Academic dates and deadlines
Academic dates and deadlines calendar
The official academic calendar is published each year, as part of that year's General Catalog. Find important dates and deadlines for each semester, including registration periods, add/drop deadlines, academic breaks, final exams and commencement. Keeping track of these key dates helps ensure a smooth academic experience while you’re planning your course schedule, preparing for graduation or coordinating travel during breaks.
- 2026-27 Academic Calendar
- 2025-26 Academic Calendar
- Four-year projected university and academic calendar
Dates in these calendars are subject to change without notice; dates appearing in admission and registration instructions take precedence over those listed below.
Important admission dates
Explore important dates for admissions, financial aid, and enrollment on our admissions calendar.
Fall 2026 Finals: Dec. 14-18
Exams are held in the classroom where the course was taught. Spring online classes with in-person finals will have their exam Saturday, May 9.
Course registration deadlines
Deadlines listed below are for those classes lasting the specified duration; accelerated classes have accelerated deadlines.
Dates and deadlines for tuition, fees and refunds may be different than academic deadlines; see Student Accounts information for further details.
After the deadline listed below, any registration changes require an approved academic petition. This also applies to changes for past semesters. Students should contact their Dean’s Office for guidance on the petition process. See Registration Instructions or go directly to the help section for Registration (Add and Waitlist), Drop/Withdraw, Variable Credit, Audit, Pass/Fail or Faculty Override.
Fall 2026 deadlines
| Action | Full term: Aug. 24 to Dec. 18 | Early eight-week: Aug. 24 to Oct. 16 | Late eight-week: Oct. 19 to Dec. 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register, add or wait list without permission | Aug. 31 | Aug. 31 | Oct. 23 |
| Drop (no W) | Sept. 4 | Aug. 31 | Oct. 23 |
| Change variable credit | Sept. 4 | Aug. 31 | Oct. 23 |
| Change to pass/fail grading Submit | Sept. 4 | Aug. 31 | Oct. 23 |
| Audit (AD grade) Submit | Sept. 4 | Aug. 31 | Oct. 23 |
| Register/add late with instructor permission override | Sept. 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Withdraw to audit (WA grade) Submit | Oct. 30 | Sept. 25 | Nov. 20 |
| Withdraw $5 fee charged to account | Oct. 30 | Sept. 25 | Nov. 20 |
Spring 2027 deadlines
| Action | Full term: Jan. 13 to May 14 | Early eight-week: Jan. 13 to March 12 | Late eight-week: March 22 to May 14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register, add or wait list without permission | Jan. 21 | Jan. 21 | March 29 |
| Drop (no W) | Jan. 27 | Jan. 21 | March 29 |
| Change variable credit | Jan. 27 | Jan. 21 | March 29 |
| Change to pass/fail grading Submit | Jan. 27 | Jan. 21 | March 29 |
| Audit (AD grade) Submit | Jan. 27 | Jan. 21 | March 29 |
| Register/add late with instructor permission override | Jan. 27 | N/A | N/A |
| Withdraw to audit (WA grade) Submit | April 2 | Feb. 19 | April 23 |
| Withdraw $5 fee charged to account | April 2 | Feb. 19 | April 23 |
University holiday schedule and closures
University of Idaho observes specific holidays and closures each year. Our official calendar lists these dates so you can plan your housing, work and travel around important campus breaks and milestones.