University of South Florida Academic Calendar 2026-27

The University of South Florida 2026-2027 academic calendar lists dates for Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. Fall 2026 classes begin on August 24, 2026 and end on December 4, 2026. Spring 2027 classes begin on January 11, 2027 and end on April 30, 2027. Summer 2027 runs from May through August 2027, with Summer Sessions B & D classes ending on August 6, 2027 and Summer commencement on August 7-8, 2027.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: catalog.usf.edu. Always confirm with USF before making travel plans.

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USF key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Last day to register for Fall without late registration fee penalty — Fall 2026Aug 21, 2026deadline
Fall 2026 Classes BeginAug 24, 2026term
Fall Drop/Add Ends; Fee Liability/Tuition Payment Deadline — Fall 2026Aug 28, 2026deadline
Labor Day Holiday - No classes and USF offices closedNo classes and USF offices closed.Sep 7, 2026holiday
First day to apply online to graduate in Spring 2027Oct 1, 2026deadline
Deadline for on-time graduation application submission for Fall 2026Oct 2, 2026deadline
Fall last day to withdraw; no refund & no academic penaltyOct 31, 2026deadline
Spring 2027 Registration begins for degree-seeking studentsNov 2, 2026deadline
Last day to submit fee adjustment requests for the spring termNov 7, 2026deadline
Veterans Day Holiday - No classes and USF offices closedNo classes and USF offices closed.Nov 11, 2026holiday
Thanksgiving Holiday - No classes and USF offices closedNo classes and USF offices closed.Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026holiday
Test Free WeekNov 30, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026other
Non-degree registration begins for Spring and Winter IntersessionDec 2, 2026deadline
Fall 2026 Classes EndDec 4, 2026term
Fall Final Exam WeekDec 5, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026exam
Fall 2026 End of TermDec 10, 2026term
Last day to apply to graduate for the Fall 2026 termDec 10, 2026deadline
Fall CommencementDec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026commencement
Wintersession Classes BeginDec 14, 2026term
Wintersession Drop/Add EndsDec 17, 2026deadline
Christmas Day Holiday - No classes and USF offices closedNo classes and USF offices closed.Dec 25, 2026holiday
Wintersession Last day to withdraw; no refund and no academic penaltyDec 29, 2026deadline
New Year's Day Holiday - No classes and USF offices closedNo classes and USF offices closed.Jan 1, 2027holiday
Wintersession Classes EndJan 8, 2027term
Last day to register for Spring without late registration fee penaltyJan 8, 2027deadline
Spring 2027 Classes BeginJan 11, 2027term
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No classes and USF offices closedNo classes and USF offices closed.Jan 18, 2027holiday
Spring BreakMar 15, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027break
Spring 2027 Classes EndApr 30, 2027term
Spring Final Exam WeekMay 1, 2027 – May 6, 2027exam
Spring 2027 End of TermMay 6, 2027term
Spring CommencementMay 6, 2027 – May 9, 2027commencement
Maymester Classes BeginMay 10, 2027term
Summer Sessions A & C Classes BeginMay 17, 2027term
Memorial Day Holiday - No classes and USF offices closedNo classes and USF offices closed.May 31, 2027holiday
Maymester Classes EndJun 4, 2027term
Juneteenth Holiday - No classes and USF offices closedNo classes and USF offices closed.Jun 18, 2027holiday
Summer Session A Classes EndJun 25, 2027term
Summer Session B Classes BeginJun 28, 2027term
Independence Day Holiday - No classes and USF offices closedNo classes and USF offices closed.Jul 5, 2027holiday
Summer Session D Classes BeginJul 12, 2027term
Summer Session C Classes EndJul 23, 2027term
Summer Sessions B & D Classes EndAug 6, 2027term
Summer CommencementAug 7, 2027 – Aug 8, 2027commencement

When is USF spring break 2027?

USF spring break 2027 is Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

USF academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is USF spring break 2027?

USF spring break 2027 runs Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027.

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

The first day of the 2026-27 year at USF is Aug 24, 2026 (Fall 2026 Classes Begin).

When are finals at USF?

Fall Final Exam Week: Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Check University of South Florida's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is USF commencement 2027?

Deadline for on-time graduation application submission for Fall 2026 is Oct 2, 2026.

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