Gregory Gym pool and Jester view of campus

Important Dates and Deadlines

Application Deadlines

For students requesting immigration documents to obtain an F-1 visa, we recommend applying at least 60 days in advance to allow enough time for visa processing. Some students may need more or less time, depending on the country they will apply from. Visit the Department of State’s website to check the visa appointment wait time at the nearest US Consulate.

For students who do not need immigration documents, we recommend applying at least a week in advance, to allow enough time to process the application and create a UT record.

Spring 2026

Spring Registration and Placement Testing

January 6-7

Orientation

January 9

Classes Begin

January 12

MLK holiday - University Closed

January 19

Session 1 Electives Begin

January 20

Session 1 Electives End

February 26

Spring 1 Classes End (8-Week Session)

February 27

Session 2 Electives Begin

March 10

Spring Break - No Classes (University Open)

March 16-20

Session 2 Electives End

April 23

Spring Classes End (15-Week Session)

April 27

Summer 2026

Summer I Registration and Placement TestingMay 18 - 19  
Summer I OrientationMay 22
Memorial Day Holiday - University Closed May 25
Summer I Classes BeginMay 26
Emancipation Day Holiday - University ClosedJune 19
Summer II Registration and Placement TestingJune 18
Summer II OrientationJune 22
Summer II Classes BeginJune 23
Classes End (Summer I and Summer II)July 27

Fall 2026

Fall Registration and Placement TestingAugust 17 - 18
OrientationAugust 21
Classes BeginAugust 24
Session 1 Electives BeginSeptember 1
 Labor Day Holiday - University ClosedSeptember 7
Session 1 Electives EndOctober 8
Fall 1 Classes End (8-Week Session)October 9
Session 2 Electives BeginOctober 20
Thanksgiving Break - No Classes (University Open)November 23 - 25
Thanksgiving Break - No Classes (University Closed)November 26 - 27
Session 2 Electives EndDecember 3
Fall Classes End (15-week Session)December 7