Academic Calendar > **FUTURE ACADEMIC YEAR** Fall 2025 Term / Spring 2026 Term / Summer 2026 Term
Please be advised this calendar may be subject to change.
EVENTS/DEADLINES |
Fall 2025 |
Spring 2026 |
Summer 2026* |
Regular Session 1 |
Session
2 |
Session
3 |
Session
4 |
Session
5 |
Session
6 |
Winter Mini |
Regular
Session 1 |
Session
2 |
Session
3 |
Session
4 |
Session
5 |
Session
6 |
Summer Mini |
Regular
Session 1
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Session 2 |
Session 3 |
Session 4 |
Session 5 |
First Day of Classes
*Please also see notes below regarding
- college-specific dates
- days summer sessions meet
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August 25, 2025
Monday |
August 25, 2025
Monday |
August 25, 2025
Monday |
September 29, 2025
Monday |
October 20, 2025
Monday |
November 3, 2025
Monday |
December 22, 2025
Monday |
January 20, 2026
Tuesday |
January 20, 2026
Tuesday |
January 20, 2026
Tuesday
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February 23, 2026
Monday |
March 23, 2026
Monday |
April 6, 2026
Monday |
May 18, 2026
Monday |
June 8, 2026
Monday |
June 8, 2026
Monday |
June 8, 2026
Monday |
July 13, 2026
Monday |
June 22, 2026 Monday |
- Labor Day Holiday (Fall)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Spring)
- Memorial Day Holiday (Summer)
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September 1, 2025
Monday |
January 19, 2026
Monday |
May 25, 2026
Monday |
Last Day to Add a Class or be enrolled from the waitlist queue process.
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September 2, 2025
Tuesday |
August 27, 2025
Wednesday |
August 27, 2025
Wednesday |
October 1, 2025
Wednesday |
October 22, 2025
Wednesday |
November 5, 2025
Wednesday |
December 23, 2025 Tuesday |
January 27, 2026
Tuesday |
January 21, 2026 Wednesday |
January 21, 2026 Wednesday |
February 25, 2026 Wednesday |
March 25, 2026
Wednesday |
April 8, 2026
Wednesday |
May 19, 2026
Tuesday |
June 9, 2026
Tuesday |
June 9, 2026
Tuesday |
June 9, 2026
Tuesday |
July 14, 2026 Tuesday |
June 23, 2026 Tuesday |
ORD - Official Reporting Day
(12th/4th class day)
Last day to:
- withdraw without receiving a grade
- drop a course
Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the:
- Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- 99-Hour Doctoral Cap (Graduate & Professional)
NOTE: Tuition is higher for hours in excess
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September 10, 2025
Wednesday |
August 28, 2025
Thursday
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August 28, 2025
Thursday |
October 2, 2025
Thursday |
October 23, 2025
Thursday |
November 6, 2025
Thursday |
December 26, 2025 Friday |
February 4, 2026
Wednesday |
January 22, 2026 Thursday |
January 22, 2026 Thursday |
February 26, 2026
Thursday |
March 26, 2026
Thursday |
April 9, 2026
Thursday |
May 20, 2026
Wednesday |
June 11, 2026
Thursday |
June 11, 2026
Thursday |
June 11, 2026
Thursday |
July 16, 2026
Thursday |
June 25, 2026 Thursday |
- Spring Holiday (Spring)
- Emancipation Day Holiday (Summer)
- Independence Day Holiday (Summer)
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March 16-21, 2026
Monday-Saturday |
June 19, 2026, Friday
July 4, 2026, Saturday
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Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw with a ‘W’ |
November 19, 2025
Wednesday |
September 15, 2025
Monday |
October 1, 2025
Wednesday |
October 20, 2025
Monday |
November 25, 2025
Tuesday |
December 3, 2025
Wednesday |
January 12, 2026 Monday |
April 22, 2026
Wednesday |
February 9, 2026
Monday |
February 25, 2026
Wednesday |
March 23, 2026
Monday
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April 29, 2026
Wednesday |
April 30, 2026
Thursday |
June 1, 2026
Monday |
August 11, 2026
Tuesday |
June 29, 2026
Monday |
July 21, 2026
Tuesday |
August 3, 2026 Monday |
July 14, 2026 Tuesday |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Fall) |
November 26-29, 2025
Wednesday-Saturday |
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Last Day of Class |
December 6, 2025
Saturday |
September 25, 2025
Thursday |
October 16, 2025
Thursday |
October 30, 2025
Thursday |
December 11, 2025
Thursday |
December 9, 2025
Tuesday |
January 16, 2026
Friday |
May 4, 2026
Monday |
February 19, 2026
Thursday |
March 12, 2026
Thursday |
April 2, 2026
Thursday |
May 11, 2026
Monday |
May 7, 2026
Thursday |
June 5, 2026
Friday |
August 18, 2026
Tuesday |
July 8, 2026
Wednesday |
July 28, 2026
Tuesday |
August 10, 2026
Monday |
July 21, 2026 Tuesday |
Make up Days for Class Days Officially Canceled by the University (if necessary) or Reading Period |
December 8, 2025
Monday |
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May 5, 2026
Tuesday |
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Final Examination Period
See: Current Final Exam Schedule |
December 9-15, 2025
Tuesday- Monday |
September 26, 2025
Friday |
October 17, 2025
Friday |
October 31, 2025
Friday |
December 12, 2025
Friday |
December 10, 2025 Wednesday |
January 17, 2026
Saturday
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May 6-12, 2026
Wednesday-Tuesday |
February 20, 2026
Friday |
March 13, 2026
Friday |
April 3, 2026
Friday |
May 12, 2026
Tuesday |
May 8,
2026
Friday |
June 6, 2026
Saturday |
August 19-21, 2026
Wednesday-Friday |
July 9-10, 2026
Thursday-Friday |
July 29-30, 2026
Wednesday-Thursday |
August 11-12, 2026
Tuesday-Wednesday |
July 22-23, 2026 Wednesday-Thursday |
Official Closing of the Session |
December 15, 2025
Monday |
September 26, 2025
Friday |
October 17, 2025
Friday |
October 31, 2025
Friday |
December 12, 2025
Friday |
December 10, 2025 Wednesday |
January 17, 2026
Saturday |
May 12, 2026
Tuesday |
February 20, 2026
Friday |
March 13, 2026
Friday |
April 3, 2026
Friday |
May 12, 2026
Tuesday |
May 8,
2026
Friday |
June 6, 2026
Saturday
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August 21, 2026
Friday |
July 10, 2026
Friday |
July 30, 2026
Thursday |
August 12, 2026 Wednesday |
July 23, 2026 Thursday |
Official Closing of Term |
Fall 2025: December 15, 2025, Monday |
Spring 2026: May 12, 2026, Tuesday |
Summer 2026: August 21, 2026 Friday |
Deadline for Faculty to Post Final Grades in myUH |
December 18, 2025 Thursday |
September 30, 2025 Tuesday |
October 21, 2025 Tuesday |
November 4, 2025 Tuesday |
December 16, 2025 Tuesday |
December 13, 2025 Saturday |
January 21, 2026 Wednesday |
May 15, 2026 Friday |
February 24, 2026 Tuesday |
March 23, 2026 Monday |
April 7, 2026 Tuesday |
May 15, 2025 Friday |
May 12, 2026 Tuesday |
June 10, 2026 Wednesday |
August 25, 2026 Tuesday |
July 14, 2026 Tuesday |
August 3, 2026 Monday |
August 15, 2026 Saturday |
July 27, 2026 Monday |
Graduation Application:
- Regular filing period to apply for graduation
Fee is non-refundable
Go to myUH to apply
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April TBD, Monday, through October TBD, Friday.
Fee is Non-Refundable
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November TBD Friday, through March TBD, Friday.
Fee is Non-Refundable
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April TBD, Friday, through July TBD, Friday.
Fee is Non-Refundable
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Graduation Application:
- Late filing period to apply for graduation
Fee is non-refundable
Go to myUH to apply
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October TBD, Saturday, through October TBD, Friday.
Fee is Non-Refundable
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March TBD, Saturday, through March TBD, Friday.
Fee is Non-Refundable
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July TBD, Saturday, through TBD, Saturday.
Fee is Non-Refundable
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Deadline for Completed Submission and Approval of Master’s Thesis or Dissertation |
December 18, 2025 Thursday |
May 15, 2026 Friday |
August 25, 2026 Tuesday |
College Commencements
*see notes below
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December 18-19, 2025
Thursday-Friday
*see notes |
May 13-16
Wednesday-Saturday
*see notes |
For information about individual college ceremonies, visit the UH Commencement information page.
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Commencement:
- Information for some Colleges may be found on the University Commencement site.
- See the Graduation section for graduation application and cap and gown/regalia information: Undergraduate / Graduate & Professional Studies.
The following dates may vary by College; please check with your College as early as possible:
- Deadline for submitting final draft of master’s thesis or dissertation to the committee
- Deadline for submitting signed original and two copies of approved master’s thesis or dissertation for binding
- Deadline for master’s and doctoral students to order caps and gowns.
*Notes about 2026 Summer Session Meeting Days:
• Summer Session 1
◦ Classes meet Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday.
◦ Tuesday/Thursday classes will also meet Friday, August 14.
• Summer Session 2
◦ Classes meet five days per week, Monday through Friday.
• Summer Session 3
◦ Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Summer Session 4
◦ Classes meet five days per week, Monday through Friday.
Summer Session 5
◦ Classes meet five days per week, Monday through Friday.
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