Academic Calendar dates are subject to change and may be revised without notice. Please refer to the registrar’s website for updates.
Fall 2025 Calendar
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Full & 1st Session Classes Begin | August 18 |
| Labor Day | September 1 |
| Fall Break | October 6-7 |
| 1st Session Ends | October 3 |
| 2nd Session Begins | October 8 |
| 2nd Session Ends | November 25 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26-28 |
| Full Session Ends | December 2 |
| Study Day | December 3 |
| Exams | December 4-10 |
| Graduate Hooding | December 12 |
| Commencement Ceremonies | December 12 |
| Official Graduation Date* | December 13 |
Academic and Financial Dates and Deadlines
Academic and financial dates and deadlines can be found at calendar.utk.edu.
Graduation Deadlines
For official graduation information and deadlines, please visit The Graduate School’s website.
Knowing the deadlines for submitting forms to the Graduate School can help to avoid delays in graduation. Review the Steps to Graduation to find out each of the steps and the necessary forms.