Fall 2026 First Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
CFA College Wide Faculty & Staff Meeting
Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Transportation / Parking: U & A lot parking available in the Central Garage northeast of the museum. Kiosk parking is also available northeast of the museum. Contact Name: Sean Carter. Contact Phone: 8015813887. Contact Email: sean.carter@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
CFA College Wide Faculty & Staff Reception
The reception will be held in the Great Hall of the UMFA.
Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Transportation / Parking: U & A lot parking available in the Central Garage northeast of the museum. Kiosk parking is also available northeast of the museum. Contact Name: Sean Carter. Contact Phone: 8015813887. Contact Email: sean.carter@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
CFA Research Week 2026
The University of Utah’s College of Fine Arts proudly presents the third annual CFA Research Week, celebrating the depth, rigor, and societal impact of scholarship produced by our faculty, staff, and students. All week longFine Arts Research Exhibition, Art & Art History Research Exhibition, Monday, Sept. 21Art & Art History Research Celebration Reception, Tuesday, Sep. 22Breakfast Open House with the Arts & Health Innovation Lab, Wednesday, Sep. 23CFA Assembly, CFA Sabbatical Talks and Panel Discussion (Chaired by Associate Dean for Research, Professor Rebecca Zarate. Curated by Professor Lisa Chaufty. With opening remarks from Vice Provost for Research Planning and Partnerships, Anshuman Razdan (AR)), Thursday, Sep. 24Arts & Health Working Group Lab | Yearly Kick-Off (register here), The Limón Dance Company in performance presented by UtahPresents, Friday, Sep. 25Music Research Celebration Reception, For more details, visit https://www.finearts.utah.edu/about/annual-events/cfa-research-week.
Event Categories: Public Event. Lectures. Cost: Free and open to the public. Contact Email: info@finearts.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, September 21, 2026 – Friday, September 25, 2026.
College of Fine Arts Research Week
Contact Name: Becky Zarate. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: rebecca.zarate@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, September 21, 2026 – Friday, September 25, 2026.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
FAF Grant Cycle One Proposals Due
Please follow the web link to submit FAF Grant Proposals. Please pay attention to any unit deadlines that may occur prior to this deadline.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Preston Smith. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: preston.smith@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
CFA Assembly
No tickets needed. Please follow all University parking signs/policies.
Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Contact Name: Marina Gomberg. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: marina.gomberg@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
CFA College Council Meeting
Campus Locations: Christensen Center - C. Roland (CRCC). Contact Name: Sean Carter. Contact Phone: 8015813887. Contact Email: sean.carter@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
RFP: RFP Forms and Executive Summaries due to the Dean's Office
All Request for Proposal forms and executive summaries should be emailed to Sean Carter at sean.carter@utah.edu by 9am on Sept. 28. Please direct any questions or concerns you have to him.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Sean Carter. Contact Phone: 8015813887. Contact Email: sean.carter@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 9:00 AM.
RPT: All Dept/School RPT Committee (DAC) meetings should be complete
Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit account.interfolio.com.
TFR: TFR Files Close
Submissions should be made through Interfolio. Please check for any unit submission deadlines that may supersede this deadline.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit account.interfolio.com.
Fall 2026 First Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 2, 2026.
Fall 2026 First Half - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 9, 2026.
Fall 2026 - Fall Break (Oct 10-18)
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026.
FAF Grant Cycle One Resubmitted Proposals Due
Submissions will be collected using Qualtrics.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Preston Smith. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: preston.smith@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
Fall 2026 First Half - First-half grades due
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu.
RPT: DAC Report Drafts should be shared with the DAC
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Classes begin
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, October 19, 2026.
RFP: FCC Members Submission Deadline
Committe member's ranking sheets should be sent to Sean Carter (sean.carter@utah.edu) in the CFA Dean's Office via email.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Sean Carter. Contact Phone: 8015813887. Contact Email: sean.carter@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 9:00 AM.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
RPT: Final Dept/School RPT Committee (DAC) Letter Due
Final copies of the DAC Report should be submitted for uploading into Interfolio. Please ensure that your academic unit does not have internal deadlines that supersede this one.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit account.interfolio.com.
Arts Education Committee Meeting
Campus Locations: Sorenson Arts and Education Complex (SAEC). Contact Name: Kelby McIntyre-Martinez. Contact Email: kelby.mcintyre@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to wait list
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
CFA College Council FCC Meeting
This meeting will only consist of all faculty College Council members and unit Chairs/Directors.
Campus Locations: Christensen Center - C. Roland (CRCC). Contact Name: Sean Carter. Contact Phone: 8015813887. Contact Email: sean.carter@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
RPT: Chair/Director Letter Due in Interfolio
Submissions should be in Interfolio by this deadline. Also ensure that each person up for formal review has received a copy of their letter and given a chance to respond.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit account.interfolio.com.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 30, 2026.
CURRICULUM: All course and limited curriculum proposals are due to the Dean's Office
Please submit all proposals through Coursedog.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: sean.carter@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit portal.app.utah.edu.
RPT: Candidate response to Academic Unit's findings Due
Candidate's response to the DAC and Chair/Director's letter due to the unit admin or added to the candidate's Interfolio review case. Please double check with your unit admin to confirm submission preferences.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 12:00 PM.
RPT: Candidate Interfolio cases due to the CFA Dean's Office
All candidate's Interfolio review cases need to be completed and forwarded to the College Admin level of review in Interfolio. Please double check with your unit admin to confirm submission deadlines that may be earlier than this posted deadline.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:00 PM.
RPT: CFA College RPT Committee (CAC) Pre-Meeting
An invitation will be sent via Microsoft Outlook closer to the date.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
AY 27-28 Sabbatical Applications Due to the CFA Dean's Office
This the deadline for CFA Academic Units to have the Sabbatical Applications and Chair/Director executive summaries and ranking sheets to the CFA Dean's Office. Applicants, please ensure you know your unit's internal deadline for your sabbatical application.
Unit documentation may be sent to Trent Wells at trent.wells@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Trent Wells. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: trent.wells@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM.
TFR: TFPS Report is Due to Faculty
TFPS Reports are due to faculty members up for formal review through the TFR process.
Units may send documentation through Interfolio or directly to facultly via email.
Questions may be sent to Trent Wells at trent.wells@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 13, 2026.
CAV: Faculty up for formal review must be notified
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 5:00 PM.
CFA GRANTS: Grant Applications Due to Dean's Office by 5pm
Please follow the web link for more information and application instructions.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Rebecca Zarate/Lien Fan Shen. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: rebecca.zarate@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
TFR: TFPS Chair sends their report to the AULS
Provide a copy of the TFPS report document to your unit TFR administrator to ensure report is put into the Interfolio case and passed on to the AULS.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:00 PM.
RPT: CAC Committee Meetings
Meeting invitations with Zoom links will be sent to CAC members. If you are a CAC member and do not receive an invitation please reach out to Trent Wells, trent.wells@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
RPT: CAC Committee Meetings
Meeting invitations with Zoom links will be sent to CAC members. If you are a CAC member and do not receive an invitation please reach out to Trent Wells, trent.wells@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Holiday: Thanksgiving Break
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026.
Student Submissions for CFA Scholarships Open
CFA College and academic unit scholarship applications open. Follow the link below for more information on specific scholarships and application information: https://finearts.utah.edu/students/prospective-students/scholarships.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Jennifer McLaurin. Contact Email: jennifer.mclaurin@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
CAV: Faculty wishing to be considered for promotion must notify Chair/Director
Pay attention to unit specific deadlines that may be earlier than this college-level deadline.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Academic Unit Chair or Director. Campus Wide Event: No.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5:00 PM.
RPT: CAC Primary Reviewer Report draft due to Committee
Initial draft of formal review reports due to the committee for review and comment.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Phone: 801-581-6764. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 4, 2026.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 4, 2026.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Reading day
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 11, 2026.
CURRICULUM: CFA Curriculum Committee Meeting
Campus Locations: Art Building (ART). Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CFA College Council Meeting
Campus Locations: Christensen Center - C. Roland (CRCC). Contact Name: Sean Carter. Contact Phone: 8015813887. Contact Email: sean.carter@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit finearts.utah.edu.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Final exam period
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 14, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu.
RPT: CAC Committee Reports due to the Dean's Office
All CAC reports need to be sent to Dean's Office Admin for inclusion in Interfolio files.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Contact Name: Lien Fan SHEN. Contact Email: lienfan.shen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, December 14, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Second-half grades due
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu.