Academic Conduct Expectations
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UCF Academic Calendar
For a more comprehensive list of deadlines, please go to the UCF Academic Calendar.
Graduation & Certification (Spring 2026)
- Intent to Graduate & Walk-Only Requests: March 16, 2026. No exceptions.
- Commencement Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:00pm.
- Final Certification Deadline: June 8, 2026
- Checklist Items Due: End of March/Beginning of April (portfolios, exams, etc.) follow up with your program for those due dates.
Graduation & Certification (Summer C 2026)
- Intent to Graduate & Walk-Only Requests: June 26, 2026. No exceptions.
- Commencement Date: July 31 – August 1
- Final Certification Deadline: TBD
- Checklist Items Due: End of June/Beginning of July (portfolios, exams, etc.) follow up with your program for those due dates.
Graduation & Certification (Fall 2026)
- Intent to Graduate & Walk-Only Requests: June 9 – October 16, 2026. No exceptions.
- Commencement Date: December 11 – December 12, 2026
- Final Certification Deadline: TBD
- Checklist Items Due: End of October/Beginning of November (portfolios, exams, etc.) follow up with your program for those due dates.
Graduation & Certification (Spring 2027)
- Intent to Graduate & Walk-Only Requests: October 19, 2026 – March 5, 2027. No exceptions.
- Commencement Date: May 6 – May 8, 2027
- Final Certification Deadline: TBD
- Checklist Items Due: End of March/Beginning of April (portfolios, exams, etc.) follow up with your program for those due dates.
Academic Progress (Spring 2026)
- Final Grades Posted: May 10, 2026
- Standing Review: May 11, 2026
- Probation Paperwork: May 19, 2026
Academic Progress (Summer C 2026)
- Final Grades Posted: August 7, 2026
- Standing Review: August 7, 2026
- Probation Paperwork: August 28, 2026
Academic Progress (Fall 2026)
- Final Grades Posted: December 17, 2026
- Standing Review: December 17, 2026
- Probation Paperwork: January 15, 2027
Academic Progress (Spring 2027)
- Final Grades Posted: May 7, 2027
- Standing Review: May 9, 2027
- Probation Paperwork: TBD
Thesis/Dissertation Milestones
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Summer 2026
- Committee Forms: April 10, 2026
- Candidacy e-Forms, filed by Program: April 24, 2026
Fall 2026
- Committee Forms: July 6, 2026
- Candidacy e-Forms, filed by Program: July 17, 2026
Spring 2027
- Committee Forms: November 6, 2026
- Candidacy e-Forms, filed by Program: November 20, 2026
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Summer 2026
- Committee Forms: April 10, 2026
- Programs of Study: April 8, 2026
Fall 2026
- Committee Forms: July 6, 2026
- Programs of Study: July 2, 2026
Spring 2027
- Committee Forms: November 6, 2026
- Programs of Study: November 4, 2026
Follow these steps, in order:
Students missing the Program of Study or Committee formation deadlines can’t register for thesis credits.
Graduate Contracts, Requested by Faculty
Summer 2026
- Influence Screenings: TBD
- GRAs: TBD
- GTAs/Graders: TBD
Fall 2026
- Influence Screenings: TBD
- GRAs: TBD
- GTAs/Graders: TBD
Spring 2027
- Influence Screenings: TBD
- GRAs: TBD
- GTAs/Graders: TBD
Special Leave of Absence
Summer 2026 (Follow Summer C)
- Submit dynamic form + supporting documents by May 19, 2026
Requests without supporting documents will be denied.
Fall 2026
- Submit dynamic form + supporting documents by August 28, 2026
Requests without supporting documents will be denied.
Spring 2027
- Submit dynamic form + supporting documents by January 15, 2027
Requests without supporting documents will be denied.
Thesis/Dissertation Defense Deadlines
Spring 2026
- Release Options: March 16, 2026
- Format Review & Defense Posting: March 27, 2026
- Defense: April 10, 2026
- Final Submission: April 24, 2026
Summer C 2026
- Release Options: June 19, 2026
- Format Review & Defense Posting: June 19, 2026
- Defense: July 7, 2026
- Final Submission: July 17, 2026
Fall 2026
- Release Options: October 9, 2026
- Format Review & Defense Posting: October 23, 2026
- Defense: November 6, 2026
- Final Submission: November 2026
Spring 2027
- Release Options: March 15, 2027
- Format Review & Defense Posting: March 26, 2027
- Defense: April 9, 2027
- Final Submission: April 23, 2027
Registration Dates/Forms
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Summer C 2026
- Registration Begins: March 24, 2026
- Registration Ends: May 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please note that UCF Offices close at 5 PM on May 12, 2026.
- Late Registration (Add/Drop/Swap) Begins: May 13, 2026, at 12:00 AM
- Late Registration (Add/Drop/Swap) Ends: May 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please note that UCF Offices close at 5 PM on May 12, 2026.
- All Administrative Record Changes: May 29, 2026, at Noon
- Tuition is Due: May 29, 2026
- Withdrawal Deadline: June 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please note that UCF Offices close at 5 PM on June 10, 2026.
*Students registering for the first time after May 12, 2026, will be accessed a $100 late registration fee.*
Fall 2026
- Registration Begins: March 24, 2026
- Registration Ends: August 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please note that UCF Offices close at 5 PM on August 23, 2026.
- Late Registration (Add/Drop/Swap) Begins: August 24, 2026, at 12:00 AM
- Late Registration (Add/Drop/Swap) Ends: August 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please note that UCF Offices close at 5 PM on May 12, 2026.
- All Administrative Record Changes: September 4, 2026, at Noon
- Tuition is Due: September 4, 2026
- Withdrawal Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please note that UCF Offices close at 5 PM on October 30, 2026.
*Students registering for the first time after August 23, 2026, will be accessed a $100 late registration fee.*
Spring 2027
- Registration Begins: TBD
- Registration Ends: January 10, 2027, at 11:59 PM. Please note that UCF Offices close at 5 PM on January 8, 2027.
- Late Registration (Add/Drop/Swap) Begins: January 11, 2027, at 12:00 AM
- Late Registration (Add/Drop/Swap) Ends: January 15, 2027, at 11:59 PM. Please note that UCF Offices close at 5 PM on January 15, 2027.
- All Administrative Record Changes: January 22, 2027, at Noon
- Tuition is Due: January 22, 2027, at 5PM
- Withdrawal Deadline: April 2, 2027, at 11:59 PM. Please note that UCF Offices close at 5 PM on April 2, 2027.
*Students registering for the first time after January 10, 2027, will be accessed a $100 late registration fee.*
Full-Time Load:
- Summer: 6 credit hours (or 3 thesis/dissertation)
- Fall/Spring: 9 credit hours (or 3 thesis/dissertation)
Late Add/Drop/Swap Requests
- Must go through your program coordinator
- Due by week 2; prof approval + documentation required
- Only Registrar’s Office can change your schedule after late reg ends
Fellowship Nominations
- Graduate Dean’s Fellowship: March 15, 2026
- Summer Mentoring Fellowship: March 15, 2026