UMN Academic Calendar 2026-2027

UMN Academic Calendar 2026-2027: UMN academic calendar 2026-27

If you are looking for the University of Minnesota 2026-2027 academic calendar, this guide has all the details. You will find the complete University of Minnesota academic calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year. This includes all the important dates, deadlines, and significant academic events that students, faculty, and staff need to know. The UMN academic calendar serves as a reliable guide to help you plan for the year ahead, ensuring you are well-prepared for each semester.

The 2026-2027 academic calendar provides detailed information for the fall, spring, and summer terms. You will find start and end dates for each term, registration periods, final exam schedules, and breaks, such as holidays and recess periods. It also includes deadlines for course registration, adding or dropping classes, and other important academic requirements. By keeping track of these dates, students can stay organized and avoid missing important academic obligations.

Whether you are a new student preparing for your first year at UMN or a continuing student planning your final semesters, this calendar is an essential resource. Faculty and staff can also use it to prepare lesson plans, coordinate events, and manage workloads throughout the year. With the University of Minnesota’s 2026-2027 academic calendar at your fingertips, you can approach the academic year with clarity and confidence. This guide ensures that you stay informed about every important date, making your academic journey smooth and well-organized.

UMN Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Fall 2026 (71 Class Days)

Class schedules available: March 23, 2026
Registration appointments: March 30 – April 1, 2026
Additional registration dates: April 2 – 7, April 8 – 9, April 13 – 15, 2026
Open registration begins: April 16, 2026
First day of classes: September 1, 2026
100% refund deadline: September 8, 2026
Instructor consent needed to add a class: September 9, 2026
Graduation application deadline: September 15, 2026
25% refund deadline: September 28, 2026
0% refund begins: September 29, 2026
Professional Development Day (No classes): October 23, 2026
Mid-term alerts end: October 19, 2026
Last day to cancel a class: October 26, 2026
Final examinations: December 15 – 18, 2026
Grades entry deadline: December 23, 2026
Grades available online: December 24, 2026

Spring 2026| UMN Calendar 2026-2027

November 2025

Tue, Nov 11: Spring semester registration begins for degree or certificate program students

December 2025

Fri, Dec 5: Spring registration opens for non-degree and visiting students

January 2026

Thu, Jan 1: January graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only)
Thu, Jan 1: University closed (New Year’s Day)
Mon, Jan 19: University closed (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 20: Start of spring full semester and first 7-week sessions
Tue, Jan 20: $50 late fee begins for initial registration during first 14 days of semester
Sat, Jan 24: First billing statement available (due Feb 5)
Sat, Jan 24: Payment plan available for enrollment
Mon, Jan 26: Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropping full semester and first 7-week classes
Mon, Jan 26: Last day to add full semester and first 7-week classes without instructor approval

February 2026

Sun, Feb 1: February graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only)
Mon, Feb 2: Last day for 50% tuition refund for first 7-week classes
Mon, Feb 2: Last day for 75% tuition refund for full semester classes
Mon, Feb 2: Last day to add full semester and first 7-week classes without college approval
Mon, Feb 2: Last day to drop full semester and first 7-week classes without a “W”
Mon, Feb 2: Last day to change grade basis or variable credits for full semester and first 7-week classes
Mon, Feb 2: Last day to opt out of Course Works fees for a refund
Tue, Feb 3: $100 late fee begins for initial registration after first 14 days of semester
Tue, Feb 3: Last day to apply for spring undergraduate graduation
Thu, Feb 5: Spring payment due in full (or first installment if in payment plan)
Mon, Feb 9: Last day for 50% tuition refund for full semester classes
Mon, Feb 16: Last day for 25% tuition refund for full semester classes
Mon, Feb 16: Last day to drop first 7-week classes without college approval (“W” on transcript)
Tue, Feb 24: Second billing statement available (due Mar 9)
Thu, Feb 26: Summer registration begins for degree or certificate students

March 2026

Sun, Mar 1: March graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only)
Thu, Mar 5: Summer registration opens for non-degree and visiting students
Mon–Fri, Mar 9–13: Spring Break (no classes)
Mon, Mar 9: Spring payment due in full (or second installment if in payment plan)
Mon, Mar 16: Last day of spring first 7-week session
Tue, Mar 17: Start of spring second 7-week session
Mon, Mar 23: Last day for 100% tuition refund for second 7-week classes
Mon, Mar 23: Last day to add second 7-week classes without instructor approval
Tue, Mar 24: Third billing statement available (due Apr 6)
Mon, Mar 30: Last day for 50% tuition refund for second 7-week classes
Mon, Mar 30: Last day to add second 7-week classes without college approval
Mon, Mar 30: Last day to drop second 7-week classes without a “W”
Mon, Mar 30: Last day to change grade basis or variable credits for second 7-week classes

April 2026

Wed, Apr 1: April graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only)
Mon, Apr 6: Last day to drop full semester classes without college approval (“W” recorded)
Mon, Apr 6: Spring payment due in full (or third installment if in payment plan)
Mon, Apr 13: Last day to drop second 7-week classes without college approval (“W” recorded)
Fri, Apr 24: Fourth billing statement available (due May 7)

May 2026

Fri, May 1: May graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only)
Mon, May 4: Last day of instruction for spring full semester and second 7-week session
Tue–Wed, May 5–6: Study days
Thu–Sat, May 7–9: Final exams
Sun, May 10: Study day
Mon–Wed, May 11–13: Final exams
Wed, May 13: End of spring semester
Sat, May 23: Fifth billing statement available (due Jun 5)
Mon, May 25: University closed (Memorial Day)

June 2026

Fri, Jun 5: Spring payment due in full (for new charges or past-due balances)

Summer 2026| UMN Academic Calendar 2026-2027

March 2026

Thu, Mar 5: Summer semester registration begins for degree or certificate program students

May 2026

Mon, May 18: Summer semester registration opens for non-degree and visiting students
Mon, May 18: Start of May session and summer 13-week classes
Mon, May 25: University closed (Memorial Day)

June 2026

Mon, Jun 1: Last day to apply for summer undergraduate graduation
Mon, Jun 1: June graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only)
Fri, Jun 5: Last day of instruction for May session
Mon, Jun 8: Start of summer session
Fri, Jun 12: First billing statement available (due Jun 25)
Fri, Jun 19: University closed (Juneteenth)
Thu, Jun 25: Summer payment due in full

July 2026

Wed, Jul 1: July graduation application deadline for graduate and professional students (monthly clearances only)
Fri, Jul 3: University closed (Independence Day observed)
Mon, Jul 6: Start of second 4-week summer session
Mon, Jul 13: Second billing statement available (due Jul 26)
Sun, Jul 26: Summer payment due in full
Fri, Jul 31: Last day of instruction for regular 8-week summer session

August 2026

Wed, Aug 12: Third billing statement available (due Aug 25)
Fri, Aug 14: Last day of instruction for 13-week summer session
Tue, Aug 25: Summer payment due in full

READ: UMD Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Spring 2027 (72 Class Days)

Class schedules available: October 26, 2026
Registration appointments: November 2 – 5, November 9 – 10, November 11 – 12, November 16 – 18, 2026
Open registration begins: November 19, 2026
First day of classes: January 11, 2027
100% refund deadline: January 18, 2027
Instructor consent needed to add a class: January 19, 2027
Graduation application deadline: January 25, 2027
25% refund deadline: February 8, 2027
0% refund begins: February 9, 2027
Mid-term alerts end: March 1, 2027
Professional Development Day (No classes): March 29, 2027
Last day to cancel a class: March 15, 2027
Study Day: May 3, 2027
Final examinations: May 4 – 7, 2027
Grades entry deadline: May 12, 2027
Grades available online: May 13, 2027

May Session 2027 (15 Class Days)

Class schedules available: March 29, 2027
Registration appointments: April 5 – 8, April 12 – 13, April 14 – 15, April 19 – 21, 2027
Open registration begins: April 22, 2027
First day of classes: May 10, 2027
100% refund deadline: May 10, 2027
Instructor consent needed to add a class: May 11, 2027
50% refund deadline: May 12, 2027
25% refund deadline: May 13, 2027
0% refund begins: May 14, 2027
Last day to cancel a class: May 19, 2027
Grades entry deadline: June 3, 2027
Grades available online: June 4, 2027

Summer 2027 (38 Class Days)

Class schedules available: March 29, 2027
Registration appointments: April 5 – 8, April 12 – 13, April 14 – 15, April 19 – 21, 2027
Open registration begins: April 22, 2027
First day of classes: June 7, 2027
100% refund deadline: June 9, 2027
Instructor consent needed to add a class: June 10, 2027
50% refund deadline: June 16, 2027
25% refund deadline: June 22, 2027
0% refund begins: June 23, 2027
Last day to cancel a class: July 7, 2027
Grades entry deadline: August 4, 2027
Grades available online: August 5, 2027

Other Key Dates

Begin 9-month appointments: August 17, 2026
Labor Day holiday: September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving holiday: November 26 – 27, 2026
Christmas/floating holiday: December 24 – 25, 2026
New Year’s/floating holiday: December 31, 2026 & January 1, 2027
Martin Luther King holiday: January 18, 2027
Floating holiday: February 15, 2027
Spring Break: March 8 – 12, 2027
Commencement: May 8, 2027
End 9-month appointments: May 16, 2027
Memorial Day holiday: May 31, 2027
Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 18, 2027
Independence Day holiday: July 5, 2027

Contact UMN

University Senate Office

 427 Morrill Hall, 100 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-9369 | senate@umn.edu

The University of Minnesota 2026-2027 academic calendar provides key dates and deadlines to help you plan. It covers semester timelines, holidays, and exam periods, ensuring students, faculty, and staff can stay prepared and organized throughout the year for a smooth and successful academic experience. Visit the official website of the University of Minnesota for more information. I hope the provided information is helpful. Share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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