Academic Calendar

Note: Academic calendars are subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to revise or change rules, charges, fees, schedules, courses, requirements for degrees, and other regulations affecting students including, but not limited to, evaluations standards, whenever considered necessary or desirable. The University reserves the right to cancel any course for insufficient registration and to phase out any program. Registration by a student signifies an agreement to comply with all regulations of the University.

Future Academic Calendars - This projection is based on the calendar guidelines contained in the Regents Policy 2.4.1. Any changes to those guidelines will change these projected dates.

Spring 2021
Summer 2021
Fall 2021
Spring 2022

Spring 2021

Date	Event
December 1, 2020	Application for Spring graduation open through February 1, 2021. Apply via MyBLUE.
January 1-22	Spring 2021 Regular Academic Session General Registration continues via MyBLUE. Open to all interested persons admitted to UNK.
January 4	UNK Offices open.
January 4	Residence Halls open 9:00am.
January 4	Spring 2021 Three Week Session classes begin.
January 18	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - UNK offices closed.
January 20	Spring 2021 Three Week Session grading opens.
January 25	Spring 2021 Regular Academic Session classes begin.
January 25-29	Regular Academic Session - OPEN DROP/ADD AND REGISTRATION: Students adjust their schedules via MyBLUE.
January 26	Spring 2021 Three Week Session grading closes.
January 30 - February 5	Regular Academic Session - Written approval of instructor or department chairperson or dean required for late registration and change of schedule. Forms are available at the Registrar's Office, Warner Hall. Drop option via MyBLUE is available through the mid-point of the class.
February 1	Last day to apply for Spring 2021 graduation. Graduation application available via MyBLUE. Detailed Graduation Information
February 4	E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail account.
February 6-19	Regular Academic Session - Written approval of instructor and department chairperson and dean required for late registration and change of schedule. Forms are available at the Registrar's Office, Warner Hall. Drop option via MyBLUE is available through the mid-point of the class.
February 25	Tuition and Fees are due in full for Spring 2021 classes.
March 26	Regular Academic Session - Last Day to drop a full semester class with a "W" in lieu of a grade. All drops processed by student via MyBLUE.
March 29	Begin Academic Advising for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 registration. Students meet with assigned faculty advisors.
April 5	Begin Early Registration for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021. Available to all students currently enrolled in Spring classes. Registration opens according to Class Standing and the last 4 digits of the NUID number. Students may register via MyBLUE beginning at the scheduled hour and anytime following. Registration Times.
April 15	Application for Summer graduation open through June 15. Apply via MyBLUE.
April 16	Transfer Day - Open to new transfer students who have been admitted to UNK for Summer 2021/Fall 2021. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for information.
April 26	General Registration begins for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 classes via MyBLUE. Available to all interested persons admitted to UNK.
May 3	MyBLUE opens for grading.
May 3 - 6	Finals Week: Classes rescheduled according to Final Exam Schedule. Finals Schedule
May 6	3:00 p.m. - Undergraduate Spring Commencement Rehearsal, Health & Sports Center.
May 7	10:00 a.m. - Undergraduate Spring Commencement Ceremony, Health & Sports Center. Detailed Graduation Information
May 8	10:00 a.m. - Graduate Spring Commencement Ceremony, Health & Sports Center. Detailed Graduation Information
May 11	5:00 p.m. - Final grades due via MyBLUE .

Summer 2021

Date	Event
April 15	Application for Summer graduation open through June 15. Apply via MyBLUE.
May 10	Summer 2021 Term begins. Classes will periodically convene and conclude according to dates and times shown on the class schedule on MyBLUE. All students must complete their registration by the first class day. Please check MyBLUE Schedule of Classes for class days and times and meeting dates.
May 13	E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail account.
May 21	Transfer Day. Open to new transfer students who have been admitted to UNK for Fall 2021. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for more information.
May 27	Tuition and Fees due in full for Summer 2021 classes.
May 31	Memorial Day. All classes dismissed and UNK offices closed.
June 1	Classes reconvene and UNK offices open.
June 15	Last Day to apply for Summer Graduation. Graduation Application available via MyBLUE. Detailed Graduation Information
June 24	Transfer Day. Open to new transfer students who have been admitted to UNK. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for more information.
July 5	All classes dismissed and UNK offices closed for Independence Day.
July 6	Classes reconvene and UNK offices open.
July 15	Application for Fall Graduation open through September 15. Apply via MyBLUE.
July 22	Transfer Day. Open to new transfer students who have been admitted to UNK. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for more information.
July 29	3:00 p.m. - Summer Commencement Rehearsal, Health & Sports Center
July 30	10:00 a.m. - Summer Commencement Ceremony, Health & Sports Center Detailed Graduation Information
August 20	8:00 a.m. - Residence Halls open.
August 23	Fall 2021 classes begin.

Fall 2021

Date	Event
July 15	Application for Fall Graduation open through September 15. Apply via MyBLUE.
April 26-August 20	Fall 2021 General Registration continues via MyBLUE. Open to all interested persons admitted to UNK.
August 20	8:00 a.m. - Residence Halls open.
August 23	Fall 2021 classes begin.
August 23-27	OPEN DROP/ADD AND REGISTRATION: Students adjust their schedules via MyBLUE .
August 30-September 3	Written approval of instructor or department chairperson or dean required for late registration and change of schedule. Forms are available at the Registrar's Office, Warner Hall. Drop option via MyBLUE is available through the mid-point of the class.
September 2	E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail account.
September 6-10	Written approval of Instructor and Department Chairperson and Dean required for late registration and change of schedule. Forms are available at the Registrar's Office, Warner Hall. Drop option via MyBLUE is available through the mid-point of the class.
September 6	Labor Day. All classes dismissed and UNK offices closed.
September 7	Classes reconvene and UNK offices open.
September 15	Last day to apply for Fall 2021 graduation. Graduation application available through MyBLUE. Detailed Graduation Information
September 23	Tuition and Fees due in full for Fall 2021 classes.
September 27	Spring 2022 Class Schedule available on MyBLUE.
October 18-19	Fall Break, all classes dismissed; UNK Offices open
October 20	Classes reconvene.
October 20	Begin Academic Advising for Spring 2022 registration. Students meet with assigned faculty advisors.
October 22	Last day to Drop a full semester class with a "W" in lieu of a grade. All drops processed by student via MyBLUE.
October 25-November 12	Begin Early Registration for Spring 2022. Students may register via MyBLUE beginning at the scheduled hour and anytime following. Registration Times.
November 15-January 21	General Registration for Spring 2022 classes via MyBLUE. Available to all interested persons admitted to UNK.
November 24-27	Thanksgiving Break. All classes dismissed. UNK offices closed November 25 and 26.
November 29	Classes reconvene.
December 1	Application for Spring graduation open through February 1. Apply via MyBLUE.
December 3	Transfer Day. Open to new transfer students who have been admitted to UNK. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for more information.
December 13	MyBLUE opens for grading.
December 13-16	Finals Week: Classes re-scheduled according to final exam schedule. Final Exam Schedule
December 16	3:00 p.m. Winter Commencement Rehearsal, Health & Sports Center
December 17	10:00 a.m. Winter Commencement Ceremony, Health & Sports Center Detailed Graduation Information
December 21	5:00 p.m. Final Grades due via MyBLUE.
December 24-January 1	UNK Offices closed for holidays.

Spring 2022: January 3 - May 12 (Includes Finals Week)*

Date	Event
September 27, 2021	Class Schedules available for Spring Semester 2022
October 20, 2021	Academic Advising begins for Spring Semester 2022
October 25, 2021	Early Registration begins for Spring Semester 2022
November 15, 2021 - January 2, 2022	General Registration for Spring Semester (Three-Week Session)
November 15, 2021 - January 23, 2022	General Registration for Spring Semester (Regular Academic Session)
December 1, 2021	Application for Spring Graduation open through February 1, 2022. Apply via MyBLUE.
January 2	Last day to file a drop to remove course from student's record (three-week session)
January 3 - January 21	Spring 2022 Three-Week Session
January 3 - January 13	All course withdrawals noted with a grade of "W" on academic record (three-week session)
January 3	UNK Offices open.
January 3	Residence Halls open 9:00am
January 3	Last day to change a course registration to Credit/No Credit (three-week session)
January 3	Last day to drop a class and receive a full refund (three-week session)
January 4	Late Registration begins ($15.00 late registration fee assessed)
January 5	Written approval of instructor or department chairperson required for late registration and change of schedule (three-week session)
January 6	Written approval of instructor and department chairperson required for late registration and change of schedule (three-week session)
January 6	Last day to drop a class and receive a partial refund (three-week session)
January 13	Last day to withdraw from one or more courses for the three-week session
January 17	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - UNK offices closed
January 19	Spring 2022 Three-Week Session grading opens
January 24	Spring 2022 Regular Academic Session classes begin
January 25	Spring 2022 Three Week Session grading closes
January 28	Last day to file a drop to remove course from student's record
January 28	Last day to drop a full-semester course and receive a 100% refund
January 29 - March 25	All course withdrawals noted with a grade of "W" on academic record
January 29	Late Registration begins ($15.00 late registration fee assessed)
January 29 - February 4	Written approval of instructor or department chairperson required for late registration and change of schedule
February 5 - February 18	Written approval of instructor and department chairperson required for late registration and change of schedule
February 1	Last day to apply for a degree in May. Spring 2022 Graduation application available via MyBLUE. $25 fee due with application Detailed Graduation Information
February 3	E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail account
February 5	Last day to drop a full-semester course and receive a 75% refund
February 11	Last day to drop a full-semester course and receive a 50% refund
February 18	Last day to drop a full-semester course and receive a 25% refund
February 18	Last day to change a full-semester course registration to or from Credit/No Credit
February 24	Last day to submit tuition and fees payment without penalty
March 12 - 16	Spring Semester Break (Student Holiday - UNK offices open)
March 25	Last day to withdraw from one or more full-semester courses for the term
April 4	Early Registration for Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 begins. Available to all students currently enrolled in Spring classes. Registration opens according to Class Standing and the last 4 digits of the NUID number. Students may register via MyBLUE beginning at the scheduled hour and anytime following. Registration Times.
April 15	Application for Summer 2022 Graduation open through June 15. Apply via MyBLUE.
April 25	General Registration begins for Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 classes via MyBLUE. Available to all persons admitted to UNK
May 6	Last day of regularly scheduled classes**
May 9 - 12	Finals Week: Classes rescheduled according to Final Exam Schedule Finals Schedule
May 9	Grading opens (full-semester)
May 13	10:00 a.m. - Spring Commencement Ceremony, Health & Sports Center Detailed Graduation Information
May 17	Grading closes (full-semester)
Mini-Session Courses follow pro-rated dates for deadlines, tuition charges, and refunds. For Mini-course tuition charges or refund dates, please contact Student Accounts. *Faculty, please see the 15th Week Policy regarding the last week of classes.