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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Academic Calendar

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Additional campus dates and deadlines can be found here.

Fall Semester 2026, August - December

Aug. 13
Thursday, residence halls open for new first-year students sign up for UCM Kickoff, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Aug. 14
Friday, university apartments open, 10:00 a.m.
Aug. 14
 Friday, faculty planning.
Aug. 16
Sunday, residence halls open for move-in, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Aug. 17
Monday, 8:00 a.m., classes begin.
Aug. 17-28 Monday-Friday, Enrollment Validation Process.  See instructions for details.
Aug. 19
Wednesday, last day for enrollment and changing classes for first-half semester classes. Waitlist for first-half semester classes ends.
Aug. 19
Wednesday, last day for a 100% refund for first-half semester classes. 
Aug. 19
Wednesday, last day to change a first-half semester class to/from audit grade mode.
Aug. 20
Thursday, last day for enrollment and changing classes for full semester classes. Waitlist for full semester classes ends.
Aug. 20
Thursday, last day for a 100% refund for full semester classes.
Aug. 20
Thursday, last day to change a full semester class to/from audit grade mode.
Aug. 24 Monday, last day for a 50% refund for first-half semester classes.
Aug. 26
Wednesday, last day for a 50% refund for full semester classes.
Aug. 27
Thursday, last day for a 25% refund for first-half semester classes.
Aug. 28 Friday, course drops for Enrollment Validation after 12:00 p.m.
Aug. 31 Monday, last day to award a summer degree/certificate. (always the last working day of August)
Sept. 1 Wednesday, last day for a 25% refund for full semester classes.
Sept. 2
Thursday, last day to change a first-half semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode.
Sept. 7 Monday, Labor Day Holiday, CLASSES DISMISSED and UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
Sept. 14 Monday, Fall Census Date. (always the 5th Monday of the fall/spring semesters)
Sept. 18
Friday, Spring 2027 course schedule available to view in MyCentral. (always the 3rd Friday of September)
Sept. 18
Friday, last day to drop a first-half semester class.* (always the 5th Friday of the semester)
Sept. 18
Friday, last day to change a full semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode. (always the 5th Friday of the semester)
Sept. 21 Monday, holds due by offices for spring enrollment. (always the 6th Monday of the fall/spring semesters)
Sept. 29
Tuesday, Student Progress Reports due by noon in MyCentral. (always the 7th Tuesday of the semester)
Oct. 1
Thursday, 2027-2028 FAFSA available at fafsa.gov. (Tentative)
Oct. 7 Wednesday, final examinations for first-half semester classes.
Oct. 8 Thursday, last day to petition for a grade appeal of a Summer 2026 semester course. (always the 8th Friday of the semester)
Oct. 8 Thursday, Fall Break, CLASSES DISMISSED.
Oct. 9 Friday, Fall Break, CLASSES DISMISSED AND UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
Oct. 9
Friday, end of first-half semester. (always the 8th Friday of the semester)
Oct. 12
Monday, second-half semester classes begin. (always the 9th Monday of the semester)
Oct. 12-16 Homecoming Week.
Oct. 12-23 Monday-Friday, Enrollment Validation Process.  See instructions for details.
Oct. 13
Tuesday, grades due at noon for first-half semester classes and classes that ended on or before October 9th.
Oct. 14
Wednesday, last day to add/change a second-half semester class. Waitlist for second-half semester classes ends.
Oct. 14
Wednesday, last day for a 100% refund for second-half semester classes.
Oct. 14
Wednesday, last day to change a second-half semester class to/from audit grade mode.
Oct. 14
Wednesday, grades available for first-half semester classes and classes that ended before October 9th.
Oct. 19
Monday, last day for a 50% refund for second-half semester classes.
Oct. 19
Monday, enrollment for spring semester begins. Students can find their individual enrollment access date at ucmo.edu/registrar/dates/enroll.cfm.
Oct. 19
Monday, cap and gown distribution for Fall graduation begins at the University Store at The Crossing through commencement day.
Oct. 22
Thursday, last day for a 25% refund for second-half semester classes.
Oct. 23
Friday, last day to drop a full semester class.* (always the 10th Friday of the fall semester)
Oct. 23 Friday, course drops for Enrollment Validation after 12:00 p.m.
Oct. 26
Monday, spring enrollment open to all seniors.  Students can find their individual enrollment access date at ucmo.edu/registrar/dates/enroll.cfm.
Oct. 28
Wednesday, spring enrollment open to all juniors and seniors. Students can find their individual enrollment access date at ucmo.edu/registrar/dates/enroll.cfm.
Oct. 28
Wednesday, last day to change a second-half semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode.
Oct. 30
Friday, spring enrollment open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  Students can find their individual enrollment access date at ucmo.edu/registrar/dates/enroll.cfm.
Oct. 30
Friday, last day to apply for Fall graduation to have name included in the printed commencement program. (always the 11th Friday of the semester)
Nov. 4
Wednesday, spring enrollment open to all students.  
Nov. 6 Friday, Summer 2027 schedule available for schools to review. (always on the 1st Friday of November) (available to public on December 19th).
Nov. 13
Friday, last day to drop a second-half semester class.* (always the 13th Friday of the fall semester)
Nov. 15 Sunday, last day to petition for reinstatement for spring semester (for suspended and dismissed students).
Nov. 20
Friday, residence halls close, 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 20 Friday, Fall 2027 schedule available for schools to review. (always on the 3rd Friday of November) (available to public on February 5th).
Nov. 23-25
Monday through Wednesday, Thanksgiving Break, CLASSES DISMISSED.
Nov. 26-27
Thursday-Friday, Thanksgiving Holiday, CLASSES DISMISSED AND UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
Nov. 29
Sunday, residence halls open, noon.
Dec. 4
Friday, Summer 2026 semester U grades change to F grades if no other grade reported. (always the Friday of the 16th week of classes)
Dec. 4
 Friday, last day of fall semester classes. (always the Friday of the 16th week of classes)
Dec. 7-11
Monday through Friday, fall semester final examinations (includes second-half semester classes).
Dec. 7-11
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.- noon, commencement name cards available in the Registrar’s Office (WDE 1000).
Dec. 11 Friday, 9:00 a.m. training for commencement stationary and program hooders at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
Dec. 11 Friday, 9:30 a.m. training for commencement faculty marshals at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
Dec. 11 Friday, Registrar’s Office closes early in preparation for Commencement Ceremonies.
Dec. 11
Friday, residence halls close, 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 11
Dec. 12
Dec. 15
Tuesday, grades due at noon for second-half semester and full semester classes.
Dec. 16
Wednesday, final semester grades available in MyCentral.
Dec. 18
Friday, Summer 2027 course schedule available to view in MyCentral (always the Friday before Winter Break)
Dec. 24-31
Winter Break, UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.

Spring Semester 2027, January - May

Jan. 1-3 Winter Break, UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
Jan. 1 Friday, University Crossing opens for spring move-in for new students, see ucmo.edu/aptmovein for times.
Jan. 4
Monday, University offices open.
Jan. 8
Friday, University apartments open for move-in for new students (non Crossing), see ucmo.edu/aptmovein for times.
Jan. 10 Sunday, residence halls open, 9:00 a.m. for new residents and noon for returning residents.
Jan. 11
Monday, 8:00 a.m., classes begin.
Jan. 11-22 Monday-Friday, Enrollment Validation Process.  See instructions for details.
Jan. 13
Wednesday, last day for enrollment and changing classes for first-half semester classes. Waitlist for first-half semester classes ends.
Jan. 13
Wednesday, last day for a 100% refund for first-half semester classes.
Jan. 13
Wednesday, last day to change a first-half semester class to/from audit grade mode.
Jan. 14
Thursday, last day for enrollment and changing classes for full semester classes. Waitlist for full semester classes ends.
Jan. 14
Thursday, last day for a 100% refund for full semester classes.
Jan. 14
Thursday, last day to change a full semester class to/from audit grade mode.
Jan. 15 Friday, last day to award a fall degree/certificate.  (always January 15th or the next earliest weekday if on a weekend)
Jan. 18
Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, CLASSES DISMISSED and UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
Jan. 19
Tuesday, last day for a 50% refund for first-half semester classes.
Jan. 21
Thursday, last day for a 50% refund for full semester classes.
Jan. 22
Friday, last day for a 25% refund for first-half semester classes.
Jan. 22 Friday, course drops for Enrollment Validation after 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 27
Wednesday, last day for a 25% refund for full semester classes.
Jan. 28
Thursday, last day to change a first-half semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode.
Feb. 1 Monday, priority date for submission of the 2027-2028 Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) to the national FAFSA processing agency for consideration for the Access Missouri Grant.
Feb. 1 Monday, UCM Scholarship Finder Applications due today.
Feb. 5 Friday, Fall 2027 course schedule available to view in MyCentral. (always on the 1st Friday of February)
Feb. 8 Monday, Spring Census Date. (always the 5th Monday of the fall/spring semesters)
Feb. 12
Friday, last day to drop a first-half semester class.* (always the 5th Friday of the semester)
Feb. 12 Friday, last day to change a full semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode. (always the 5th Friday of the semester)
Feb. 15 Monday, holds due by offices for summer/fall enrollment. (always the 6th Monday of the fall/spring semesters)
Feb. 25
Tuesday, Student Progress Reports available at noon in MyCentral. (always the 7th Tuesday of the semester)
March 1 Monday, Curriculum Deadline for 2027-2028 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, including Four Year Guides.
March 5
Friday, final examinations for first-half semester classes and end of first-half semester.
March 5
Friday, last day to petition for a grade appeal of a fall semester course. (always the 8th Friday of the semester)
March 5 Friday, residence halls close, 6:00 p.m.
March 8-12 Spring Break.
March 14 Sunday, residence halls open, noon.
March 15 Monday, second-half semester classes begin. (always the 10th Monday of the semester)
March 15 Monday, cap and gown distribution for spring and summer graduation begins at the University Store at The Crossing through commencement day.
March 15 Monday, enrollment for summer and fall semesters begins. Students can find their individual enrollment access date at ucmo.edu/registrar/dates/enroll.cfm.
March 15-26
Monday-Friday, Enrollment Validation Process. See instructions for details
March 16 Tuesday, grades due at noon for first-half semester classes and classes that ended on or before March 5th.
March 17
Wednesday, last day to add/change a second-half semester class. Waitlist for second-half semester classes ends.
March 17 Wednesday, last day for 100% refund for second-half semester classes.
March 17
Wednesday, last day to change a second-half semester class to/from audit grade mode.
March 19 Friday, last day to drop a full semester class.
March 22 Monday, summer and fall enrollment open to all seniors. Students can find their individual enrollment access date at ucmo.edu/registrar/dates/enroll.cfm.
March 22
Monday, last day for a 50% refund for second-half semester classes.
March 24 Wednesday, summer and fall enrollment open to all juniors and seniors. Students can find their individual enrollment access date at ucmo.edu/registrar/dates/enroll.cfm.
March 25 Thursday, last day for a 25% refund for second-half semester classes.
March 26 Friday, summer and fall enrollment open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  Students can find their individual enrollment access date at ucmo.edu/registrar/dates/enroll.cfm.
March 26 Friday, course drops for Enrollment Validation after 12:00 p.m.
March 30 Tuesday, priority date for submission of the 2027-2028 Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) to the national FAFSA processing agency for SEOG and Federal Work Study. (Tentative)
March 31 Wednesday, summer and fall enrollment open to all students.
March 31 Wednesday, last day to change a second-half semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode.
April 2 Friday, Spring 2028 schedule available to schools for review. (always on the 1st Friday of April). (available to public on September 17th).
April 15 Thursday, last day to petition for reinstatement for summer semester (for suspended and dismissed students).
April 16
Friday, last day to drop a second-half semester class. (always the 14th Friday of the spring semester)
April 30
Friday, last day of spring semester classes. (always the Friday of the 16th week of classes)
April 30
Friday, Fall semester U grades change to F grades if no other grade reported. (always the Friday of the 16th week of classes)
May 3-7
 Monday through Friday, spring semester final examinations (includes second-half semester classes).
May 3-7 Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.- noon, commencement name cards available in the Registrar’s Office (WDE 1000).
May 7 Friday, 9:00 a.m. training for commencement stationary and program hooders at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
May 7 Friday, 9:30 a.m. training for commencement faculty marshals at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
May 7 Friday, Registrar’s Office closes early in preparation for Commencement Ceremonies.
May 7 Friday, housing facilities close, 6:00 p.m.
May 7
May 8 Commencement Ceremonies.
May 11 Tuesday, grades due at noon for second-half semester and full semester classes.
May 12 Wednesday, final semester grades available in MyCentral.

Summer Sessions 2027, May - August

May 17
Monday, 1st 6-week (session S6F) and 12-week (session SFM) sessions begin.
May 17-21 Monday-Friday, Enrollment Validation Process.  See instructions for details.
May 18
Tuesday, last day to add a 1st 6-week session class.
May 18 Tuesday, last day for 100% refund for a 1st 6-week session class.
May 18 Tuesday, last day to change a 1st 6-week session class to/from audit grade mode.
May 19 Wednesday, last day to add a 12-week session class.
May 19 Wednesday, last day for 100% refund for a 12-week session class.
May 19 Wednesday, last day to change a 12-week session class to/from audit grade mode.
May 19 Wednesday, last day for 50% refund for a 1st 6-week session class.
May 20 Thursday, last day for 25% refund for a 1st 6-week session class.
May 24 Monday, last day for 50% refund for a 12-week session class.
May 27 Thursday, last day for 25% refund for a 12-week session class.
May 28 Friday, last day to change a 1st 6-week session class to/from pass/fail grade mode.
May 28 Friday, last day to award a spring degree/certificate. (always the last working day of May)
May 31 Monday, Memorial Day holiday, CLASSES DISMISSED and UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
June 1
Tuesday, 2nd 6-week (session S6G) and 8-week (session S9K) sessions begin. (always first day of week 3 of summer semester)
June 1-4 Tuesday-Friday, Enrollment Validation Process. See instructions for details.
June 2 Wednesday, last day to add a 2nd 6-week session class.
June 2 Wednesday, last day for 100% refund for a 2nd 6-week session class.
June 2 Wednesday, last day to change a 2nd 6-week session class to/from audit grade mode.
June 3 Thursday, last day for 50% refund for a 2nd 6-week session class.
June 3 Thursday, last day to add an 8-week session class.
June 3 Thursday, last day for 100% refund for an 8-week session class.
June 3 Thursday, last day to change an 8-week session class to/from audit grade mode.
June 4 Friday, last day for 25% refund for a 2nd 6-week session class.
June 8 Tuesday, last day for 50% refund for an 8-week session class.
June 11 Friday, last day for 25% refund for an 8-week session class.
June 11
Friday, last day to drop a 1st 6-week session class. (always the 4th Friday of the summer semester)
June 11 Friday, last day to change a 2nd 6-week session class to/from pass/fail grade mode.
June 11 Friday, last day to change a 12-week session class to/from pass/fail grade mode.
June 17 Thursday, last day to change an 8-week session class to/from pass/fail grade mode.
June 24
Thursday, 1st 6-week session ends and final exams. (always Thursday of week 6 of summer semester)
June 25
Friday, last day to drop a 2nd 6-week session class. (always the 6th Friday of the summer semester)
June 25
Friday, last day to petition for a grade appeal of a spring semester course. (always the 6th Friday of the summer semester)
June 28
Monday, 3rd 6-week (session S6H) session begins. (always Monday of week 7 of summer semester)
June 28- July 2 Monday-Friday, Enrollment Validation Process.  See instructions for details.
June 29 Tuesday, last day to add a 3rd 6-week session class.
June 29 Tuesday, last day to change a 3rd 6-week session class to/from audit grade mode.
June 29 Tuesday, last day for 100% refund for a 3rd 6-week session class.
June 29
Tuesday, grades due at noon for 1st 6-week session classes.
June 30 Wednesday, last day for 50% refund for a 3rd 6-week session class.
June 30
Wednesday, grades available for 1st 6-week session in MyCentral.
July 1 Thursday, last day for 25% refund for a 3rd 6-week session class.
July 2
Friday, last day to drop an 8-week session class. (always the 7th Friday of the summer semester unless campus is closed, then next business day)
July 5 Monday, Independence Day Holiday, CLASSES DISMISSED and UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
July 8 Thursday, 2nd 6-week session ends and final exams. (always Thursday of week 8 of summer semester)
July 9
Friday, last day to drop a 12-week session class. (always the 8th Friday of the summer semester)
July 9 Friday, last day to change a 3rd 6-week session class to/from pass/fail grade mode.
July 13
Tuesday, grades due at noon for 2nd 6-week session classes.
July 14
Wednesday, grades available for 2nd 6-week session in MyCentral.
July 15 Thursday, last day to petition for reinstatement for fall semester (for suspended and dismissed students)
July 22
Thursday, 8-week session ends and final exams.  (always Thursday of week 10 of summer semester)
July 23
Friday, last day to drop a 3rd 6-week session class. (always the 10th Friday of the summer semester)
July 27
Tuesday, grades due at noon for 8-week session classes.
July 28
Wednesday, grades available for 8-week session in MyCentral.
Aug. 5
Thursday, 3rd 6-week and 12-week sessions end and final exams.
Aug. 5 Thursday, Summer Census Date (always the last Thursday of the summer semester)
Aug. 6
Friday, Spring semester U grades change to F grades if no other grade reported. (always the Friday of the 12th week of summer semester)
Aug. 10
Tuesday, grades due at noon for 3rd 6-week session and 12-week session classes.
Aug. 11
Wednesday, grades available for 3rd 6-week session and 12-week session in MyCentral.
Aug. 31 Thursday, last day to award a summer degree/certificate.

*NOTE: In addition to full semester (16-week) and half-semester (8-week) classes, UCM offers many classes that are on a variable schedule.  The start, end, refund (100%, 50%, and 25%), and last day to drop dates may vary for individual classes.  The full schedule of UCM course offerings can be found online in the public Schedule of Courses site.  Students can find the refund and last day to drop deadlines for their particular courses online in MyCentral. Additional dates and deadlines can be found here.