A laptop with an "important dates" message sits on a desk next to pencils, books, a mug and a plant.

Illustration by Jordan Johnson

Mavericks should keep these important dates in mind as they begin the fall semester.

Late registration

Any student can register for fall classes during the late registration period from Monday to Friday.

Labor Day

Campus will be closed to observe the holiday Sept. 1. Classes will resume the next day.

Census date

UTA’s official enrollment count will be done Sept. 3. No withdrawals or grades will be posted for courses dropped before 5 p.m. that day.

Last day to drop

Oct. 31 is the last day for students to drop classes. Drop requests must be submitted in MyMav before 4 p.m.

Spring 2026 registration begins

Registration for the spring 2026 semester begins Nov. 3.

Thanksgiving break

The university will be closed for Thanksgiving break Nov. 26-28. Classes resume Dec. 1.

Last day of classes and student study day

Dec. 2 is the last day of classes. No classes will be held Dec. 3 for a student study day in preparation for final exams.

Final exams

Final exams will be held Dec. 4-10. The official last day of the semester is Dec. 10. Students can find exam dates for the fall semester on UTA’s website.

Final grades

Final grades are due Dec. 15 for the fall semester.

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