Classroom hours during finals week (spring 2026)

Final exams for spring 2026 begin Thursday, May 7. The last day of exams is Wednesday, May 13. Official University final exam schedules are available online.

• Final exam dates: Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9, and Monday, May 11 - Wednesday, May 13
• Study Days: Tuesday, May 5; Wednesday, May 6; and Sunday, May 10

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours will remain unchanged during finals week. See standard operating hours.

During finals week, weekend classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, May 9 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 10 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, 216 Pillsbury Drive, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• St. Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exam week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Classroom hours during fall 2025 finals week

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours remain unchanged and will follow standard operating hours during finals week.

During finals week (December 12–18), classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, December 13 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 14 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: 216 Pillsbury Hall, Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• Saint Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exams week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

Note: Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Classroom hours during finals week (spring 2025)

Final exams for spring 2025 begin Thursday, May 8. The last day of exams is Wednesday, May 14. Official University final exam schedules are available online.

• Final exam dates: Thursday, May 8 - Saturday, May 10, and Monday, May 12 - Wednesday, May 14
• Study Days: Tuesday, May 6; Wednesday, May 7; and Sunday, May 11

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours will remain unchanged during finals week. See standard operating hours.

During finals week, weekend classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, May 10 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 11 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, 216 Pillsbury Drive, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• St. Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exam week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Classroom hours during fall 2024 finals week

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours remain unchanged and will follow standard operating hours during finals week.

During finals week (December 13-19), classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, December 14 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 15 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: 216 Pillsbury Hall, Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• Saint Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exams week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

Note: Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Spring 2024 final exams

Final exam week is rapidly approaching for spring 2024. The list of final exams and common exams that have been scheduled is available on the Spring 2024 Final Exam and Common Exam Scheduled Rooms spreadsheet.

If you do not see a class on that list and know the class intends to have an in-person final exam, please fill out the final exam request as soon as possible.

Classroom hours during finals week (spring 2024)

Final exams for spring 2024 begin Thursday, May 2. The last day of exams is Wednesday, May 8. Official University final exam schedules are available online.

• Final exam dates: Thursday, May 2 - Saturday, May 4, and Monday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 8
• Study Days: Tuesday, April 30, Wednesday, May 1, and Sunday, May 5

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5 to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours will remain unchanged during finals week. See standard operating hours.

During finals week, weekend classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, May 4 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 5 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Nicholson Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• St. Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exams week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Classroom hours during fall 2023 finals week

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours remain unchanged and will follow standard operating hours during finals week.

During finals week (December 15-21), classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, December 16 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 17 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Nicholson Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• Saint Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exams week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

Note: Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Classroom usage during fall 2022 finals week

Final exam week for fall 2022 begins with a Study Day on Thursday, December 15. The last day of exams is Thursday, December 22. Official University final exam schedules are available online.

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours remain unchanged and will follow standard operating hours during finals week.

During finals week, December 15-22, classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, December 17 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 18 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Nicholson Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• Saint Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exams week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

Note: Building hours may vary from standard classroom hours. Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Classroom hours during finals week (spring 2022)

Final exams for spring 2022 begin Thursday, May 5. The last day of exams is Wednesday, May 11. Official University final exam schedules are available online.

• Final exam dates: Thursday, May 5 - Saturday, May 7, and Monday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 11.
• Study Day: Sunday, May 8.

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours remain unchanged during finals week (see standard operating hours).

During finals week, May 5-11, classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, May 7 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 8 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Nicholson Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• St. Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exams week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

NOTE: Building hours may vary from standard classroom hours. Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Classroom usage during fall 2021 finals week

General purpose classrooms (GPCs) are available to be used as student study space or to take exams during final exam week when not otherwise scheduled for an exam. This ensures all students have access to space during final exams. Minimal events and no construction will be scheduled during finals week.

Classroom hours during final exam week will be as follows:

• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.
• Saturday, 12/18 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
• Sunday, 12/19 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Nicholson Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• St. Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall

Extended weekend classroom hours during finals week (fall 2021)

Final exams for fall 2021 begin Thursday, December 16. The last day of exams is Wednesday, December 22. Official University final exam schedules are available online.

• Final exam dates: Thursday, December 16 - Saturday, December 18, and Monday, December 20 - Wednesday, December 22
• Study Day: Sunday, December 19.

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday 12/18 and Sunday 12/19 to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours remain unchanged during finals week (see standard operating hours).

During finals week, December 16-22, classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, 12/18 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
• Sunday, 12/19 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Nicholson Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• St. Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exams week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

NOTE: Building hours may vary from standard classroom hours. Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Classroom usage during spring 2021 finals week

During spring finals week, general purpose classrooms (GPCs) will remain unlocked and have the same hours (typically M-F 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in weekend buildings only). We will be scheduling all GPCs to be used as student study spaces around a few in-person final exams.

Students can use available classroom space for studying or for taking a final exam. This ensures all students have access to space during final exams. No events will be scheduled during finals week.