University of Tennessee, Knoxville Academic Calendar 2026-27

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville academic calendar page lists dated events and deadlines by month for the selected academic year. For the 2026-27 academic year, the fall term-related events begin in August 2026 and continue through the winter mini-term in January 2027. The spring term events occur from January 2027 through May 2027, including Spring Break, final exams, and spring commencement ceremonies. The summer 2027 portion runs from May 2027 through August 2027, including summer sessions and summer administrative/holiday closures listed on the page.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: registrar.utk.edu. Always confirm with UTK before making travel plans.

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UTK key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Full & 1st Sessions Begin — Fall 2026Full and first session courses begin.Aug 17, 2026term
Deadline to Add or Drop Without a “W” — 1st and Full Session CoursesLast day to adjust registration without a “W” for 1st and full session fall coursesAug 24, 2026deadline
Labor Day — No ClassesUniversity closed; no classes.Sep 7, 2026holiday
1st Session EndsFirst session courses end.Oct 2, 2026term
Winter Mini-Term Registration BeginsRegistration for the winter mini-term opens for eligible student groupsOct 2, 2026deadline
Fall Break— No ClassesNo classes are held during fall break. University offices remain open.Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026break
2nd Session BeginsSecond session courses begin.Oct 7, 2026term
Election Day – No ClassesNo classes. University offices remain open.Nov 3, 2026holiday
2nd Session EndsSecond session courses end.Nov 24, 2026term
Thanksgiving Recess – No ClassesNo classes; University closed on Thursday and Friday.Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026break
Full Session EndsFull session courses end.Dec 1, 2026term
Study DayA study day is observed before final exams. No classes or exams are held.Dec 2, 2026other
ExamsDec 3, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026exam
Graduate Hooding — Fall 2026Hooding ceremonies for all fall graduatesDec 11, 2026commencement
Commencement Ceremonies — Fall 2026Commencement ceremonies for all fall graduatesDec 11, 2026commencement
Official Degree Conferral DateThe conferral date that will appear on official transcripts and diplomas.Dec 12, 2026commencement
New Year’s Day — No ClassesUniversity closed; no classesJan 1, 2027holiday
Winter Mini-Term Classes BeginWinter mini-term courses begin.Jan 4, 2027term
Classes EndWinter mini-term courses end.Jan 15, 2027term
Full & 1st Sessions BeginFull and first session courses begin.Jan 19, 2027term
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — No ClassesUniversity closed; no classesJan 19, 2027holiday
May Mini-Term Registration BeginsRegistration for the May mini-term opensMar 1, 2027deadline
1st Session EndsFirst session courses end.Mar 5, 2027term
Spring Break – No ClassesNo classes are held during spring break. University offices remain open.Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027break
2nd Session BeginsSecond session courses begin.Mar 17, 2027term
Spring Recess – No ClassesNo classes are held during spring recess. University closed on Friday.Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027break
Full & 2nd Session EndsFull and second session courses end.May 5, 2027term
Study DayA study day is observed before final exams. No classes or exams are held.May 6, 2027other
ExamsMay 7, 2027 – May 13, 2027exam
Graduate Hooding — Spring 2027Hooding ceremonies for all spring graduatesMay 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027commencement
Commencement Ceremonies — Spring 2027Commencement ceremonies for all spring graduatesMay 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027commencement
Official Degree Conferral DateThe conferral date that will appear on official transcripts and diplomas.May 15, 2027commencement
May Mini-Term BeginsMay mini-term courses begin.May 17, 2027term
1st Session BeginsFirst session courses begin.May 24, 2027term
May Mini EndsMay mini-term courses end.May 28, 2027term
Memorial Day – No ClassesUniversity closed; no classes.May 31, 2027holiday
Juneteenth – No ClassesUniversity closed; no classes.Jun 18, 2027holiday
Full Session BeginsFull session courses begin.Jun 21, 2027term
1st Session EndsFirst session courses end.Jun 30, 2027term
Independence Day – No ClassesNo classes; University closed on Friday.Jul 1, 2027 – Jul 2, 2027holiday
2nd Session BeginsSecond session courses begin.Jul 6, 2027term
3rd Session BeginsThird session courses begin.Jul 12, 2027term
3rd Session EndsThird session courses end.Jul 23, 2027term
Full & 2nd Session EndsFull and second session courses end.Aug 10, 2027term
Official Degree Conferral DateThe conferral date that will appear on official transcripts and diplomas.Aug 14, 2027commencement

When is UTK spring break 2027?

UTK spring break 2027 is Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 (No classes are held during spring break. University offices remain open.). Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

UTK academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is UTK spring break 2027?

UTK spring break 2027 runs Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at UTK?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at UTK is Jan 4, 2027 (Winter Mini-Term Classes Begin).

When is UTK commencement 2027?

Commencement Ceremonies — Fall 2026 is Dec 11, 2026.

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