Establishment of the academic calendar for the University of Wisconsin-Madison falls within the authority of the faculty as set forth in Faculty Policies and Procedures. Construction of the academic calendar is subject to various rules and guidelines prescribed by the Board of Regents, the Faculty Senate and State of Wisconsin legislation. Approximately every five years, the Faculty Senate approves a new academic calendar which spans a future five-year period. For specific questions about the governing rules and guidelines, call (608) 262-3956 or e-mail us.

To view the academic calendar for a particular semester, select the semester from the drop-down list below and click 'Go'. A five-year printable version for the period 2011-2016 is also available in .pdf format.

OTHER CALENDAR-RELATED LINKS
Religious Observances Policy
Interfaith Religious Holidays Calendar
Enrollment/Tuition Deadlines: Fall 2011  Spring 2011  Summer Sessions
Admissions Deadlines: Undergraduate  Graduate  Transfer  International
University Housing: Important Dates and Deadlines