Academic Calendar
Fall & Winter 2026 Quick View
State of the Campus Address and First Faculty Assembly
Tuesday, August 25
9-11 a.m.
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New and Transfer Student Orientation (On-Campus and Virtual Options) |
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Apply to Graduate Begins for December Graduates |
Friday, Aug. 1 |
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New Resident Students Check into Residence Halls |
Monday, August 24 |
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State of the Campus Address and First Faculty Assembly |
Tuesday, August 25 |
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Returning Resident Students Check into Residence Halls |
Wednesday, August 26 |
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Classes Begin |
Thursday, August 27 |
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Homecoming & Family Weekend |
Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20 |
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Fall Break: No Classes, Residence Halls Remain Open |
Thursday, October 15 - Friday, October 16 |
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Residence Halls Close for Thanksgiving Recess |
Friday, November 21, 6 p.m. |
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Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes |
Saturday, November 21 – Sunday, November 29 |
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Residence Halls Reopen |
Sunday, November 29, 8 a.m. |
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Classes End |
Friday, December 11 |
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Final Exam Week |
Monday, December 14 – Friday, December 18 |
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Winterterm Classes* |
Wednesday, December 23 – Thursday, January 21 |
* NOTE: No Winterterm classes on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; classes will take place on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Spring & Summer 2026 Quick View
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Date |
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New Resident Students Check into Residence Halls |
Thursday, January 15 |
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Friday, January 16 |
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Spring 2026 Classes Begin |
Monday, January 19 |
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Spring Break - No Classes |
Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 15 |
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Honors Convocation |
Wednesday, April 22 |
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Classes End |
Friday, May 1 |
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Final Exam Week |
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8 |
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Commencement |
Saturday, May 9 @ 10:30 a.m. |
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Recognition Day |
Friday, May 15 |
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Summer Session I |
Thursday, May 28 - |
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Summer Session II |
Thursday, May 28 - |
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Summer Session III |
Thursday, July 9 - |