Academic Calendar
The unit of credit at the University is based on semester credit hours. Prior to Summer 2021, some graduate level programs utilized quarter credit hours.
The USU Academic Year (AY) begins in the summer semester followed by the fall and spring semester. The start of the AY at USU will align with Armed Forces Day, i.e. third Saturday each May.
Summer semester, approximately 12 weeks, will typically run from May to August;
Fall semester, approximately 18 weeks, will typically run from August through December; and
Spring semester, approximately 18 weeks, will typically run from January through May.
Academic Year and Term Dates (2026 – 2029)
| AY |
Term |
Start Date |
End Date |
| 2026-2027 |
Summer 2026 |
5/18/2026 |
8/14/2026 |
| |
Fall 2026 |
8/17/2026 |
12/18/2026 |
| |
Spring 2027 |
1/4/2027 |
5/14/2027 |
2027-2028
|
Summer 2027
|
5/17/2027 |
8/13/2027 |
|
Fall 2027
|
8/16/2027
|
12/17/2027 |
|
Spring 2028
|
1/3/2028
|
5/19/2028 |
| 2028-2029 |
Summer 2028 |
5/22/2028 |
8/18/2028 |
| |
Fall 2028 |
8/21/2028 |
12/22/2028 |
| |
Spring 2029 |
1/8/2029 |
5/18/2029 |
All courses within the AY follow the Federal definition of credit hour published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 34, Part 600.2 I to determine USU credit hours regardless of course date range or delivery method within the semester. Enrollment, retention, and graduation rates will be measured on the continuous enrollment in each AY, in addition to new students starting as of each summer semester.