Academic Calendar (2027-28)

Fall 2027 (Subject to Change) Date(s)
Orientation Monday, August 9–Thursday, August 12
First Day of Classes Monday, August 16
Convocation Wednesday, August 18
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 20
Labor Day (School Closed)Monday, September 6
Classes will follow Monday’s ScheduleSaturday, September 11
Additional Class Meetings for Required CoursesSaturday, September 18
Fall Break/Reading DayMonday, October 4
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 5–Friday, October 8
School make-up Days (if needed due to school closure)Saturday, October 16 and Saturday, October 23
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Saturday, November 6 and Saturday, November 13
Last Day of ClassesFriday, November 19
Thanksgiving Break - Administrative Offices close for Thanksgiving Break on Wednesday, November 24, at 12:00pm.Wednesday, November 24, 12:00pm – Friday, November 26
Reading DaysSaturday, November 27 – Monday, November 29
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, November 30 – Saturday, December 4; and Monday, December 6 – Thursday, December 9
Winter Commencement CeremonyTBA
School ClosedMonday, December 13 – Sunday, January 2, 2028
Fall 2027 Mini-Sessions:F1: Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24
F2: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7; and Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14
Spring 2028 (Subject to Change) Date(s)
First Day of Classes Monday, January 10
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 14
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (School Closed) Monay, January 17
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Saturday, January 29 and Saturday, February 5
Classes will follow Monday’s ScheduleSaturday, February 12
Reading Day for MidtermsMonday, February 28
Midterm Week Tuesday, February 29 – Friday, March 3
Spring Break Monday, March 6 – Friday, March 10
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Saturday, April 8 and Saturday, April 15
Last Day of Class Friday, April 21
Reading DayMonday, April 24
Final Exams
*Students are expected to be on campus for their assigned exams for the duration of the exam period.
Tuesday, April 25 – Saturday, April 29, Monday, May 1 - Thursday, May 4
Spring Graduation CeremonyTBA
Spring 2028 Mini-SessionsTBA
Maymester 2028 (Subject to Change) Date(s)
First day of Classes
Note: Classes meet on Saturdays
Monday, May 8
Last Day to Add or Drop ClassesMonday, May 8
Last Day of ClassesWednesday, May 17
Reading DayThursday, May 18
Final Exams
*Students are expected to be on campus for their assigned exam.
Friday, May 19
Summer 2028 (Subject to Change) Date(s)
First day of Classes Monday, May 22
Last Day to Add or Drop Classes
[After this date, permission by Academic Dean required to drop a class]
Thursday, May 25 at 12:00pm
Additional Class Meetings for required CoursesFriday, May 26
Memorial Day (School Closed)Monday, May 29
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Friday, June 9
Juneteenth Holiday (School Closed) Monday, June 19
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.
Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21
Independence Day Holiday (School Closed)Tuesday, July 4
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Friday, July 14
Last day of ClassesThursday, July 27
Reading DayFriday, July 28
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
Saturday, July 29, and Monday, July 31 - Thursday, August 3
Summer Graduation (No ceremony) Thursday, August 3
Summer 2028 Mini-SessionsTBA

MINI SESSIONS TBD