Other UAMS academic calendars available through the Office of the University Registrar.
Spring 2026
| Event | Regular Session 1/5-5/1 | MHA Spring A 1/5-2/27 | MHA Spring B 3/2-5/1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | November 10-January 9 | November 10-January 9 | November 10-January 9 |
| Last Day to Submit Non-Degree Seeking Applications | January 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Application Materials Due (SOPHAS) | Varies based on program | November 15 | November 15 |
| Classes Begin | January 5 | January 5 | March 2 |
| Tuition and Fees Due | January 5 | January 5 | January 5 |
| Late Registration | January 6-10 | January 6-10 | January 6-10 |
| New Student Orientation | January 9 | December 18 | N/A |
| Last Day to Add a Course | January 9 | January 9 | January 9 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with 100% Refund | January 9 | January 7 | March 4 |
| Applied Practice/Integrated Learning Experience Information Meeting (12:00-1:00pm) | January 12 | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Practice/Integrative Learning Experience Information Meeting (4:00-5:00 pm) | January 13 | N/A | N/A |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with 50% Refund | January 16 | January 13 | March 10 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed (No classes/offices closed) | January 19 | January 19 | N/A |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a “W” | February 2 | January 24 | March 21 |
| President’s Day Observed (no classes/offices closed) | February 16 | February 16 | N/A |
| Research Day 2025 & 3-Minute Thesis – NO CLASSES OR EXAMS | February 18 | N/A | N/A |
| Biology Competency Exam Dates | March 2-9, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 23-27 | N/A | March 23-27 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course (“W” Posted to the Transcript) | April 10 | February 7 | April 11 |
| Grades for Graduating Students Due | TBD | March 6 | TBD |
| Last day to remove an “I” received during the last enrolled semester | May 8 | N/A | N/A |
| Classes End | May 8 | February 27 | May 1 |
| Last Day to Submit Applied Practice/Integrated Learning Experience Plans | May 11 | N/A | N/A |
| Grades Due for Continuing Students | TBD | March 6 | TBD |
| Commencement | May 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Degrees Conferred | May 16 | N/A | N/A |
Summer 2026
| Event | Regular Session 5/26-7/24 |
|---|---|
| Application Materials Due (SOPHAS) | March 15 |
| Registration | March 30-June 1 |
| Late Registration | May 25-June 2 |
| Last Day to Submit Non-Degree Seeking Applications | May 15 |
| Classes Begin | May 26 |
| Tuition and Fees Due | May 26 |
| Last Day to Add a Course | June 1 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with 100% Refund | June 1 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with 50% Refund | June 8 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a “W” | June 8 |
| Applied Practice/Integrated Learning Experience Information Meeting (12:00-1:00pm) | June 11 |
| Applied Practice/Integrative Learning Experience Information Meeting (4:00-5:00 pm) | June 12 |
| UAMS Independence Day Holiday Observed | July 3 |
| DrPH Program Written Exams | July 7-July 9 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course (“W” Posted to the Transcript) | July 10 |
| Grades for Graduating Students Due | TBD |
| Biology Competency Exam Dates | July 14-21 |
| Classes End | July 24 |
| Last day to remove an “I” received during the last enrolled semester | July 24 |
| Grades Due for Continuing Students | TBD |
| DrPH Program Oral Exams | August 4-August 6 |
| Degrees Conferred | August 8 |
Fall 2026
| Event | Regular Session 8/17-12/11 | MHA Fall I 8/17-10/9 | MHA Fall II 10/12-12/11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | June 1-August 21 | June 1-August 21 | June 1-October 16 |
| Last Day to Submit Non-Degree Seeking Applications | August 1 | N/A | N/A |
| New Student Orientation (virtual) | July 24 | N/A | N/A |
| New Student Orientation (in person) | August 12 | July 28 (MHA only) | N/A |
| Application Materials Due (SOPHAS) | Varies based on program | July 1 | July 1 |
| Late Registration | August 22-August 26 | August 22-August 26 | August 22-August 26 |
| Classes Begin | August 17 | August 17 | October 12 |
| Tuition and Fees Due | August 17 | August 17 | October 12 |
| Last Day to Add a Course | August 21 | August 21 | August 21 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with 100% Refund | August 21 | August 21 | October 15 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course with 50% Refund | August 28 | August 28 | October 23 |
| Labor Day Observed (no classes/offices closed) | September 7 | September 7 | N/A |
| Research Induction Ceremony | September 10 | N/A | N/A |
| Last Day to Drop a Course without a “W” | September 11 | August 28 | October 23 |
| Applied Practice/Integrated Learning Experience Information Meeting (12:00-1:30pm) | September 16 | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Practice/Integrative Learning Experience Information Meeting (3:00-4:30 pm) | September 17 | N/A | N/A |
| American Public Health Association Annual Meeting (San Antonio, TX) | November 1-4 | N/A | November 1-4 |
| Veterans Day Observed (no classes/offices closed) | November 11 | N/A | November 11 |
| Last Day to Drop a Course (“W” Posted to the Transcript) | November 12 | September 28 | November 12 |
| UAMS Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes/offices closed) | November 26 | N/A | November 26 |
| Friday after Thanksgiving is a holiday only if declared by Governor | November 27 | N/A | November 27 |
| Grades for Graduating Students Due | December 14 | October 16 | December 14 |
| Last Day to Submit Applied Practice/Integrated Learning Experience Plans | December 11 | N/A | N/A |
| Classes End | December 11 | October 9 | December 11 |
| Last day to remove an “I” received during the last enrolled semester | December 12 | N/A | N/A |
| Grades Due for Continuing Students | December 16 | October 16 | December 16 |
| Degrees Conferred | December 19 | December 19 | December 19 |
| UAMS Christmas Eve Holiday (Offices Closed) | December 24 | N/A | December 24 |
| UAMS Christmas Day Holiday Observed (Office Closed) | December 25 | N/A | December 25 |
| UAMS New Year’s Holiday Observed (Offices Closed) | January 1 | N/A | January 1 |