Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar displays registration dates, deadlines, & University holidays.
Fall 2020 Academic Calendar Adjustments
Due to the University closure, the academic calendar will be adjusted to allow more time for coursework. December 7 through 11 will transition to regular instruction time. Instructors have the option to administer final exams during this week, if they choose to administer a comprehensive examination. All final exams and courses will end no later than Dec. 12, 2020.
Four Friday and two Saturday options will also serve as optional make-up days, as determined necessary by each individual instructor. Friday make-up days are half days, starting at 1:00 pm.
Friday, October 9 - Make up day for sections meeting on T/TR morning (class start time 8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Saturday, October 10 - Make up day for sections meeting on M/W/F
Friday, October 16 - Make up day for sections meeting on T/TR afternoon (class start time 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Saturday, October 17 - Make up day for sections meeting on M/W/F
Friday, October 23 - Make up day for sections meeting on T/TR morning (class start time 8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Friday, November 6 - Make up day for sections meeting on T/TR afternoon (class start time 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Spring 2021 Academic Calendar Adjustments
January 19th - Classes begin for Part of Term 1 and 2.
Dates listed reflect Parts of Term 1-3 for the Fall and Spring semesters, and Parts of Term 1-4 for the Summer semester. See Understanding Parts of Term for more information, and to find which Part of Term your course is in.
Fall 2020
Academic Calendar 2020-2021 (.pdf)
April |
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| 13 | Advanced Registration begins |
| 20 | Open Registration begins (excludes Non-degree registration) |
| 27 | Non-degree Graduate & State Employee Tuition Waiver Registration begins |
May |
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| 11 | Non-degree Undergraduate Registration begins |
June |
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| 8 | Fall Graduation application period opens |
August |
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| 21 | Waitlists are turned off |
| 24 |
First Day of Class for Parts of Term 1 & 2 Drop/Add Period for Parts of Term 1 & 2 begins Late Registration for Parts of Term 1 & 2 ($100 late registration fee) |
| 30 |
Drop/Add period for Parts of Term 1 & 2 ends Fee Payment Deadline ($100 late payment fee charged if fees not paid) |
September |
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| 7 | Labor Day- Campus Closed |
| 20 |
Withdrawal deadline for ALL courses with partial refund; automatic grade of “W” |
| 30 |
Fall Graduation Application period closes |
October |
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| 16 |
Last day of Classes for Part of Term 2 |
| 19 |
First Day of Classes for Part of Term 3 Drop/Add Period for Part of Term 3 begins Late Registration for Part of Term 3 ($100 late registration fee) |
| 25 |
Drop/Add Period for Part of Term 3 ends Fee Payment Deadline ($100 late payment fee charged if fees not paid) |
November |
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| 11 | Veteran's Day- Campus Closed |
| 26/27 |
Thanksgiving Holiday- Campus Closed |
| 30 |
Grade Forgiveness opt-out deadline Courses move to solely online or remote delivery |
December |
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| 7 |
Final Exams begin |
| 11 |
Withdrawal deadline for all Parts of Term; automatic grade of "W" |
| 12 |
Final Exams end |
| 15 | Grades Due - 9:00 AM (central time) |
| 21 | Winter break begins- Campus Closed |
January |
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| 6 | Campus resumes normal hours |
*The Academic Calendar is subject to change and is regulated by the Florida Board of Governors: BOG Policy 8.001, University Calendars.
The University of West Florida Events Calendar provides University event information, please visit the University's Events Calendar.
Spring 2021
Academic Calendar 2020-2021 (.pdf)
September |
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| 21 | Spring Graduation Application period opens |
November |
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| 9 | Advanced Registration begins |
| 16 | Open Registration begins (excludes Non-degree registration) |
| 30 | Non-degree Graduate & State Employee Registration begins |
December |
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| 7 | Non-degree Undergraduate Registration begins |
| 21 | Start of Holiday Break- Campus Closed |
January |
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| 6 | Campus returns from Holiday Break |
| 15 | Waitlists are turned off for Parts of Term 1 & 2 |
| 18 | Martin Luther King's Birthday- Campus Closed |
| 19 |
First Day of Class for Parts of Term 1 & 2 Drop/Add Period for Parts of Term 1 & 2 begins Late Registration for Parts of Term 1 & 2 ($100 late registration fee) |
| 25 |
Drop/Add Period for Parts of Term 1 & 2 ends Fee Payment Deadline ($100 late payment fee charged if fees not paid) |
February |
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5 |
Spring Graduation Application period closes |
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14 |
Withdrawal deadline for ALL courses with a partial refund; automatic grade of "W" |
| 28 | Withdrawal deadline for Part of Term 2; automatic grade of "W" |
March |
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| 12 |
Last day of class for Part of Term 2 Waitlists are turned off for Part of Term 3 |
| 15 |
First Day of Classes for Part of Term 3 Drop/Add Period for Part of Term 3 begins Late Registration for Part of Term 3 ($100 late registration fee) |
| 21 |
Drop/Add Period for Part of Term 3 ends Fee Payment Deadline ($100 late payment fee charged if fees not paid) |
April |
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| 12 | Withdrawal deadline for Part of Term 1: automatic grade of "W" |
| 23 | Grade Forgiveness opt-out deadline |
| 25 | Withdrawal deadline for Part of Term 3: automatic grade of "W" |
May |
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| 3 |
Final Exams begin |
| 7 |
Incomplete grade change from previous term deadline |
| 8 |
Final Exams end |
| 11 | Grades Due - 9:00 AM (central time) |
*The Academic Calendar is subject to change and is regulated by the Florida Board of Governors: BOG Policy 8.001, University Calendars.
The University of West Florida Events Calendar provides University event information, please visit the University's Events Calendar.
Summer 2021
Academic Calendar 2020-2021 (.pdf)
February |
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| 8 | Summer Graduation application period opens |
March |
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| 29 | Advanced Registration begins |
April |
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| 5 | Open Registration begins (excludes Non-degree registration) |
| 12 | Non-degree Graduate & State Employees Registration begins |
| 19 | Non-degree Undergraduate Registration begins |
May |
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| 14 | Waitlists are turned off |
| 17 |
First Day of Class for Parts of Term 1 & 2 Drop/Add Period for Parts of Term 1 & 2 begins Late Registration for Parts of Term 1 & 2 ($100 late registration fee) |
| 23 |
Drop/Add Period for Parts of Term 1 & 2 ends Fee Payment Deadline ($100 late payment fee charged if fees not paid) |
| 31 | Memorial Day- Campus Closed |
June |
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| 4 |
Summer Graduation application period closes |
| 13 |
Withdrawal deadline for ALL courses with a partial refund; automatic grade of “W” |
| 19 |
Withdrawal deadline for Part of Term 2; automatic grade of “W” |
| 21 |
First Day of Classes for Part of Term 4 Drop/Add Period for Part of Term 4 begins Late Registration for Part of Term 4 ($100 late registration fee) |
| 27 | Drop/Add Period for Part of Term 4 ends |
| 29 |
Last day of class for Part of Term 2 Waitlists are turned off for Part of Term 3 |
July |
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1 |
First Day of Classes for Part of Term 3 Drop/Add Period for Part of Term 3 begins Late Registration for Part of Term 3 ($100 late registration fee) |
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5 |
Independence Day- Campus Closed |
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7 |
Drop/Add Period for Part of Term 3 Fee Payment Deadline ($100 late payment fee charged if fees not paid) |
| 23 | Withdrawal deadline for Part of Term 1; automatic grade of "W" |
| 26 | Grade Forgiveness opt-out deadline |
August |
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| 1 |
Withdrawal deadline for Part of Term 4; automatic grade of "W" |
| 3 |
Withdrawal deadline for Part of Term 3; automatic grade of "W" |
| 13 |
Last Day of Class for Parts of Term 1, 3 & 4 |
| 17 | Grades Due - 9:00 AM (central time) |
*The Academic Calendar is subject to change and is regulated by the Florida Board of Governors: BOG Policy 8.001, University Calendars.
The University of West Florida Events Calendar provides University event information, please visit the University's Events Calendar.