| Qualifying Group Polls | |
| Preseason | Oct. 16 |
| Poll 1 | Nov. 20 |
| Poll 2 | Dec. 4 |
| Poll 3 | Dec. 18 |
| Poll 4 | Jan. 8 |
| Poll 5 | Jan. 22 |
| Poll 6 | Feb. 5 |
| Final | Feb. 19 |
| Postseason | March 10 |
| Coaches' Top 20 | |
| Preseason | Oct. 17 |
| Poll 1 | Nov. 21 |
| Poll 2 | Dec. 5 |
| Poll 3 | Dec. 19 |
| Poll 4 | Jan. 9 |
| Poll 5 | Jan. 23 |
| Poll 6 | Feb. 6 |
| Final | Feb. 20 |
| Postseason | March 11 |
2012 Wrestling Ratings Calendar
