Coursera Calendar

There are six 8-week sessions per year. Enrollment opens 2 weeks before the first day of class and ends 2 weeks before all coursework is due. All for-credit coursework is due byÌýthe last day of the 8-week session.

For additional dates, visit CU Boulder on Coursera Calendar.Ìý This calendar provides further details on the posting of final grades and degree and certificate conferral dates.

2026 Sessions

Enrollment Open: Jan 5 – Feb 20 |Ìý Course Session: Jan 12Ìý– Mar 6

  • Jan 5, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • Jan 12, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • Jan 12,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance.
  • Jan 25,​Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to petition for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment.
  • Feb 20, 4:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Mar 3, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Mar 3, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • Mar 6, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to complete ProctorU Exams
  • Mar 6, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • Mar 6, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • Mar 6, 11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access CloseÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items
  • Mar 16, 5:00 p.m. MT | Final grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • Mar 26, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • Apr 5, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Open: Feb 23 – April 17 |Ìý Course Session: Mar 9Ìý– May 1

  • Feb 23, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • Mar 9, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • Mar 9,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance. The longer you wait, the fewer available spots.
  • Mar 22,​Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to petition for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment
  • Apr 17, 4:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Apr 28, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Apr 28, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • May 1, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to complete ProctorU Exams
  • May 1, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • May 1, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • May 1, 11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access CloseÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items
  • May 11, 5:00 p.m. MT | Final grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • May 22, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • May 29, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Open: Apr 20 – June 12 | Classes: May 4Ìý– June 26

  • April 20Ìý, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • May 4, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • May 4,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance. The longer you wait, the fewer available spots.
  • May 18,​Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to petition for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class & submit petition within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment (See details: Drop & Withdrawal Information)
  • June 12, 4:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • June 23, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • June 23, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • June 26, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Complete ProctorU Exams
  • June 26, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • June 26, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • June 26,Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access ClosedÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items
  • July 6, 5:00 p.m. MT | Final grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • July 17, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • July 24, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Opens: June 15 – Aug 7 | Classes: June 29Ìý– Aug 21

  • June 15Ìý, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • June 29, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • June 29,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance. The longer you wait, the fewer available spots.
  • July 13,​Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to petition for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class & submit petition within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment (See details: Drop & Withdrawal Information)
  • Aug 7, 4:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Aug 18, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Aug 18, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • Aug 21, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Complete ProctorU Exams
  • Aug 21, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • Aug 21, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • Aug 21,Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access ClosedÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items.
  • Sept 1, 5:00 p.m. MT | Final grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • Sept 11, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • Sept 18, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Opens: Aug 10 - Oct 2 | Classes: Aug 24Ìý– Oct 16

  • Aug 10Ìý, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • Aug 24, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • Aug 24,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance. The longer you wait, the fewer available spots.
  • Sept 7,​Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to petition for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class & submit petition within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment (See details: Drop & Withdrawal Information)
  • Oct 2, 4:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Oct 13, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Oct 13, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • Oct 16, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Complete ProctorU Exams
  • Oct 16, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • Oct 16, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • Oct 16,Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access ClosedÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items.
  • Oct 27, 5:00 p.m. MT | Final grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • Nov 6, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • Nov 13, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Opens: Oct 5 – Nov 27 | Classes: Oct 19 – Dec 11

  • Oct 5Ìý, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • Oct 19, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • Oct 19,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance. The longer you wait, the fewer available spots.
  • Nov 2,​Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to petition for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class & submit petition within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment (See details: Drop & Withdrawal Information)
  • Nov 27, 4:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Dec 8, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Dec 8, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • Dec 11, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Complete ProctorU Exams
  • Dec 11, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • Dec 11, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • Dec 11,Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access ClosedÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items.
  • Dec 22, 5:00 p.m. MT | Final grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • Jan 8, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • Jan 15, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Archived 2025ÌýSessions

Enrollment Open: Jan 2 – Feb 21 Ìý| ÌýCourse Session: Jan 13 – Mar 7Ìý

  • Jan 2Ìý, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • Jan 13, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • Jan 13,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance.
  • Jan 26,​Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to drop for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class from Buff Portal within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment
  • Feb 21, 5:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Mar 04, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Mar 04, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • Mar 07, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to complete ProctorU Exams
  • Mar 07, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • Mar 07, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • Mar 07, 11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Close –ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items
  • Mar 17, 5:00 p.m. MT | Final grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • Mar 27, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • Apr 6, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Open: Feb 24Ìý– Apr 18Ìý |Ìý Course Session: Mar 10Ìý– May 2Ìý

  • Feb 24, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • Mar 10, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • Mar 10,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance.
  • Mar 23,Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to petition for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class & submit petition within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment.
  • Apr 18, 5:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Apr 29, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Apr 29,Ìý4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • May 2,Ìý4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to complete ProctorU Exams
  • May 2,Ìý4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • May 2,Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • May 2,Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access EndÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items
  • May 12, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýFinal grades post., available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • May 23, 11:59 p.m. | Degree and certificates conferred.
  • May 30, 11:59 p.m. |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Open: Apr 21Ìý– Jun 13Ìý |Ìý Course Session: May 5 – Jun 27

  • Apr 21, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • May 5, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • May 5,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance.
  • May 18,Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to petition for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class & submit petition within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment.
  • Jun 13, 5:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Jun 24, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Jun 24, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • Jun 27, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to complete ProctorU Exams
  • Jun 27, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • Jun 27, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • Jun 27, 11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access EndÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items
  • Jul 7, 5:00Ìýp.m. MT |ÌýFinal grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • Jul 18, 5:00Ìýp.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • Jul 25, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Open: Jun 16Ìý– July 18Ìý |Ìý Course Session: June 30Ìý– Aug 1

  • Jun 16, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • June 30, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • June 30,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance.
  • Jul 13,Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to petition for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class & submit petition within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment.
  • July 18, 5:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes (Session shortened!)
  • July 29, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams (Session shortened!)

  • July 29, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments (Session shortened!)

  • Aug 1, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to complete ProctorU Exams (Session shortened!)
  • Aug 1, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers (Session shortened!)
  • Aug 1, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.(Session shortened!)
  • Aug 1, 11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access EndÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items. (Session shortened!)
  • Aug 6, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýFinal grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • Aug 8, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • Aug 15, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Open: Aug 20 – Oct 03 | ÌýCourse Session: Aug 25 – Oct 17

  • Aug 20, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • Aug 25, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • Aug 25,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance.
  • Sep 7,​Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to drop for a refund for any classes enrolled in before session started – Must drop class from Buff Portal within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment or the honor code verification that unlocks the final.
  • Oct 3, 5:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Oct 14, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Oct 14, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • Oct 17, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to complete ProctorU Exams
  • Oct 17, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers
  • Oct 17, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • Oct 17, 11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access CloseÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items
  • Oct 27, 5:00 p.m. MT | Final grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.
  • Nov 7, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • Nov 14, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.

Enrollment Open: Oct 6 – Nov 28 | ÌýCourse Session: Oct 20 – Dec 12

  • Oct 6, 9:00 a.m. MT | Enrollment Opens
  • Oct 20, 9:00 a.m. MT | For-credit Course Access Open
  • Oct 20,Ìý9:00 a.m. MT | ProctorU final exam scheduling begins – Do this as soon as possible! Must schedule exams 72+ hours in advance.
  • Nov 2,​Ìý11:59 p.m. MT | Deadline to drop for a refund for any classes enrolled in before classes started – Must drop class from Buff Portal within 14 days of registration and before accessing final assessment.
  • Nov 28, 4:00 p.m. MT | Enrollment Closes
  • Dec 9, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Schedule ProctorU Exams
  • Dec 9, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Submit Peer-graded Assignments
  • Dec 12, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to complete ProctorU Exams

  • Dec 12, 4:50 p.m. MT | Deadline to Review Your Peers

  • Dec 12, 11:59 p.m. MT | Last day toÌýdrop or withdraw from a class, if you still qualify.
  • Dec 12, 11:59 p.m. MT | For-credit Course Access CloseÌý–ÌýDeadline to access & submit all remaining graded items
  • Jan 2, 5:00 p.m. MT | Final grades post, available in Buff Portal through theÌý.

  • Dec 25 - Jan 2,ÌýWinter Break, Campus Closed

  • Jan 9, 5:00 p.m. MT |ÌýDegree and certificates conferred.
  • Jan 16, 11:59 p.m. MT |ÌýLast day to update your diploma name and address in Buff Portal before diplomas and certificates are ordered.