
Reading Days
University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.
April 28, 2023
Graduate School Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day for May 2023 degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
May 1, 2023 to May 4, 2023
Final Examinations
Final examination week for all classes.
May 5, 2023
Graduate School Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline
Last day for May 2023 degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School (for those students who first submitted April 28).
May 5, 2023
End of Semester
Official end of the semester.
May 5, 2023 to May 6, 2023
Commencement
Commencement ceremonies held for May 2023 graduates.
Summer 2023
October 1, 2021
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application Opens
The 2022 - 2023 free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
December 1, 2021
Financial Aid Priority Filing Deadline for Freshmen
Priority 2022 - 2023 FAFSA filing deadline for freshmen.
February 1, 2022
Financial Aid Priority Filing Deadline for Continuing, Transfer, Graduate, and Professional Students
Priority 2022 - 2023 FAFSA filing deadline for continuing, transfer, graduate, and professional students.
March 27, 2023 to April 18, 2023
Priority Registration
Priority registration for the Summer 2023 term. Please make sure to meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration begins. Check the registration webpage for more information about steps you should take to ensure a smooth registration process.
April 1, 2023
Degree Application Deadline
Last day to apply for an August 2023 undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.
April 15, 2023
Graduate School Application Deadline
Deadline for applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
April 17, 2023
Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents
Final deadline of required documents for Summer 2023 undergraduate admission.
April 19, 2023 to May 12, 2023
Class Add/Drop
Summer 2023 registration and add/drop continues for students enrolled in Spring 2023.
May 14, 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.
May 15, 2023
Classes Begin
Classes begin for all undergraduate and graduate students.
May 15, 2023 to May 16, 2023
Late Registration
Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.
May 17, 2023
Employee Educational Program Deadline
Last day for employees to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm Summer 2023 registration and tuition waiver.
May 22, 2023
Payment Deadline
First Summer 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.
May 29, 2023
Academic Holiday - Memorial Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
June 13, 2023
Residency Application Deadline
Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status for Summer 2023.
June 19, 2023
Academic Holiday - Juneteenth
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
June 20, 2023
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.
June 22, 2023
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.
July 4, 2023
Academic Holiday - Independence Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
July 12, 2023
Graduate Degree Candidate Deadline to Schedule Final Examination
Last day candidates for an August 2023 graduate degree can schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
July 22, 2023
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.
July 26, 2023
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for an August 2023 graduate degree can sit for a final examination.
July 31, 2023 to August 14, 2023, 5:00pm
Final Grade Submission Window
The window for faculty to submit final grades for their classes.
August 3, 2023
Graduate School Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day for August 2023 degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
August 7, 2023 to August 9, 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.
August 10, 2023
Graduate School Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline
Last day for August 2023 degree candidates to submit final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) to the Graduate School for students who first submitted Aug 3.
August 10, 2023
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.
August 10, 2023
End of Session
Official end of the Summer 2022 session.