Academic calendar

Jan Intersession:

December 29 to January 16

May Intersession:

May 18 to June 5

August Intersession:

August 2 to 21

Five Week - First:
August 25 to September 26

Five Week - Second:
September 29 to October 31

Five Week - Third:
November 3 to December 12

Eight Week - First: August 25 to October 17

Eight Week - Second: October 20 to December 19

Non-Standard: Dates Vary

Five Week - First:
January 20 to February 20

Five Week - Second:
February 23 to April 3

Five Week - Third:
April 6 to May 8

Eight Week - First: January 20 to March 13

Eight Week - Second: March 23 to May 15

Non-Standard: Dates Vary

Four Week - First: June 1 to June 26

Four Week - Second: June 29 to July 24

Six Week - First: May 26 to July 2

Six Week - Second: July 6 to August 14

Eight Week session: June 1 to July 24

Non-Standard: Dates Vary

December 12: Salina

December 12-13: Manhattan

May 9: Salina

May 15-16: Manhattan

Labor Day: September 1

Wildcat Pause Day: October 9

Fall Break: Nov. 23 to 30

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27 to 28

Winter Break: Dec. 25 to Jan 1

MLK Holiday: January 19

Memorial Day: May 25^th

Juneteenth: June 19^th

Priority Dates and Enrollment Times

Fall 2025 Early Enrollment Begins

Instructors May Drop Students for Non-Attendance {University Handbook, Section F64.3}

An instructor may drop a student from any or all components (e.g., lecture, recitation, lab, etc.) of a course if the student is absent at the beginning of the first-class period of any component of the course, but this is not a guarantee, and students are still responsible for their enrollment.

Last Day for 100% Refund (16-week classes only; click here for classes shorter than a total 16-week semester: non-standard refund dates or check your class in KSIS by viewing Refund/Drop Dates)

A/Pass/Fail Grading Option Request Deadline

Academic Progress Reports Available in SSC-Navigate

Constitution/Citizenship Day (NOT a university holiday – classes are in session, and the campus is open)

Census: 20^th Day Deadline for making any changes to program/plan for the Fall 2025 semester

Last Day for 50% Refund (16-week classes only; click here for classes shorter than a total 16-week semester: non-standard refund dates or check your class in KSIS by viewing Refund/Drop Dates)

Last Day to Drop Classes – no ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript.

Academic Progress Reports End in SSC-Navigate

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

(16-week classes only; click here for classes shorter than a total 16-week semester: non-standard refund dates or check your class in KSIS by viewing Refund/Drop Dates)

November 2025

Veteran’s Day (NOT an observed university holiday)

Thanksgiving Break: No Classes

Thanksgiving Holiday Observed: Campus Closed

December 2025

Fall 2025 Application for Graduation Closes

Last Day of Classes (Grade rosters created at 5:00pm CT in KSIS)

12

12--13

Friday

Friday-Saturday

Salina Campus Commencement

Manhattan Campus Commencement

15-19

Monday - Friday

Final Examinations

16

Tuesday

Deadline to Return I-NR Grades

22

Monday

Fall 2025 Grades Due by 5 pm CT (4 pm if grading in CANVAS)

23

Tuesday

Fall 2025 Grades available in KSIS

Spring 2026 Early Enrollment begins

Spring 2026 Application for Graduation is Open

Last Day of January Intersession

Spring 2026 Financial Aid Refunds Begin {refer to Billing Information/Refunds for additional information}

Instructors May Drop Students for Non-Attendance {University Handbook, Section F64.3}

An instructor may drop a student from any or all components (e.g., lecture, recitation, lab, etc.) if the student is absent at the beginning of the first-class period of any component of the course but this is not a guarantee and students are still responsible for their enrollment.

A/Pass/Fail Grading Option Request Deadline

Academic Progress Reports Available in SSC-Navigate

Census: 20^th Day Deadline for making changes to program/plan for the Spring 2026 semester

Last Day for 50% Refund (16-week classes only; click here for classes shorter than a full 16- week semester: non-standard refund dates or check your class in KSIS by viewing Refund/Drop Dates)

Last Day to Drop Classes – no ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on the official transcript (16-week classes only; click here for classes shorter than a full 16- week semester: non-standard refund dates or check your class in KSIS by viewing Refund/Drop Dates)

Academic Progress Reports End in SSC-Navigate

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

(16-week classes only; click here for classes shorter than a full 16- week semester: non-standard refund dates or check your class in KSIS by viewing Refund/Drop Dates)

Spring 2026 Application for Graduation Closes

Last Day of Classes (Grade rosters created at 5:00pm CST in KSIS)

Summer 2026 Early Enrollment Begins

First Day of Classes: Full 12-week semester and First Day of 1^st Six-Week Class Session

Late Enrollment Fee Assessed ($65)

Last Day of Summer 2026 Classes

Summer 2026 Application for Graduation Closes

Last Day of August Intersession

The Office of the Registrar will run the official PERC drop process starting at 1:00 pm CDT

Drop without Penalty

Withdrawal Deadline

Drop with Penalty

Drop without Penalty

Withdrawal Deadline

Drop with Penalty

Drop without Penalty

Withdrawal Deadline

Drop with Penalty

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 7

Wildcat Pause Day: October 16

Fall Break: Nov.22 to 29

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26 to 27

Winter Break: Dec. 24 to Jan 1

MLK Holiday: January 198

Spring Break: March 14 - 21

Memorial Day: May 31

Juneteenth: June 19

Independence Day: July 5

23

Monday

Fall 2026 Early Enrollment Begins

Fall 2026 Application for Graduation Open

17

Friday

Fall 2026 – Open Enrollment Begins

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.

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

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

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

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

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

22

Tuesday

Fall 2026 Grades Due by 5 pm, CT (4 pm if grading in CANVAS)

23

Wednesday

Fall 2026 Grades Available in KSIS

24 – 31

Thursday-Thursday

Winter Break: Reduced University Activity-Campus Closed

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.

29

Friday

Last Day to Order Official K-State Transcript at No Charge for Fall 2026 graduates and students not enrolled for Spring 2027

26

Monday

Spring 2027 Early Enrollment Begins

Spring 2027 Application for Graduation Open

20

Friday

Spring 2027 – Open Enrollment Begins

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}

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}

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

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

2

Friday

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

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)

9

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

Fall 2026 Grades Due by 5 pm, CT (4 pm if grading in CANVAS)

19

Wednesday

Fall 2026 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

4

Friday

Last day to receive transfer work for Spring 2027 graduates.

25

Friday

Last Day to Order Official K-State Transcript at No Charge for Spring 2027 graduates and students not enrolled for Summer/Fall 2027

Monday

Summer 2027 Application for Graduation Open

22

Monday

Summer 2027 Early Enrollment Begins

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

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

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

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

13

Friday

Last day to receive transfer work for Summer 2027 graduates.

24

Friday

Last Day to Order Official K-State Transcript at No Charge for Summer 2027 graduates and students not enrolled for Fall 2027

Drop without Penalty

Withdrawal Deadline

Drop with Penalty

Drop without Penalty

Withdrawal Deadline

Drop with Penalty

Drop without Penalty

Withdrawal Deadline

Drop with Penalty