Academic Calendar
The university’s academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. Summer and winter sessions may also be offered and are generally considered optional. Dates for each semester and session are outlined below. Visit the online Academic Calendar on the university website for a full list of dates and deadlines.
FALL SEMESTER
| August 24, 2026 | Faculty Work Year Begins |
| August 25, 2026 | First Day of Classes |
| September 7, 2026 | Holiday, No Classes |
| November 25-29, 2026 | Holiday Recess, No Classes |
| December 6, 2026 | Last Day of Classes |
| December 7-13, 2026 | Final Examinations |
WINTER SESSION
| December 14, 2026 | First Day of Classes |
| December 25, 2026 | Holiday, No Classes |
| Janaury 1, 2027 | Holiday, No Classes |
| January 10, 2027 | Last Day of Classes |
SPRING SEMESTER
| January 20, 2027 | First Day of Classes |
| February 12-15, 2027 | Holiday Recess, No Classes |
| March 15-21, 2027 | Spring Recess, No Classes |
| March 26-28, 2027 | Holiday Recess, No Classes |
| May 9, 2027 | Last Day of Classes |
| May 10-16, 2027 | Final Examinations |
| May 31, 2027 | Faculty Work Year Ends |
SUMMER SESSION
| May 24, 2027 | First Day of Classes |
| June 19, 2027 | Holiday, No Classes |
| July 4, 2027 | Holiday, No Classes |
| August 16, 2027 | Last Day of Classes |