Important dates and deadlines
| 2013: Summer sessions |
| May 28 |
Three-week summer session begins |
| June 14 |
Three-week summer session ends |
| June 17 |
Eight-week summer session begins |
| June 21 |
Tuition due date for summer term |
| July 4 |
Independence Day (no classes) |
| August 9 |
Eight-week summer session ends |
| 2013–2014: Fall semester |
| August 5 |
First-quarter housing payment due |
| August 15 |
Fall-semester eligibility begins for University health Services |
| August 26 |
Fall-term financial aid disbursement begins |
| August 28 |
Tuition eBills available for students and Authorized Payers |
| August 28–29 |
University Residence Halls move-in |
| September 2 |
Labor Day |
| September 3 |
Instruction begins |
| September 20 |
Tuition due for fall term |
| September 20–22 |
Parents’ Weekend |
| October 14 |
Second-quarter housing payment due |
| November 28–December 1 |
Thanksgiving recess* |
| December 13 |
Last day of class |
| December 14 |
Study day |
| December 15 |
Exams begin |
| December 21 |
Exams end |
| December 22 |
Winter Commencement |
| December 22 |
University Residence Halls close |
*Policy on Classes during Thanksgiving
The university discourages professors from canceling class on the Wednesday before
Thanksgiving in order to fulfill the required amount of credit hours per semester.
On some occasions, a professor will offer makeup sessions or alternative assignments
to accommodate out-of-state students with immovable travel plans. Once your student
finalizes his or her class schedule, we encourage contacting his or her Wednesday
professors to determine their individual policies. It is recommended that
students attend class on this day.
More calendars
- Academic calendar
Projects important dates several years into the future, including the first day of classes, holidays, and breaks.
- Admissions
Application information dates and deadlines.
- Athletic Events Calendar
Find schedules and ticket information for all Badger Athletic teams.
- Campus Area Housing
Best time to look for off-campus housing.
- Commencement
Commencement ceremonies at UW–Madison.
- Enrollment and registration dates and deadlines
Key enrollment, course add, drop, withdrawal deadlines and policies.
- Financial Aid
How and when to apply and answers to your frequently asked questions.
- Greater Madison Visitor and Convention Bureau
A calendar of events for the greater Madison area.
- Student
Health Insurance Program (SHIP) open enrollment periods
SHIP, offered through University Health Services, provides valuable health
care coverage for eligible UW–Madison students.
- Student Orientation,
Advising & Registration (SOAR)
For more information and to sign up for SOAR.
- Tuition
and Fees
Due dates and tuition information.
- University Events Calendar
A calendar of art exhibitions, guest lectures, and many more opportunities on campus.
- University Housing dates
A list of important dates for students living in residence halls, including
move-in and move-out dates as well as contract, payment, and cancellation
deadlines.
- Wisconsin Greek Events Calendar
- Wisconsin Union Event Calendar
A list of theater, arts, films, meetings and fun events happening at the Memorial Union and Union South.