Utah Valley University's Spring 2027 semester begins Monday, January 11, 2027 and ends Wednesday, May 5, with commencement that same week. Spring break is March 15 to 21, and full-semester final exams run April 29 through May 5.
UVU calls its January-to-May term "Spring," where BYU calls the same stretch "Winter," which is why searches for UVU's "winter semester" so often turn up nothing. Every date below comes from UVU's own Spring 2027 calendar page, last updated by the university June 30, 2026, and read Nov. 7, 2026.
The semester before it, Fall 2026, ends with full-semester finals December 7 to 11 and an official term end of Saturday, December 12, per UVU's Fall 2026 calendar, which leaves a four-week break before January 11.
The dates most students need
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin (full semester and first block) | Mon., Jan. 11 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes | Mon., Jan. 18 |
| Open registration and waitlist end (full semester) | Tue., Jan. 19 |
| Last day to drop with a refund (full semester) | Mon., Feb. 1 |
| Tuition and fees due (online by 11:59 p.m.) | Wed., Feb. 10 |
| Presidents Day, no classes | Mon., Feb. 15 |
| Second-block classes begin | Wed., Mar. 3 |
| Spring break | Mar. 15 to 21 |
| Last day to withdraw (full semester) | Mon., Mar. 22 |
| Deadline to apply to graduate | Wed., Mar. 31 |
| Last day of classes (full semester) | Tue., Apr. 27 |
| Interim day, no classes | Wed., Apr. 28 |
| Final exams | Thu., Apr. 29 to Wed., May 5 |
| Commencement and convocations | May 5 to 7 |
Deadlines by type of class
UVU runs four tracks inside one semester, and each has its own deadlines. Most mix-ups come from a student in a block class using the full-semester dates.
| Deadline | Full semester | First block | Second block | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes begin | Jan. 11 | Jan. 11 | Mar. 3 | Jan. 15-16 |
| Waitlist and open registration end | Jan. 19 | Jan. 14 | Mar. 8 | Jan. 21 |
| Late add begins | Jan. 20 | Jan. 15 | Mar. 9 | Jan. 22 |
| Last day to drop with a refund | Feb. 1 | Jan. 21 | Mar. 15 | Feb. 5 |
| W grade begins | Feb. 2 | Jan. 22 | Mar. 16 | Feb. 6 |
| Last day to withdraw or audit | Mar. 22 | Feb. 12 | Apr. 7 | Mar. 24 |
| Classes end | Apr. 27 | Mar. 2 | Apr. 27 | Apr. 30-May 1 |
| Final exams | Apr. 29-May 5 | Last day of class | Last day of class | Apr. 30-May 1 |
Drop, withdraw and the W grade, in plain terms
There are two separate deadlines, and they cost different things.
Dropping a full-semester class by Monday, February 1 removes it with a refund. The same day is UVU's class-change deadline for financial aid, so a schedule change after it may not be reflected in your aid.
Withdrawing from February 2 through March 22 is still allowed, but UVU's calendar marks February 2 as the day the W grade for withdrawn classes begins, and the refund deadline has passed. After March 22 the calendar lists no further withdraw date, so plan on finishing the class. UVU's registration office can explain what a W means for your aid.
If a semester goes sideways, the useful question is whether you're past February 1. Before it, you get a refund. After it, you don't.
Paying tuition
Tuition and fees are due Wednesday, February 10, with online payments accepted until 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. The late fee starts the next day. That's three weeks after classes start, which is later than many schools, and it's easy to forget once the semester is moving. If you're working toward Utah residency for in-state tuition, our residency guide covers the rules and timing.
Registration, if you're still building a schedule
Priority registration for Spring 2027 ran in late October 2026, by credits earned: 110+ credits on Oct. 19, then 100+, 80+, 60+, 30+ and 15+, and 0+ credits on Oct. 27, each opening at 7 a.m. If you missed your window, you can still register through Tuesday, January 19 for full-semester classes, the last day of open registration and the waitlist period. Late add starts January 20.
Spring break, and how it lines up with everyone else's
UVU's spring break is March 15 to 21, 2027. BYU, Provo City School District and Alpine School District each set their own, and they often don't match, which matters for married students with kids and for anyone planning a trip with family at another school. Our fall break, Thanksgiving and spring break comparison lines up UVU, BYU and Provo schools side by side.
Finals week
Full-semester classes end Tuesday, April 27. Wednesday, April 28 is an interim day with no classes, meant as a study day, and finals run Thursday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 5. Block and weekend classes hold their finals on the last day of class instead. Our finals week survival guide and our list of study spots around Provo and Orem cover where to go when the library fills up.
Graduating this spring
The deadline to apply to graduate in Spring semester is Wednesday, March 31, 2027, and commencement and the college convocations run May 5 to 7. Families coming in for it can use our graduation weekend guide for hotels, parking and restaurants.
What comes after Spring
UVU's future-calendar page already lists Fall 2027: classes begin Wednesday, August 18, 2027; fall break is October 14 to 17; Thanksgiving break is November 22 to 28; and finals run December 6 to 10. Summer 2027 dates weren't posted on that page when we checked.
Where to confirm
Universities occasionally adjust calendars, and the official record is UVU's own Spring 2027 schedule page. For everything else about getting around campus, start with our UVU student guide and the UVU commuter guide.
Related guides
- UVU student guide
- Fall break, Thanksgiving and spring break 2026-27: UVU, BYU and Provo schools
- Winter semester in Provo
- Finals week survival guide
- UVU student housing
- UVU Fall 2027 semester dates
- UVU tuition 2026-27
- BYU Winter 2027 semester dates
- How class registration works at BYU and UVU
- Applying to graduate at BYU and UVU: deadlines
Frequently Asked Questions
When does UVU Spring 2027 start?
When is UVU spring break 2027?
When are UVU finals for Spring 2027?
What is the last day to drop a UVU Spring 2027 class with a refund?
When is UVU tuition due for Spring 2027?
What is the last day to withdraw from a UVU class in Spring 2027?
When does registration for UVU Spring 2027 open?
When is UVU's Spring 2027 graduation?
Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Spring Semester 2027 Calendar, Utah Valley University. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Future Academic Calendars, Utah Valley University. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Fall Semester 2026 Calendar, Utah Valley University. Checked November 7, 2026.
