| Fall 2026 (Subject to Change) | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Monday, August 10 –Thursday, August 13 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, August 17 |
| Convocation | Wednesday, August 19 |
| Last Day to Add or Drop Classes [after this date permission by Academic Dean required to drop class] Last day to request permission to change enrollment status | Friday, August 21 |
| Labor Day (No classes/School closed) | Monday, September 7 |
| **Required Make-Up Class Day for Labor Day (Monday classes) Classes will follow regular Monday schedule. | Saturday, September 12 |
| Fall Break/Reading Day | Monday, October 5 |
| Midterm Week for All Required Courses (No classes will meet during this week) *Students are expected to be on campus for their assigned midterms and to be available for the duration of midterm week in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance that might necessitate a rescheduling of exams. | Tuesday, October 6 - Friday, October 9 |
| School make-up Days (if needed due to school closure) | Saturday, October 31 - Saturday, November 7 |
| Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses [Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors] | Saturday, November 14 Saturday, November 21 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday, November 20 |
| Administrative Offices close for Thanksgiving Break on Wednesday, 11/25, at noon. | Wednesday, November 25, 12:00pm – Friday, November 27 |
| Reading Days | Saturday, November 28 –Monday, November 30 |
| Final Exams *Students are expected to be on campus for their assigned exams and to be available for the duration of the exam period in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance that might necessitate a rescheduling. | Tuesday, December 1 –Saturday, December 5; and Monday, December 7 – Thursday, December 10 |
| Winter Commencement Ceremony | TBA |
| School Closed | Monday, December 14 – Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| Fall 2026 Mini-Sessions: To be announced | |
| Spring 2027 (Subject to Change) | Date(s) |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, January 11 |
| Last Day to Add or Drop Classes [after this date permission by Academic Dean required to drop class] Last day to request permission to change enrollment status | Friday, January 15 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (School closed) | Monday, January 18 |
| Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses [Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors] | Saturday, January 30 and Saturday, February 6 |
| Reading Day for Midterms | Monday, March 1 |
| Midterm Week | Tuesday, March 2 – Friday, March 5 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 8 – Friday, March 12 |
| Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses [Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors] | Saturday, April 10 and Saturday, April 17 |
| Last Day of Class | Monday, April 26 |
| Reading Day | Tuesday, April 27 |
| Final Exams *Students are expected to be on campus for their assigned exams and to be available for the duration of the exam period in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance that might necessitate a rescheduling. | Wednesday, April 28 – Saturday, May 1; and Monday, May 3 - Friday, May 7 |
| Spring Graduation Ceremony | TBA |
| Spring 2027 Mini-Sessions: TBA | |
| Maymester 2027 (Subject to Change) | |
| First day of Classes Note: Classes will meet on Saturday, May 15 | Monday, May 10 |
| Last Day to Add or Drop Classes | Monday, May 10 |
| Classes meet | Saturday, May 15 |
| Last day of Classes | Wednesday, May 19 |
| Reading Day | Thursday, May 20 |
| Final Exams *Students are expected to be on campus for their assigned exam. | Friday, May 21 |
| Summer 2027 (Subject to Change) | |
| First day of Classes | Monday, May 24 |
| Last Day to Add or Drop Classes [After this date, permission by Academic Dean required to drop a class] | Thursday, May 27, 12 noon |
| Additional Class Meetings for required Courses | Friday, May 21 |
| Memorial Day (School Closed | Monday, May 31 |
| Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses [Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors] | Friday, June 11 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (no classes) | Friday, June 18 |
| Midterms for All Required Courses No class meetings. *Students are expected to be on campus for their assigned midterms and to be available for the duration of the midterm period in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance that might necessitate a rescheduling. | Monday, June 21 and Tuesday, June 22 |
| Independence Day Holiday (School Closed) | Monday, July 5 |
| Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses [Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors] | Friday, July 16 |
| Last day of classes | Thursday, July 29 |
| Reading Day | Friday, July 30 |
| Final Exams *Students are expected to be on campus for their assigned exams and to be available for the duration of the exam period in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance that might necessitate a rescheduling. | Saturday, July 31; and Monday, August 2 –Thursday, August 5 |
| Summer Graduation (no ceremony) | Friday, August 6 |
| Summer 2027 Mini-Sessions: TBA |
MINI SESSIONS TBD