19 Dec Fall 2025 Commencement3 –5 p.m. Rupp Arena 25 - 2 Dec Jan University offices closedAll day University of Kentucky 12 Jan Start of Spring 2026 semesterAll day University of Kentucky 14 Jan Student Welcome Back Coffee and Cookies 9 a.m. –12 p.m. 1st floor Pence Hall 5 Mar CI Career and Internship Fair 1 –4 p.m. Ballroom A, Gatton Student Center 10 Apr CI Student Awards 2 –4 p.m. Ballroom C, Gatton Student Center