The academic calendar is a source for information about notable dates, including registration timelines, final exam dates and student holidays/campus closings.
Below is a general calendar for regular sessions in the 2021-22 academic year. Specific calendars such as grade report schedules and dynamic course dates can be found on the UTA website in the calendar section of the Office of the Registrar.
Summer 2021
Pre-term
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Description |
| Apr. 5 (2021) |
Registration begins for Summer 2021 & Fall 2021 terms |
Full Session
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Description |
| May 16 |
Registration Ends for Summer 14 Weeks |
| May 17 - 18 |
Late registration |
| May 17 |
First day of classes |
| May 31 |
Memorial Day Holiday |
| June 7 |
Census Date |
| June 12 |
Last day to drop classes; submit requests to advisor prior to 4:00pm |
| Aug 12 |
Last day of classes |
| Aug 16 & 17 |
Final exams |
| Aug 18 |
Commencement ceremony |
Summer Sub-Sessions
Fall 2021
Regular Session
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Description |
| Aug. 24 |
Registration Ends for Fall Term (Regular Session) |
| Aug. 25 - Aug. 30 |
Late registration |
| Aug. 25 |
First day of classes |
| Sept. 6 |
Labor Day Holiday |
| Sept. 10 |
Census date |
| Nov. 5 |
Last day to drop classes; submit requests to advisor prior to 4:00pm |
| Nov. 24 |
No classes scheduled |
| Nov. 25 - Nov. 26 |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Dec. 7 |
Last day of classes |
| Dec. 8 |
Student Study Day (no classes) |
| Dec. 9 - Dec. 15 |
Final exams |
| Dec. 16, 17 & 18 |
Commencement ceremonies |
Fall Sub-Sessions
Spring 2022
Pre-term
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Description |
| Nov. 8 (2021) |
Registration begins for Spring 2022 term |
Regular Session
Academic Calendar
| Date |
Description |
| Jan. 17 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday |
|
Registration ends for Spring Term - Regular Session |
| Jan. 18 |
First day of classes |
| Jan. 18 - Jan.21 |
Late registration |
| Feb. 2 |
Census date |
| Mar. 14 - Mar. 20 |
Spring break |
| Apr. 1 |
Last day to drop classes; submit requests to advisor prior to 4:00pm |
| Apr. 4 |
Registration begins for Summer 2022, Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 |
| May 3 |
Last day of classes |
| May 4 |
Student Study Day (no classes) |
| May 5 |
Final exams |
| May 12, 13 & 14 |
Commencement ceremonies |
Spring Sub-Sessions
Additional resources
In addition to the sessions above, for more detailed information pertaining to winter, summer and other sessions, view the complete academic calendar here.