Academic Calendars University Calendar 2024-2025
Fall 2024
December 1, 2023
Freshmen Early Action Deadline
Freshmen application deadline for the early action track. The early action track is encouraged for all freshmen – especially if you wish to be considered for the Lewis Honors College, competitive and academic scholarships or if you plan to live on campus.
February 15, 2024
Freshmen Regular Decision Deadline
Freshmen application deadline for the regular decision track. This is our regular decision track, which allows you to be considered for admission to UK but you may not be considered for Lewis Honors College or Competitive and Academic Scholarships.
March 25, 2024 to April 16, 2024
Priority Registration
Priority registration for the Fall 2024 term. Please make sure to meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration begins. Check the registration webpage for more information about steps you should take to ensure a smooth registration process.
April 15, 2024
Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
Deadline for applying with college deans for reinstatement after a second academic suspension.
April 15, 2024
Graduate School International Application Deadline
Deadline for international applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
May 1, 2024
Freshmen Confirmation Deadline
Enrollment deposit deadline, orientation fee, scholarship offer acceptance deadline.
May 15, 2024
First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
Deadline for students to schedule an appointment for reinstatement in all colleges.
May 15, 2024
Undergraduate International Application Deadline
Deadline for undergraduate international applicants to submit their application.
July 26, 2024
Graduate School Application Deadline
Deadline for applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
August 1, 2024
Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents
Final deadline of required documents for Fall 2024 undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen considered on a space-availability basis.
August 22, 2024
Payment Deadline
First Fall 2024 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.
August 25, 2024
Class Drop Deadline for 100% Refund
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.
August 26, 2024 to August 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.
August 26, 2024
Classes Begin
Classes begin for the Fall 2024 semester.
August 30, 2024
Class Add Deadline
Last day to add a class.
August 30, 2024
Employee Educational Program Deadline
Last day for employees to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm Fall 2024 registration and tuition waiver.
August 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.
September 1, 2024
Class Drop Deadline for 80% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.
September 2, 2024
University Holiday - Labor Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
September 15, 2024
Class 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).
September 15, 2024
Class Drop Deadline for No 'W' Grade
Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.
September 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.
September 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.
September 22, 2024
Class Withdrawal Deadline for 50% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.
September 25, 2024
Residency Application Deadline
Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status for Fall 2024.
October 14, 2024 to October 28, 2024
Midterm Grading Window
The window for faculty to submit midterm grades for their classes.
October 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.
October 28, 2024
Midterm
Midterm of Fall 2024 (end of the ninth week of classes).
October 28, 2024 to October 29, 2024
Academic Holiday - Fall Break
University of Kentucky offices will be open. Classes do not meet.
November 1, 2024
Degree Application Deadline
Last day to apply for a December 2024 undergraduate or graduate degree in myUK.
November 5, 2024
University Holiday - Election Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
November 8, 2024
Class 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.
November 21, 2024
Graduate Degree Candidate Deadline to Schedule Final Examination
Last day candidates for a December 2024 graduate degree can schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
November 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.
November 27, 2024 to November 30, 2024
Academic/University Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
Classes do not meet. University of Kentucky offices are closed Thursday and Friday.
December 5, 2024
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for a December 2024 graduate degree can sit for a final examination.
December 9, 2024 to December 23, 2024, 5:00pm
Final Grade Submission Window
The window for faculty to submit final grades for their classes.
December 9, 2024 to December 11, 2024
Prep Days
University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled during Prep Days.
December 11, 2024 11:59pm
Permissive Withdrawal Deadline
The last day a student may petition to fully withdraw or reduce course load due to urgent non-academic reasons.
December 11, 2024
Classes End
Last day of classes before final exams.
December 12, 2024 to December 13, 2024
Reading Days
University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.
December 13, 2024
Graduate School Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day for December 2024 degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
December 16, 2024 to December 19, 2024
Final Examinations
Final examination week for all classes.
December 20, 2024
End of Semester
Official end of the semester.
December 20, 2024
Commencement
Commencement ceremonies held for December 2024 graduates.
December 20, 2024
Graduate School Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline
Last day for December 2024 degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School (for those students who first submitted December 13).
December 23, 2024 5:00pm
Final Grades Due
The last day faculty are able to submit final grades.
Winter 2024
October 15, 2024
Priority Admission Deadline
Priority deadline for admission to the Winter Intersession.
November 4, 2024 to November 26, 2024
Priority Registration
Priority registration for the Winter 2024 intersession. Please make sure to meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration begins. Check the registration webpage for more information about steps you should take to ensure a smooth registration process.
December 16, 2024
Admission Deadline
Deadline for admission to the Winter Intersession.
December 22, 2024
Class Drop Deadline for 100% Refund
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.
December 22, 2024
Payment Deadline
Winter 2024 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.
December 23, 2024
Classes Begin
Classes begin for all undergraduate and graduate students.
December 25, 2024
University Holiday - Christmas Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
December 26, 2024
Class Add Deadline
Last day to add a class.
December 26, 2024
Class Drop Deadline for 80% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term classes.
December 26, 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.
December 27, 2024
Class 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).
December 27, 2024
Class Drop Deadline for No 'W' Grade
Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.
December 28, 2024
Class Drop Deadline for 50% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term classes.
January 1, 2025
University Holiday - New Year's Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
January 5, 2025
Class Withdrawal Deadline
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load for full-term classes. After this date students are only permitted withdraw for urgent non–academic reasons.
January 7, 2025 to January 9, 2025
Prep Days
University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled during Prep Days.
January 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.
January 10, 2025
Final Examinations
All final exams are given during normal class hours for Winter Intersession. Final exams for asynchronous classes are given at a time dictated by the course instructor/syllabus.
January 10, 2025
End of Intersession
Official end of the Winter Intersession.
January 13, 2025 5:00pm
Final Grades Due
The last day faculty are able to submit final grades.
Spring 2025
September 1, 2024
Second Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
Deadline for applying with college deans for reinstatement after a second academic suspension.
September 15, 2024
Graduate School International Application Deadline
Deadline for international applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
October 1, 2024
First Academic Suspension Reinstatement Deadline
Deadline for students to schedule an appointment for reinstatement in all colleges.
October 15, 2024
Undergraduate International Application Deadline
Deadline for undergraduate international applicants to submit their application.
November 4, 2024 to November 26, 2024
Priority Registration
Priority registration for the Spring 2025 semester. Please make sure to meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration begins. Check the registration webpage for more information about steps you should take to ensure a smooth registration process.
December 2, 2024
Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents
Final deadline for submission of all required documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admission for undergraduate admission, excluding freshmen who will be considered on a space-available basis.
December 13, 2024
Graduate School Application Deadline
Deadline for applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
January 12, 2025
Class Drop Deadline for 100% Refund
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.
January 13, 2025
Classes Begin
Classes begin for all undergraduate and graduate students.
January 13, 2025 to January 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.
January 17, 2025
Class Add Deadline
Last day to add a class.
January 17, 2025
Employee Educational Program Deadline
Last day for employees to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm Spring 2025 registration and tuition waiver.
January 17, 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.
January 19, 2025
Class Drop Deadline for 80% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive an 80% refund for full-term courses.
January 20, 2025
University Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
January 22, 2025
Payment Deadline
First Spring 2025 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.
February 2, 2025
Class Drop Deadline for No 'W' Grade
Last day to drop a full-term class without it appearing on a transcript.
February 2, 2025
Class 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).
February 9, 2025
Class Withdrawal Deadline for 50% Refund
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load and receive a 50% refund for full-term courses.
February 12, 2025
Residency Application Deadline
Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status for Spring 2025.
February 20, 2025
Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline
Last day for May degree doctoral candidates to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
February 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.
March 3, 2025 to March 17, 2025
Midterm Grading Window
The window for faculty to submit midterm grades for their classes.
March 17, 2025
Midterm
Midterm of Spring 2025 (end of the ninth week of classes).
March 17, 2025 to March 22, 2025
Academic Holiday - Spring Break
University of Kentucky offices will be open. Classes do not meet.
March 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.
March 31, 2025
Class Withdrawal Deadline
Last day to fully withdraw or reduce course load for full-term classes. After this date students are only permitted withdraw for urgent non-academic reasons.
April 1, 2025
Degree Application Deadline
Last day to apply for a May 2025 or August 2025 degree or certificate in myUK.
April 10, 2025
Graduate Degree Candidate Deadline to Schedule Final Examination
Last day candidates for a May 2025 graduate degree can schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
April 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.
April 24, 2025
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for a May 2024 graduate degree can sit for a final examination.
April 28, 2025 to May 12, 2025, 5:00pm
Final Grade Submission Window
The window for faculty to submit final grades for their classes.
April 28, 2025 to April 30, 2025
Prep Days
University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled during Prep Days.
April 30, 2025
Classes End
Last day of classes before final exams.
April 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.
May 1, 2025 to May 2, 2025
Reading Days
University of Kentucky offices are open. Classes do not meet.
May 2, 2025
Graduate School Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day for May 2025 degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
May 5, 2025 to May 8, 2025
Final Examinations
Final examination week for all classes.
May 9, 2025 to May 10, 2025
Commencement
Commencement ceremonies held for May 2025 graduates.
May 9, 2025
End of Semester
Official end of the semester.
May 9, 2025
Graduate School Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline
Last day for May 2025 degree candidates to submit a final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) for acceptance by the Graduate School (for those students who first submitted May 2).
May 12, 2025 5:00pm
Final Grades Due
The last day faculty are able to submit final grades.
Summer 2025
March 31, 2025 to April 22, 2025
Priority Registration
Priority registration for the Summer 2025 term. Please make sure to meet with your advisor to remove your advisor hold before priority registration begins. Check the registration webpage for more information about steps you should take to ensure a smooth registration process.
April 1, 2025
Degree Application Deadline
Last day to apply for a May 2025 or August 2025 degree or certificate in myUK.
April 15, 2025
Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Required Documents
Final deadline of required documents for Summer 2023 undergraduate admission.
April 19, 2025
Graduate School Application Deadline
Deadline for applications to be submitted to The Graduate School.
May 14, 2025
Employee Educational Program Deadline
Last day for employees to submit EEP form to Human Resource Services to confirm Summer 2025 registration and tuition waiver.
May 18, 2025
Class Drop Deadline for 100% Refund
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.
May 19, 2025
Classes Begin
Classes begin for all undergraduate and graduate students.
May 19, 2025 to May 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.
May 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.
May 22, 2025
Payment Deadline
First Summer 2025 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.
May 26, 2025
University Holiday - Memorial Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
June 18, 2025
Residency Application Deadline
Deadline for submission of application and all required documents to appeal residency status for Summer 2025.
June 19, 2025
University Holiday - Juneteenth
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
June 20, 2025
Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline
Last day for August degree doctoral candidates to submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
June 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.
July 4, 2025
University Holiday - Independence Day
University of Kentucky offices will be closed. Classes do not meet.
July 15, 2025
Graduate Degree Candidate Deadline to Schedule Final Examination
Last day candidates for an August 2025 graduate degree can schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
July 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.
July 29, 2025
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for an August 2025 graduate degree can sit for a final examination.
August 4, 2025 to August 18, 2025, 5:00pm
Final Grade Submission Window
The window for faculty to submit final grades for their classes.
August 6, 2025
Graduate School Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day for August 2025 degree candidates to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
August 8, 2025 to August 13, 2025
Prep Days
University of Kentucky offices are open and classes meet normally. No major assignments, quizzes, or exams may be scheduled during Prep Days.
August 13, 2025
Graduate School Final Dissertation/Thesis Deadline
Last day for August 2025 degree candidates to submit final revised thesis/dissertation (EDT) to the Graduate School for students who first submitted Aug 6.
August 13, 2025
Final Examinations
Final examinations for all full-term classes. All final exams are given during normal class hours for Summer Session. Final exams for asynchronous classes are given at a time dictated by the course instructor/syllabus.
August 13, 2025
End of Session
Official end of the Summer 2025 session.
August 18, 2025 5:00pm
Final Grades Due
The last day faculty are able to submit final grades.