Spring 2026**
| Nov 19 - Dec 19, 2025 | Open Registration |
| Dec 19 | Sponsorship Authorization Forms (Recommended Submission Date) |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Payment Deadline (Balance after this date is subject to a $50.00 late payment fee) |
| Jan 12 | Spring Semester Begins |
| Jan 12 | Spring I tutorial begins |
| Jan 12 - 27 | Late Registration |
| Jan 12 -28 | Add/Drop (no transcript grade entry for registered students only) |
| Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| Jan 29 - Mar 13 | Drop with WP or WF grade (must use add/drop/withdrawal form) |
| Mar 6 | Spring I tutorial ends |
| Mar 9 - 13 | Spring Break (no classes scheduled; consult with advisor regarding attendance for tutorial rotations/research) |
| Mar 16 | Spring II tutorial begins |
| April 3 | Last day to petition for defense for Spring 2025 graduation |
| April 17*** | Last day to hold defense for Spring 2025 graduation |
| May 1*** |
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 2025 |
| May 1 |
Last Day of Classes |
| May 4 - 8 | Final Exams |
| May 8 | Spring II tutorial ends |
| May 8 |
End of Spring Semester |
| May 13 |
2026 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 2026**
| Apr 8 - May 8 | Open Registration |
| TBD | Sponsorship Authorization Forms (Recommended Submission Date) |
| May 4 | Deadline for Nondegree/Concurrent/Employee Registration |
| May 15 | Payment Deadline (Balance after this date is subject to a $50.00 late payment fee) |
| May 18 | Summer Semester Begins |
| May 18 - 21 | Late Registration; Add/Drop (no transcript grade entry; registered students only) |
| May 21 | Census Day & drop for non-payment |
| May 25 | Memorial Day Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| Jun 19 | Juneteenth Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| Jul 3 | Independence Day Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| Jul 10 | Last day to petition for defense for Summer 2025 graduation |
| Jul 24 | Last day to hold defense for Summer 2025 graduation |
| Aug 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 Fall 2025 |
| Aug 7 | Last day of classes |
| Aug 10 - 13 | Final Exams |
| Aug 13 | End of Summer Semester |
**Subject to change
Fall 2026**
|
Jul 15 - Aug 15 |
Open Registration |
|
TBD |
Sponsorship Authorization Forms |
| Aug 7 |
Deadline for Nondegree/Concurrent/Employee Registration |
|
Aug 28 |
Payment Deadline |
|
Aug 31 |
Fall Semester Begins |
|
Aug 31 - Sept 16 |
Late Registration;
Add/Drop (no transcript grade entry; registered students only) |
|
Sept 7 |
Labor Day Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
|
TBD |
Fall tutorial begins |
|
Nov 9 |
Last day to petition for defense for Fall 2025 graduation |
|
Nov 23 |
Last day to hold defense for Fall 2025 graduation |
|
Nov 26-27 |
Thanksgiving Holiday, University Closed (UTHealth Houston) |
| TBD | Fall tutorial ends |
|
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 2026 |
|
Dec 11 |
Last day of classes |
|
Dec 13-18 |
Final exams |
|
Dec 18 |
End of Fall Semester |
**Subject to change