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 2023: January 3 - May 19 (Includes Finals Week)*

Date

Event

September 26, 2022

Class Schedules available for Spring Semester 2023

October 19, 2022

Academic Advising begins for Spring Semester 2023

October 24, 2022 Early Registration begins for Spring Semester 2023
November 14, 2022 - January 2, 2023 General Registration for Spring Semester (Three-Week Session)
November 14, 2022 - January 22, 2023 General Registration for Spring Semester (Regular Academic Session)

December 1, 2022

Application for Spring Graduation open through February 1, 2023. Apply via MyBLUE.

January 2, 2023

Last day to file a drop to remove course from student's record (three-week session)

January 3 - January 20

Spring 2023 Three-Week Session

January 3 - January 17

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 drop a class and receive a full refund (three-week session)

January 3

Financial Aid credited to bill for students enrolled in the three-week session

January 4

Late Registration for the Three-Week Session begins ($15.00 late registration fee assessed)

January 4

Written approval of Instructor or Department Chairperson required for late registration and change of schedule (three-week session)

January 5

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

Financial Aid credited to bill for students enrolled in the Spring 2023 Regular Academic Session

January 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - UNK offices closed

January 17 Last day to withdraw from one or more courses for the three-week session

January 18

Spring 2023 Three-Week Session grading opens

January 23 - May 19

Spring 2023 Regular Academic Session

January 24

Spring 2023 Three Week Session grading closes

January 27

Last day to file a drop to remove course from student's record

January 27

Last day to drop a full-semester course and receive a 100% refund

January 28

Late Registration begins ($15.00 late registration fee assessed)

January 28 - April 21

All course withdrawals noted with a grade of "W" on academic record

January 28 - February 3

Instructor or Department Chairperson permission required for late registration and change of schedule. Students can register through MyBLUE with electronic permission.

February 4 - February 17

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 2023 Graduation application available via MyBLUE. $25 fee due with application

Detailed Graduation Information

February 2

E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail account

February 3

Last day to drop a full-semester course and receive a 75% refund

February 10

Last day to drop a full-semester course and receive a 50% refund

February 17

Last day to drop a full-semester course and receive a 25% refund

February 23

Payment due date (tuition and fees)

March 12 - 19

Spring Semester Break (Student Holiday - UNK offices open)

March 28

Academic Advising begins for Summer and Fall 2023

April 3

Early Registration for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 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 2023 Graduation open through June 15. Apply via MyBLUE.

April 21

Last day to withdraw from one or more full-semester courses for the term

April 24

General Registration begins for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 classes via MyBLUE. Available to all persons admitted to UNK

May 12

Last day of regularly scheduled classes**

May 15

Grading opens (full-semester)

May 15-18

Finals Week: Classes rescheduled according to Final Exam Schedule

Finals Schedule

May 19

10:00 a.m. - Spring Commencement Ceremony,

Health & Sports Center

Detailed Graduation Information

May 23

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.

 

Summer 2023: May 19 - August 11 (Includes Finals Week)*

Date

 Event

January 30, 2023

Class Schedules available for Summer Semester 2023

April 3 - April 23

Early Registration for Summer Semester 2023

April 24 - May 21

Open Registration for Summer Semester 2023

April 15

Application for Summer graduation open through June 15. Apply via MyBLUE. ($25.00 fee due with application)

May 22 - August 11

Summer 2023 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 25

E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail account.

May 29

Memorial Day (Student & Staff Holiday - UNK Offices closed)

June 9

Payment due date (tuition and fees)

June 14

Grading opens for Summer classes concluding June 16

June 15

Final day to apply for a degree in August. Graduation Application available via MyBLUE. ($25.00 fee due with application)

Detailed Graduation Information

June 20

Grades due for Summer classes concluding June 16

July 4

Independence Day (Student & Staff Holiday - UNK Offices closed)

July 12

Grading opens for Summer classes concluding July 14

July 18

Grades due for Summer classes concluding July 14

July 15

Application for Fall Graduation open through September 15. Apply via MyBLUE. ($25.00 fee due with application)

August 9

Grading opens for Summer classes concluding August 11

August 11

Summer 2023 Semester ends.

August 11

10:00 a.m. -  Summer Commencement Ceremony, Health & Sports Center

Detailed Graduation Information

August 15

Grades due for Summer classes concluding August 11

Academic Calendar Archive

 

2021-2022 Academic Calendar

 

Academic Calendars prior to 2021-2022 can be found in the corresponding course catalog.