Summer Term 2027 Dates

  • Session 1: May 17–June 4
  • Session 2: June 7–July 9
  • Session 3: July 12–Aug. 13

Forms

Scheduling Tips for MyUNLV

  • 2027 Schedule of Standard Class Times
    • Session 2 and session 3 will meet for the same number of meeting days.
    • Session 3 will have two study days (7/23 and 8/9).
    • View the Schedule of Standard Times.
  • Independent Studies
    • Most independent studies offered by your department in summer term 2026 have been rolled to summer term 2027.
    • It is recommended to add any new sections you might need, edit current sections, but not delete any sections unless you are certain they will not be offered.
    • Independent Studies (thesis, dissertation, directed readings, etc.) can be scheduled across the entire thirteen week term or by individual session.
  • Teaching Limits
    • UNLV faculty may teach up to (7) seven credits for the entire 13-week term. See Faculty Credit Overload Exceptions below. Teaching limits for each instructional period are:
      • One credit in one week;
      • Four credits in three weeks;
      • Six credits in five weeks;
    • These limits will be reviewed at the end of the open schedule build period and when new course requests are submitted.

Call for Courses

Action Item Due Dates Description
MyUNLV Access Opens Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
  • MyUNLV will open for departments to begin entering the Summer Term 2027 class schedule.
MyUNLV Access Closes Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
  • MyUNLV will close for departments to enter the Summer Term 2027 class schedule.
  • Changes after this date will be completed by Summer Term staff only.
  • Once you have completed entering your schedule in MyUNLV, please email Summer Term at summerterm@unlv.edu so that we can begin reviewing your schedule.
Department Rooms and Special Accommodations Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
  • If you are scheduling a course into a department controlled space please enter the location into MyUNLV at this time.
  • Any requests for special accommodations for instructors should be submitted using the Summer 2027 Request Form.
Summer Session 1 Approval Form Friday, Jan. 29, 2027
  • All courses offered that run (3) weeks must have a Summer Session 1 Approval form on file with the Summer Term Office.
  • If a course was submitted and approved to be offered in the past, you do not need to submit the form again.
  • Complete list of courses approved is now available online, Summer Session 1 Approved List.
  • Summer Session 1 Approval Form
Faculty Credit Load Exception Friday, Jan. 29, 2027
  • UNLV Faculty (A or B contract) may teach up to (7) seven course credits, exclusive of independent study credits, for the entire 13-week Summer Term.
  • Exceptions may be requested through Department Chairs. Exceptions will be granted only with the positive recommendation of the Chair and Dean/Director.
  • Faculty requesting exception must complete the Credit Load Exception Form; get approval of the Department Chair and Director/Dean; and forward it to the Summer Term Office.
  • Download the Credit Load Exception Form.
MyUNLV Opens to Students Monday, Feb. 8, 2027
  • Courses and Enrollment Appointments are visible to students in MyUNLV.
MyUNLV Registration Begins Monday, Feb. 22, 2027
  • Students can enroll based on Enrollment Appointments.
Summer Waitlist Ends Wednesday, May 12, 2027
  • Last day waitlist runs for Summer 2027.
  • Update enrollment capacities or add new sections prior to this date.
Summer Session 1 Monday, May 17, 2027
  • Session 1 classes begin.
Summer Session 1 Friday, Jun. 4, 2027
  • Session 1 classes end.
  • Grade rosters open 24 hours after the end date of the session.
Summer Session 1 Grades Due Tuesday, Jun. 8, 2027
  • Grades are due by 4 p.m.
Summer Session 2 Monday, Jun. 7, 2027
  • Session 2 classes begin.
Summer Session 2 Friday, Jul. 9, 2027
  • Session 2 classes end.
  • Grade rosters open 24 hours after the end date of the session.
Summer Session 2 Grades Due Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2027
  • Grades are due by 4 p.m.
Summer Session 3 Monday, Jul. 12, 2027
  • Session 3 classes begin.
Study Day 7/23 Friday, Jul. 23, 2027
  • No class meetings.
Study Day 8/9 Monday, Aug. 9, 2027
  • No class meetings.
Independent Study Request for Payment Friday, Aug. 6, 2027
Summer Session 3 Friday, Aug. 13, 2027
  • Session 3 classes end.
  • Grade rosters open 24 hours after the end date of the session.
Summer Session 3 Grades Due Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2027
  • Grades are due by 4 p.m.