Academic Calendar & Dates
Official UAS semester dates, add/drop deadlines, financial aid priority windows, holidays, and commencement schedules for 2026–2027.
Alaska Unlocked: in-state tuition for every undergraduate, wherever you call home.
New & Returning Student Residence Hall Move-In
John Pugh Hall and Banfield Hall open for all incoming freshman and returning students.
Fall Semester Instruction Begins
First day of classes for fall semester courses across Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, and distance online.
Add/Drop Period & 100% Tuition Refund Window
Last week to add classes or drop courses with a full tuition refund.
Labor Day — Campus Closed
No classes; all campus administrative offices and libraries closed.
Last Day to Withdraw with 'W' Grade
Final deadline to drop a class with a 'W' grade on official transcript.
Thanksgiving Holiday — Campus Closed
University holiday. No classes scheduled Thursday or Friday.
Fall Final Examinations Week
Final examination period for all fall semester classes.
Fall Commencement Ceremony — Juneau
Mid-year graduation ceremony at Centennial Hall, Juneau campus.
Spring Semester Instruction Begins
First day of spring classes on campus and online.
Spring Add/Drop Period
Last week to adjust course schedule with full tuition refund.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Campus Closed
University holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
UA Foundation Scholarship Priority Deadline
Deadline to file the UA Foundation single scholarship application.
Spring Break — No Classes
Spring break week for students and faculty.
Spring Final Examinations Week
Final exams week for spring semester.
Spring Commencement Ceremony
Official commencement celebration for Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka graduates.
Summer Session I Instruction Begins
First day of 6-week summer session I & full 12-week intensive courses.
Summer Session II Instruction Begins
First day of 6-week summer session II intensive courses.