Pioneer Portal : Academic Calendar

Aug

19

Summer Final Grades Due at Noon (Faculty Electronic Submission)

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

Aug

21

Summer Final Grades Available for Students to View in PASS after 4:00 p.m.

Summer 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

10-week Session Begins

9/2/2026 to 11/6/2026

Fall 2026

Sep

2

First 6-week Session Begins

9/2/2026 to 10/9/2026

Fall 2026

Sep

2

First 5-week Session Begins

9/2/2026 to 10/2/2026

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

2

Regular (Full Semester) Courses Begin

9/2/2026 to 12/18/2026

Fall 2026

Sep

2

First 8-week Session Begins

9/2/2026 to 10/23/2026

Fall 2026

Sep

3

Self-Service Add Ends for 10-week Courses

Fall 2026

Sep

3

Self-Service Add Ends for First 6-week Courses

Fall 2026

Sep

3

Self-Service Add Ends for First 5-week Courses

Fall 2026

Sep

3

Self-Service Add Ends for First 8-week Courses

Fall 2026

Sep

7

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.

Fall 2026

Sep

7

Labor Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)

Fall 2026

Sep

8

Collaborative Program Courses Begin

9/8/2026 to 12/18/2026

Fall 2026

Sep

8

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.

Fall 2026

Sep

9

Last Day to Drop 10-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Sep

9

Last Day to Drop First 6-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Sep

9

Last Day to Drop First 5-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Sep

9

Last Day to File Pass/Fail and Audit Cards

Fall 2026

Sep

9

Self-Service Add Ends for Regular (Full Semester) Courses

Fall 2026

Sep

9

Last Day to Drop First 8-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Sep

10

$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

Fall 2026

Sep

10

$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

Fall 2026

Sep

10

$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

Fall 2026

Sep

10 - 16

University Withdrawals Assessed $100 Processing Fee

Fall 2026

Sep

10

$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

Fall 2026

Sep

16

Last Day to Drop Regular (Full Semester) Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Sep

16

Last Day to Register for Regular (Full Semester) Courses

Fall 2026

Sep

17

$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

Fall 2026

Sep

18

Last Day First 5-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Sep

21

Last Day to Drop Collaborative Program Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Sep

22

$45 Drop Fee Begins for Collaborative Program Courses

$45 Drop Fee per course

Fall 2026

Sep

25

Last Day to Drop First 6-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Oct

2

First 5-week Session Ends

Fall 2026

Oct

2

Last Day to Drop First 8-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Oct

5

Second 5-week Session Begins

10/5/2026 to 11/6/2026

Fall 2026

Oct

6

Self-Service Add Ends for Second 5-week Courses

Fall 2026

Oct

9

Last Day to Drop 10-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Oct

9

First 6-week Session Ends

Fall 2026

Oct

9

Last Day to Drop Second 5-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Oct

10

$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

Fall 2026

Oct

15

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.

Fall 2026

Oct

23

Last Day to Drop Second 5-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Oct

23

First 8-week Session Ends

Fall 2026

Oct

26

Second 8-week Session Begins

10/26/2026 to 12/18/2026

Fall 2026

Oct

27

Self-Service Add Ends for Second 8-week Courses

Fall 2026

Oct

30

Last Day to Drop Second 8-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Oct

31

$45 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

Fall 2026

Nov - Dec

2 - 3

Priority Registration for Spring 2027 Begins (November 2 - December 3)

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).See Priority Registration Schedule for details.

Spring 2027

Nov

2

Registration Opens for Spring 2027*

*For Graduate Students and Distance Campus Students only. Platteville Campus Students should refer to the Priority Registration Schedule for details.

Fall 2026

Nov

2

Registration Opens for Spring 2027*

*For Graduate Students and Distance Campus Students only. Platteville Campus Students should refer to the Priority Registration Schedule for details.

Spring 2027

Nov

2

Winterim 2027 Registration Begins

Registration opens for Winterim 2027 for Platteville Campus Students, Undergraduate Distance Campus Students, and Special Students (Excludes Early College Credit Program and Graduate Students).

Fall 2026

Nov

2

Winterim 2027 Registration Begins

Registration opens for Winterim 2027 for Platteville Campus Students, Undergraduate Distance Campus Students, and Special Students (Excludes Early College Credit Program and Graduate Students).

Winterim 2027

Nov - Dec

2 - 3

Priority Registration for Spring 2027 Begins (November 2 - December 3)

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).See Priority Registration Schedule for details.

Fall 2026

Nov

6

10-week Session Ends

Fall 2026

Nov

6

Second 5-week Session Ends

Fall 2026

Nov

6

Last Day to Drop Regular (Full Semester) Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Nov

9

Third 5-week Session Begins

11/9/2026 to 12/11/2026

Fall 2026

Nov

9

Permission Number Site Available for Spring 2027 for Collaborative Programs

Spring 2027

Nov

9

Registration Opens for Spring 2027 for Collaborative Programs

Spring 2027

Nov

10

Self-Service Add Ends for Third 5-week Courses

Fall 2026

Nov

13

Last Day to Drop Third 5-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Nov

13

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.

Fall 2026

Nov

14

$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

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

27

Last Day to Drop Second 8-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Nov

27

Last Day to Drop Third 5-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Fall 2026

Nov

30

Classes Resume

Fall 2026

Dec

11

Third 5-week Session Ends

Fall 2026

Dec

12

Commencement

All ceremonies will be held in the Williams Fieldhouse as follows: 9:00 a.m. College of BILSA12:30 p.m. College of EMS4:00 p.m. College of LAE, Master Degree Candidates, and Associate Degree Candidates See website for details.

Fall 2026

Dec

14

Early College Credit Program (ECCP) Registration for Spring 2027 Begins

Spring 2027

Dec

14

Special Student Registration for Spring 2027 Begins (excludes Auditors)

Spring 2027

Dec

14 - 18

Final Exams

See Final Exam Schedule for details. Graduate Students and Distance Campus Students should check with their instructors regarding Final Exams.

Fall 2026

Dec

18

Second 8-week Session Ends

Fall 2026

Dec

18

Collaborative Program Courses End

Fall 2026

Dec

18

Regular (Full Semester) Courses End

Fall 2026

Dec

18

Fall Semester Ends at 5:00 p.m.

Fall 2026

Dec

24 - 25

University Offices Closed

Winterim 2027

Dec

24 - 25

University Offices Closed

Fall 2026

Dec

28

Fall Final Grades Due at 8:00 a.m. (Faculty Electronic Submission)

Fall 2026

Dec

30

Last Day to Cancel Winterim 2027 Registration in PASS Self-Service (3:00 p.m. Deadline*)

*After 3:00 p.m. a withdrawal form or written statement is required.

Winterim 2027

Dec

30

Fall Final Grades Available for Students to View in PASS after 4:00 p.m.

Fall 2026

Dec - Jan

31 - 1

University Offices Closed

Winterim 2027

Dec - Jan

31 - 1

University Offices Closed

Fall 2026

Jan

4

Winterim Classes Begin

1/4/2027 to 1/21/2027Week 1: 1/4/2027 to 1/8/2027Week 2: 1/11/2027 to 1/15/2027Week 3: 1/19/2027 to 1/21/2027

Winterim 2027

Jan

5

Self-Service Add Ends for Winterim Courses

Winterim 2027

Jan

8

Last Day to Drop Winterim Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Winterim 2027

Jan

9

$45 Drop Fee Begins for Winterim Courses

Winterim 2027

Jan

11

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Spring 2027 semester.

Fall 2026

Jan

11

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Spring 2027 semester.

Spring 2027

Jan

13

Last Day to Drop Winterim Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Winterim 2027

Jan

14

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Spring 2027 semester.

Fall 2026

Jan

14

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Spring 2027 semester.

Spring 2027

Jan

18

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)

Winterim 2027

Jan

18

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)

Spring 2027

Jan

21

Winterim Classes End

Winterim 2027

Jan

22

Last Day to Cancel Spring 2027 Registration Without Fees (3 p.m. Deadline*)

*After 3:00 p.m. a withdrawal form or written statement is required.

Spring 2027

Jan

25

Spring Semester Begins

Spring 2027

Jan

25

Auditor Registration Begins

Spring 2027

Jan

25 - 29

University Withdrawals Assessed $50 Processing Fee

Spring 2027

Jan

25

Regular (Full Semester) Courses Begin

1/25/2027 to 5/21/2027

Spring 2027

Jan

25

First 8-week Session Begins

1/25/2027 to 3/19/2027

Spring 2027

Jan

25

10-week Session Begins

1/25/2027 to 4/9/2027

Spring 2027

Jan

25

First 6-week Session Begins

1/25/2027 to 3/5/2027

Spring 2027

Jan

25

First 5-week Session Begins

1/25/2027 to 2/26/2027

Spring 2027

Jan

25

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 2027

Jan

26

Self-Service Add Ends for First 8-week Courses

Spring 2027

Jan

26

Self-Service Add Ends for 10-week Courses

Spring 2027

Jan

26

Self-Service Add Ends for First 6-week Courses

Spring 2027

Jan

26

Self-Service Add Ends for First 5-week Courses

Spring 2027

Jan

26

Collaborative Program Courses Begin

1/26/2027 to 5/7/2027

Spring 2027

Jan

26

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 2027

Jan

27

Winterim Final Grades Due at Noon (Faculty Electronic Submission)

Winterim 2027

Jan

29

Last Day to File Pass/Fail and Audit Cards

Spring 2027

Jan

29

Self-Service Add Ends for Regular (Full Semester) Courses

Spring 2027

Jan

29

Last Day to Drop First 8-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Jan

29

Last Day to Drop 10-week Courses Without a "WD" Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Jan

29

Last Day to Drop First 6-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Jan

29

Last Day to Drop First 5-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Jan

29

Winterim Final Grades Available for Students to View in PASS after 4:00 p.m.

Winterim 2027

Jan

30

$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 2027

Jan

30

$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 2027

Jan

30

$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 2027

Jan

30

$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 2027

Feb

1 - 5

University Withdrawals Assessed $100 Processing Fee

Spring 2027

Feb

5

Last Day to Register for Regular (Full Semester) Courses

Spring 2027

Feb

5

Last Day to Drop Regular (Full Semester) Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Feb

6

$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 2027

Feb

8

Last Day to Drop Collaborative Program Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Feb

9

$45 Drop Fee Begins for Collaborative Program Courses

$45 Drop Fee per course

Spring 2027

Feb

12

Last Day to Drop First 5-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Feb

17

Last Day to Drop First 6-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Feb

26

Last Day to Drop First 8-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Feb

26

First 5-week Session Ends

Spring 2027

Mar

1

Second 5-week Session Begins

3/1/2027 to 4/9/2027

Spring 2027

Mar

2

Self-Service Add Ends for Second 5-week Courses

Spring 2027

Mar

5

Last Day to Drop 10-week Courses with a "WD" Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Mar

5

First 6-week Session Ends

Spring 2027

Mar

5

Last Day to Drop Second 5-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Mar

6

$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 2027

Mar

10

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 2027

Mar

19

First 8-week Session Ends

Spring 2027

Mar

19

Last Day to Drop Second 5-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Mar

22 - 29

Spring Break (No Classes)

Spring 2027

Mar

30

Classes Resume

Spring 2027

Mar

30

Second 8-week Session Begins

3/30/2027 to 5/21/2027

Spring 2027

Mar

31

Self-Service Add Ends for Second 8-week Courses

Spring 2027

Apr

5

Last Day to Drop Second 8-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Apr

6

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 2027

Apr

9

Last Day to Drop Regular (Full Semester) Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Apr

9

10-week Session Ends

Spring 2027

Apr

9

Second 5-week Session Ends

Spring 2027

Apr

9

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 2027

Apr

12

Third 5-week Session Begins

4/12/2027 to 5/14/2027

Spring 2027

Apr

13

Self-Service Add Ends for Third 5-week Courses

Spring 2027

Apr

16

Last Day to Drop Third 5-week Courses Without a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Apr

17

$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 2027

Apr

30

Last Day to Drop Second 8-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

Apr

30

Last Day to Drop Third 5-week Courses with a "WD" (Withdrawn) Noted on Transcript

Spring 2027

May

7

Collaborative Program Courses End

Spring 2027

May

14

Third 5-week Session Ends

Spring 2027

May

15

Commencement

All ceremonies will be held in the Williams Fieldhouse as follows: 9:00 a.m. College of BILSA12:30 p.m. College of EMS4:00 p.m. College of LAE, Master Degree Candidates, and Associate Degree Candidates See website for details.

Spring 2027

May

17 - 21

Final Exams

Graduate Students and Distance Campus Students should check with their instructors regarding Final Exams.

Spring 2027

May

21

Regular (Full Semester) Courses Ends

Spring 2027

May

21

Second 8-week Session Ends

Spring 2027

May

21

Spring Semester Ends at 5:00 p.m.

Spring 2027

May

24

Last Day to Cancel Summer 2027 Registration Without Fees in Self-Service (3 p.m. Deadline*)

*After 3 p.m. a withdrawal form or written statement is required.

Summer 2027

May

25

Summer Semester Begins

5/25/2027 to 8/13/2027

Summer 2027

May

26

Spring Final Grades Due at Noon (Faculty Electronic Submission)

Spring 2027

May

28

Spring Grades Available for Students to View in PASS after 4:00 p.m.

Spring 2027

May

31

Memorial Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)

Spring 2027

May

31

Memorial Day (No Classes, University Offices Closed)

Summer 2027

Jun

8

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2027 semester.

Spring 2027

Jun

8

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2027 semester.

Summer 2027

Jun

11

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2027 semester.

Spring 2027

Jun

11

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2027 semester.

Summer 2027

Jul

5

Fourth of July (Observed) (No Classes, University Offices Closed)

Summer 2027

Aug

13

Summer Semester Ends at 5:00 p.m.

Summer 2027

Aug

19

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2027 semester.

Spring 2027

Aug

19

Academic Appeals (for Student Dismissals)

For reinstatement/readmission for the Fall 2027 semester.

Summer 2027

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