Academic Calendar (2028-29)

Fall 2028 (Subject to Change)Date(s)
OrientationMonday, August 7 –Thursday, August 10
First Day of ClassesMonday, August 14
ConvocationWednesday, August 16
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 18
Labor Day (School Closed)Monday, September 4
Classes will follow Monday’s ScheduleSaturday, September 9
Additional Class Meetings for Required CoursesSaturday, September 16
Fall Break/Reading DayMonday, October 2
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 3–Friday, October 6
School make-up Days (if needed due to school closure)Saturday, October 14 and Saturday, October 21
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Saturday, November 4 and Saturday, November 11
Last Day of ClassesFriday, November 17
Reading DaysMonday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21
Thanksgiving Break - Administrative Offices closed for Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 22, 12:00pm – Friday, November 24
Reading DaysSaturday, November 25
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.
Monday, November 27 –Saturday, December 2; and Monday, December 4 – Thursday, December 7
Winter Commencement CeremonyTBA
School ClosedMonday, December 11 – Monday, January 1, 2029
Spring 2029 (Subject to Change)Date(s)
First Day of ClassesMonday, January 8
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 12
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (School Closed)Monay, January 15
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Saturday, January 27 and Saturday, February 3
Classes will follow Monday’s ScheduleSaturday, February 17
Reading Day for MidtermsMonday, February 26
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, February 27 – Friday, March 2
Spring BreakMonday, March 5 – Friday, March 9
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Saturday, April 7 and Saturday, April 14
Last Day of ClassesFriday, April 20
Reading DayMonday, April 23
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, April 24 – Saturday, Apri 28; and Monday, April 30 - Friday, May 4
Spring Graduation CeremonyTBA
Spring 2029 Mini-Sessions:TBA
Maymester 2029 (Subject to Change)
First day of Classes
Note: Classes meet on Saturdays
Monday, May 7
Last Day to Add or Drop ClassesMonday, May 7
Last day of ClassesWednesday, May 16
Reading Day Thursday, May 17
Final Exams
*Students are expected to be on campus for their assigned exam.
Friday, May 18
Summer 2029 (Subject to Change)
First day of ClassesMonday, May 21
Last Day to Add or Drop Classes
[After this date, permission by Academic Dean required to drop a class]
Thursday, May 24, 12:00pm
Additional Class Meetings for required CoursesFriday, May 25
Memorial Day (School Closed)Monday, May 28
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Friday, June 8
Juneteenth Holiday (School Closed)Tuesday, 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.
Monday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 20
Independence Day Holiday (School Closed)Wednesday, July 4
Additional Class Meetings for Required Courses
[Scheduled by Academic Affairs upon request of individual professors]
Friday, July 13
Last day of ClassesThursday, July 26
Reading DayFriday, July 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
Saturday, July 28; and Monday, July 30 –Thursday, August 2
Summer Graduation (No ceremony)Thursday, August 2
Summer 2029 Mini-Sessions
TBA

MINI SESSIONS TBD