Academic Calendar
The academic calendar includes dates such as the beginning and end of each semester, recesses from instruction, final exam periods, and major holidays that impact whether or not students should report to campus.
NOTE: View important dates and deadlines for adding classes, dropping classes, and refund policies by clicking the “more details” links for each semester.
SUMMER SESSIONS
2026
2026 | |
| Waitlist processing ends permission numbers needed | May 17 |
| Instruction Begins | May 18 |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | May 25 |
| Instruction Ends, 4-Week 1st | June 12 |
| Instruction Begins, 4-Week 2nd | June 15 |
| Instruction Begins, 8-Week 2nd | June 15 |
| Instruction Ends, Accelerated Online Programs (7-week 1st) | July 3 |
| Independence Day (no classes) | July 4 |
| Instruction Begins, Accelerated Online Programs (7-week 2nd) | July 6 |
| Instruction Ends, 8-Week 1st | July 10 |
| Instruction Ends, 4-Week 2nd | July 10 |
| Instruction Begins, 4-Week 3rd | July 13 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for August 2026 Graduation | Aug 1 |
| Instruction Ends (full term) | Aug 7 |
| Instruction Ends, Accelerated Online Programs (7-week 2nd) | Aug 21 |
| Final Grades Due, 4:30 pm (Wed) | Aug 26 |
FALL SEMESTER
2026
| 2026 | |
| Waitlist processing ends permission numbers needed | Sep 1 |
| Academic Day (Ranger Welcome) | Sep 1 |
| Instruction Begins, Collaborative programs | TBD |
| Instruction Begins | Sep 2 |
| Labor Day – NO CLASSES | Sep 7 |
| Instruction Ends, Accelerated Online programs (7-week 1st) | Oct 16 |
| Instruction Begins, Accelerated Online programs (7-week 2nd) | Oct 19 |
| Enrollment Shopping Carts available on or after: | Oct 26 |
| Winterim Registration Begins | Nov 9 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Nov 9 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | |
| No classes start after 4 pm (Wed) | Nov 25 |
| No classes (Thu-Sat) | Nov 26-29 |
| Graduation Application Deadline for Spring 2026 Graduation | Dec 1 |
| Final Exam, Common Math (Sat) | Dec 5 |
| Instruction Ends, Accelerated Online programs (7-week 2nd) | Dec 7 |
| Instruction Ends (Monday) | Dec 7 |
| Final Exams | Dec 8-11 |
| Commencement Ceremonies | Dec 12 |
| Final Grades Due, 4:30 pm (Wed) | Dec 16 |
WINTERIM
2027
2027 | |
| Waitlist processing ends permission numbers needed | Jan 3 |
| Instruction Begins | Jan 4 |
| Last Day to ADD a class without a permission number | Jan 4 |
| Last Day to DROP a class without the per credit Drop Fee | Jan 6 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Day (no classes) | Jan 18 |
| Last Day to Drop a class through SOLAR self service | Jan 15 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Day (no classes) | Jan 18 |
| Instruction Ends | Jan 25 |
| Final Grades Due, 4:30 pm (Wed) | Jan 27 |
Registrar’s Office
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registrars.office@uwp.edu
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900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
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