Preparation of Schedule Requests
Arrangements must be made in advance to add a course or alter the meeting time or place for all courses scheduled in university classroom auditoria of 96 seats or more, or for TILE classrooms. Please contact Char Maher (319-335-0221) as soon as possible in order to make these arrangements. Do not alter TILE classrooms or large lecture information in MAUI Offerings Planner without coordinating with Classroom Scheduling first, as the new time may result in a day/time combination where no availability exists. Priority in these rooms is retained by unchanged courses from the previous like semester (fall to fall, spring to spring) and by departments that make advanced arrangements.
Classrooms will be assigned based on projected enrollment and building preference of the department. First priority is departmental home building, then buildings nearby within the scheduling region, whenever possible. A specific room may be requested only if there is a special need, such as a disability. Otherwise, the room notation in the room preferences field in MAUI Offerings Planner will be considered as a request only. You must note the specific type of equipment required for each course in the media preferences field, such as a computer (MAC or PC), VCR, DVD player, or document camera. Departments are also reminded of the availability of evening hours for scheduled instruction.
Computing Contact Hours
The formula for calculating contact hours is as follows:
- Take 750 for classroom instructional time (1 s.h. is equivalent to 750 minutes of instructional time).
- Multiply by the number of semester hours for which the course will be offered.
- Divide that figure by the total number of days the course will be held.
- Round up to the nearest 5 minutes.
- This figure will equal the number of minutes required for classroom instruction a day.
For offerings by professional colleges/programs, see the accrediting body for contact hour guidelines.
What is a Contact Hour?
Classes that meet in a face-to-face format must include one hour of contact time (50 minutes) and two hours of outside-of-class work for 15 weeks for each semester hour of credit.
Computing Contact Hours by Semester
Fall and Spring Contact Hours
Fall and Spring Contact Hours
Computing Contact Hours
Spring Break, Labor Day, and Fall Break are not counted in calculations.
Total number of days:
Mondays (M) = 14, Tuesdays (T) = 15, Wednesdays (W) = 15, Thursdays (Th) = 15, Fridays (F) = 15, Saturdays (S) = 14
MW = 29, TTh = 30, MWF = 44, TWTh = 45, MTWTh = 59, TWThF = 60, MTWThF = 74
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of days | Number of minutes per day |
|---|---|---|
| One day (M) | 14 | 55 min |
| One day (T, W, Th, F) | 15 | 50 min |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of days | Number of minutes per day |
|---|---|---|
| One day (M) | 14 | 110 min (1 hr 50 min) |
| One day (T, W, Th, F) | 15 | 100 min (1 hr 40 min) |
| Two days (MW, TTh, WF, etc.) | 29–30 | 50 min |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of days | Number of minutes per day |
|---|---|---|
| One day (M) | 14 | 165 min (2 hr 45 min) |
| One day (T, W, Th, F) | 15 | 150 min (2 hr 30 min) |
| Two days (MW, TTh, WF, etc.) | 29–30 | 75 min (1 hr 15 min) |
| Three days (MWF, TWTh, etc.) | 44–45 | 50 min |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of days | Number of minutes per day |
|---|---|---|
| Two days with M (MW, MT, MTh, MF) | 29 | 105 min (1 hr 45 min) |
| Two days with no M (TTh, TW, ThF) | 30 | 100 min (1 hr 40 min) |
| Three days (MWF, TWTh, etc.) | 44–45 | 70 min (1 hr 10 min) |
| Four days (MTWTh, TWThF) | 59–60 | 50 min |
| Five days (MTWThF) | 74 | 45 min |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of days | Number of minutes per day |
|---|---|---|
| Three days (MWF, TWTh, etc.) | 44–45 | 85 min (1 hr 25 min) |
| Four days (MTWTh, TWThF) | 59–60 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| Five days (MTWThF) | 74 | 50 min |
Summer Contact Hours
Four-Week Summer Sub-Session
Summer 2026 four-week summer sub-session dates: May 18–June 11; UI holiday is Monday, May 25; final exam day is Friday, June 12. There are 3 Mondays (M), 4 Tuesdays (T), 4 Wednesdays (W), and 4 Thursdays (Th) in the four-week summer sub-session for a total of 15 days.
University Classrooms
Courses not requiring a university classroom should consider following this schedule for student convenience in planning summer classes.
- Courses must be scheduled every day from Monday through Thursday.
- Courses must be offered in the morning, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending by 12:30 p.m., with courses starting on the half hour; a course cannot meet for more than three hours and 20 minutes at one time.
- Courses must meet for the entire length of the session or be an off-cycle course meeting within the four-week summer sub-session; approval is required by the Office of the Registrar in workflow for off-cycle courses, and they should be intended for special populations.
- Internships and 0 s.h. courses cannot be offered in the four-week summer sub-session.
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTWTh | 15 | 50 min |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTWTh | 15 | 100 min (1 hr 40 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTWTh | 15 | 150 min (2 hrs 30 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTWTh | 15 | 200 min (3 hrs 20 min) |
Eight-Week Summer Sub-Session
Summer 2026 eight-week summer sub-session dates: June 15–Aug. 6; UI holiday is Friday-Saturday, July 3-4; final exam day is Friday, Aug. 7. There are 8 Mondays (M), 8 Tuesdays (T), 8 Wednesdays (W), and 8 Thursdays (Th) in the eight-week summer sub-session for a total of 32 days.
University Classrooms
Courses not requiring a university classroom should consider following this schedule for student convenience in planning summer classes.
- Courses are preferred to be offered in the morning, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending by 12:30 p.m., with courses starting on the half hour; a course cannot meet for more than three hours at one time.
- Courses that require a university classroom must be scheduled:
- Two days a week on MW or TTh.
- Three days a week on MTW or TWTh.
- Four days a week on MTWTh.
- All independent study courses must be offered in the eight- or twelve-week summer sub-sessions, regardless of meeting location.
- Courses must meet for the entire length of the sub-session; off-cycle courses cannot be offered in the eight-week summer sub-session.
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| TTh | 16 | 50 min |
| MW | 16 | 50 min |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| TTh | 16 | 95 min (1 hr 35 min) |
| MW | 16 | 95 min (1 hr 35 min) |
| MTW | 24 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| TWTh | 24 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| MTWTh | 32 | 50 min |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| TTh | 16 | 145 min (2 hrs 25 min) |
| MW | 16 | 145 min (2 hrs 25 min) |
| MTW | 24 | 95 min (1 hr 35 min) |
| TWTh | 24 | 95 min (1 hr 35 min) |
| MTWTh | 32 | 75 min (1 hr 15 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTW | 24 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| TWTh | 24 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| MTWTh | 32 | 95 min (1 hr 35 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTWTh | 32 | 120 min (2 hrs) |
Six-Week I Summer Sub-Session
Summer 2026 six-week I summer sub-session dates: May 18–June 25; UI holiday is Monday, May 25; final exam day is Friday, June 26. There are 5 Mondays (M), 6 Tuesdays (T), 6 Wednesdays (W), and 6 Thursdays (Th) in this six-week summer sub-session for a total of 23 days.
University Classrooms
Courses not requiring a university classroom should consider following this schedule for student convenience in planning summer classes.
- Courses are preferred to be offered in the afternoon, beginning at 12:30 p.m. and must end by 6:00 p.m., with courses starting on the half hour; a course cannot meet for more than three hours at one time.
- Courses that require a university classroom must be scheduled:
- Two days a week on MW or TTh.
- Three days a week on MTW or TWTh.
- Four days a week on MTWTh.
- Courses must meet for the entire length of the session or be an off-cycle course meeting within this six-week summer sub-session; approval is required by the Office of the Registrar in workflow for off-cycle courses, and they should be intended for special populations.
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MW | 11 | 70 min (1 hr 10 min) |
| TTh | 12 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MW | 11 | 140 min (2 hrs 20 min) |
| TTh | 12 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTW | 17 | 135 min (2 hrs 15 min) |
| TWTh | 18 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| MTWTh | 23 | 100 min (1 hr 40 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTW | 17 | 180 min (3 hrs) |
| TWTh | 18 | 170 min (2 hrs 50 min) |
| MTWTh | 23 | 135 min (2 hrs 15 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTWTh | 23 | 165 min (2 hrs 45 min) |
Six-Week II Summer Sub-Session
Summer 2026 six-week II summer sub-session dates: June 29–Aug. 6; UI holiday is Friday-Saturday, July 3-4; final exam day is Friday, Aug. 7. There are 6 Mondays (M), 6 Tuesdays (T), 6 Wednesdays (W), and 6 Thursdays (Th) in this six-week summer sub-session for a total of 24 days.
University Classrooms
Courses not requiring a university classroom should consider following this schedule for student convenience in planning summer classes.
- Courses are preferred to be offered in the afternoon, beginning at 12:30 p.m. and must end by 6:00 p.m., with courses starting on the half hour; a course cannot meet for more than three hours at one time.
- Courses that require a university classroom must be scheduled:
- Two days a week on MW or TTh.
- Three days a week on MTW or TWTh.
- Four days a week on MTWTh.
- Courses must meet for the entire length of the session or be an off-cycle course meeting within this six-week summer sub-session; approval is required by the Office of the Registrar in workflow for off-cycle courses, and they should be aimed at special populations.
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| TTh | 12 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| MW | 12 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| TTh | 12 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| MW | 12 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTW | 18 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| TWTh | 18 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| MTWTh | 24 | 95 min (1 hr 35 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTW | 18 | 170 min (2 hrs 50 min) |
| TWTh | 18 | 170 min (2 hrs 50 min) |
| MTWTh | 24 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTWTh | 24 | 160 min (2 hrs 40 min) |
Twelve-Week Summer Sub-Session
Summer 2026 twelve-week summer sub-session dates: May 18–Aug. 6; UI holidays are Monday, May 25, and Friday-Saturday, July 3-4; final exam day is Friday, Aug. 7. There are 11 Mondays (M), 12 Tuesdays (T), 12 Wednesdays (W), and 12 Thursdays (Th) in the twelve-week summer sub-session for a total number of 47 days.
University Classrooms
Courses not requiring a university classroom should consider following this schedule for student convenience in planning summer classes.
- Courses are preferred to be offered in the afternoon, beginning at 12:30 p.m. and must end by 6:00 p.m., with courses starting on the half hour; a course cannot meet for more than three hours at one time.
- Courses that require a university classroom must be scheduled:
- Two days a week on MW or TTh.
- Three days a week on MTW or TWTh.
- Four days a week on MTWTh.
- All independent study courses must be offered in the eight- or twelve-week summer sub-sessions, regardless of meeting location.
- Courses must meet for the entire length of the sub-session; off-cycle courses cannot be offered in the twelve-week summer sub-session.
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MW | 23 | 70 min (1 hr 10 min) |
| TTh | 24 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MW | 23 | 100 min (1 hr 40 min) |
| TTh | 24 | 95 min (1 hr 35 min) |
| MTW | 35 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| TWTh | 36 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| MTWTh | 47 | 50 min |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MW | 23 | 135 min (2 hrs 15 min) |
| TTh | 24 | 125 min (2 hrs 5 min) |
| MTW | 35 | 90 min (1 hr 30 min) |
| TWTh | 36 | 85 min (1 hr 25 min) |
| MTWTh | 47 | 70 min (1 hr 10 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MW | 23 | 165 min (2 hrs 45 min) |
| TTh | 24 | 160 min (2 hrs 40 min) |
| MTW | 35 | 110 min (1 hr 50 min) |
| TWTh | 36 | 105 min (1 hr 45 min) |
| MTWTh | 47 | 80 min (1 hr 20 min) |
Winter Contact Hours
Computing Winter Contact Hours
The 2025–26 winter session meets from Dec. 22, 2025, to Jan. 16, 2026.
University holidays are Dec. 25–26 and Jan. 1.
There are 17 classroom days in this four-week winter session. The total number of meeting days for each day of the week is: Mondays (M)= 4, Tuesdays (T) = 4, Wednesdays (W) = 4, Thursdays (Th) = 2, and Fridays (F) = 3.
Note that a class break would require adding additional meeting time. Examples of class meeting patterns and required contact minutes are as follows.
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MT, MW, TW | 8 | 95 min (1 hr 35 min) |
| MTTh, MWTh, TWTh | 10 | 75 min (1 hr 15 min) |
| MTW | 12 | 65 min (1 hr 5 min) |
| MTWTh | 14 | 55 min |
| MTWThF | 17 | 50 min |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MT, MW, TW | 8 | 190 min (3 hr 10 min) |
| MTTh, MWTh, TWTh | 10 | 150 min (2 hr 30 min) |
| MTW | 12 | 125 min (2 hr 5 min) |
| MTWTh | 14 | 110 min (1 hr 50 min) |
| MTWThF | 17 | 90 min (1 hr 30 min) |
| Recurrence Pattern | Number of Days | Number of Minutes per Day |
|---|---|---|
| MTTh, MWTh, TWTh | 10 | 225 min (3 hr 45 min) |
| MTW | 12 | 190 min (3 hr 10 min) |
| MTWTh | 14 | 165 min (2 hr 45 min) |
| MTWThF | 17 | 135 min (2 hr 15 min) |
Course and Meeting Patterns
The primary goal of the Office of the Registrar is to maximize courses, staff, and teaching spaces while reducing campus operating costs to be fiscally responsible and environmentally conservative. This focus is especially imperative in the fiscally challenged years ahead. Following standard scheduling patterns with compatible start and ending times allows the overall schedule to fit together with less conflict in a consistent and equitable manner. It is expected all course offerings will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar with even distribution between Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday offerings at 50% each. All classes, regardless of length, must begin at the official start times. Visit the Standardized Time-Block Model page for a breakdown of approved class meeting times.
One Contact Hour a Week
Whenever possible utilize non-prime hours for once-a-week classes. During prime hours, evenly distribute these classes both by class time and day of week.
Two Contact Hours a Week
Classes that meet for 50 minutes, two days per week, have two scheduling options available:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays adhering to the standardized time patterns.
- A combination of Monday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Friday standardized time patterns paired with a single day, one contact hour class to fulfill the three-day meeting pattern and eliminating classroom inefficiency.
Three Contact Hours a Week
Classes that meet for three contact hours have three scheduling options available:
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday or the three-day, non-Monday/Wednesday/Friday standardized time pattern.
- Tuesday/Thursday, 75-minute standardized time pattern.
- Monday/Wednesday, 75-minute standardized time pattern.
Regardless of the scheduling option, an even distribution between Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday offerings is required.
Four or Five Contact Hours a Week
Classes with four or five contact hours have two options in scheduling:
- Two consecutive or back-to-back approved time periods on two days from the Monday/Wednesday/Friday meeting pattern (e.g., MW 1:30–3:20 p.m. or WF 9:30–11:20 a.m.).
- 50-minutes, four/five days a week, following the approved class times of the Monday/Wednesday/Friday meeting pattern.
One Day a Week Courses Greater than 120 Minutes or Two Contact Hours
Standard class times will be strictly adhered to when the course is open to undergraduate enrollment in university classrooms (graduate sections are exempt). However, in some cases, a desire to schedule a single day of the week that extends beyond 120 minutes exists. In order to do so, the department chair, DEO, or academic departmental administrator (ADA) should complete the online Non-Standard Class Time Exception Request form for review. Any deviation from the specified start and end times must be approved by the departmental DEO and the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education (APUE), who will make the final decision. Courses scheduled outside the standard time-block model will be adjusted administratively by Classroom Scheduling. Due to the impact on student registration opportunities and classroom resources, few exceptions will be granted. Further, these courses must be scheduled on the Monday/Wednesday/Friday standardized meeting pattern and paired in some manner with an alternate course(s) to fulfill the three-day meeting pattern and eliminate classroom inefficiency during prime time. One day a week classes scheduled at 5:30 p.m. or later on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday; or at 5:00 p.m. or later on Tuesday or Thursday; do not require pairing. Currently, film screening section types are exempt from this rule and require no prior approval; however, course pairing is still encouraged to eliminate inefficiencies that film screenings may create.