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Fall 2026 Academic Calendar

Students are advised to contact Student Business Services (SBS) prior to dropping class(es) or withdrawing from the semester. View Refund Schedule.

  • General Calendar Dates
  • Mar. 30 - Apr. 9, 2026
    Fall Early Registration
  • Apr. 10 - Aug. 14, 2026
    Fall Open Registration
  • Aug. 10, 2026
    Fall Financial Aid Disbursements Begin
  • Aug. 11, 2026
    Fee Payment Deadline for Early and Open Registration by 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 15-24, 2026
    Fall Late Registration (see sessions below)
  • Aug. 17 - Sep. 16, 2026
    Online Graduation Application Available
  • Aug. 24, 2026
    Fee Payment Deadline for Fall Late Registration by 5 p.m.
  • Sep. 17 - Oct. 16, 2026
    Online Late Graduation Application Available
  • Nov. 29 - Dec. 7, 2026
    100% Online Courses May Schedule Finals
  • Dec. 1-7, 2026
    Regular Session Finals Week
  • Dec. 7, 2026
    Official Closing of Fall Semester
  • Dec. 7, 2026
    Commencement Ceremony (Tentative)
  • Dec. 16, 2026
    Graduation Clearances Due by 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 21, 2026
    Degrees Posted to Academic Record by 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 21, 2026
    Grades Available on Transcript and Over E-Services Online
  • Holidays
  • Sep. 7, 2026
    Labor Day
  • Nov. 25-29, 2026
    Thanksgiving Holiday (Students)
  • Dec. 24, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027
    Winter Holidays

By Sessions

  • Regular Session (15-Weeks)
  • Mar. 30 - Apr. 9, 2026
    Fall Early Registration
  • Apr. 10 - Aug. 14, 2026
    Fall Open Registration
  • Aug. 11, 2026
    Fee Payment Deadline for Early/Open Registration by 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 17, 2026
    First Class Day
  • Aug. 24, 2026
    Fee Payment Deadline for Late Registration by 5 p.m.
  • Sep. 1, 2026
    Census Date
  • Sep. 1, 2026
    CTAP Opt-Out Deadline (Online Textbook)
  • Sep. 1-15, 2026
    Census Reporting Period
  • Sep. 15, 2026
    Census Roster Due by 12 p.m.
  • Nov. 2, 2026
    Last Day to Drop/Withdraw
  • Nov. 24, 2026
    Last Class Day
  • Dec. 1-7, 2026
    Final Exams
  • Dec. 11, 2026
    Grades Due by 12 p.m.
  • Dec. 22, 2026
    Grades Available on Transcript and Over E-Services Online
  • First Eight-Week Session
  • Mar. 30 - Apr. 9, 2026
    Fall Early Registration
  • Apr. 10 - Aug. 14, 2026
    Fall Open Registration
  • Aug. 11, 2026
    Fee Payment Deadline for Early/Open Registration by 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 17, 2026
    First Class Day
  • Aug. 24, 2026
    Census Date
  • Aug. 24, 2026
    Fee Payment Deadline for Late Registration by 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 24 - Sep. 7, 2026
    Census Reporting Period
  • Sep. 7, 2026
    Census Roster Due by 12 p.m.
  • Sep. 21, 2026
    Last Day to Drop/Withdraw
  • Oct. 8, 2026
    Last Class Day
  • Oct. 9-10, 2026
    Final Exams
  • Oct. 15, 2026
    Grades Due by 12 p.m.
  • Oct. 23, 2026
    Grades Available Over Canvas Only
  • Second Eight-Week Session
  • Mar. 30 - Apr. 9, 2026
    Fall Early Registration
  • Apr. 10 - Aug. 14, 2026
    Fall Open Registration
  • Aug. 15 - Sep. 14, 2026
    Registration Closed
  • Sep. 15 - Oct. 13, 2026
    Registration Reopen Period
  • Oct. 5, 2026
    Fee Payment Deadline by 5 p.m.
  • Oct. 12, 2026
    First Class Day
  • Oct. 19, 2026
    Census Date
  • Oct. 19-30, 2026
    Census Reporting Period
  • Oct. 30, 2026
    Census Roster Due by 12 p.m.
  • Nov. 16, 2026
    Last Day to Drop/Withdraw
  • Dec. 3, 2026
    Last Class Day
  • Dec. 4-5, 2026
    Final Exams
  • Dec. 11, 2026
    Grades Due by 12 p.m.
  • Dec. 22, 2026
    Grades Available on Transcript and Over E-Services Online

 

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Contact

  • Office of the Registrar

    Phone: 281-283-2525
    Fax: 281-226-7230
    Email: registrar@uhcl.edu

    SSCB 3203
    2700 Bay Area Blvd
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Office hours:
    Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.