| Milestone | Time | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course & Classroom Scheduling · Priority 1 | ||||
| Course exclusivity period begins | 8:00 AM | MonNov 3, 2025 | WedJul 1, 2026 | WedJul 1, 2026 |
| Course exclusivity period ends | 11:59 PM | MonJan 19, 2026 | SunAug 23, 2026 | SunAug 23, 2026 |
| Central scheduling period begins | 8:00 AM | TueJan 20, 2026 | MonAug 24, 2026 | MonAug 24, 2026 |
| Central scheduling period ends | 11:59 PM | SunFeb 1, 2026 | MonSep 7, 2026 | MonSep 7, 2026 |
| Banner reopens for changes | 8:00 AM | MonFeb 2, 2026 | TueSep 8, 2026 | TueSep 8, 2026 |
| Registration & Enrollment | ||||
| Registration begins | — | FriApr 10, 2026 | ThuNov 12, 2026 | Not listed |
| Students removed from the waitlist | Noon | WedAug 12, 2026 | WedJan 6, 2027 | FriMay 28, 2027 |
| Final day to submit Section Cancellation Form (low enrollment) | 10:00 AM | WedAug 12, 2026 | WedJan 6, 2027 | May: May 6 Extended: May 6 Thru: May 28 Short I: May 28 Short II: Jun 29 |
| Classes begin | — | MonAug 17, 2026 | MonJan 11, 2027 | TueMay 11, 2027 |
| Last day of drop/add | 11:59 PM | FriAug 21, 2026 | FriJan 15, 2027 | May: May 12 Extended: May 17 Short I: Jun 4 Thru: Jun 9 Short II: Jul 6 |
| Census Dates | ||||
| Final day for modifying SSASECT for Board of Regents reporting | — | WedSep 30, 2026 | MonFeb 15, 2027 | WedJun 30, 2027 |
| Board of Regents census date | — | WedOct 7, 2026 | MonFeb 22, 2027 | ThuJul 8, 2027 |
| Final Exams | ||||
| NOFR meeting type entered in Banner for final exam scheduling | — | MonOct 19, 2026 | MonMar 8, 2027 | TueMay 11, 2027 |
| Final exam schedule published in 25Live | — | Week ofNov 2, 2026 | Week ofMar 22, 2027 | Two weeks before final exams |
| Classroom & Event Scheduling · Priorities 2–5 | ||||
| Priority 2: event exclusivity period for academic units Recurring academic events (faculty-intensive or faculty-led) |
— | Apr 27 –May 10, 2026 | Nov 9 –Nov 22, 2026 | Feb 1 –Feb 14, 2027 |
| Priority 3: continued event scheduling Non-recurring academic or non-academic events for faculty · through end of term |
— | Opens MonMay 11, 2026 | Opens MonNov 23, 2026 | Opens MonFeb 15, 2027 |
| Priorities 4–5: event scheduling for student organizations Student organizations, and events mainly for non-UGA-affiliated entities · through end of term |
— | Opens MonJul 6, 2026 | Opens MonNov 30, 2026 | Opens MonApr 5, 2027 |