Calendars Academic Calendars

About the Academic Calendars

Academic calendars are developed by the Office of the University Registrar in compliance with policies established by the Provost Office. All calendars are submitted to the Provost Office for consideration prior to being approved by the University President.

Each academic year is made up of four terms: a sixteen-week fall semester, a winter intersession, a sixteen-week spring semester, and a twelve-week summer session.

The University may make changes to the academic calendar after initial approval. Please always refer to this website for the most up-to-date version.

Academic Year 2024 - 2025 (PDF)

Date	Event
^12/1/2023	Freshmen Early Action Deadline ^{Encouraged for all freshmen, especially those wishing to be considered for Lewis Honors College, competitive and academic scholarships, or planning to live on campus.}
^2/15/2024	Freshmen Regular Decision Deadline ^{Allows you to be considered for admission to UK, but you may not be considered for Lewis Honors College or competitive and academic scholarships.}
^{3/25/2024 - 4/16/2024}	Priority Registration ^{Meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration. Check the registration webpage for more information about how to ensure a smooth registration process.}
^4/15/2024	Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
^4/15/2024	International Graduate Application Deadline
^5/1/2024	Freshmen Confirmation Deadline ^{Deadline for enrollment deposit, orientation fee, and scholarship offer acceptance.}
^5/15/2024	First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
^5/15/2024	International Undergraduate Application Deadline
^7/26/2024	Graduate Application Deadline
^8/1/2024	Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents ^{Deadline to submit required documents for undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen considered on a space-availability basis.}
^8/22/2024	Payment Deadline ^{First 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.}
^8/25/2024	100% Refund Deadline ^{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.}
^8/26/2024	Semester Begins
^{8/26/2024 - 8/30/2024}	Late Registration ^{Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.}
^8/30/2024	Add Class Deadline
^8/30/2024	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.}
^9/1/2024	80% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.}
^9/2/2024	Holiday - Labor Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^9/15/2024	Drop Class Deadline for No 'W' Grade ^{Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.}
^9/15/2024	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).}
^9/20/2024	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.}
^9/22/2024	50% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.}
^9/22/2024	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.}
^9/25/2024	Residency Application Deadline ^{Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status.}
^{10/14/2024 - 10/28/2024}	Midterm Grade Submission Window
^10/22/2024	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.}
^10/28/2024	Midterm
^{10/28/2024 - 10/29/2024}	Holiday - Fall Break ^{University of Kentucky offices will be open. Classes do not meet.}
^11/1/2024	Degree Application Deadline ^{Last day to apply for a December undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.}
^11/5/2024	Holiday - Election Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^11/8/2024	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.}
^11/21/2024	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Scheduling Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can schedule a final examination.}
^11/22/2024	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.}
^{11/27/2024 - 11/30/2024}	Holiday - Thanksgiving Break ^{Classes do not meet. University of Kentucky offices are closed Thursday and Friday.}
^12/5/2024	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can sit for a final examination.}
^{12/9/2024 - 12/11/2024}	Prep Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled.}
^12/9/2024	Final Grade Submission Window Opens
^12/11/2024	Classes End ^{Last day of regular class meetings.}
^12/11/2024	Permissive Withdrawal Deadline ^{The last day a student may petition to fully withdraw or reduce course load due to urgent non-academic reasons.}
^{12/12/2024 - 12/13/2024}	Reading Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.}
^12/13/2024	Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.}
^{12/16/2024 - 12/19/2024}	Final Examinations
^12/20/2024	Commencement
^12/20/2024	Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School.}
^12/20/2024	Semester Ends
^12/23/2024; ^{5:00 PM}	Final Grade Submission Window Closes

Date	Event
^10/15/2024	Priority Admission Deadline
^{11/4/2024 - 11/26/2024}	Priority Registration ^{Meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration. Check the registration webpage for more information about how to ensure a smooth registration process.}
^12/16/2024	Regular Admission Deadline
^12/22/2024	100% Refund Deadline ^{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.}
^12/22/2024	Payment Deadline ^{First 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.}
^12/23/2024	Intersession Begins
^12/25/2024	Holiday - Christmas Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^12/26/2024	80% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.}
^12/26/2024	Add Class Deadline
^12/27/2024	Drop Class Deadline for No 'W' Grade ^{Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.}
^12/27/2024	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).}
^12/28/2024	50% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.}
^1/1/2025	Holiday - New Year's Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^1/5/2025	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.}
^{1/7/2025 - 1/9/2025}	Prep Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled.}
^1/9/2025	Permissive Withdrawal Deadline ^{The last day a student may petition to fully withdraw or reduce course load due to urgent non-academic reasons.}
^1/10/2025	Final Examinations
^1/10/2025	Intersession Ends
^1/13/2025; ^{5:00 PM}	Final Grade Submission Window Closes

Date	Event
^9/1/2024	Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
^9/15/2024	International Graduate Application Deadline
^10/1/2024	First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
^10/15/2024	International Undergraduate Application Deadline
^{11/4/2024 - 11/26/2024}	Priority Registration ^{Meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration. Check the registration webpage for more information about how to ensure a smooth registration process.}
^12/2/2024	Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents ^{Deadline to submit required documents for undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen considered on a space-availability basis.}
^12/13/2024	Graduate Application Deadline
^1/12/2025	100% Refund Deadline ^{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.}
^1/13/2025	Semester Begins
^{1/13/2025 - 1/17/2025}	Late Registration ^{Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.}
^1/17/2025	Add Class Deadline
^1/17/2025	Major Change 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.}
^1/19/2025	80% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.}
^1/20/2025	Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^1/22/2025	Payment Deadline ^{First 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.}
^2/2/2025	Drop Class Deadline for No 'W' Grade ^{Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.}
^2/2/2025	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).}
^2/9/2025	50% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.}
^2/12/2025	Residency Application Deadline ^{Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status.}
^2/20/2025	Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline ^{Last day for doctoral candidates for a May degree to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in The Graduate School.}
^2/22/2025	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.}
^{3/3/2025 - 3/17/2025}	Midterm Grade Submission Window
^3/17/2025	Midterm
^{3/17/2025 - 3/22/2025}	Holiday - Spring Break ^{University of Kentucky offices will be open. Classes do not meet.}
^3/22/2025	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.}
^3/31/2025	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.}
^4/1/2025	Degree Application Deadline ^{Last day to apply for a May or August undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.}
^4/10/2025	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Scheduling Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can schedule a final examination.}
^4/22/2025	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.}
^4/24/2025	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can sit for a final examination.}
^4/28/2025	Final Grade Submission Window Opens
^{4/28/2025 -} ^4/30/2025	Prep Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled.}
^4/30/2025	Classes End ^{Last day of regular class meetings.}
^4/30/2025	Permissive Withdrawal Deadline ^{The last day a student may petition to fully withdraw or reduce course load due to urgent non-academic reasons.}
^{5/1/2025 -} ^5/2/2025	Reading Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.}
^5/2/2025	Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.}
^{5/5/2025 -} ^5/8/2025	Final Examinations
^5/9/2025	Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School.}
^5/9/2025	Semester Ends
^{5/9/2025 -} ^5/10/2025	Commencement
^5/12/2025; ^{5:00 PM}	Final Grade Submission Window Closes

Date	Event
^{3/31/2025 - 4/22/2025}	Priority Registration ^{Meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration. Check the registration webpage for more information about how to ensure a smooth registration process.}
^4/1/2025	Degree Application Deadline ^{Last day to apply for a May or August undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.}
^4/15/2025	Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents ^{Deadline to submit required documents for undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen considered on a space-availability basis.}
^4/19/2025	Graduate Application Deadline
^5/18/2025	100% Refund Deadline ^{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.}
^5/19/2025	Session Begins
^{5/19/2025 - 5/20/2025}	Late Registration ^{Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.}
^5/20/2025	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.}
^5/22/2025	Payment Deadline ^{First 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.}
^5/26/2025	Holiday - Memorial Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^6/18/2025	Residency Application Deadline ^{Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status.}
^6/19/2025	Holiday - Juneteenth ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^6/20/2025	Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline ^{Last day for doctoral candidates for a May degree to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in The Graduate School.}
^6/22/2025	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.}
^7/4/2025	Holiday - Independence Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^7/15/2025	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Scheduling Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can schedule a final examination.}
^7/22/2025	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.}
^7/29/2025	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can sit for a final examination.}
^8/4/2025	Final Grade Submission Window Opens
^8/6/2025	Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.}
^{8/8/2025 -} ^8/13/2025	Prep Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled.}
^8/13/2025	Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School.}
^8/13/2025	Final Examinations
^8/13/2025	Session Ends
^8/18/2025; ^{5:00 PM}	Final Grade Submission Window Closes

Academic Year 2025 - 2026 (PDF)

Date	Event
^12/1/2024	Freshmen Early Action Deadline ^{Encouraged for all freshmen, especially those wishing to be considered for Lewis Honors College, competitive and academic scholarships, or planning to live on campus.}
^2/15/2025	Freshmen Regular Decision Deadline ^{Allows you to be considered for admission to UK, but you may not be considered for Lewis Honors College or competitive and academic scholarships.}
^{3/31/2025 - 4/22/2025}	Priority Registration ^{Meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration. Check the registration webpage for more information about how to ensure a smooth registration process.}
^4/15/2025	International Graduate Application Deadline
^4/15/2025	Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
^5/1/2025	Freshmen Confirmation Deadline ^{Deadline for enrollment deposit, orientation fee, and scholarship offer acceptance.}
^5/15/2025	First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
^5/15/2025	International Undergraduate Application Deadline
^7/25/2025	Graduate Application Deadline
^8/1/2025	Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents ^{Deadline to submit required documents for undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen considered on a space-availability basis.}
^8/22/2025	Payment Deadline ^{First 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.}
^8/25/2025	Semester Begins
^{8/25/2025 - 8/29/2025}	Late Registration ^{Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.}
^8/29/2025	100% Refund Deadline ^{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.}
^8/29/2025	Add Class Deadline
^8/29/2025	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.}
^9/1/2025	Holiday - Labor Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^9/5/2025	80% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.}
^9/12/2025	50% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.}
^9/12/2025	Drop Class Deadline for No 'W' Grade ^{Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.}
^9/12/2025	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).}
^9/19/2025	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.}
^9/22/2025	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.}
^9/24/2025	Residency Application Deadline ^{Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status.}
^{10/13/2025 - 10/27/2025}	Midterm Grade Submission Window
^10/22/2025	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.}
^10/27/2025	Midterm
^{10/27/2025 - 10/28/2025}	Holiday - Fall Break ^{University of Kentucky offices will be open. Classes do not meet.}
^11/1/2025	Degree Application Deadline ^{Last day to apply for a December undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.}
^11/14/2025	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.}
^11/20/2025	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Scheduling Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can schedule a final examination.}
^11/22/2025	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.}
^{11/26/2025 - 11/29/2025}	Holiday - Thanksgiving Break ^{Classes do not meet. University of Kentucky offices are closed Thursday and Friday.}
^12/4/2025	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can sit for a final examination.}
^12/8/2025	Final Grade Submission Window Opens
^{12/8/2025 - 12/10/2025}	Prep Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled.}
^12/10/2025	Classes End ^{Last day of regular class meetings.}
^12/10/2025	Permissive Withdrawal Deadline ^{The last day a student may petition to fully withdraw or reduce course load due to urgent non-academic reasons.}
^{12/11/2025 - 12/12/2025}	Reading Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.}
^12/12/2025	Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.}
^{12/15/2025 - 12/18/2025}	Final Examinations
^12/19/2025	Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School.}
^12/19/2025	Semester Ends
^12/19/2025	Commencement
^12/22/2025; ^{5:00 PM}	Final Grade Submission Window Closes

Date	Event
^10/15/2025	Priority Admission Deadline
^{11/3/2025 - 11/25/2025}	Priority Registration ^{Meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration. Check the registration webpage for more information about how to ensure a smooth registration process.}
^12/15/2025	Regular Admission Deadline
^12/22/2025	Intersession Begins
^12/22/2025	100% Refund Deadline ^{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.}
^12/22/2025	Add Class Deadline
^12/22/2025	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.}
^12/22/2025	Payment Deadline ^{First 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.}
^12/23/2025	80% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.}
^12/24/2025	50% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.}
^12/24/2025	Drop Class Deadline for No 'W' Grade ^{Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.}
^12/24/2025	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).}
^12/25/2024	Holiday - Christmas Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^1/1/2025	Holiday - New Year's Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^1/3/2026	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.}
^{1/6/2026 - 1/8/2026}	Prep Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled.}
^1/8/2026	Classes End ^{Last day of regular class meetings.}
^1/8/2026	Permissive Withdrawal Deadline ^{The last day a student may petition to fully withdraw or reduce course load due to urgent non-academic reasons.}
^1/9/2026	Final Examinations
^1/9/2026	Intersession Ends
^1/12/2026; ^{5:00 PM}	Final Grade Submission Window Closes

Date	Event
^9/1/2025	Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
^9/15/2025	International Graduate Application Deadline
^10/1/2025	First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
^10/15/2025	International Undergraduate Application Deadline
^{11/3/2025 - 11/25/2025}	Priority Registration ^{Meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration. Check the registration webpage for more information about how to ensure a smooth registration process.}
^12/1/2025	Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents ^{Deadline to submit required documents for undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen considered on a space-availability basis.}
^12/12/2025	Graduate Application Deadline
^1/12/2026	Semester Begins
^{1/12/2026 - 1/16/2026}	Late Registration ^{Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.}
^1/16/2026	100% Refund Deadline ^{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.}
^1/16/2026	Add Class Deadline
^1/16/2026	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.}
^1/19/2026	Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^1/22/2026	Payment Deadline ^{First 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.}
^1/23/2026	80% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.}
^1/30/2026	50% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.}
^1/30/2026	Drop Class Deadline for No 'W' Grade ^{Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.}
^1/30/2026	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).}
^2/11/2026	Residency Application Deadline ^{Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status.}
^2/19/2026	Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline ^{Last day for doctoral candidates for a May degree to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in The Graduate School.}
^2/22/2026	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.}
^{3/2/2026 - 3/16/2026}	Midterm Grade Submission Window
^3/16/2026	Midterm
^{3/16/2026 - 3/21/2026}	Holiday - Spring Break ^{University of Kentucky offices will be open. Classes do not meet.}
^3/22/2026	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.}
^{3/23/2026 -} ^4/14/2026	Major Changes Prohibited
^4/1/2026	Degree Application Deadline ^{Last day to apply for a May or August undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.}
^4/3/2026	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.}
^4/9/2026	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Scheduling Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can schedule a final examination.}
^4/22/2026	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.}
^4/23/2026	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can sit for a final examination.}
^4/27/2026	Final Grade Submission Window Opens
^{4/27/2026 -} ^4/29/2026	Prep Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled.}
^4/29/2026	Classes End ^{Last day of regular class meetings.}
^4/29/2026	Permissive Withdrawal Deadline ^{The last day a student may petition to fully withdraw or reduce course load due to urgent non-academic reasons.}
^{4/30/2026 -} ^5/1/2026	Reading Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.}
^5/1/2026	Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.}
^{5/4/2026 -} ^5/7/2026	Final Examinations
^5/8/2026	Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School.}
^5/8/2026	Semester Ends
^{5/8/2026 -} ^5/9/2026	Commencement
^5/11/2026; ^{5:00 PM}	Final Grade Submission Window Closes

Date	Event
^{3/30/2026 - 4/21/2026}	Priority Registration ^{Meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration. Check the registration webpage for more information about how to ensure a smooth registration process.}
^4/1/2026	Degree Application Deadline ^{Last day to apply for a May or August undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.}
^4/15/2026	Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents ^{Deadline to submit required documents for undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen considered on a space-availability basis.}
^4/18/2026	Graduate Application Deadline
^5/18/2026	Session Begins
^{5/18/2026 - 5/21/2026}	Late Registration ^{Late registration begins for returning students and applicants cleared for late admission. A late fee is assessed for students who register late.}
^5/21/2026	Add Class Deadline
^5/21/2026	100% Refund Deadline ^{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.}
^5/21/2026	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.}
^5/22/2026	Payment Deadline ^{First 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.}
^5/25/2026	Holiday - Memorial Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^5/26/2026	80% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.}
^5/31/2026	Drop Class Deadline for No 'W' Grade ^{Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.}
^5/31/2026	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).}
^5/31/2026	50% Refund Deadline ^{Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.}
^6/17/2026	Residency Application Deadline ^{Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status.}
^6/19/2026	Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline ^{Last day for doctoral candidates for a May degree to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in The Graduate School.}
^6/19/2026	Holiday - Juneteenth ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^6/22/2026	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.}
^7/3/2026	Holiday - Independence Day ^{University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.}
^7/14/2026	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Scheduling Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can schedule a final examination.}
^7/17/2026	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.}
^7/22/2026	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.}
^7/28/2026	Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline ^{Last day candidates for a December graduate degree can sit for a final examination.}
^8/3/2026	Final Grade Submission Window Opens
^8/5/2026	Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.}
^{8/7/2026 -} ^8/11/2026	Prep Days ^{University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled.}
^8/11/2026	Classes End ^{Last day of regular class meetings.}
^8/11/2026	Permissive Withdrawal Deadline ^{The last day a student may petition to fully withdraw or reduce course load due to urgent non-academic reasons.}
^8/12/2026	Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline ^{Last day for December degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School.}
^8/12/2026	Final Examinations
^8/12/2026	Session Ends
^8/17/2026; ^{5:00 PM}	Final Grade Submission Window Closes

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Fax	859-257-7160
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Calendars Academic Calendars

About the Academic Calendars

Academic Year 2024 - 2025 (PDF)

Fall 2024

Freshmen Early Action Deadline

Freshmen Regular Decision Deadline

Priority Registration

Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline

International Graduate Application Deadline

Freshmen Confirmation Deadline

First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline

International Undergraduate Application Deadline

Graduate Application Deadline

Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents

Payment Deadline

100% Refund Deadline

Semester Begins

Late Registration

Add Class Deadline

Change of Major Deadline for Tuition Assessment Recalculation

80% Refund Deadline

Holiday - Labor Day

Drop Class Deadline for No 'W' Grade

Grade Type Change Deadline

Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline

50% Refund Deadline

Payment Deadline

Residency Application Deadline

Midterm Grade Submission Window

Payment Deadline

Midterm

Holiday - Fall Break

Degree Application Deadline

Holiday - Election Day

Withdrawal Deadline

Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Scheduling Deadline

Payment Deadline

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline

Prep Days

Final Grade Submission Window Opens

Classes End

Permissive Withdrawal Deadline

Reading Days

Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline

Final Examinations

Commencement

Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline

Semester Ends

Final Grade Submission Window Closes

Winter 2024

Priority Admission Deadline

Priority Registration

Regular Admission Deadline

100% Refund Deadline

Payment Deadline

Intersession Begins

Holiday - Christmas Day

80% Refund Deadline

Add Class Deadline

Drop Class Deadline for No 'W' Grade

Grade Type Change Deadline

50% Refund Deadline

Holiday - New Year's Day

Withdrawal Deadline

Prep Days

Permissive Withdrawal Deadline

Final Examinations

Intersession Ends

Final Grade Submission Window Closes

Spring 2025

Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline

International Graduate Application Deadline

First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline

International Undergraduate Application Deadline

Priority Registration

Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents

Graduate Application Deadline

100% Refund Deadline

Semester Begins