Fall 2026**
Fall 2026 events.
| Jul 8 - Aug 8 | Open Registration |
| Aug 14 | Sponsorship Authorization Forms - (Recommended Submission Date) |
| Aug 7 | Deadline for Nondegree/Concurrent/Employee Registration |
| Aug 28 | Payment Deadline - (Balance after this date is subject to a $50.00 late payment fee) |
| Aug 31 | Fall Semester Begins |
| Aug 31 - Sept 11 | Late Registration(closes at noon on Sept 11) |
| Aug 31 - Sept 16 | Add/Drop (no transcript grade entry; registered students only) |
| Sept 16 | Census Day & drop for non-payment |
| Sept 7 | Labor Day Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| Sept 17 - Oct 30 | Drop with WP or WF grade (must use add/drop/withdrawal form) |
| Sept 28 | Fall tutorial begins |
| Nov 9 | Last day to petition for defense for Fall 2026 graduation |
| Nov 23 | Last day to hold defense for Fall 2026 graduation |
| Nov 26-27 | Thanksgiving Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| Dec 7 | Last day to submit final thesis and all exit forms to Office of Academic Affairs. Students who miss this deadline will be required to register for Spring 2027 |
| Dec 11 | Fall tutorial ends |
| Dec 11 | Last day of classes |
| Dec 14 -18 | Final exams |
| Dec 18 | End of Fall Semester |
**Subject to change
Spring 2027**
Tentative Spring 2027 events.
| Nov 18 - Dec 18, 2026 | Open Registration |
| TBD | Sponsorship Authorization Forms - (Recommended Submission Date) |
| Jan 8, 2027 | Payment Deadline - (Balance after this date is subject to a $50.00 late payment fee) |
| Jan 11 | Spring Semester Begins |
| Jan 11 | Spring I tutorial begins |
| Jan 11 - 26 | Late Registration |
| Jan 11 - 27 | Add/Drop (no transcript grade entry for registered students only) |
| Jan 27 | Census Day & drop for non-payment |
| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| Jan 28 - Mar 12 | Drop with WP or WF grade (must use add/drop/withdrawal form) |
| Mar 5 | Spring I tutorial ends |
| Mar 8 | Spring II tutorial begins |
| Mar 15 - 19 | Spring Break (no classes scheduled; consult with advisor regarding attendance for tutorial rotations/research) |
| April 2 | Last day to petition for defense for Spring 2027 graduation |
| April 16*** | Last day to hold defense for Spring 2027 graduation |
| April 30*** |
Last day to submit final thesis and all exit forms to Office of Academic Affairs. Students who miss this deadline will be required to register for Summer 2027 |
| April 30 | Last Day of Classes |
| May 3 - 7 | Final Exams |
| May 7 | Spring II tutorial ends |
| May 7 | End of Spring Semester |
| May 13 | 2027 Commencement |
**Subject to change
***These deadlines may not apply to students in the Genetic Counseling Program. These students should consult with their Program for specific deadlines.
Summer 2027**
Tentative Spring 2027 events.
| Apr 7 - May 7 | Open Registration |
| TBD | Sponsorship Authorization Forms (Recommended Submission Date) |
| April 26 | Deadline for Nondegree/Concurrent/Employee Registration |
| May 14 | Payment Deadline (Balance after this date is subject to a $50.00 late payment fee) |
| May 17 | Summer Semester Begins |
| May 17 - 20 | Late Registration & Add/Drop (no transcript grade entry; registered students only) |
| May 20 | Census Day & drop for non-payment |
| May 21 - Jul 16 | Drop with WP or WF grade (need to use add/drop/withdrawal form) |
| May 31 | Memorial Day Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| TBA | Juneteenth Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| TBA | Independence Day Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| Jul 9 | Last day to petition for defense for Summer 2027 graduation |
| Jul 23 | Last day to hold defense for Summer 2027 graduation |
| Aug 6 | Last day to submit final thesis and all exit forms to Office of Academic Affairs. Students who miss this deadline will be required to register for Fall 2027 |
| Aug 6 | Last day of classes |
| Aug 9 - 12 | Final Exams |
| Aug 12 | End of Summer Semester |
**Subject to change