Spring 2025 - University Commencement & Convocation Exercises
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Friday, May 2, 2025.
For more info visit commencement.utah.edu. Beltane
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
The fire festival that celebrates the coming of summer and the fertility of the coming year. One of the eight major annual sabbats or festivals.General practices include jumping the balefire and dancing the MayPole.
Recognized by: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Skills Shop
Learn a new digital skill with a hands-on workshop. Explore various topics like sketch notes, Adobe Portfolio, creating infographics, creating a social media marketing campaign, stop motion, text-to-image ai image generation, and more. This event is open for anyone to join.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Public Event. Contact Name: Tamar Castillo. Contact Email: tamar.castillo@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Herriman Campus - Juniper Bldg
14551 Sentinel Ridge Blvd
Herriman, UT 84065.
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Israeli Independence Day. A Jewish holiday celebrating the formal establishment of the State of Israel, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Recognized by: Jewish
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, May 2, 2025 – Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Summer 2025 - House Bill 60 registration
Academic Deadlines
For more info: https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/housebill60.php.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, May 5, 2025.
Spring 2025 - Grades due
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, May 12, 2025.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu. Summer 2025 First Half - Classes begin
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, May 12, 2025.
Summer 2025 Full Term - Classes begin
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, May 12, 2025.
Summer 2025 First Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Summer 2025 First Half - Last day to wait list
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Spring 2025 - School of Medicine Graduation Exercises
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, May 16, 2025.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu. Summer 2025 Full Term - Last day to add without a permission code
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, May 16, 2025.
Summer 2025 Full Term - Last day to wait list
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, May 16, 2025.
Summer 2025 - Deadline to apply for graduation
Academic Deadlines
For more info: https://registrar.utah.edu/graduation/index.php.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Summer 2025 - Tuition payment due
Academic Deadlines
For more info: https://bursar.utah.edu/payment-options/.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Summer 2025 Full Term - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Declaration of the Bab
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Observances begin on the previous evening 2 hours, 11 minutes after sunset. A celebration and remembrance of the Bab, who played a preparatory role to the Baha'u'llah.
Recognized by: Baha'i
Requested Accommodation: Work Restriction
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Holiday: Memorial Day
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
Ascention of the Baha'u'llah
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Commemorates the death of the founder of the Baha’i faith; Baha’llah died on May 29, 1892 at 3:00 am. General practices include devotional programs and reading from the scriptures
Recognized by: Baha'i
Requested Accommodation: Work Restriction
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Summer 2025 First Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, May 30, 2025.
Shavuot
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
The “Feast of Weeks" was originally an ancient grain harvest festival, and is identified with the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. General practices include an evening of devotional programs and studying the Torah, eating dairy products, reading the book of Ruth, and lighting a memorial candle at sundown on the second night of Shavuot.
Recognized by: Jewish
Requested Accommodations: Work restriction
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Summer 2025 - Census deadline
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, June 2, 2025.
Eid al-Adha
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Festival of Sacrifice. Commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael. God provided a sheep to sacrifice in Ishmael's place. General practices include the distribution of meat, animal sacrifices, prayer, and gathering with family and friends.
Recognized by: Muslim
Requested Accommodations: Work restriction. Provide food accommodations if requested (Islamic dietary restrictions apply).
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 6, 2025 – Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Pentecost
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
50th day after Easter. Holy Spirit descends on Jesus, Apostles and followers.
Recognized by: Christian/Catholic/Protestant
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Summer 2025 First Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 13, 2025.
Holiday: Juneteenth (observed)
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, June 16, 2025.
Summer 2025 First Half - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Summer 2025 Full Term - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 20, 2025.
Summer 2025 Second Half - Classes begin
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 20, 2025.
Litha/Midsomer/Alban Hefin/Summer Solstice
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
A celebration of the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. Celebration of the the Goddess manifesting as Mother Earth and the God as the Sun King. For some Pagans the Summer Solstice marks the marriage of the God and Goddess and see their union as the force that creates the harvest’s fruits. One of the eight major annual sabbats or festivals. General practices include lighting bonfires and watching the sun rise
Recognized by: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Summer 2025 Second Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Summer 2025 Second Half - Last day to wait list
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Al-Hijri
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Also called the Arabic New Year, or Hijri New Year, this is the first day of the Islamic year, which initially was set around the year Mohammad and his followers emigrating from Mecca to Medina.
Recognized by: Muslim
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Friday, June 27, 2025.
Holiday: Independence Day
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 4, 2025.
Ashura
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
Shi'a Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammad's grandson. According to Sunni Muslims, Muhammad fasted and asked others to do so on this day as well. For Sunni Muslims the day also celebrates the parting of the Red Sea for Moses by Allah.
Recognized by: Muslim
Requested Accommodations: Provide food accommodations as requested
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Martyrdom of the Bab
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
The commemoration of the miraculous events surrounding the execution of the Bab, the harbinger of the Baha'i faith, where he is considered a Manifestation of God.
Recognized by: Baha'i
Requested Accommodations: Work Restriction
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Interfaith & Cultural Holidays
The day commemorating the torture and martyrdom of Guru Arjan, who was killed on the orders of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, after he refused to stop preaching. He was the first Sikh martyr, and the fifth Guru.
Recognized by: Sikh
Requested Accommodation: Work Restriction
Learn more here.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Summer 2025 Second Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 11, 2025.
Holiday: Pioneer Day
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Summer 2025 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
Summer 2025 Second Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
Fall 2025 - Open enrollment
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, July 28, 2025.
Summer 2025 Full Term - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Summer 2025 Second Half - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Summer 2025 Full Term - Final exam period (Jul 31 - Aug 1)
Academic Deadlines
For more info: https://registrar.utah.edu/academic-calendars/index.php#exams.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025.