Communications Calendar

Messaging theme

Theme

Proven Impact ^A

Hashtag

#UWdiscovers

Goal

Demonstrate real-world benefits of UW research for people, families and communities

Important date(s)

• 6/16 – 7/14: Muharram (Al Hijrah New Year) (Islamic) ^{4 B}
• 7/4: Independence Day ^{1,2 B}
• 7/10: Martyrdom of the Báb (Bahá’í) ^{3,4 B}

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2026: Academic Year 2025-2026 ^D
• 6/22 – 8/21: Summer Full-Term 2026 ^D
• 6/22 – 7/22: Summer A-Term 2026 ^D
• 7/22: Last day of instruction for Summer A-Term 2026 ^D
• 7/22: Final examinations for Summer A-Term 2026 ^D
• 7/23 – 8/21: Summer B-Term 2026 ^D
• 7/23: Instruction begins For Summer B-Term 2026 ^D

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H
• 7/1: Fiscal Year 2027 Begins ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 6/19 – 9/1: Real Dawgs Read ^F

Advancement calendar

• 7/26: Passage of the Americans wiith Disabilities Act ^G

Miscellaneous

• 7/1: World Cup Match 82: 1G vs. 3AEHIJ (1:00 p.m. at Lumen Field) ^F
• 7/6: World Cup Match 94: W81 vs. W82 (5:00 p.m. at Lumen Field) ^F

Messaging theme

Theme

Our Public Promise ^A

Hashtag

#UWserves

Goal

Emphasize the UW’s commitment to the people of the state as WA’s leading public research university​

History and heritage celebration(s)

• National Dog Month ^F

Important date(s)

• 8/26: Milad un Nabi (birthday of Mohammad) (Islamic) ^{4,6 B}

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2026: Academic Year 2025-2026 ^D
• 6/22 – 8/21: Summer Full-Term 2026 ^D
• 7/23 – 8/21: Summer B-Term 2026 ^D
• 8/21: Academic Year 2025-2026 ends ^D
• 8/21: Last day of instruction for Summer Full-Term 2026 ^D
• 8/21: Last day of instruction for Summer B-Term 2026 ^D
• 8/21: Final examinations for Summer Full-Term 2026 ^D
• 8/21: Final examinations for Summer B-Term 2026 ^D
• 8/22 – 9/29: Autumn Break ^D

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 6/19 – 9/1: Real Dawgs Read ^F
• 8/21: UW Night at the Mariners ^F

Advancement calendar

• 8/26: Women’s Equality Day ^G

Unofficial holidays

• 8/10: National Spoil Your Dog Day ^F
• 8/26: National Dog Day ^F

Messaging theme

Theme

Research Makes America ^A

Hashtag

#ResearchMakesAmerica

Goal

Show how UW research makes America healthier, safer and more prosperous – and is worth supporting​

History and heritage celebration(s)

• National Hispanic Heritage Month ^C

Important date(s)

• 9/4: Janmashtami (Hindu) ^B
• 9/7: Labor Day ^{1,2 B}
• 9/11 – 9/13: Rosh Hashanah (New Year) (Jewish) ^{3,4 B}
• 9/20 – 9/21: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) (Jewish) ^{3,4 B}
• 9/25 – 10/2: Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) (Jewish) ^{3,4,10 B}

UW history

• 9/4: UW moves to Seattle campus (September 4, 1895) ^F

Academic calendar

• 8/22 – 9/29: Autumn Break ^D
• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 9/30: Academic Year 2026-2027 begins ^D
• 9/30 – 12/18: Autum Quarter 2026 ^D
• 9/30: Instruction begins for Autum Quarter 2026 ^D

Admissions calendar

• 9/1: Application opens for first-year students ^E
• 9/10 – 11/15: Admissions application window for first-year students ^E

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 6/19 – 9/1: Real Dawgs Read ^F
• 9/1 – 12/31: Football home games ^F
• 9/3: Web Council September meeting ^F
• 9/9 – 9/16: Panhellenic Formal Recruitment ^F
• 9/22 – 9/25: Move-In Days ^F
• 9/23 – 10/2: Dawg Daze (series) ^F
• 9/27: First year convocation ^F
• 9/28: Fall Fling (Dawg Daze) ^F
• 9/30: Costco Scholarship Fund Breakfast ^F

Advancement calendar

• 9/11: Patriot Day ^G
• 9/17: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day ^G

Unofficial holidays

• 9/29: National Coffee Day ^F

Messaging theme

Theme

Husky Student Experience ^A

Hashtag

#HuskyExperience

Goal

Highlight how access to an excellent UW education prepares students for successful careers and lives

History and heritage celebration(s)

• National Disability Employment Awareness Month ^C
• National Hispanic Heritage Month ^C

Important date(s)

• 9/25 – 10/2: Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) (Jewish) ^{3,4,10 B}
• 10/3: Shemini Atzeret (Jewish) ^{3,4 B}
• 10/4: Simchat Torah (Jewish) ^{3,4 B}
• 10/11: Navratri (Hindu) ^B
• 10/12: Indigenous Peoples Day ^B
• 10/20: Dussehra (Hindu) ^B

UW history

• 10/1: Founding of UW Bothell (October 1, 1990) ^F
• 10/1: Founding of UW Tacoma (October 1, 1990) ^F

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 9/30 – 12/18: Autum Quarter 2026 ^D

Admissions calendar

• 9/10 – 11/15: Admissions application window for first-year students ^E
• 10/1: FAFSA + WASFA opens ^E

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 9/1 – 12/31: Football home games ^F
• 9/23 – 10/2: Dawg Daze (series) ^F
• 10/1 – 12/31: Combined Fund Drive ^F
• 10/1 – 10/31: Open Enrollment ^F
• 10/1: Web Council October meeting ^F

Advancement calendar

• 10/11: National Coming Out Day ^G
• 10/13: Indigenous Peoples Day ^G

Unofficial holidays

• 10/31: Halloween ^F

Messaging theme

Theme

Collaborative Innovation ^A

Hashtag

#UWinnovates

Goal

Demonstrate value of bringing people together across disciplines and differences to solve complex problems

History and heritage celebration(s)

• National American Indian Heritage Month ^C

Important date(s)

• 11/8: Diwali (Hindu) ^B
• 11/10: Birth of the Báb (Bahá’í) ^{3,4 B}
• 11/11: Birth of Bahá’u’lláh (Bahá’í) ^{3,4 B}
• 11/11: Veterans Day ^{1,2 B}
• 11/26: Day of the Covenant (Bahá’í) ^{4 B}
• 11/26: Thanksgiving Day ^{1,2 B}
• 11/27: Native American Heritage Day ^{1,2 B}
• 11/28: Ascension of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá (Bahá’í) ^{4 B}

UW history

• 11/4: Founding of the University of Washington (November 4, 1861) ^F

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 9/30 – 12/18: Autum Quarter 2026 ^D

Admissions calendar

• 9/10 – 11/15: Admissions application window for first-year students ^E
• 11/15: Application deadline for summer and autumn quarters for first-year students ^E

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 9/1 – 12/31: Football home games ^F
• 10/1 – 12/31: Combined Fund Drive ^F
• 11/5: Web Council November meeting ^F
• 11/6 – 11/7: UW Family Weekend ^F
• 11/11: Veterans Day Ceremony ^F

Advancement calendar

• 11/3: Election Day / Democracy Day (first Tuesday in November) ^G
• 11/20: Transgender Day of Remembrance ^G

Messaging theme

Theme

This is UW ^A

Hashtag

#ThisIsUW

Goal

Celebrate 2026 student, faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments to elicit pride in their communities

Important date(s)

• 12/5 – 12/12: Hanukkah (Chanukah) (Jewish) ^{4 B}
• 12/25: Christmas Day (Christian) ^{1,2 B}

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 9/30 – 12/18: Autum Quarter 2026 ^D
• 12/11: Last day of instruction for Autum Quarter 2026 ^D
• 12/12 – 12/18: Final examinations for Autum Quarter 2026 ^D
• 12/19/2026 – 1/3/2027: Winter Break ^D

Admissions calendar

• 12/15/2026 – 2/28/2027: Admissions application window for transfer students ^E
• 12/15: Application opens for summer and autumn quarters for transfer students ^E
• 12/15/2026 – 2/28/2027: Admissions application window for postbaccalaureate students ^E
• 12/15: Application opens for summer and autumn quarters for postbaccalaureate students ^E
• 12/31: Test score deadline for summer and autumn quarters for first-year students ^E

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 9/1 – 12/31: Football home games ^F
• 10/1 – 12/31: Combined Fund Drive ^F
• 12/1 – 12/3: Makers Fair ^F
• 12/3: Web Council December meeting ^F

Advancement calendar

• 12/1: World AIDS Day ^G
• 12/7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ^G

Unofficial holidays

• 12/11: International Mountain Day ^F
• 12/23: Festivus ^F
• 12/31: New Year’s Eve ^F

Messaging theme

Theme

Our Public Promise ^A

Hashtag

#UWserves

Goal

Emphasize the UW’s commitment to the people of the state as WA’s leading public research university

History and heritage celebration(s)

• Muslim American Heritage Month ^C

Important date(s)

• 1/1: New Years Day ^{1,2 B}
• 1/7: Orthodox Christmas (Christian Orthodox) ^B
• 1/18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day ^{1,2 B}

UW history

• 1/4: Dubs’ birthday ^F

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 12/19/2026 – 1/3/2027: Winter Break ^D
• 1/4 – 3/19: Winter Quarter 2027 ^D
• 1/4: Instruction begins for Winter Quarter 2027 ^D

Admissions calendar

• 12/15/2026 – 2/28/2027: Admissions application window for transfer students ^E
• 12/15/2026 – 2/28/2027: Admissions application window for postbaccalaureate students ^E

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 1/7: Web Council January meeting ^F
• 1/11 – 4/26: 2027 Washington Legislative Session ^F

Advancement calendar

• 1/27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day ^G

Messaging theme

Theme

Proven Impact ^A

Hashtag

#UWdiscovers

Goal

Demonstrate real-world benefits of UW research for people, families and communities

History and heritage celebration(s)

• Black History Month ^C

Important date(s)

• 2/6: Lunar New Year ^B
• 2/7: Beginning of Ramadan (Islamic) ^{4,6 B}
• 2/10: Ash Wednesday (Christian) ^B
• 2/10: Beginning of Lent (Christian Orthodox) ^B
• 2/15: Presidents’ Day ^{1,2 B}
• 2/26 – 3/1: Ayyám-i-Há (Bahá’í) ^{4 B}

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 1/4 – 3/19: Winter Quarter 2027 ^D

Admissions calendar

• 12/15/2026 – 2/28/2027: Admissions application window for transfer students ^E
• 12/15/2026 – 2/28/2027: Admissions application window for postbaccalaureate students ^E
• 2/28: UW FAFSA + WASFA priority date ^E
• 2/28: Application deadline for summer and autumn quarters for transfer students ^E
• 2/28: Application deadline for summer and autumn quarters for postbaccalaureate students ^E

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 1/11 – 4/26: 2027 Washington Legislative Session ^F
• 2/1 – 6/30: Awards of Excellence ^F
• 2/4: Web Council February meeting ^F
• 2/10 – 2/11: Makers Fair ^F

Unofficial holidays

• 2/2: Groundhog Day ^F
• 2/14: Valentine’s Day ^F
• 2/22: National Walk Your Dog Day ^F
• 2/25: Mardi Gras ^F

Messaging theme

Theme

Research Makes America ^A

Hashtag

#ResearchMakesAmerica

Goal

Show how UW research makes America healthier, safer and more prosperous – and is worth supporting​

History and heritage celebration(s)

• Irish American Heritage Month ^C
• Women’s History Month ^C

Important date(s)

• 2/26 – 3/1: Ayyám-i-Há (Bahá’í) ^{4 B}
• 3/2 – 3/20: Bahá’í Fasting Period (Bahá’í) ^{4 B}
• 3/5: Lailat al-Qadr (Islamic) ^{4,6 B}
• 3/6: Maha Shivaratri (Hindu) ^{6 B}
• 3/10: Eid al-Fitr (Islamic) ^{4,6 B}
• 3/21: Naw‑Rúz (Bahá’í New Year) (Bahá’í) ^{3,4 B}
• 3/22: Holi (Hindu) ^{8 B}
• 3/23: Purim (Jewish) ^{4 B}
• 3/26: Good Friday (Christian) ^B
• 3/28: Easter (Christian) ^B

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 1/4 – 3/19: Winter Quarter 2027 ^D
• 3/12: Last day of instruction for Winter Quarter 2027 ^D
• 3/13 – 3/19: Final examinations for Winter Quarter 2027 ^D
• 3/20 – 3/28: Spring Break ^D
• 3/29 – 6/11: Spring Quarter 2027 ^D
• 3/29: Instruction begins for Spring Quarter 2027 ^D

Admissions calendar

• 3/1 – 3/15: Admission decision notification period for summer and autumn quarter for first-year students ^E

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 1/11 – 4/26: 2027 Washington Legislative Session ^F
• 2/1 – 6/30: Awards of Excellence ^F
• 3/1 – 4/30: Cherry Blossoms ^F
• 3/1 – 5/1: New Huskies ^F
• 3/1 – 4/30: Husky 100 ^F
• 3/4: Web Council March meeting ^F
• 3/19 – 3/21: UW Converge ^F

Advancement calendar

• 3/8: International Women’s Day ^G
• 3/31: Transgender Day of Visibility ^G

Unofficial holidays

• 3/17: St. Patrick’s Day ^F
• 3/23: National Puppy Day ^F

Messaging theme

Theme

Husky Student Experience ^A

Hashtag

#HuskyExperience

Goal

Highlight how access to an excellent UW education prepares students for successful careers and lives

History and heritage celebration(s)

• Dog Appreciaton Month ^F
• National Arab American Heritage Month ^C

Important date(s)

• 4/15: Rama Navami (Hindu) ^B
• 4/21 – 4/29: Passover (Pesach) (Jewish) ^{3,4,11 B}
• 4/21: 1st Day of Riḍván (Bahá’í) ^{3,4 B}
• 4/29: 9th Day of Riḍván (Bahá’í) ^{3,4 B}
• 4/30: Orthodox Good Friday (Christian Orthodox) ^B

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 3/29 – 6/11: Spring Quarter 2027 ^D

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 1/11 – 4/26: 2027 Washington Legislative Session ^F
• 2/1 – 6/30: Awards of Excellence ^F
• 3/1 – 4/30: Cherry Blossoms ^F
• 3/1 – 5/1: New Huskies ^F
• 3/1 – 4/30: Husky 100 ^F
• 4/1: Web Council April meeting ^F

Unofficial holidays

• 4/22: Earth Day ^F

Messaging theme

Theme

Collaborative Innovation ^A

Hashtag

#UWinnovates

Goal

Demonstrate value of bringing people together across disciplines and differences to solve complex problems

History and heritage celebration(s)

• Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month ^C
• Jewish American Heritage Month ^C
• Mental Health Awareness Month ^G

Important date(s)

• 5/2: Orthodox Easter (Christian Orthodox) ^B
• 5/2: 12th Day of Riḍván (Bahá’í) ^{3,4 B}
• 5/17: Eid al-Adha (Islamic) ^{4,6 B}
• 5/24: Declaration of the Báb (Bahá’í) ^{3,4 B}
• 5/29: Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Bahá’í) ^{3,4 B}
• 5/31: Memorial Day ^{1,2 B}

UW history

• 5/1: National Decision day ^F

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 3/29 – 6/11: Spring Quarter 2027 ^D

Admissions calendar

• 5/1: National College Decision Day ^E
• 5/1 – 6/30: Admission decision notification period for summer and autumn quarter for transfer students ^E
• 5/1 – 6/30: Admission decision notification period for summer and autumn quarter for postbaccalaureate students ^E

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 2/1 – 6/30: Awards of Excellence ^F
• 3/1 – 5/1: New Huskies ^F
• 5/6: Web Council May meeting ^F
• 5/11 – 5/13: Makers Fair ^F
• 5/19: OMA&D’s Annual Celebration Gala ^F

Advancement calendar

• 5/1: International Workers’ Day ^G
• 5/5: National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls ^G

Unofficial holidays

• 5/1: Windermere Cup (first weekend of May) ^F
• 5/5: Cinco de Mayo ^F
• 5/5: National Teachers Day (Tuesday on the first full week of May) ^F
• 5/9: Mother’s Day (second Sunday in May) ^F

Accessibility events

• 5/20: Global Accessibility Awareness Day ^I

Messaging theme

Theme

This is UW ^A

Hashtag

#ThisIsUW

Goal

Celebrate 2026-27 student, faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments to elicit pride in their communities

History and heritage celebration(s)

• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month ^C

Important date(s)

• 6/6: Muharram (Al Hijrah New Year) (Islamic) ^{4 B}
• 6/11: Shavuot (Jewish) ^{3,4 B}
• 6/19: Juneteenth ^{1,2 B}

Academic calendar

• 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027: Academic Year 2026-2027 ^D
• 3/29 – 6/11: Spring Quarter 2027 ^D
• 6/4: Last day of instruction for Spring Quarter 2027 ^D
• 6/5 – 6/11: Final examinations for Spring Quarter 2027 ^D
• 6/11: UW Tacoma Commencement ^D
• 6/12 – 6/20: Summer Break ^D
• 6/12: UW Seattle Commencement ^D
• 6/13: UW Bothell Commencement ^D
• 6/21 – 8/20: Summer Full-Term 2027 ^D
• 6/21 – 7/21: Summer A-Term 2027 ^D
• 6/21: Instruction begins for Summer Full-Term 2027 ^D
• 6/21: Instruction begins for Summer A-Term 2027 ^D

Admissions calendar

• 5/1 – 6/30: Admission decision notification period for summer and autumn quarter for transfer students ^E
• 5/1 – 6/30: Admission decision notification period for summer and autumn quarter for postbaccalaureate students ^E

Finance calendar

• 7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027: Fiscal Year 2027 ^H
• 6/30: Fiscal Year 2027 Ends ^H

UMAC event calendar

• 2/1 – 6/30: Awards of Excellence ^F
• 6/1 – 9/30: Real Dawgs Read ^F
• 6/3: Web Council June meeting ^F

Advancement calendar

• 6/12: Loving Day ^G
• 6/27: Helen Keller Day ^G

Unofficial holidays

• 6/20: Father’s Day (third Sunday in June) ^F