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Dec
12
Third 5-week Session Ends
Fall 2025
Dec
12
Collaborative Program Courses End
Fall 2025
Dec
13
Commencement
All ceremonies will be held in the Williams Fieldhouse as follows:9:00 a.m. College of EMS12:30 p.m. College of BILSA4:00 p.m. College of LAE, Master Degree Candidates, and Associate Degree Candidates
See website for details.
Fall 2025
Dec
15
Early College Credit Program (ECCP) Registration for Spring 2026 Begins
Spring 2026
Dec
15
Special Student Registration for Spring 2026 Begins (excludes Auditors)
Spring 2026
Dec
15 - 19
Final Exams
See Final Exam Schedule for details. Graduate Students and Distance Campus Students should check with their instructors regarding Final Exams.
Fall 2025
Dec
19
Second 8-week Session Ends
Fall 2025
Dec
19
Regular (Full Semester) Courses End
Fall 2025
Dec
19
Fall Semester Ends at 5:00 p.m.
Fall 2025
Dec
23
Fall Final Grades Due at 4:00 p.m. (Faculty Electronic Submission)
Fall 2025
Dec
24 - 25
University Offices Closed
Fall 2025
Dec
24 - 25
University Offices Closed
Winterim 2026
Dec
26
Fall grades available for students to view in PASS after 4:00 p.m.
Fall 2025
Dec - Jan
31 - 1
University Offices Closed
Fall 2025
Dec - Jan
31 - 1
University Offices Closed
Winterim 2026
Jan
2
Last Day to Cancel Winterim 2026 Registration in PASS Self-Service (3:00 p.m. Deadline*)
*After 3:00 p.m. a withdrawal form or written statement is required.
Winterim 2026
Jan
5
Winterim Classes Begin
1/5/2026 to 1/22/2026Week 1: 1/5/2026 to 1/9/2026Week 2: 1/12/2026 to 1/16/2026Week 3: 1/20/2026 to 1/22/2026
Winterim 2026
Jan
6
Self-Service Add Ends for Winterim Courses
Winterim 2026
Jan
8
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Spring 2026 semester.
Fall 2025
Jan
8
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Spring 2026 semester.
Spring 2026
Jan
9
Last Day to Drop Winterim Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Winterim 2026
Jan
10
$45 Drop Fee Begins for Winterim Courses
Winterim 2026
Jan
14
Last Day to Drop Winterim Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Winterim 2026
Jan
14
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Spring 2026 semester.
Fall 2025
Jan
14
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Spring 2026 semester.
Spring 2026
Jan
19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)
Winterim 2026
Jan
19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)
Spring 2026
Jan
22
Winterim Classes End
Winterim 2026
Jan
23
Last Day to Cancel Spring 2026 Registration Without Fees (3 p.m. Deadline*)
*After 3:00 p.m. a withdrawal form or written statement is required.
Spring 2026
Jan
26
10-week Session Begins
1/26/2026 to 4/10/2026
Spring 2026
Jan
26
First 8-week Session Begins
1/26/2026 to 3/27/2026
Spring 2026
Jan
26
First 6-week Session Begins
1/26/2026 to 3/6/2026
Spring 2026
Jan
26
First 5-week Session Begins
1/26/2026 to 2/27/2026
Spring 2026
Jan
26
Self-Service Add Ends (Registration Deadline) for Collaborative Programs
Last day to register for courses. If you plan to use purchase order/voucher, military benefits, or financial aid, you should register for your courses at least three weeks before the registration deadline to ensure enough time to complete the necessary paperwork.
Spring 2026
Jan
26
Spring Semester Begins
Spring 2026
Jan
26
Auditor Registration Begins
Spring 2026
Jan
26 - 30
University Withdrawals Assessed $50 Processing Fee
Spring 2026
Jan
26
Regular (Full Semester) Courses Begin
1/26/2026 to 5/22/2026
Spring 2026
Jan
27
Self-Service Add Ends for 10-week Courses
Spring 2026
Jan
27
Self-Service Add Ends for First 8-week Courses
Spring 2026
Jan
27
Self-Service Add Ends for First 6-week Courses
Spring 2026
Jan
27
Self-Service Add Ends for First 5-week Courses
Spring 2026
Jan
27
Collaborative Program Courses Begin
1/27/2026 to 5/8/2026
Spring 2026
Jan
27
Withdrawal Fee Assessed for Collaborative Program Courses
Students dropping to zero credits during the first five days will be assessed a $50 fee.Students dropping to zero credits during the second week (days 6-10) will be assessed a $100 fee.
Spring 2026
Jan
28
Winterim Final Grades Due at Noon (Faculty Electronic Submission)
Winterim 2026
Jan
30
Last Day to Drop 10-week Courses Without a "WD" Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Jan
30
Last Day to Drop First 8-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Jan
30
Last Day to Drop First 6-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Jan
30
Last Day to Drop First 5-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Jan
30
Last Day to File Pass/Fail and Audit Cards
Spring 2026
Jan
30
Self-Service Add Ends for Regular (Full Semester) Courses
Spring 2026
Jan
30
Winterim Grades Available for Students to View in PASS after 4:00 p.m.
Winterim 2026
Jan
31
$45 Late Add Fee and $45 Drop Fee Begins for 10-week Courses
$45 Late Add Fee per course and $45 Drop Fee per course
Spring 2026
Jan
31
$45 Late Add Fee and $45 Drop Fee Begins for First 8-week Courses
$45 Late Add Fee per course and $45 Drop Fee per course
Spring 2026
Jan
31
$45 Late Add Fee and $45 Drop Fee Begins for First 6-week Courses
$45 Late Add Fee per course and $45 Drop Fee per course
Spring 2026
Jan
31
$45 Late Add Fee and $45 Drop Fee Begins for First 5-week Courses
$45 Late Add Fee per course and $45 Drop Fee per course
Spring 2026
Feb
2 - 6
University Withdrawals Assessed $100 Processing Fee
Spring 2026
Feb
6
Last Day to Register for Regular (Full Semester) Courses
Spring 2026
Feb
6
Last Day to Drop Regular (Full Semester) Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Feb
7
$45 Late Add Fee and $45 Drop Fee Begins for Regular (Full Semester) Courses
$45 Late Add Fee per course and $45 Drop Fee per course
Spring 2026
Feb
9
Last Day to Drop Collaborative Program Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Feb
10
$45 Drop Fee Begins for Collaborative Program Courses
$45 Drop Fee per course
Spring 2026
Feb
13
Last Day to Drop First 5-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Feb
18
Last Day to Drop First 6-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Feb
27
Last Day to Drop First 8-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Feb
27
First 5-week Session Ends
Spring 2026
Mar
2
Second 5-week Session Begins
3/2/2026 to 4/10/2026
Spring 2026
Mar
3
Self-Service Add Ends for Second 5-week Courses
Spring 2026
Mar
6
Last Day to Drop 10-week Courses with a "WD" Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Mar
6
First 6-week Session Ends
Spring 2026
Mar
6
Last Day to Drop Second 5-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Mar
7
$45 Late Add Fee and $45 Drop Fee Begins for Second 5-week Courses
$45 Late Add Fee per course and $45 Drop Fee per course
Spring 2026
Mar
11
Graduation Information Fair
2:30 PM to 6:00 PM in Velzy Commons (Ullsvik Hall). This event is intended for undergraduate students at the Platteville campus.
Spring 2026
Mar
16 - 20
Spring Break (No Classes)
Spring 2026
Mar
23
Classes Resume
Spring 2026
Mar
27
First 8-week Session Ends
Spring 2026
Mar
27
Last Day to Drop Second 5-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Mar
30
Second 8-week Session Begins
3/30/2026 to 5/22/2026
Spring 2026
Mar
31
Self-Service Add Ends for Second 8-week Courses
Spring 2026
Mar
31
Priority Registration for Fall 2026 Begins
Registration and Drop/Add Begins for
Continuing Undergraduate Students (Excludes Graduate Students, Distance
Campus Students, New Students, Special Students, Auditors, and Early
College Credit Program).
Spring 2026
Mar
31
Summer 2026 Registration Begins
Registration
opens for Summer 2026 for Graduate Students, Distance Campus Students, and Platteville Campus Students (Excludes Early
College Credit Program).
Spring 2026
Mar
31
Priority Registration for Fall 2026 Begins
Registration and Drop/Add
Begins for Continuing Undergraduate Students (Excludes Graduate
Students, Distance Campus Students, New
Students, Special Students, Auditors, and Early College Credit Program).
Fall 2026
Mar
31
Summer 2026 Registration Begins
Registration
opens for Summer 2026 for Graduate Students, Distance Campus Students, and Platteville Campus Students (Excludes Early
College Credit Program).
Summer 2026
Mar
31
Registration Opens for Fall 2026*
*For Graduate Students and Distance Campus Students only. Platteville Campus Students should refer to the Priority Registration Schedule for details.
Spring 2026
Mar
31
Registration Opens for Fall 2026*
*For Graduate Students and Distance Campus Students only. Platteville Campus Students should refer to the Priority Registration Schedule for details.
Fall 2026
Mar
31
Registration Opens for Summer 2026 for Collaborative Programs
Collaborative Programs
Summer 2026
Apr
2
All Classes/Labs (including Evening Classes) Meet as Scheduled
Spring 2026
Apr
3 - 6
April Break (No Classes)
Spring 2026
Apr
7
Last Day to Drop Second 8-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Apr
7
Classes Resume
Spring 2026
Apr
8
Late Add Fee and $45 Drop Fee Begins for Second 8-week Courses
$45 Late Add Fee per course and $45 Drop Fee per course
Spring 2026
Apr
10
Last Day to Drop Regular (Full Semester) Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Apr
10
10-week Session Ends
Spring 2026
Apr
10
Second 5-week Session Ends
Spring 2026
Apr
10
Last Day to Drop Collaborative Program Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Last day to drop a course; a notation of "WD" will be recorded on your transcript. Drop fee of $45 per course regardless of credits.
Spring 2026
Apr
13
Third 5-week Session Begins
4/13/2026 to 5/15/2026
Spring 2026
Apr
14
Self-Service Add Ends for Third 5-week Courses
Spring 2026
Apr
17
Last Day to Drop Third 5-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
Apr
18
$45 Late Add Fee and $45 Drop Fee Begins for Third 5-week Courses
$45 Late Add Fee per course and $45 Drop Fee per course
Spring 2026
May
1
Last Day to Drop Second 8-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
May
1
Last Day to Drop Third 5-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript
Spring 2026
May
8
Collaborative Program Courses End
Spring 2026
May
15
Third 5-week Session Ends
Spring 2026
May
16
Commencement
Further details to be announced.
Spring 2026
May
18 - 22
Final Exams
See Final Exam Schedule for details. Graduate Students and Distance Campus Students should check with their instructors regarding Final Exams.
Spring 2026
May
22
Second 8-week Session Ends
Spring 2026
May
22
Regular (Full Semester) Courses Ends
Spring 2026
May
22
Last Day to Cancel Summer 2026 Registration Without Fees in Self-Service (3 p.m. Deadline*)
*After 3 p.m. a withdrawal form or written statement is required.
Summer 2026
May
22
Spring Semester Ends at 5:00 p.m.
Spring 2026
May
25
Memorial Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)
Spring 2026
May
25
Memorial Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)
Summer 2026
May
26
Summer Semester Begins
5/26/2026 to 8/14/2026
Summer 2026
May
26
First 4-week Session Begins
5/26/2026 to 6/19/2026
Summer 2026
May
26
First 6-week Session Begins
5/26/2026 to 7/3/2026
Summer 2026
May
26
First 8-week Session Begins
5/26/2026 to 7/17/2026
Summer 2026
May
26
12-week (Regular) Session Begins
5/26/2026 to 8/14/2026
Summer 2026
May
28
Spring Final Grades Due at 8:00 a.m. (Faculty Electronic Submission)
Spring 2026
May
29
Spring Grades Available for Students to View in PASS after 4:00 p.m.
Spring 2026
Jun
9
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2026 semester.
Spring 2026
Jun
9
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2026 semester.
Summer 2026
Jun
9
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2026 semester.
Fall 2026
Jun
12
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2026 semester.
Spring 2026
Jun
12
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2026 semester.
Summer 2026
Jun
12
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2026 semester.
Fall 2026
Jun
19
First 4-week Session Ends
Summer 2026
Jun
22
Second 4-week Session Begins
6/22/2026 to 7/17/2026
Summer 2026
Jun
22
Second 8-week Session Begins
6/22/2026 to 8/14/2026
Summer 2026
Jul
3
First 6-week Session Ends
Summer 2026
Jul
6
Second 6-week Session Begins
7/6/2026 to 8/14/2026
Summer 2026
Jul
17
First 8-week Session Ends
Summer 2026
Jul
17
Second 4-week Session Ends
Summer 2026
Jul
20
Third 4-week Session Begins
7/20/2026 to 8/14/2026
Summer 2026
Aug
14
Second 6-week Session Ends
Summer 2026
Aug
14
Second 8-week Session Ends
Summer 2026
Aug
14
Third 4-week Session Ends
Summer 2026
Aug
14
12-week (Regular) Session Ends
Summer 2026
Aug
14
Summer Semester Ends at 5:00 p.m.
Summer 2026
Aug
20
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2026 semester.
Spring 2026
Aug
20
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2026 semester.
Summer 2026
Aug
20
Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)
For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2026 semester.
Fall 2026
Sep
1
Last Day to Cancel Fall 2026 Registration Without Fees in Self-Service (3:00 p.m. Deadline*)
*After 3:00 p.m. a withdrawal form or written statement is required.
Fall 2026
Sep
2
Fall Semester Begins
9/2/2026 to 12/18/2026
Fall 2026
Sep
2
Auditor Registration Begins
Fall 2026
Sep
2 - 9
University Withdrawals Assessed $50 Processing Fee
Fall 2026
Sep
7
Labor Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)
Fall 2026
Sep
9
Last Day to File Pass/Fail and Audit Cards
Fall 2026
Sep
10 - 16
University Withdrawals Assessed $100 Processing Fee
Fall 2026
Nov
24
All Classes/Labs (including Evening Classes) Meet as Scheduled
Fall 2026
Nov
25 - 29
November Recess (No Classes)
Fall 2026
Nov
26
Thanksgiving (No Classes, University Offices Closed)
Fall 2026
Nov
30
Classes Resume
Fall 2026
Dec
12
Commencement
Further details to be announced.
Fall 2026
Dec
14 - 18
Final Exams
Graduate Students and Distance Campus Students should check with their instructors regarding Final Exams.
Fall 2026
Dec
18
Fall Semester Ends at 5:00 p.m.
Fall 2026
Dec
24 - 25
University Offices Closed
Fall 2026
Dec - Jan
31 - 1
University Offices Closed
Fall 2026