University of Texas at Austin Academic Calendar 2026-27

The 2026–27 academic calendar for The University of Texas at Austin includes the Fall 2026 semester (Aug 18, 2026–Jan 9, 2027), the Spring 2027 semester (Jan 11, 2027–Jun 2, 2027), and the Summer 2027 semester (Jun 3, 2027–Aug 16, 2027). Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 24–Dec 14, 2026, with a break period of Nov 23–28 (Fall break / Thanksgiving). Spring Term 2027 runs Jan 11–May 3, 2027, with Spring Break scheduled for Mar 15–20, 2027. Summer 2027 runs Jun 3–Aug 16, 2027, and includes multiple term sessions with listed first/last class days and final exam dates.

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

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UT Austin key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Fall 2026 tuition bills distributed to students electronicallyFall 2026Jul 28, 2026other
Tuition payment deadline (undergraduate students registered by Friday, July 18)5:00 p.m.Aug 13, 2026deadline
Orientation for new international studentsAug 14, 2026other
Fall semester runsIncludes Fall & Winter TermsAug 18, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027term
Fall registration for new undergraduate and all graduate students who have not yet registeredCheck your registration information sheet for access timesAug 19, 2026other
Fall registration for all studentsAug 20, 2026 – Aug 27, 2026other
University residence halls openAug 21, 2026other
Fall Term 2026Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026term
First day of classesAug 24, 2026term
4th class dayAug 27, 2026term
6th class dayAug 31, 2026term
Labor Day holiday; no classes heldSep 7, 2026holiday
12th class dayLast day to drop a class without permission is also listed on this dateSep 9, 2026term
Fall break / Thanksgiving; no classes heldNov 23, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026break
Last class dayDec 7, 2026term
Study daysDec 8, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026other
Final examsFinal examinations December 10-12 & 14Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026exam
Winter TermDec 15, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027term
Official graduation date (no public exercises)Dec 19, 2026commencement
Spring semester runsIncludes Spring & May TermsJan 11, 2027 – Jun 2, 2027term
Spring Term 2027Jan 11, 2027 – May 3, 2027term
First day of classesJan 11, 2027term
4th class dayJan 14, 2027term
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no classes heldJan 18, 2027holiday
6th class dayJan 19, 2027term
12th class dayJan 27, 2027term
Spring BreakMar 15, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027break
Last class dayApr 26, 2027term
Study daysApr 27, 2027 – Apr 28, 2027other
Final examsFinal examinations April 29-30 & May 1 & 3Apr 29, 2027 – May 3, 2027exam
May TermMay Term 2027May 4, 2027 – Jun 2, 2027term
University Commencement (official graduation date)May 8, 2027commencement
Memorial Day; no classes heldMay 31, 2027holiday
Summer semester runsIncludes First Term, Second Term, Nine-week Term, and Summer TermJun 3, 2027 – Aug 16, 2027term
First day of classes for First Term, Nine-week Term, and Summer TermJun 3, 2027term
4th class dayJun 8, 2027term
Last class day for First TermJul 8, 2027term
Final exams for First TermJul 9, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027exam
First day of classes for Second TermJul 12, 2027term
4th class day for Second TermJul 15, 2027term
Last class day for Nine-week TermJul 27, 2027term
Final exams for Nine-week TermJul 28, 2027 – Jul 29, 2027exam
Last class day for Second Term and Summer TermAlso listed: last day to drop a Second or Summer Term class or withdraw; last day to submit master's report/recital/thesis/doctoral dissertation/treatise to the graduate deanAug 13, 2027term
Final exams for Second Term and Summer TermAug 14, 2027 – Aug 16, 2027exam
Official graduation date (no public exercises)Aug 16, 2027commencement

When is UT Austin spring break 2027?

UT Austin spring break 2027 is Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

UT Austin academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is UT Austin spring break 2027?

UT Austin spring break 2027 runs Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at UT Austin?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at UT Austin is Aug 24, 2026 (First day of classes).

When are finals at UT Austin?

Final exams: Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Check University of Texas at Austin's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is UT Austin commencement 2027?

Official graduation date (no public exercises) is Dec 19, 2026.

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