University Academic Calendar
All dates contained in this calendar are tentative and subject to change without prior notice.
Fall 2026 Semester
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 19 | Wednesday - Regular classes begin |
| September 7 | Monday - University closed for Labor Day holiday |
| October 8 | Midterm |
| November 23 - 29 | University closed for Thanksgiving holidays |
| December 3 | Thursday - Study Day |
| December 4 - 9 | Semester examinations |
| December 11 | Friday - Close of term; Commencement Program |
| December 12 | Saturday - Close of term; Commencement Program |
All dates contained in this calendar are tentative and subject to change without prior notice.
Spring 2027 Semester
Winter Intersession
The Winter Intersession is a part of the Spring Semester and runs from December 14, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 6 | Wednesday - Regular classes begin |
| January 18 | Monday - University closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday |
| February 19 - 21 | University closed for Winter Break |
| February 26 | Midterm |
| March 22 - March 28 | University closed for spring holidays |
| April 29 | Thursday - Study Day |
| April 30 - May 5 | Semester examinations |
| May 7 | Friday - Close of term; Commencement Program |
| May 8 | Saturday - Close of term; Commencement Program |
All dates contained in this calendar are tentative and subject to change without prior notice.
Summer 2027 Semester
May Intersession
The May Intersession is a part of the Summer Semester and runs from May 10, 2027 through May 28, 2027.
Full Session
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 1 | Tuesday - Regular classes begin |
| June 18 | Friday - University closed for Juneteenth Holiday |
| July 5 | Monday - University closed for Independence Day holiday |
| July 22 | Thursday - Last day of classes |
| July 26 | Monday - Final examinations and close of summer term |
| July 30 | Friday - Commencement program for summer term |
Session One
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 1 | Tuesday - Regular classes begin |
| June 18 | Friday - University closed for Juneteenth Holiday |
| June 24 | Thursday - Last day of classes |
| June 28 | Monday - Final examinations and close of session one |
| July 30 | Friday - Commencement program for summer term |
Session Two
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 28 | Monday - Registration for session two |
| June 29 | Tuesday - Regular classes begin |
| July 5 | Monday - University closed for Independence Day holiday |
| July 22 | Thursday - Last day of classes |
| July 26 | Monday - Final examinations and close of session two |
| July 30 | Friday - Commencement program for summer term |