Academic Calendar Policy
- Policy Number: KC-ACA-3102
- Date Issued: Prior to 2010
- Date Revised: Fall 2010; Fall 2011; Spring 2012
- Last Modified: Jul 27, 2023
- Effective Date: Fall 2012
- Approved By: Provost
- Sponsor(s): Provost
- Responsible Office(s): Registrar's Office
Policy Statement
The University operates on the semester system with the academic year divided into Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Fall semesters are 16 weeks long and start in August and end in December. Spring semesters are 16 weeks long and begin in January and end in May. Summer terms are eight weeks long during the months of June and July. The 16 week semester is inclusive of the final exams week.
Courses are occasionally offered during the periods between terms, in January, May and August and these periods are called intersessions. Sessions may have durations other than 16 weeks or eight weeks.
Professional and graduate programs may adhere to different academic calendars with the permission of the Provost.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent quality delivery of academic programs and services.
Must be in compliance with University of Missouri System Collected Rules and Regulations Policy no. 20.140.
Who Should Read this Policy?
All members of the University community.
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Please refer to the academic calendar for the most up-to-date information and events.
Contacts
UMKC Registrar’s Office
Physical Location:
115 Administrative Center
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing Address:
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
Phone: 816-235-1125
Fax: 816-235-5513
Email: registrar@umkc.edu
Exclusions
NoneHistory and Updates
Updated to common policy format Fall 2010. Revised Fall 2011.