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The UD academic calendar provides official dates and deadlines for fall, spring and summer terms, including registration, the first and last day of classes, add/drop deadlines, breaks, final exams and commencement. Select the calendar that applies to you:

UD Academic Calendar

Fall 2026
  • Last Day to complete registration
  • First Year Move-In
  • - Welcome Weekend
  • New Student Convocation
  • Saturday, Aug. 22-Sunday, 23, 2026: Returning Student Move-In
  • Classes begin at 8 a.m.
  • Last day to drop with 100% refund
  • Last day for late adds, change of grading options and schedules
  • Last day to drop classes without record (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • Labor Day (no classes)
  • Last day to change Second Session and full Summer Term grades
  • Last day to drop classes without record
  • Academic Senate Meeting (KU Ballroom, 3:30 p.m.)
  • Last day to drop classes with record (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • Thu-Friday, Oct. 8-9, 2026: Reading Days
  • Academic Senate Meeting (KU Ballroom, 3:30 p.m.)
  • Midterm progress grades due by 9 a.m.
  • Last day for Graduate and Doctoral students to apply for December 2026 graduation
  • 1st 8-week Part of Term Classes End
  • 2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes Start
  • Grades due by 9 a.m. (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • Last day to drop classes without record (2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • Last day to drop classes with record of W
  • Academic Senate Meeting (KU Ballroom, 3:30 p.m.)
  • Last day to drop classes with record of W (2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • Reading Day
  • Thursday, Nov. 26-Friday, Nov. 27, 2026: Thanksgiving Recess (no classes)
  • Saturday classes meet
  • Classes resume at 8 a.m.
  • Reading Day - Last day of classes (Full term)
  • Last day for Undergraduate students to apply for May 2027 graduation
  • Christmas on Campus
  • Study Day
  • Saturday, Dec. 5-Friday, Dec. 11, 2026: Exams – Fall Term ends after final examination
  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception (no final exams held)
  • 2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes End
  • Diploma Exercises at 9:45 a.m.
  • Grades due by 9 a.m.
  • End of Term processing officially complete/Change of Grade Opens
  • Last day to change Fall Term grades

Christmas Break 2026-27
  • Christmas Break begins
  • Christmas Break ends

Spring 2027
  • : Last day to complete registration
  • : Classes begin at 8 a.m.
  • : Last day to change Fall Term grades
  • : Last day to drop with 100% refund
  • : Last day for late adds, change of grading options and schedules
  • : Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
  • : Last day to drop classes without record (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • : Academic Senate Meeting (KU Ballroom, 3:30 p.m.)
  • : Last day for Graduate and Doctoral students to apply for May 2027 graduation
  • : Last day to drop classes without record
  • : Joint Academic Senate / Faculty and Staff Meeting (Zoom, 3:30–5:30 p.m.)
  • : Last day to drop classes with record (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • : Academic Senate Meeting (KU Ballroom, 3:30 p.m.)
  • : 1st 8-week Part of Term Classes End
  • : 2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes Start
  • : Grades due by 9 a.m. (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • : Midterm progress grades due by 9 a.m.
  • : Academic Senate Meeting (KU Ballroom, 3:30 p.m.)
  • –: Spring Break
  • : Last day to drop classes without record (2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • –: Easter Break
  • : Reading Day
  • : Last day to drop classes with record of W
  • : Academic Senate Meeting (KU Ballroom, 3:30 p.m.)
  • : Last day to drop classes with record of W (2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • : Stander Symposium
  • : Academic Senate Meeting (KU Ballroom, 3:30 p.m.)
  • : Last day of class
  • : Last day for Undergraduate students to apply for August 2027 graduation
  • : Study Day
  • : Study Day
  • –: Exams – Spring Term ends after final examination
  • : 2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes End
  • : Doctoral/Graduate Commencement Exercises at 12:45 p.m.
  • : Undergraduate Commencement Exercises at 9:45 a.m.
  • : Grades due by 9 a.m.
  • : Faculty and Staff Meeting (KU Ballroom, 2:30–4:30 p.m.)
  • : End of Term processing officially complete/Change of Grade Opens
  • : Last day to change Spring Term grades

Summer 2027

First Session

  • : Last day to complete registration
  • : Saturday classes begin
  • : Classes begin at 8 a.m.
  • : Last day for late Summer Term – First Session registration, change of grading options and schedules
  • : Last day for late Full Summer Term registration, change of grading options and schedules
  • : Last day to drop without record from First Session classes
  • : Memorial Day (no classes)
  • : Last day to drop without record from Full Summer Term classes
  • : Last day to drop with record of W from First Session classes
  • : Last day to change Spring Term grades
  • : Juneteenth observed (no classes)
  • : Exams; Full Summer Term classes do not meet; First Session ends after final examination
  • : Grades due by 9 a.m.
  • : Last day to change First Session grades

Second Session

  • : Last day to complete registration
  • : Saturday classes begin
  • : Second Session classes begin
  • : Last day for late Summer Term–Second Session registration, change of grading options and schedules
  • : Last day for Graduate and Doctoral students to apply for August 2027 graduation
  • : Independence Day observance (no classes)
  • : Last day to drop without record for Second Session classes
  • : Last day to drop with record of W from Second Session and Full Summer Term classes
  • : Last day to change First Session grades
  • : Last day for Undergraduate students to apply for December 2027 graduation
  • –: Exams; Second Session and Full Summer Term end after final examinations
  • : Degrees conferred – no ceremony
  • : Grades due by 9 a.m.
  • : End of Term processing officially complete/Change of Grade Opens
  • : Last day to change Second Session and Full Summer Term grades

Fall 2027
  • : Last Day to complete registration
  • : First Year Move-In
  • –: Welcome Weekend
  • : New Student Convocation
  • –: Returning Student Move-In
  • : Classes begin at 8 a.m.
  • : Last day for late adds, change of grading options and schedules
  • : Last day to drop with 100% refund
  • : Last day to drop classes without record (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • : Labor Day (no classes)
  • : Last day to change Second Session and Full Summer Term grades
  • : Last day to drop classes without record
  • –: Reading Days
  • : Midterm progress grades due by 9 a.m.
  • : Last day for Graduate and Doctoral students to apply for December 2027 graduation
  • : 1st 8-week Part of Term Classes End
  • : 2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes Start
  • : Grades due by 9 a.m. (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • : Last day to drop classes without record (2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • : Last day to drop classes with record of W
  • : Last day to drop classes with record of W (2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes)
  • –: Thanksgiving Recess (no classes)
  • : Saturday classes meet
  • : Classes resume at 8 a.m.
  • : Reading Day - Last day of classes (Full term)
  • : Last day for Undergraduate students to apply for Spring 2028 graduation
  • : Christmas on Campus
  • : Study Day
  • –: Exams – Fall Term ends after final examination
  • : Feast of the Immaculate Conception (no final exams held)
  • : 2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes End
  • : Diploma Exercises at 9:45 a.m.
  • : Grades due by 9 a.m.
  • : End of Term processing officially complete/Change of Grade Opens
  • : Last day to change Fall Term grades

Christmas Break 2027-28
  • Christmas Break begins
  • Christmas Break ends

Spring 2028
    • : Last day to complete registration
    • : Classes begin at 8 a.m.
    • : Last day to change Fall Term grades
    • : Last day for late adds, change of grading options and schedules
    • : Last day to drop with 100% refund
    • : Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
    • : Last day to drop classes without record (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
    • : Last day to drop classes without record
    • : Last day for Graduate and Doctoral students to apply for May 2028 graduation
    • : 1st 8-week Part of Term Classes End
    • : 2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes Start
    • : Grades due by 9 a.m. (1st 8-week Part of Term Classes)
    • : Midterm progress grades due by 9 a.m.
    • –: Spring Break
    • : Last day to drop classes without record (2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes)
    • : Last day to drop classes with record of W
    • : Last day to drop classes with record of W (2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes)
    • –: Easter Break
    • : Reading Day
    • : Last day of class
    • : Last day for Undergraduate students to apply for Summer 2028 graduation
    • : Study Day
    • : Study Day
    • –: Exams – Spring Term ends after final examination
    • : 2nd 8-week Part of Term Classes End
    • : Doctoral/Graduate Commencement Exercises at 12:45 p.m.
    • : Undergraduate Commencement Exercises at 9:45 a.m.
    • : Grades due by 9 a.m.
    • : End of Term processing officially complete/Change of Grade Opens
    • : Last day to change Spring Term grades

Summer 2028

Summer 2028: First Session

  • : Last day to complete registration
  • : Saturday classes begin
  • : Classes begin at 8 a.m.
  • : Last day for late Summer Term – First Session registration, change of grading options and schedules
  • : Last day for late Full Summer Term registration, change of grading options and schedules
  • : Last day to drop without record from First Session classes
  • : Memorial Day (no classes)
  • : Last day to drop without record from Full Summer Term classes
  • : Last day to drop with record of W from First Session classes
  • : Last day to change Spring Term grades
  • : Juneteenth observed (no classes)
  • : Exams; Full Summer Term classes do not meet; First Session ends after final examination
  • : Grades due by 9 a.m.
  • : Last day to change First Session grades

Summer 2028: Second Session

  • : Last day to complete registration
  • : Saturday classes begin
  • : Second Session classes begin
  • : Last day for late Summer Term–Second Session registration, change of grading options and schedules
  • : Last day for Graduate and Doctoral students to apply for Summer 2028 graduation
  • : Independence Day observance (no classes)
  • : Last day to drop without record for Second Session classes
  • : Last day to drop with record of W from Second Session and Full Summer Term classes
  • : Last day to change First Session grades
  • : Last day for Undergraduate students to apply for Fall 2028 graduation
  • –: Exams – Second Session and Full Summer Term end after final examinations
  • : Degrees conferred – no ceremony
  • : Grades due by 9 a.m.
  • : End of Term processing officially complete/Change of Grade Opens
  • : Last day to change Second Session and Full Summer Term grades
School of Education and Health Sciences: 2U Academic Calendar

Fall 2026
  • Mon, Jun 29: Registration opens
  • Mon, Aug 24: Start of Classes
  • Fri, Aug 28: Last day to drop with 100% refund
  • Mon, Sep 7: Labor Day (No Classes)
  • Fri, Sep 11: Last day to drop with 50% refund
  • Thu, Oct 15: Last day for Graduate and Doctoral students to apply for December 2026 graduation
  • Mon, Nov 2: Last day to withdraw to earn a "W" in course
  • Sun, Nov 22: Last day of classes
  • Mon, Nov 23: Registration opens for Spring 2027 term
  • Mon, Nov 23: Finals open
  • Wed-Sun, Nov 25-29: Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes)
  • Sun, Nov 29: Finals close
  • Tue, Dec 1: Grades due
  • Wed, Dec 2: Grades available to students
  • Thu, Jan 14, 2027: Last Day for Fall 2026 Degree Conferrals

Spring 2027
  • Mon, Nov 23, 2026: Registration opens
  • Mon, Jan 4: Start of Classes
  • Fri, Jan 8: Last day to drop with 100% refund
  • Mon, Jan 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes)
  • Fri, Jan 22: Last day to drop with 50% refund
  • Mon, Feb 1: Last day for Graduate and Doctoral students to apply for May 2027 graduation
  • Mon, Mar 15: Last day to withdraw to earn a "W" in course
  • Mon, Mar 22: Registration opens for Summer 2027 term
  • Fri, Mar 26: Good Friday (No Classes)
  • Sun, Apr 4: Last day of classes
  • Mon, Apr 5: Finals open
  • Sun, Apr 11: Finals close
  • Tue, Apr 13: Grades due
  • Wed, Apr 14: Grades available to students
  • Thu, Jun 10: Last Day for Spring 2027 Degree Conferrals

Summer 2027
  • Mon, Mar 22: Registration opens
  • Mon, May 3: Start of Classes
  • Fri, May 7: Last day to drop with 100% refund
  • Fri, May 21: Last day to drop with 50% refund
  • Mon, May 31: Memorial Day (No Classes)
  • Fri, Jun 18: Juneteenth Observed (No Classes)
  • Thu, Jul 1: Last day for Graduate and Doctoral students to apply for August 2027 graduation
  • Mon, Jul 5: Independence Day Observed (No Classes)
  • Tue, July 6: Registration opens for Fall 2027 term
  • Mon, Jul 12: Last day to withdraw to earn a "W" in course
  • Sun, Aug 1: Last day of classes
  • Mon, Aug 2: Finals open
  • Sun, Aug 8: Finals close
  • Tue, Aug 10: Grades due
  • Wed, Aug 11: Grades available to students
  • Thu, Sep 9: Last Day for Summer 2027 Degree Conferrals
Final Exam Dates

Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Final Exam Schedule
Exam Time Saturday, Dec 5 Monday, Dec 7 Tuesday, Dec 8 Wednesday, Dec 9 Thursday, Dec 10 Friday, Dec 11
8:00–9:50 --- 2:00–3:15
TR		 No Exams 9:30–10:45
TR		 12:20–1:10
MWF		 10:10–11:00
MWF
10:10–12:00 BLOCK 9:05–9:55
MWF		 No Exams 8:00–8:50
MWF		 8:00–9:15
TR		 12:30–1:45
TR
12:20–2:10 BLOCK 1:25–2:15
MWF		 No Exams 3:35–4:50
TR		 3:35–4:50
MW		 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
R
2:30–4:20 BLOCK 11:15–12:05
MWF		 No Exams 11:00–12:15
TR		 2:30–3:20
MWF		 6:35–7:50 TR
or 6:00–7:15 TR
or 6:35–9:15 R
or 6:00–8:40 R
4:30–6:20 --- 5:05–6:20 or 4:30–5:45
MW		 No Exams 5:05–6:20 or 4:30–5:45
TR		 --- 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
R
5:55–7:45 --- --- No Exams 6:35–7:50 or 6:00–7:15
MW		 ---
6:30–8:20 --- 8:05–9:20 or 7:20–8:35
MW		 No Exams 8:05–9:20 or 7:20–8:35
TR		 --- ---
For classes meeting one day per week:
4:30–6:20 --- 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
M		 No Exams 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
T		 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
W		 ---
6:30–8:20 --- 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
M		 No Exams 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
T		 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
W		 ---
7:55–9:45 --- 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
M		 No Exams 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
T		 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
W		 ---

Block exams may be scheduled through the Registrar's Office by the chairperson on the dates and times shown above provided they meet the following criteria:

  • Combining multiple sections with multiple instructors

Exceptions must be approved by the Provost's Office.

Events are subject to change.

Final Exam Policy

Spring 2027
Spring 2027 Final Exam Schedule
Exam Time Monday, May 3 Tuesday, May 4 Wednesday, May 5 Thursday, May 6 Friday, May 7
8:00–9:50 BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK
10:10–12:00 BLOCK 2:30–3:20
MWF		 2:00–3:15
TR		 9:30–10:45
TR		 12:20–1:10
MWF
12:20–2:10 9:05–9:55
MWF		 8:00–8:50
MWF		 8:00–9:15
TR		 10:10–11:00
MWF		 1:25–2:15
MWF
2:30–4:20 3:35–4:50
TR		 3:35–4:50
MW		 12:30–1:45
TR		 11:15–12:05
MWF		 11:00–12:15
TR
4:30–6:20 5:05–6:20 or 4:30–5:45
MW		 5:05–6:20 or 4:30–5:45
TR		 --- --- ---
5:55–7:45 --- --- 6:35–7:50 or 6:00–7:15
MW		 6:35–7:50 or 6:00–7:15
TR
6:30–8:20 8:05–9:20 or 7:20–8:35
MW		 8:05–9:20 or 7:20–8:35
TR
For classes meeting one day per week:
4:30–6:20 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
M		 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
T		 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
W		 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
R
6:30–8:20 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
M		 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
T		 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
W		 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
R
7:55–9:45 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
M		 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
T		 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
W		 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
R

Block exams may be scheduled through the Registrar's Office by the chairperson on the dates and times shown above provided they meet the following criteria:

  • Combining multiple sections with multiple instructors

Exceptions must be approved by the Provost's Office.

Events are subject to change.

Final Exam Policy

Summer 2027
Summer 2027 Final Exam Schedule
First Session Class Times Second Session
June 25 8:00 classes from 8:00–9:50
10:50 classes from 10:00–11:50
1:40 classes from Noon–1:50
3:05 classes from 2:00–3:50		 Aug. 6
June 26 9:25 classes from 8:00–9:50
12:15 classes from 10:00–11:50		 Aug. 7

Evening classes after 4:30: Examination during the last regular period of each session.

Events are subject to change.

Final Exam Policy

Fall 2027
Fall 2027 Final Exam Schedule
Exam Time Saturday, Dec 4 Monday, Dec 6 Tuesday, Dec 7 Wednesday, Dec 8 Thursday, Dec 9 Friday, Dec 10
8:00–9:50 --- 11:00-12:15 TR 2:30-3:20 MWF

 No Exams 2:00-3:15 TR 9:30-10:45 TR
10:10–12:00 BLOCK 9:05–9:55
MWF		 9:05-9:55 MWF No Exams 8:00–8:50
MWF		 8:00-9:15 TR
12:20–2:10 BLOCK 1:25–2:15
MWF		 1:25-2:15 MWF No Exams 3:35–4:50
TR		 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
R
2:30–4:20 BLOCK 11:15–12:05
MWF		 12:30-1:45 TR No Exams 11:15-12:05 MWF 6:35–7:50 TR
or 6:00–7:15 TR
or 6:35–9:15 R
or 6:00–8:40 R
4:30–6:20 --- 5:05–6:20 or 4:30–5:45
MW		 5:05-6:20 or 4:30-5:45 TR No Exams --- 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
R
5:55–7:45 --- --- --- No Exams 6:35–7:50 or 6:00–7:15
MW		 ---
6:30–8:20 --- 8:05–9:20 or 7:20–8:35
MW		 8:05-9:20 or 7:20-8:35 TR No Exams --- ---
For classes meeting one day per week:
4:30–6:20 --- 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
M		 5:05-7:45 or 4:30-7:10 T No Exams 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
W		 ---
6:30–8:20 --- 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
M		 6:35-9:15 or 6:00-8:40 T No Exams 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
W		 ---
7:55–9:45 --- 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
M		 8:05-10:45 or 7:20-10:00 T No Exams 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
W		 ---

Block exams may be scheduled through the Registrar's Office by the chairperson on the dates and times shown above provided they meet the following criteria:

  • Combining multiple sections with multiple instructors

Exceptions must be approved by the Provost's Office.

Events are subject to change.

Final Exam Policy

Spring 2028
Spring 2028 Final Exam Schedule
Exam Time Monday, May 3 Tuesday, May 4 Wednesday, May 5 Thursday, May 6 Friday, May 7
8:00–9:50 BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK
10:10–12:00 11:15-12:05 MWF BLOCK 11:00-12:15 TR 2:30-3:20 MWF 2:00-3:15 TR
12:20–2:10 9:30–10:45
TR		 12:20-1:10 MWF 9:05-9:55 MWF 8:00-8:50 MWF 8:00-9:15 TR
2:30–4:20 10:10-11:00 MWF 1:25-2:15 MWF 3:35-4:50 TR 3:35-4:50 MW 12:30-1:45 TR
4:30–6:20 5:05–6:20 or 4:30–5:45
MW		 5:05–6:20 or 4:30–5:45
TR		 --- --- ---
5:55–7:45 --- --- 6:35–7:50 or 6:00–7:15
MW		 6:35–7:50 or 6:00–7:15
TR
6:30–8:20 8:05–9:20 or 7:20–8:35
MW		 8:05–9:20 or 7:20–8:35
TR
For classes meeting one day per week:
4:30–6:20 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
M		 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
T		 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
W		 5:05–7:45 or 4:30–7:10
R
6:30–8:20 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
M		 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
T		 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
W		 6:35–9:15 or 6:00–8:40
R
7:55–9:45 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
M		 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
T		 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
W		 8:05–10:45 or 7:20–10:00
R

Block exams may be scheduled through the Registrar's Office by the chairperson on the dates and times shown above provided they meet the following criteria:

  • Combining multiple sections with multiple instructors

Exceptions must be approved by the Provost's Office.

Events are subject to change.

Final Exam Policy

Summer 2028
Summer 2028 Final Exam Schedule
First Session Class Times Second Session
June 23 8:00 classes from 8:00–9:50
10:50 classes from 10:00–11:50
1:40 classes from Noon–1:50
3:05 classes from 2:00–3:50		 Aug. 4
June 24 9:25 classes from 8:00–9:50
12:15 classes from 10:00–11:50		 Aug. 5

Evening classes after 4:30: Examination during the last regular period of each session.

Events are subject to change.

Final Exam Policy
FAQ

What are Reading Days?

A Reading Day is a designated instructional day within the academic calendar during which no formal classes, exams, or mandatory academic activities are scheduled. The purpose of this day is to provide students with an opportunity for focused study, reflection, and preparation for upcoming assessments, projects, or coursework. Attendance in any scheduled class or instructional setting is not required.

The intent of the Reading Day is to foster academic success by offering students a flexible, unstructured day to engage in independent study or collaboration, or otherwise prepare for the remainder of the term. It is an intentional part of the academic calendar, ensuring a balance between instructional delivery and personal academic preparation.

When does the University of Dayton fall semester begin?

For fall 2027, classes will begin on Monday, August 23, 2027, at 8 a.m.

When does the University of Dayton spring semester begin?

For spring 2027, classes will begin on Monday, January 11, 2027, at 8 a.m.

When is spring break for the University of Dayton?

For spring 2027, spring break will be Wednesday, March 17, 2027 to Wednesday, March 24, 2027.

When are final exams at the University of Dayton?

Fall 2026 final exams are scheduled for Dec. 5–11, 2026. Spring 2027 final exams are scheduled for May 3–7, 2027. Students should view the final exam schedule to find exam times for their specific classes.