Arts and Sciences Academic Calendar
2026-2027

(Download PDF)

Summer 2026: May 26-August 14

July 26-Aug. 1

30: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Calvin 217, 8:30-10 a.m.

Aug. 2-8

6: Department Heads Support Series (provost organized), Zoom (passcode: 659095), 9-10:30 a.m.

Aug. 9-15

11: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Calvin 217, 8:30-10 a.m. (irregular time)

14: The dean announces the composition of the Dean’s Advisory Committee (DAC). DAC reviews P&T documents. It does not review reappointment documents.

Aug. 16-22

18: New Faculty Orientation, Alumni Center, 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. and Hale Library, 1:30-4 p.m.

19: A&S New-Faculty Welcome, Union Cottonwood Room, 3-4 p.m.

19: A&S All-College Welcome Back Social, Union Bluemont Room, 4-5 p.m.

21: K-State New Student Orientation College Welcome Session, Union Ballroom, 9 am – 11:30 am.

Fall 2026: August 24-December 18

Aug. 23-29

Week of Welcome Events

24: Classes begin

27: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30-10 a.m.

Aug. 30-Sept. 5

In September:

  • Department heads should notify all tenure-track faculty that student TEVAL ratings are needed for reappointment.
  • Promotion/Tenure candidates prepare P/T materials for review and submit to department heads.
  • If haven't already, department heads identify and contact possible external reviewers.

1: First Tuesday Roundtable Retreat, K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room, 1-4 p.m. followed by Happy Hour

3: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

3: Arts & Sciences Faculty Meeting, Location TBA, 4 p.m.

4: Post Tenure Review (PTR) for Fall Cycle: Faculty members submit suggestions for PTR committee members to department heads.

Sept. 6-12

7: Labor Day. University closed.

8: Health Professions Networking Night, Union Ballroom, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

9: Arts and Sciences Discovery Expo, Union Courtyard, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sept. 13-19

14: Nominations for University Distinguished Professor: UDP nominations do not require a support letter from the dean. If one is desired, submit a request by email to asdeans@k-state.edu no later than this date.

14: Nominations for Coffman Chair: Nomination packets for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars are due to the Dean’s Office. Send to: asdeans@k-state.edu. A dean’s support letter is not applicable, as the dean will review submissions and select two nominees to recommend to the provost.

17: Constitution/Citizenship Day. Not a university holiday. Classes in session/campus open.

17: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30-10 a.m.

18: PTR (Fall Cycle): Department heads submit PTR committee suggestions for each PTR candidate in the fall cycle to the Dean’s Office via asc-materials@k-state.edu.

Sept. 20-26

21: Census Day Deadline for making changes to program/plan for Fall semester.

25: PTR (Fall Cycle): The dean announces the composition of the Fall Cycle PTR committees.

Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Early-mid October: Final draft of all promotion/tenure documents made available for review by department faculty.

Mid-late October: Department faculty members with appropriate academic rank meet to discuss reappointment (for second-year faculty), tenure, and promotion (C53.1) (at least 14 days after documents are made available to faculty) (C112.1 & C152.1). Eligible faculty members submit P&T recommendations to department head.

1: PTR (Fall Cycle): Faculty document submission deadline.

1: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

1: State of the College, Location TBA, 3:30-5 p.m.

1: ArtSci Drop-By, Union JP’s 5-6:30 p.m.

Oct. 4-10

5: PTR (Fall Cycle): PTR committee review, deliberation, report and vote (Oct. 5-Nov. 6)

6: First Tuesday Roundtable, K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A and D, 8 a.m.

9: Wildcat Pause Day. All university offices open (no instruction or assignments due).

9: K-State Foundation’s Arts and Sciences Celebration, Alumni Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Oct. 11-17

12: PTR (Spring Cycle): Faculty submit suggestions for PTR committee members to department head.

15: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

15: Deadline: Spring Textbooks Adoption

Oct. 18-24

23: Promotion/Tenure: Firm Deadline. Department Heads must submit Promotion and Tenure recommendation packets to the Dean via asc-materials@ksu.edu. Submit one PDF packet per candidate, prepared according to university instructions.

Oct. 25-31

26: PTR (Spring Cycle): Department heads submit PTR committee suggestions for each PTR candidate in the Spring Cycle to Dean’s Office via asc-materials@k-state.edu.

29: 2026 University Outstanding Scholars Recognition Ceremony, 581 Hale Library, 4-5:30 p.m.

Nov. 1-7

1: Sabbatical Requests: Faculty members applying for sabbatical leave must make formal application to their department administrator no later than Nov. 1 of the year preceding that for which leave is requested (University Handbook, Section E6). Clarifying note: Sabbaticals cannot be transferred, rescheduled, or otherwise delayed. If a faculty member wishes to postpone a sabbatical, they must withdraw their application and reapply in a future cycle. Out-of-round requests may be considered only under extenuating circumstances.

1: Evaluations – Unclassified staff end-of-year Performance Review starts (Nov. 1-Jan. 31). Note: Evaluations must be completed for each faculty and professional staff member, whether full- or part-time, regular, term (Univ. Handbook Section C46.1).

2: PTR (Spring Cycle): The dean announces the composition of the Spring Cycle PTR committees.

3: First Tuesday Roundtable, K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A and D, 8 a.m.

5: A&S Department Heads Meeting, 119 Cardwell Hall, 8:30 a.m.

5: Arts & Sciences Faculty Meeting, Location TBA, 4 p.m.

Nov. 8-14

9: PTR (Fall Cycle): The academic supervisor reviews Fall Cycle PTR materials and submits a written letter stating whether they support the PTR committee's findings. A documented rationale is required if the supervisor does not support the findings (Nov. 9-Dec. 11).

11: Veterans Day/Classes in session/Offices Open (not an observed university holiday)

Nov. 15-21

19: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

20: Deadline to submit Reappointment Recommendations (for 2027–2028): Department heads submit reappointment recommendations (for or against) for probationary faculty in their second year of service to the Dean’s Office. Recommendations must be submitted using the online form available on the college’s website. Note: Per the University Handbook, tenure-track reappointments require a full packet (C53.1–3).

Nov. 22-28

22-28: Student Thanksgiving Holiday

22: Dean’s Advisory Committee reports promotion/tenure findings to the dean.

26-27: University Thanksgiving Holiday. University closed.

Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Department heads and supervisors prepare for the end-of-year Performance Review period.

1: First Tuesday Roundtable, K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A and D, 8 a.m.

1: College award recommendations are due to asdeans@k-state.edu.

3: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

3: Arts & Sciences Faculty Meeting, Location TBA, 4 p.m.

Dec. 6-12

7: Promotion/Tenure: Dean notifies department heads and candidates of the college’s and dean’s recommendations. Candidates may withdraw within seven calendar days.

11: Last day of classes

11: Graduation Application closes.

11-12: Commencement ceremonies (Manhattan campus)

Dec. 13-19

14: PTR (Fall Cycle): Dean reviews the complete Fall Cycle PTR materials including recommendations made by the committee and academic supervisor; issues a written determination indicating the dean’s support or non-support of the PTR committee's findings. If not supportive, the letter should include documented rationale (Dec. 14-Jan. 15).

14-18: Finals week

15: Notice of Non-Reappointment: University Handbook, Appendix A requires the Dean’s Office to provide written notice by Dec. 15 to probationary faculty in their second year of service if they will not be reappointed or if their appointment is to expire at the end of the academic year.

15: Promotion/Tenure: The dean submits to the Deans Council documents and summaries for each candidate (who has not withdrawn).

15: Sabbaticals: The dean submits sabbatical applications to the provost.

17: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

Dec. 20-26

No deadlines.

Dec. 24-Jan. 2: Winter Break/Reduced Activity/University Closed

Dec. 27-Jan. 2

University’s period of reduced activity

January Intersession: December 28-January 15

Jan. 3-9

1: New Year's Day. University closed.

1: Evaluations: Unclassified staff Performance Planning (for 2027) begins (Jan. 1-Feb. 28).

7: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

Prior to Jan. 15, several processes take place:

  1. Evaluations (2026 Performance Management):
    1. Unclassified staff must have already submitted to supervisors documentation (self-assessment) of activities and accomplishments for the period being evaluated (C45.2). *This deadline applies also to department heads' submission of self-assessments.
    2. Evaluation finalization: Supervisors complete evaluations, reviews with employees, obtain employees’ signatures, and sign assessments (C45.3). Evaluation materials are forwarded to the Dean’s Office. Specific instructions for submission will be provided closer to the date.
    3. Evaluation Summary Spreadsheet: Department heads submit the evaluation summary spreadsheet for unclassified staff and for faculty. Specific instructions for submission will be provided closer to the date.

Reminder: Evaluations must be completed for each faculty or professional staff member whether full- or part-time, regular, term (Univ. Handbook Section 46.1 - C46.4).

  1. Professorial Performance Award:
    Before Jan. 15, faculty eligible for the PPA award submit documentation to their department head. Note: Faculty are eligible to apply for a PPA in the 2026-27 AY if their promotion to the highest rank in their line or last PPA was reflected in their 2020-21 contract or earlier.
  2. Notice of Non-Reappointment:
    University Handbook, Appendix A requires written notice of non-reappointment for first-year probationary faculty and staff whose appointments expire at the end of the academic year. Department heads must notify the dean via asdeans@k-state.edu by Jan. 15 of any potential faculty or staff member who may receive a notice of non-reappointment. This will ensure time to complete the process and issue the required notice by the March 1 deadline.

Jan. 10-16

See note above regarding the Jan. 15 Notice of Non-Reappointment deadline.

No additional deadlines beyond those listed above.

Spring 2027: January 19-May 14

Jan. 17-23

18: Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. University closed.

18: PTR (Fall Cycle): The provost reviews PTR records and issues a letter indicating support or non-support of the determinations, including the rationale if not supportive (Jan- 18-29).

19: First Day of Spring Classes

21: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

Jan. 24-30

27: Civil Rights Teach-In, Leadership Studies Bldg., 2:30-5 p.m.

Jan. 31-Feb. 6

Jan. 31: Evaluations – Unclassified staff end-of-year Performance Review ends (Nov. 1 - Jan. 31). Note: Evaluations must be completed for each faculty or professional staff member, whether full- or part-time, regular, term (Univ. Handbook Section C46.1).

Feb. 2: First Tuesday Roundtable, K-State Student Union Ballroom (Main/West), 8 a.m.

4: PTR (Spring Cycle): Document submission deadline for faculty undergoing PTR.

4: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

4: Arts & Sciences Faculty Meeting, Location TBA, 4 p.m.

4: ArtSci Drop-By, Union Fireside Lounge outside JP’s, 5-6:30 p.m.

5: Promotion/Tenure: The dean notifies candidate and department head of the Dean’s Council recommendations. Candidates not recommended by the Deans Council have 14 days to appeal to the provost.

Feb. 7-13

8: Deadline to submit Reappointment Recommendations for First-Year Probationary Tenure-Track Faculty (2027–2028): Department heads submit reappointment recommendations (for or against) for probationary tenure-track faculty in their first year of service to the Dean’s Office. Note: Per the University Handbook, tenure-track reappointments require a full packet (C53.1–3). Department heads must submit recommendations using the online form available on the Department Head Forms page (eID required).

8: PTR (Fall Cycle): Final notification to faculty; PTR record closed.

If a faculty member receives a Does Not Meet Expectations on the PTR, the department head and the faculty member create a Tenured Professional Development Plan (T-PDP) within four (4) weeks of notification of that rating.

PTR (Spring Cycle): PTR committee review, deliberation, report, and vote (Feb. 8-March 5).

12: Professorial Performance Award (PPA): Firm deadline. Please send one file per candidate in PDF format to asc-materials@k-state.edu. Note: Faculty are eligible to apply for a PPA in the 2026-27 AY if their promotion to the highest rank in their line or last PPA was reflected in their 2020-21 contract or earlier.

Feb. 14-20

15: University Awards submission deadline for the following: Big 12 Faculty Fellowship, Big 12 Faculty of the Year, Commerce Bank & W.T. Kemper Foundation Undergraduate Outstanding Teaching, University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research and University Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Student in Research.

15: Census 20th Day Deadline for making changes to program/plan for Spring semester.

18: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

Feb. 21-27

23: A&S Student Well-Being and Belonging Summit, Union Wildcat Chamber, 3:30-5 p.m.

25: Emeriti status deadline: Last day to submit emeriti status recommendations to the Dean’s Office. Department heads must submit recommendations using the online form on the Department Head Forms page (eID required).

Feb. 28-March 6

Feb. 28: Evaluations: Unclassified staff Performance Management planning (for 2027) ends.

March 1: Notice of Non-Reappointment: Probationary faculty/staff members in their first year of service (if the appointment expires at the end of that academic year) must be notified of non-reappointment no later than March 1. Accordingly, persons appointed at mid-year (that is, January or February) must be notified by March 1 of the following calendar year if not reappointed for the next academic year (see University Handbook, Appendix A).

1: University Awards submission deadline for: University Outstanding Scholars Awards; Presidential Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (faculty/GTA); Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head; University Outstanding Department or Unit Award for Creating Opportunity and Access.

1: Sabbatical Leave: Provost's Office notifies deans/faculty of application decisions.

2: First Tuesday Roundtable, K-State Student Union Ballroom (Main/West), 8 a.m.

4: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30-10 a.m.

4: Arts & Sciences Faculty Meeting, Location TBA, 4 p.m.

4: A&S Faculty/Staff Award Celebration, Rockin’K’s 1880 Event Space, 5:30-7 p.m.

March 7-13

8: PTR (Spring Cycle): The academic supervisor reviews Spring Cycle PTR materials and submits a written letter stating whether they support the PTR committee's findings. A documented rationale is required if the supervisor does not support the findings (March 8-April 9).

8: PTR (Fall Cycle): Deadline for department heads to develop the Tenured Professional Development Plan (T-PDP) with the faculty member and submit it to the dean for approval. After dean approval, the T-PDP is forwarded to the provost. If not already done, department heads are to provide the faculty member with a copy of the approved T-PDP.

11: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Cardwell Hall 119, 8:30 a.m.

March 14-20

14-20: Spring Break/University Open

15: PTR (Fall Cycle): Deadline (within 7 calendar days of receiving the T-PDP) for faculty members to acknowledge their understanding by signing and returning a copy to the provost (or designee), immediate academic supervisor, and dean. A copy must be placed in the faculty personnel file.

15: Deadline: Summer Textbook Adoptions

16: Evaluations – Deadline to submit the Summary Annual Evaluation Spreadsheet (listing all evaluated) to the Dean’s Office as an Excel file via email to asc-materials@k-state.edu.

March 21-27

22: PTR (Fall Cycle): Last day for T-PDP to be approved by Dean and Provost.

25: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30-10 a.m. (additional meeting)

March 28-April 3

1: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

1: Arts & Sciences Faculty Meeting, Location TBA, 4 p.m.

April 4-10

6: First Tuesday Roundtable, K-State Student Union Ballroom (Main/West), 8 a.m.

7: Provost informs candidates of final promotion/tenure decisions.

7: Graduate Student Appreciation Pizza Party, Union JP’s, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 11-17

12: PTR (Spring Cycle): Dean reviews the complete Spring Cycle PTR materials including recommendations made by the committee and academic supervisor; issues a written determination indicating the dean’s support or non-support of PTR committee's findings. If not supportive, the letter should include documented rationale (April 12-May 7).

14: Professorial Performance Award (PPA) – Provost approves or denies award.

15: Deadline: Fall Textbook Adoptions

15: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

17: K-State Open House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

April 18-24

19: Deadline to submit mid-tenure candidates’ materials via asc-materials@k-state.edu (C92.1-4).

19: Deadline to submit Reappointment Recommendations for:

  • Faculty in their Second Year of Service (reappointed for 2028–2029) – Department heads submit reappointment recommendations (for or against) for probationary faculty/staff in their second year of service. Second Year of Service receives two reappointments: one for the upcoming academic year, and one for the following academic year. Note: Per the University Handbook, tenure-track reappointments require a full packet (C53.1 – 3). Department heads must submit recommendations using the online form available on the Department Heads Forms page (eID required).
  • Faculty with more than 2 Years of Service (reappointed for 2028–2029) – Department heads submit reappointment recommendations (for or against) for all probationary faculty who have completed two or more years of service. Note: Per the University Handbook, tenure-track reappointments require a full packet (C53.1 – 3). Department Heads must submit recommendations using the online form available on the college’s website.
  • Non-Tenure-Track Regularized Faculty (reappointed for 2027–2028) – Department heads submit reappointment recommendations for all regular non-tenure-track faculty. Note: Non-tenure-track faculty require a recommendation letter from the department head (C63. 3). Department heads must submit recommendations using the online form available on the Department Heads Forms page (eID required).

April 25-May 1

1: Evaluations - Unclassified staff Performance Management mid-period check-in starts (May 1-July 30).

May 2-May 8

4: First Tuesday Roundtable, Location TBD, 8 a.m.

6: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 am.

6: Arts & Sciences Faculty Meeting, Location TBA, 4 pm.

6: ArtSci Drop-By, Union JP’s, 5-6:30 p.m.

7: Last day of classes

May 9-May 15

10: PTR (Spring Cycle): The provost reviews PTR records and issues a letter indicating support or non-support of the determinations, including the rationale if not supportive (May 10-21).

10-14: Finals week

14-15: Commencements (Manhattan campus)

May 16-22

20: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

Summer 2027: May 17-July 23

Promotion/Tenure (May-July) – Candidates work with department heads to prepare external dossier materials for review.

May 23-29

No deadlines.

May 30-June 5

31: Memorial Day/University closed

1: PTR (Spring Cycle): Final notification to faculty; PTR record closed.

If a faculty member receives a Does Not Meet Expectations on PTR, the department head and the faculty member create a Tenured Professional Development Plan (T-PDP) within four (4) weeks of receiving notification of that rating. This 4-week timeline begins when the faculty member resumes the contract period (academic year 2027-2028).

3: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

June 6-12

No deadlines

June 13-19

17: A&S Department Heads Meeting, Union 206, 8:30 a.m.

18: Juneteenth/University closed

June 20-26

No further events for this academic year.

June 27-July 3

No deadlines

July 4-July 31

5: Independence Day holiday observed. University closed.

30: Evaluations – Unclassified staff Performance Management mid-period check-in ends (May 1-July 30).

 

Note: More academic dates are available on the Registrar’s Academic Calendar.