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Academic Calendar & Academic Bulletin (Catalog)

Academic Calendar & Academic Bulletin Will Guide You From “Now” To Graduation!

Two of the most important resources you’ll need as a student are the Academic Calendar and the Academic Bulletin.

The Academic Calendar will help guide you through the academic year, from the beginning of classes to midterms, from holidays and breaks to final exams. You will want to refer frequently to the Academic Catalog because it includes not only your course descriptions, but also degree requirements, our academic policies and other essential information. Both of these resources are available for your convenience online.


Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Schedules:

Fall 2025 – Main Campus

Move-in & Welcome WeekendAugust 23-24
Classes BeginMonday, August 25
Last Day to Add a Class to an Existing ScheduleAugust 22
Labor Day (No Classes)September 1
Athletic Progress ReportsSeptember 17
MidtermWeek of October 6
Midterm BreakOctober 13-14
Midterm Grades DueOctober 15
Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing GradeOctober 29
Registration for Spring 2026 Begins: October 27: Seniors & Continuing Students
October 29: Juniors
November 3: Sophomores & New Students
November 5: Freshmen
Athletic Progress ReportsNovember 12
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)November 26-28
Last Day of ClassDecember 5
Final Examination PeriodDecember 8 – 11
Winter Break Begins (No Classes)December 12
Final Grades DueDecember 16

Spring 2026 – Main Campus

Move-in & Welcome WeekendJanuary 10 – 11
Classes BeginMonday, January 12
MLK Jr. Day (No Classes)January 19
Last Day to Add a Class to an Existing ScheduleJanuary 9
Athletic Progress ReportsFebruary 4
MidtermWeek of February 23
Midterm Grades DueMarch 11
Spring Break (No Classes)February 27 -March 6
Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing GradeMarch 23
Registration for Summer and Fall 2026 Begins: March 23: Seniors
March 25: Juniors
March 30: Sophomores
April 1: Freshmen
Athletic Progress ReportsApril 1
Last Day of ClassApril 24
Final Examination PeriodApril 27 – April 30
CommencementSaturday, May 2, 2026
Final Grades DueMay 5

7-week terms

Summer Semester 2025

Term I Classes:  May 12 to June 29

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  June 9
  • Final Grades Due:  August 19

Term II Classes:  June 30 to August 17

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  July 28
  • Final Grades Due:  August 19

Fall Semester 2025

Term I Classes:  August 25 to October 12

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  September 22
  • Final Grades Due:  October 14

Term II Classes:  October 19 to December 7

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  November 16
  • Final Grades Due:  December 9

Spring Semester 2026

Term I Classes:  January 12 to March 1

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  February 9
  • Final Grades Due:  March 3

Term II Classes:  March 8 to April 26

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  April 5
  • Final Grades Due:  April 28

Commencement: Saturday, May 2, 2026

7-week terms, Monday – Thursday

Fall Semester 2025

Term I Classes:  August 25 to October 9

  • Labor Day (No classes): September 1
  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  September 25
  • Final Grades Due:  October 15

Term II Classes:  October 13 to December 4

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  November 13
  • Thanksgiving Recess:  November 26-29
  • Final Grades Due:  December 9

Spring Semester 2026

Term I Classes:  January 12 to February 26

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  February 5
  • Final Grades Due:  March 3

Term II Classes:  March 9 to April 23

  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  April 2
  • Final Grades Due:  April 28

Commencement: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Semester, Saturdays

Summer Semester 2025

  • Summer Intersession: May 5-9
  • Summer Semester Classes:  May 10 to August 16
  • Independence Day Recess:  July 5
  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  June 28
  • Final Grades Due:  August 19

Fall Semester 2025

  • August Classes:  August 30 to December 6
  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  October 18
  • Thanksgiving Break:  November 29
  • Final Grades Due:  December 9

Spring Semester 2026

  • January Classes:  January 17 to April 25
  • Spring Break (No Classes):  February 28
  • Last Day to Withdraw Without a Failing Grade:  March 14
  • Final Grades Due:  April 28

Commencement:  Saturday, May 2, 2026