Academic Calendar

2026-2027 High-Level Dates

emester	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Summer 2027
Semester Dates	August 24 to December 18	January 19 to May 14	May 17 to Jul 23
Intersession	N/A	Jan Intersession: Dec 28^th to Jan 15^th	May Intersession: May 17^th to June 4^th
Final Exams	December 14 to 18	May 10 to 14	Scheduled by Instructor
Commencement	College of Technology & Aviation: Dec 11^th Manhattan: Dec 11^th – 12^th	College of Technology & Aviation: May 8^th Manhattan: May 14^th – 15^th	Summer Candidates attend Fall or Spring Ceremonies
Observed Holidays	Labor Day: September 7th Wildcat Pause Day: October 9th Fall Break: Nov.22nd to 29th Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26th to 27th Winter Break: Dec. 24th to Jan 1st	MLK Holiday: January 19th Spring Break: March 14th - 21st	Memorial Day: May 31st Juneteenth: June 19th Independence Day: July 5th

Semester	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Summer 2027
Semester Dates	August 24 to December 18	January 19 to May 14	May 17 to Jul 23
Intersession	N/A	Jan Intersession: Dec 28^th to Jan 15^th	May Intersession: May 17^th to June 4^th
Final Exams	December 14 to 18	May 10 to 14	Scheduled by Instructor
Commencement	College of Technology & Aviation: Dec 11^th Manhattan: Dec 11^th – 12^th	College of Technology & Aviation: May 8^th Manhattan: May 14^th – 15^th	Summer Candidates attend Fall or Spring Ceremonies
Observed Holidays	Labor Day: September 7th Wildcat Pause Day: October 9th Fall Break: Nov.22nd to 29th Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26th to 27th Winter Break: Dec. 24th to Jan 1st	MLK Holiday: January 19th Spring Break: March 14th - 21st	Memorial Day: May 31st Juneteenth: June 19th Independence Day: July 5th

Fall 2026

March 2026

23

Monday

Fall 2026 Early Enrollment Begins

Fall 2026 Application for Graduation Open

April 2026

17

Friday

Fall 2026 – Open Enrollment Begins

July 2026

6	Monday	Fall 2026 Tuition & Fee Assessment/Bills are available in KSIS
10	Friday	Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees may be submitted beginning with the Fall 2026 Semester.

August 2026

17	Monday	Fall 2026 Waitlists will be purged by 8:00 a.m. CST, entering the Open Drop/Add period.
21	Friday	Fall 2026 Financial Aid Refunds Begin {refer to Billing Information/Refunds for additional information}
24	Monday	First Day of Fall 2026 Classes {Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65) - Fee Payment Deadline}
30	Sunday	Last Day to ADD Course(s) without Instructor Permission

September 2026

4	Friday	Instructors May Drop Students for Non-Attendance {University Handbook, Section F64.3}
7	Monday	Labor Day Holiday Observed: Campus Closed
14	Monday	Last Day for 100% Refund for a full 16-week class.
17	Thursday	Constitution/Citizenship Day (NOT a university holiday – classes are in session, and the campus is open)
18	Friday	A/Pass/Fail Grading Option Request Deadline Academic Progress Reports Available in Navigate 360
21	Monday	Census: 20^th Day Deadline for making any changes to the program/plan for the Fall 2026 semester Last Day for 50% Refund for a full 16-week class.
23	Wednesday	Deadline to submit Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees for Fall 2026
28	Monday	Last Day to Drop Classes – no ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript, for a full 16-week class. Academic Progress Reports End in Navigate 360

October 2026

1	Thursday	Graduation Application Must Be Submitted in KSIS: The application must be in a status other than Withdrawn or Denied by the College Dean’s Office to ensure your name will pull into the Commencement Name System – allowing sufficient time for the candidate to review and confirm how their name will be pronounced at the ceremony.
9	Friday	Wildcat Pause Day (No Classes - NOT an observed University Holiday)
30	Friday	Last Day to Withdraw from a course(s) – ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript

November 2026

11	Wednesday	Veteran’s Day (NOT an observed university holiday)
22-29	Sunday-Sunday	Fall Break: No Classes
26-27	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Holiday Observed: Campus Closed

December 2026

11	Friday	Fall 2026 Application for Graduation Closes Applications submitted by this date will be considered for degree/credential posting for Fall 2026. This deadline occurs after the priority application deadline for commencement program inclusion. Students applying after the priority deadline may not be included in the commencement program. Certificates and minors are not listed in the commencement program. Last Day of Classes (Grade rosters created at 5:00 pm CT in KSIS)
11 11-12	Friday Friday-Sunday	Salina Campus: College of Technology & Aviation Commencement Manhattan Campus Commencement
14-18	Monday-Friday	Final Examinations
15	Tuesday	Deadline to Submit I/NR Grades
21	Monday	Fall 2026 Grades Due by 5 pm, CT (4 pm if grading in CANVAS)
22	Tuesday	Fall 2026 Grades Available in KSIS
24 – 31	Thursday-Thursday	Winter Break: Reduced University Activity-Campus Closed

January 2027

1	Friday	New Year’s Day: Campus Closed
4-6	Monday – Wednesday	PERC Review by College and Academic Departments
7	Thursday	The Office of the Registrar will run the official PERC drop process starting at 8:00 am CT
8	Friday	Last day to receive transfer work for Fall 2026 graduates.

Spring 2027

October 2026

26

Monday

Spring 2027 Early Enrollment Begins

Spring 2027 Application for Graduation Open

November 2026

20

Friday

Spring 2027 – Open Enrollment Begins

December 2026

4	Friday	Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees may be submitted beginning with the Spring 2027 Semester.
7	Monday	Spring 2027 Tuition & Fee Assessment
15	Tuesday	Bills are available in KSIS
25 – 31	Friday -Thursday	Winter Break: Reduced University Activity-Campus Closed
28	Monday	First Day of January Intersession {Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65) for January Intersession}

January 2027

1	Friday	New Year’s Day: Campus Closed
15	Friday	Last Day of January Intersession Spring 2027 Financial Aid Refunds Begin {refer to Billing Information/Refunds for additional information}
18	Monday	Martin Luther King Jr Day Observed: Campus Closed
19	Tuesday	First Day of Spring 2027 Classes {Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65) - Fee Payment Deadline}
25	Monday	Last Day to ADD Course(s) without Instructor Permission
29	Friday	Instructors May Drop Students for Non-Attendance {University Handbook, Section F64.3}

February 2027

8	Monday	Last Day for 100% Refund for a full 16-week class.
12	Friday	A/Pass/Fail Grading Option Request Deadline Academic Progress Reports Available in Navigate 360
15	Monday	Census: 20^th Day Deadline for making any changes to the program/plan for the Spring 2027 semester Last Day for 50% Refund for a full 16-week class.
17	Wednesday	Deadline to submit Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees for Spring 2027
22	Monday	Last Day to Drop Classes – no ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript. Academic Progress Reports End in Navigate 360

March 2027

1	Monday	Graduation Application Must Be Submitted in KSIS: The application must be in a status other than Withdrawn or Denied by the College Dean’s Office to ensure your name will pull into the Commencement Name System – allowing sufficient time for the candidate to review and confirm how their name will be pronounced at the ceremony.
14-21	Sunday-Sunday	Spring Break: No Classes

April 2027

2

Friday

Last Day to Withdraw from a course(s) – ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript

May 2027

7	Friday	Spring 2027 Application for Graduation Closes Applications submitted by this date will be considered for degree/credential posting for Spring 2027. This deadline occurs after the priority application deadline for commencement program inclusion. Students applying after the priority deadline may not be included in the commencement program. Certificates and minors are not listed in the commencement program. Last Day of Classes (Grade rosters created at 5:00 pm CT in KSIS)
8	Saturday	Salina Campus: College of Technology & Aviation Commencement
10-14	Monday-Friday	Final Examinations
11	Tuesday	Deadline to Submit I/NR Grades
14-15	Friday-Saturday	Manhattan Campus Commencement
18	Tuesday	Spring 2027 Grades Due by 5 pm, CT (4 pm if grading in CANVAS)
19	Wednesday	Spring 2027 Grades Available in KSIS
24-26	Monday – Wednesday	PERC Review by College and Academic Departments
27	Thursday	The Office of the Registrar will run the official PERC drop process starting at 8:00 am CT
31	Monday	Memorial Day Holiday Observed: Campus Closed

June 2027

4

Friday

Last day to receive transfer work for Spring 2027 graduates.

Summer 2027

January 2027

4

Monday

Summer 2027 Application for Graduation Open

March 2027

22

Monday

Summer 2027 Early Enrollment Begins

April 2027

2	Friday	Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees may be submitted beginning with the Summer 2027 Semester.
16	Friday	Summer 2027 – Open Enrollment Begins

May 2027

3

Monday

Summer 2027 Tuition & Fee Assessment/Bills are available in KSIS

17

Monday

First Day of May Intersession

First Day of Classes: Full Ten-Week Session and First Five-Week Session

Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65) for May Intersession

31

Monday

Memorial Day Holiday Observed: Campus Closed

June 2027

1	Tuesday	First Day of Eight-Week Session and First Four-Week Session
4	Friday	Last Day of May Intersession
7	Monday	First Day of Six-Week Session 20^th Day Deadline for making changes to the program/plan for the Summer 2027 semester.
17	Thursday	Last Day of First Five-Week Session
18	Friday	Juneteenth Holiday Observed: Campus Closed
21	Monday	First Day of Second Five-Week Session
25	Friday	Last Day of First Four-Week Session
28	Monday	First Day of Second Four-Week Session

July 2027

5	Monday	Independence Day Holiday Observed: Campus Closed
16	Friday	Last Day of Six-Week Session
23	Friday	Last Day of Full Ten-Week Session and the Eight-Week Session Last Day of the Second Four-Week Session and the Second Five-Week Session Summer 2027 Application for Graduation Closes
27	Tuesday	Summer 2027 Grades Due by 5 pm CT (4 pm if grading in CANVAS)
28	Wednesday	Summer 2027 Grades Available in KSIS

August 2027

13

Friday

Last day to receive transfer work for Summer 2027 graduates.

Fall 2027

March 2027

22

Monday

Fall 2027 Early Enrollment Begins

Fall 2027 Application for Graduation Open

April 2027

16

Friday

Fall 2027 – Open Enrollment Begins

July 2027

1	Thursday	Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees may be submitted beginning with the Fall 2027 Semester.
7	Monday	Fall 2027 Tuition & Fee Assessment/Bills are available in KSIS
26	Monday	First Day of August Intersession

August 2027

9	Monday	Fall 2027 Waitlists will be purged by 8:00 a.m. CST, entering the Open Drop/Add period.
13	Friday	Fall 2027 Financial Aid Refunds Begin {refer to Billing Information/Refunds for additional information}
16	Monday	First Day of Fall 2027 Classes {Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65) - Fee Payment Deadline}
22	Sunday	Last Day to ADD Course(s) without Instructor Permission
27	Friday	Instructors May Drop Students for Non-Attendance {University Handbook, Section F64.3}

September 2027

6	Monday	Labor Day Holiday Observed: Campus Closed
7	Tuesday	Last Day for 100% Refund for a full 16-week class.
10	Friday	A/Pass/Fail Grading Option Request Deadline Academic Progress Reports Available in Navigate 360
13	Monday	Census: 20^th Day Deadline for making any changes to the program/plan for the Fall 2027 semester Last Day for 50% Refund for a full 16-week class.
15	Wednesday	Deadline to submit Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees for Fall 2027
17	Thursday	Constitution/Citizenship Day (NOT a university holiday – classes are in session, and the campus is open)
20	Monday	Last Day to Drop Classes – no ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript, for a full 16-week class. Academic Progress Reports End in Navigate 360

October 2027

1	Thursday	Graduation Application Must Be Submitted in KSIS: The application must be in a status other than Withdrawn or Denied by the College Dean’s Office to ensure your name pulls into the Commencement Name System, allowing sufficient time for the candidate to review and confirm how their name will be pronounced at the ceremony.
8	Friday	Wildcat Pause Day (No Classes - NOT an observed University Holiday)
22	Friday	Last Day to Withdraw from a course(s) – ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript

November 2027

11	Thursday	Veterans Day (NOT an observed university holiday)
21-28	Sunday-Sunday	Fall Break: No Classes
25-26	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Holiday Observed: Campus Closed

December 2027

3	Friday	Fall 2027 Application for Graduation Closes Applications submitted by this date will be considered for degree/credential posting for Fall 2027. This deadline occurs after the priority application deadline for commencement program inclusion. Students applying after the priority deadline may not be included in the commencement program. Certificates and minors are not listed in the commencement program. Last Day of Classes (Grade rosters created at 5:00 pm CT in KSIS)
6-10	Monday - Friday	Final Examinations
7	Tuesday	Deadline to Submit I/NR Grades
10 10-11	Friday Friday-Sunday	Salina Campus: College of Technology & Aviation Commencement Manhattan Campus Commencement
14	Monday	Fall 2027 Grades Due by 5 pm, CT (4 pm if grading in CANVAS)
15	Tuesday	Fall 2027 Grades Available in KSIS
27 – 31	Monday - Friday	Winter Break: Reduced University Activity-Campus Closed

January 2028

3-5	Monday – Wednesday	PERC Review by College and Academic Departments
6	Thursday	The Office of the Registrar will run the official PERC drop process starting at 8:00 am CT
14	Friday	Last day to receive transfer work for Fall 2027 graduates.

Spring 2028

October 2027

18

Monday

Spring 2028 Early Enrollment Begins

Spring 2028 Application for Graduation Opens

November 2027

13

Friday

Spring 2028 – Open Enrollment Begins

December 2027

3	Friday	Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees may be submitted beginning with the Spring 2028 Semester.
6	Monday	Spring 2028 Tuition & Fee Assessment
7	Tuesday	Bills are available in KSIS
27-31	Monday - Friday	Winter Break: Reduced University Activity-Campus Closed
27	Monday	First Day of January Intersession {Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65) for January Intersession}

January 2028

10	Monday	Spring 2028 Waitlists will be purged by 8:00 a.m. CST, entering the Open Drop/Add period.
14	Friday	Last Day of January Intersession Spring 2028 Financial Aid Refunds Begin {refer to Billing Information/Refunds for additional information}
17	Monday	Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed: Campus Closed
18	Tuesday	First Day of Spring 2028 Classes {Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65) - Fee Payment Deadline}
24	Monday	Last Day to ADD Course(s) without Instructor Permission
28	Friday	Instructors May Drop Students for Non-Attendance {University Handbook, Section F64.3}

February 2028

7	Monday	Last Day for 100% Refund for a full 16-week class.
11	Friday	A/Pass/Fail Grading Option Request Deadline Academic Progress Reports Available in Navigate 360
14	Monday	Census: 20^th Day Deadline for making any changes to the program/plan for the Spring 2028 semester Last Day for 50% Refund for a full 16-week class.
16	Wednesday	Deadline to submit Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees for Spring 2028
21	Monday	Last Day to Drop Classes – no ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript. Academic Progress Reports End in Navigate 360

March 2028

1	Wednesday	Graduation Application Must Be Submitted in KSIS: The application must be in a status other than Withdrawn or Denied by the College Dean’s Office to ensure your name pulls into the Commencement Name System, allowing sufficient time for the candidate to review and confirm how their name will be pronounced at the ceremony.
12-19	Sunday-Sunday	Spring Break: No Classes
31	Friday	Last Day to Withdraw from a course(s) – ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript

May 2028

5	Friday	Spring 2028 Application for Graduation Closes Applications submitted by this date will be considered for degree/credential posting for Spring 2028. This deadline occurs after the priority application deadline for commencement program inclusion. Students applying after the priority deadline may not be included in the commencement program. Certificates and minors are not listed in the commencement program. Last Day of Classes (Grade rosters created at 5:00 pm CT in KSIS)
6	Saturday	Salina Campus: College of Technology & Aviation Commencement
8-12	Monday-Friday	Final Examinations
9	Tuesday	Deadline to Submit I/NR Grades
12-13	Friday-Saturday	Manhattan Campus Commencement
16	Tuesday	Spring 2028 Grades Due by 5 pm, CT (4 pm if grading in CANVAS)
17	Wednesday	Spring 2028 Grades Available in KSIS
22-24	Monday – Wednesday	PERC Review by College and Academic Departments
25	Thursday	The Office of the Registrar will run the official PERC drop process starting at 8:00 am CT
29	Monday	Memorial Day Holiday Observed: Campus Closed

June 2028

9

Friday

Last day to receive transfer work for Spring 2028 graduates.

Summer 2028

January 2028

3

Monday

Summer 2028 Application for Graduation Opens

March 2028

22

Monday

Summer 2028 Early Enrollment Begins

April 2028

7	Friday	Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees may be submitted beginning with the Summer 2028 Semester.
16	Friday	Summer 2028 – Open Enrollment Begins

May 2028

1	Monday	Summer 2028 Tuition & Fee Assessment/Bills are available in KSIS
15	Monday	First Day of May Intersession Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65) for May Intersession
22	Monday	First Day of Classes: Full Ten-Week Session and First Five-Week Session Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65)
29	Monday	Memorial Day Holiday Observed: Campus Closed

June 2028

2	Friday	Last Day of May Intersession
5	Monday	First Day of Eight-Week Session and First Four-Week Session
12	Monday	First Day of Six-Week Session
19	Monday	Juneteenth Holiday Observed: Campus Closed
20	Tuesday	20^th Day Deadline for making changes to the program/plan for the Summer 2028 semester.
23	Friday	Last Day of First Five-Week Session
26	Monday	First Day of Second Five-Week Session
30	Friday	Last Day of First Four-Week Session

July 2028

3	Monday	First Day of Second Four-Week Session
4	Tuesday	Independence Day Holiday Observed: Campus Closed
21	Friday	Last Day of Six-Week Session
28	Friday	Last Day of Full Ten-Week Session and the Eight-Week Session Last Day of the Second Four-Week Session and the Second Five-Week Session Summer 2028 Application for Graduation Closes

August 2028

1	Tuesday	Summer 2028 Grades Due by 5 pm CT (4 pm if grading in CANVAS)
2	Wednesday	Summer 2087 Grades Available in KSIS
7-9	Monday - Wednesday	PERC Review by College and Academic Departments
10	Thursday	The Office of the Registrar will run the official PERC drop process starting at 8:00 am CDT
25	Friday	Last day to receive transfer work for Summer 2028 graduates.

Fall 2027
Part of Term	Start & End Dates	100% Refund Deadline	50% Refund Deadline	Drop without Penalty	Withdrawal Deadline Drop with Penalty
August Intersession	7/26/2027 to 8/13/2027			8/1/2027	8/9/2027
Eight Week - First	8/16/2027 to 10/8/2027			9/2/2027	10/22/2027
Eight Week - Second	10/11/2027 to 12/10/2027			10/28/2027	11/15/2027
Five Week - First	8/16/2027 to 9/17/2027			8/27/2027	9/6/2027
Five Week - Second	9/20/2027 to 10/22/2027			10/1/2027	10/11/2027
Five Week - Third	10/25/2027 to 12/3/2027			11/5/2027	11/15/2027
NST	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies

Spring 2028
Part of Term	Start & End Dates	100% Refund Deadline	50% Refund Deadline	Drop without Penalty	Withdrawal Deadline Drop with Penalty
January Intersession	12/27/2027 to 1/14/2028			1/2/2028	1/10/2028
Eight Week - First	1/18/2028 to 3/10/2028			2/4/2028	2/21/2028
Eight Week - Second	3/20/2028 to 5/12/2028			4/6/2028	4/24/2028
Five Week - First	1/18/2028 to 2/18/2028			1/28/2028	2/8/2028
Five Week - Second	2/21/2028 to 3/31/2028			3/3/2028	3/13/2028
Five Week - Third	4/3/2028 to 5/5/2028			4/14/2028	4/24/2028
NST	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies

Summer 2028
Part of Term	Start & End Dates	100 % Refund Deadline	50% Refund Deadline	Drop without Penalty	Withdrawal Deadline Drop with Penalty
May Intersession	5/15/2028 to 6/2/2028			5/22/2028	5/30/2028
Regular: 10-week	5/22/2028 to 7/28/2028			6/12/2028	7/7/2028
Eight Week - Summer	6/5/2028 to 7/28/2028			6/23/2028	7/10/2028
Six-Week	6/12/2028 to 7/21/2028			6/26/2028	7/10/2028
Five-Week First	5/22/2028 to 6/23/2028			6/2/2028	6/13/2028
Five-Week Second	6/26/2028 to 7/28/2028			7/7/2028	7/17/2028
Four-Week First	6/5/2028 to 6/30/2028			6/13/2028	6/21/2028
Four-Week Second	7/3/2028 to 7/28/2028			7/11/2028	7/20/2028
NST	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies

Part of Term	Start & End Dates	100% Refund Deadline	50% Refund Deadline	Drop without Penalty	Withdrawal Deadline Drop with Penalty
Eight-Week First	8/24/26 - 10/16/26	9/2/2026	9/7/2026	9/10/2026	9/28/2026
Eight-Week Second	10/19/26 - 12/18/26	10/29/2026	11/2/2026	11/5/2026	11/30/2026
Five-Week First	8/24/26 - 9/25/26	8/31/2026	8/31/2026	9/4/2026	9/14/2026
Five-Week Second	9/28/26 - 10/30/26	10/5/2026	10/5/2026	10/9/2026	10/19/2026
Five-Week Third	11/2/26 - 12/18/26	11/9/2026	11/10/2026	11/13/2026	11/30/2026
NST	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies

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