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.

Spring 2018
Summer 2018
Fall 2018

Spring 2018 Semester Dates

Second Semester Spring 2018
December 1	Application for Spring graduation open through February 1, 2018. Apply via MyBLUE.
January 1-7	Spring 2018 General Registration continues via MyBLUE. Open to all interested persons admitted to UNK.
January 2	UNK Offices open.
January 5	Residence Halls open 12:00 p.m.
January 8	Spring 2018 class begin.
January 8-12	OPEN DROP/ADD AND REGISTRATION: Students adjust their schedules via MyBLUE.
January 15	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. All Classes dismissed and UNK offices closed.
January 16	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.
January 18	E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail account.
February 1	Last day to apply for Spring 2018 graduation. Graduation application available via MyBLUE. Detailed Graduation Information
February 8	Tuition and Fees are due in full for Spring 2018 classes.
March 9	Last Day to drop a full semester class with a "W" in lieu of a grade. All drops processed by student via MyBLUE.
March 18-25	Spring Break - All classes dismissed; UNK Offices open.
March 26	Monday, Classes reconvene. Begin Academic Advising for Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 registration. Students meet with assigned faculty advisors.
April 2	Begin Early Registration for Summer 2018 and Fall 2018. 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 20	Transfer Day. Open to new transfer students who have been admitted to UNK for Summer 2018/Fall 2018. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for information.
April 23	General Registration begins for Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 classes via MyBLUE. Available to all interested persons admitted to UNK.
April 25	MyBLUE opens for grading.
April 30 - May 3	Finals Week: Classes rescheduled according to Final Exam Schedule. Finals Schedule
May 3	3:00 p.m. - Spring Commencement Rehearsal, Health & Sports Center.
May 4	10:00 a.m. - Spring Commencement Ceremony, Health & Sports Center. Detailed Graduation Information
May 8	5:00 p.m. - Final grades due via MyBLUE .

Summer 2018 Semester Dates

Summer 2018
April 15	Application for Summer graduation open through June 15. Apply via MyBLUE.
May 7	Summer 2018 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 10	E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail account.
May 17	Transfer Day. Open to new transfer students who have been admitted to UNK for Fall 2018. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for more information.
May 28	Memorial Day. All classes dismissed and UNK offices closed.
May 29	Classes reconvene and UNK offices open.
May 30	Tuition and Fees due in full for Summer 2018 classes.
June 15	Last Day to apply for Summer Graduation. Graduation Application available via MyBLUE. Detailed Graduation Information
June 21	Transfer Day. Open to new transfer students who have been admitted to UNK for Fall 2018. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for more information.
July 4	All classes dismissed & UNK offices closed in observance of Independence Day.
July 5	Classes reconvene and UNK offices open.
July 15	Application for Fall Graduation open through September 15. Apply via MyBLUE.
July 19	Transfer Day. Open to new transfer students who have been admitted to UNK. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for more information.
July 26	3:00 p.m. - Summer Commencement Rehearsal, Health & Sports Center.
July 27	10:00 a.m. - Summer Commencement Ceremony, Health & Sports Center. Detailed Graduation Information
August 17	8:00 a.m. - Residence Halls open.
August 20	Fall 2018 classes begin.

Fall 2018 Term Dates

First Semester Fall 2018
July 15	Application for Fall Graduation open through September 15. Apply via MyBLUE.
April 23 - August 24	Fall 2018 General Registration continues via MyBLUE. Open to all interested persons admitted to UNK.
August 17	8:00 a.m. - Residence Halls open.
August 20	Fall 2018 classes begin.
August 20- 24	OPEN DROP/ADD AND REGISTRATION: Students adjust their schedules via MyBLUE .
August 27	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.
August 29	E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail account.
September 3	Labor Day Break. All classes dismissed and UNK offices closed.
September 4	All classes reconvene.
September 15	Last day to apply for Fall 2018 graduation. Graduation application available through MyBLUE. Detailed Graduation Information
September 17	Spring 2019 class schedule available on MyBLUE.
September 20	Tuition and Fees due in full for Fall 2018 classes.
October 15 - 16	Fall Break, all classes dismissed; UNK Offices open.
October 17	Begin Academic Advising for Spring 2019 registration. Students meet with assigned faculty advisors.
October 19	Last day to Drop a full semester class with a "W" in lieu of a grade. All drops processed by student via MyBLUE.
October 22 - November 9	Begin Early Registration for Spring 2019. Students may register via MyBLUE beginning at the scheduled hour and anytime following. Registration Times.
November 12 - January 11	General Registration for Spring 2019 classes via MyBLUE. Available to all interested persons admitted to UNK.
November 21 - 24	Thanksgiving Break. All classes dismissed. UNK offices closed November 22 and 23.
November 26	Classes reconvene.
December 1	Application for Spring graduation open through February 1. Apply via MyBLUE.
November 30	New Student Orientation & Transfer Day. Open to new students who have been admitted to UNK for Spring 2019. Reservation required. Contact UNK Admissions Office for information.
December 5	MyBLUE opens for grading.
December 10 - 13	Finals Week: Classes re-scheduled according to final exam schedule. Final Exam Schedule
December 13	Winter Commencement Rehearsal, 3:00 p.m. Health & Sports Center.
December 14	10:00 a.m. - Winter Commencement Ceremony, Health & Sports Center. Detailed Graduation Information
December 18	5:00 p.m. - Final Grades due via MyBLUE.
December 24 - January 1	UNK Offices closed for holidays.