Graduation Calendar 2025-2026
Please check with the Graduate Division of your professional school or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the last date to schedule a master’s final exam, a doctoral oral comprehensive exam, or a final doctoral oral exam for each semester or term.
The deadlines below represent the final University deadlines and are subject to change. Professional schools or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences may set earlier deadlines. Students are advised to consult with the appropriate school or College to confirm all deadlines. Academic calendar dates may be viewed at the KU Registrar Calendar link below.
Upcoming Graduation Deadlines
Fri, Dec. 12
Final Fall 2025 Graduation Deadline. You must submit all graduation requirements by this date to qualify for a FA25 degree.
Tue, Feb 3
Early Spring 2026 Graduation Deadline. Students who were enrolled in FA25 and submit all graduation requirements by the early deadline will be awarded a SP26 degree but are not required to enroll for the SP26 term.
Fri, May 15
Final Spring 2026 Graduation Deadline. You must submit all requirements for graduation by this date to qualify for a SP26 degree.
| FALL 2025 | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | August 18 |
| Labor Day | September 1 |
| Early Graduation Deadline (see footnote 1 below) | September 2 |
| Fall Break | October 11-14 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26-30 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 4 |
| Final Examinations | December 8-12 |
| Final Graduation Deadline (see footnote 3 below) | December 12 |
| Degrees Post to Transcripts | January 19, 2026 |
| Diplomas Available | March 1, 2026 |
| Doctoral Hooding Ceremony (see footnote 4 below) | May 16, 2026 |
| Commencement | May 17, 2026 |
| SPRING 2026 | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | January 20 |
| Early Graduation Deadline (see footnote 1 below) | February 3 |
| Application for Graduation Deadline for Inclusion in Ceremony Materials (see footnote 2 below) | March 2 |
| Spring Break | March 16-22 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 7 |
| Final Examinations | May 11-15 |
| Final Graduation Deadline (see footnote 3 below) | May 15 |
| Doctoral Hooding Ceremony (see footnote 4 below) | May 16 |
| Commencement | May 17 |
| Degrees Post to Transcripts | June 23 |
| Diplomas Available | August 3 |
| SUMMER 2026 | Date |
|---|---|
| Application for Graduation Deadline for Inclusion in Spring 2026 Ceremony Materials (see footnote 3 below) | March 2, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | June 1 |
| Early Graduation Deadline (see footnote 1 below) | June 8 |
| Last Day of Classes | July 24 |
| Final Graduation Deadline (see footnote 3 below) | July 24 |
| Doctoral Hooding Ceremony (see footnote 4 below) | May 16 |
| Commencement | May 17 |
| Degrees Post to Transcripts | August 24 |
| Diplomas Available | October 1 |
Footnotes
- Early Graduation Deadline: A student who was enrolled the previous semester and submits all degree requirements by this date will have the degree conferred for this semester but is not required to enroll for this semester.
- Candidates for Spring and Summer 2026 degrees only: Submitting the Application for Graduation in Enroll & Pay by this deadline will ensure you are included on the mailing list for information about the 2026 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony and will ensure your name is included in all 2026 University graduate ceremony materials (if desired).
Final Graduation Deadline. This is the last day to submit ALL requirements for a degree to be conferred that semester. Refer to our graduation requirements pages for further information: Doctoral | Masters.
Students should consult with their professional school or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for additional degree requirements.
- This date is subject to change. Please visit Doctoral Hooding Ceremony webpage for the most up-to-date schedule and to find other important information about the ceremony.