Fall 2026
| Date | Day (Time) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| August 19 | Wed, 8 a.m. | First-year residence halls open |
| August 19 | Wed | Meal plans begin for first-year students (included in Orientation) |
| August 19-22 | Wed - Sat | First-Year Orientation |
| August 20-21 | Thurs - Fri | First-Year Advising |
| August 21 | Fri, 8:30 a.m. | Upperclass residence halls open |
| August 21 | Fri, breakfast | Meal plans begin for upperclass students |
| August 21 | Fri, 8:30 a.m. - TBD | Upperclass check-in/key pick-up |
| August 22 | Sat, 9 a.m. - TBD | Upperclass check-in/key pick-up |
| August 23 | Sun, hours TBD | Upperclass check-in/key pick-up |
| August 24 | Mon | First day of classes |
| September 4 | Fri | Last day to drop/add classes or change grading option |
| October 9 | Fri, 5 p.m. | Fall Break begins |
| October 14 | Wed, 8 a.m. | Fall Break ends |
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October 16-18 |
Fri - Sun | Homecoming |
| October 30 | Fri | Fall Honors Day |
| October 30- November 1 | Fri - Sun | Family Weekend |
| October 29 | Thurs | First-Year registration for Spring 2027 |
| November 6 | Fri | Last day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| November 24 | Tues, 5 p.m. | Thanksgiving break begins |
| November 30 | Mon, 8 a.m. | Thanksgiving break ends |
| December 4 | Fri | Last day of classes |
| December 6-12 | Sun - Sat | Final exams (Reading Days: Sat 12/5 & Wed 12/9) |
| December 13 | Sun at noon | All residence halls close for winter break |
| December 14 | Mon | All grades due |
Spring 2027
| Date | Day (Time) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 | Sat at 9 a.m. | All residence halls open for the semester |
| January 16 | Sat, 9 a.m. - TBD | Check-in/key pick-up |
| January 16 | Sat (breakfast) | Meal plans begin for all students |
| January 17 | Sun, TBD | Check-in/key pick-up |
| January 18 | Mon | Classes begin |
| January 29 | Fri | Last day to drop/add classes or change grading option |
| March 5 | Fri at 5 p.m. | Spring recess begins |
| March 15 | Mon at 8 a.m. | Spring recess ends |
| April 1 | Thurs | Rising senior registration for 2027-2028 |
| April 2 | Fri | Last day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" |
| April 8 | Thurs | Rising junior registration for 2027-2028 |
| April 10 | Sat | Get Acquainted Day |
| April 15 | Thurs | Rising sophomore registration for 2027-2028 |
| April 30 | Fri | Last day of classes |
| May 2-8 | Sun - Sat | Final exams (Reading Days: Sat 5/1 & Wed 5/5) |
| May 9 | Sun at noon | All residence halls close for the semester |
| May 9 | Sun at noon | Senior week housing begins |
| May 10 | Mon | All grades due |
| May 14 | Fri | Spring Honors Day and Baccalaureate |
| May 15 | Sat | Commencement |
| May 16 | Sun | Senior housing week ends |
| June 3-6 | Thurs - Sun | Reunion Weekend |
Religious Holidays
The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life maintains a calendar of religious holidays.