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3-Year Academic Calendar

The purpose of the three-year calendar is to provide academic dates for the University community of the most recent academic year, the current academic year and the upcoming two years. We hope this view will provide a useful resource to faculty and students for the purpose of planning ahead for classes in future terms.

Fall Regular Session


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, Aug 19, 2024 - Tues, Nov 26, 2024 Mon, Aug 18, 2025 - Tues, Nov 25, 2025 Mon, Aug 17, 2026 -  Tues, Nov 24, 2026 Mon, Aug 23, 2027 - Sat, Dec 4, 2027
Semester Begins Mon, Aug 19, 2024 Mon, Aug 18, 2025 Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Mon, Aug 23, 2027
Labor Day Holiday September 2, 2024 September 1, 2025 September 7, 2026 September 6, 2027
Thanksgiving Holiday Wed, Nov 27, 2024 - Sun, Dec 1, 2024 Wed, Nov 26, 2025 - Sun, Nov 30, 2025 Wed, Nov 25, 2026 - Sun, Nov 29, 2026 Wed, Nov 24, 2027 - Sun, Nov 28, 2027
Last Day of Class Tues, Nov 26, 2024 Tues, Nov 25, 2025 Tues, Nov 24, 2026 Sat, Dec 4, 2027
Reading Day Mon, Dec 2, 2024 Mon, Dec 1, 2025 Mon, Nov 30, 2026 Mon, Dec 6, 2027
Final Examination Period Tues, Dec 3, 2024 - Mon, Dec 9, 2024 Tues, Dec 2, 2025 - Mon, Dec 8, 2025 Tues, Dec 1, 2026 - Mon, Dec 7, 2026 Tues, Dec 7, 2027 - Mon, Dec 13, 2027
Official Closing of Session Mon, Dec 9, 2024 Mon, Dec 8, 2025 Mon, Dec 7, 2026 Mon, Dec 13, 2027
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Thurs, Dec 12, 2024 (noon) Thurs, Dec 11, 2025 (noon) Thurs, Dec 10, 2026 (noon) Thurs, Dec 16, 2027 (noon)
Fall Commencement Mon, Dec 16, 2024 Fri, Dec 12, 2025 Dec 10-11 2026* Dec 14-17, 2027*
      *Subject to Change  

Fall First Half-Session (8W1)


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 - Fri, Oct 4, 2024

Mon, Aug 18, 2025 - Fri, Oct 3, 2025

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 -  Fri, Oct 2, 2026

 Mon, Aug 23, 2027 - Fri, Oct 8, 2027
Semester Begins Mon, Aug 19, 2024 Mon, Aug 18, 2025 Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Mon, Aug 23, 2027
Labor Day September 2, 2024 September 1, 2025 September 7, 2026 September 6, 2027
Last Day of Class Fri, Oct 4, 2024 Fri, Oct 3, 2025 Fri, Oct 2, 2026 Fri, Oct 8, 2027
Reading Day None None None None
Final Examination Period Sat, Oct 5, 2024 Sat, Oct 4, 2025 Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Sat, Oct 9, 2027
Official Closing of the Session Sat, Oct 5, 2024 Sat, Oct 4, 2025 Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Sat, Oct 9, 2027
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, Oct 8, 2024 (noon) Tues, Oct 7, 2025 (noon) Tues, Oct 6, 2026 (noon) Tues, Oct 12, 2027 (noon)
Fall Commencement Mon, Dec 16, 2024 Fri, Dec 12, 2025 Dec 10-11, 2026* Dec 14-17, 2027*
      *Subject to Change  

Fall Second Half-Session (8W2)


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, Oct 7, 2024 - Fri, Nov 22, 2024 Mon, Oct 6, 2025 - Fri, Nov 21, 2025 Mon, Oct 5, 2026 - Fri, Nov 20, 2026 Mon, Oct 11, 2027 - Fri, Dec 3, 2027
Semester Begins Mon, Oct 7, 2024 Mon, Oct 6, 2025 Mon, Oct 5, 2026 Mon, Oct 11, 2027
Thanksgiving Holiday Wed, Nov 27, 2024 - Sun, Dec 1, 2024 Wed, Nov 26, 2025 - Sun, Nov 30, 2025 Wed, Nov 25, 2026 - Sun, Nov 29, 2026 Wed, Nov 24, 2027 - Sun, Nov 28, 2027
Last Day of Class Fri, Nov 22, 2024 Fri, Nov 21, 2025 Fri, Nov 20, 2026 Fri, Dec 3, 2027
Reading Day None None None None
Final Examination Period Sat, Nov 23, 2024 Sat, Nov 22, 2025 Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Sat, Dec 4, 2027
Official Closing of the Session Sat, Nov 23, 2024 Sat, Nov 22, 2025 Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Sat, Dec 4, 2027
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, Nov 26, 2024 (noon) Tues, Nov 25, 2025 (noon) Tues, Nov 24, 2026 (noon) Tues, Dec 7, 2027 (noon)
Fall Commencement Mon, Dec 16, 2024 Fri, Dec 12, 2025 Dec 10-11, 2026* Dec 14-17, 2027*
      *Subject to Change  

Winter Mini Session


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26* AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, Dec 16, 2024 - Sat, Jan 11, 2025 Mon, Dec 15, 2025 - Sat, Jan 10, 2026 Mon, Dec 14, 2026 - Sat, Jan 9, 2027 Mon, Dec 20, 2027 - Sat, Jan 15, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, Dec 16, 2024 Mon, Dec 15, 2025 Mon, Dec 14, 2026 Mon, Dec 20, 2027
Winter Break Mon, Dec 23, 2024 - Wed, Jan 1, 2025 Wed, Dec 24, 2025 - Fri, Jan 2, 2026 Thurs, Dec 24, 2026 - Fri, Jan 1, 2027* Fri, Dec 24, 2027 - Sat, Jan 1, 2028*
Last Day of Class Sat, Jan 11, 2025 Sat, Jan 10, 2026 Sat, Jan 9, 2027 Sat, Jan 15, 2028
Official Closing of the Session Sat, Jan 11, 2025 Sat, Jan 10, 2026 Sat, Jan 9, 2027 Sat, Jan 15, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, Jan 14, 2025 (noon) Tues, Jan 13, 2026 (noon) Tues, Jan 12, 2027 (noon) Tues, Jan 18, 2028 (noon)
      *Subject to Change  

Spring Regular Session


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, Jan 13, 2025 - Mon, Apr 28, 2025 Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - Mon, Apr 27, 2026 Mon, Jan 11, 2027 - Mon, Apr 26, 2027 Tues, Jan 18, 2028 - Mon, May 1, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, Jan 13, 2025 Mon, Jan 12, 2026 Mon, Jan 11, 2027 Tues, Jan 18, 2028
MLK Holiday Mon, Jan 20, 2025 Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Mon, Jan 18, 2027 Mon, Jan 17, 2028
Spring Break March 10 - March 15 March 9 - March 14 March 15 -  March 20 March 13 - March 18
Last Day of Class Mon, Apr 28, 2025 Mon, Apr 27, 2026 Mon, Apr 26, 2027 Mon, May 1, 2028
Reading Day Tues, Apr 29, 2025 Tues, Apr 28, 2026 Tues, Apr 27, 2027 Tues, May 2, 2028
Final Examination Period Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - Tues, May 6, 2025 Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - Tues, May 5, 2026 Wed, Apr 28, 2027 - Tues, May 4, 2027 Wed, May 3, 2028 - Tues, May 9, 2028
Official Closing of the Session Tues, May 6, 2025 Tues, May 5, 2026 Tues, May 4, 2027 Tues, May 9, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Fri, May 9, 2025 (noon) Fri, May 8, 2026 (noon) Fri, May 7, 2027 (noon) Fri, May 12, 2028 (noon)
Spring Commencement Sat, May 17, 2025 Fri, May 8, 2026 May 7, 2027* May 10-12, 2028*
      *Subject to Change  

Spring First Half-Session (8W1)


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 - Fri, Feb 28, 2025

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - Fri, Feb 27, 2026

Mon, Jan 11, 2027 - Fri, Feb 26, 2027

 Tues, Jan 18, 2028 - Fri, Mar 3, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, Jan 13, 2025 Mon, Jan 12, 2026 Mon, Jan 11, 2027 Tues, Jan 18, 2028
MLK Holiday Mon, Jan 20, 2025 Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Mon, Jan 18, 2027 Mon, Jan 17, 2028
Last Day of Class Fri, Feb 28, 2025 Fri, Feb 27, 2026 Fri, Feb 26, 2027 Fri, Mar 3, 2028
Reading Day None None None None
Final Examination Period Sat, Mar 1, 2025 Sat, Feb 28, 2026 Sat, Feb 27, 2027 Sat, Mar 4, 2028
Official Closing of the Session Sat, Mar 1, 2025 Sat, Feb 28, 2026 Sat, Feb 27, 2027 Sat, Mar 4, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, Mar 4, 2025 (noon) Tues, Mar 3, 2026 (noon) Tues, Mar 2, 2027 (noon) Tues, Mar 7, 2028 (noon)
Spring Commencement Sat, May 17, 2025 Fri, May 8, 2026 May 7, 2027* May 10-12, 2028*
      *Subject to Change  

Spring Second Half-Session (8W2)


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, Mar 3, 2025 - Fri, Apr 25, 2025 Mon, Mar 2, 2026 - Fri, Apr 24, 2026 Mon, Mar 1, 2027 - Fri, Apr 23, 2027 Mon, Mar 6, 2028 - Fri, Apr 28, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, Mar 3, 2025 Mon, Mar 2, 2026 Mon, Mar 1, 2027 Mon, Mar 6, 2028
Spring Break March 10 - March 15 March 9 - March 14 March 15 - March 20 March 13 - March 18
Last Day of Class Fri, Apr 25, 2025 Fri, Apr 24, 2026 Fri, Apr 23, 2027 Fri, Apr 28, 2028
Reading Day None None None None
Final Examination Period Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Sat, Apr 25, 2026 Sat, Apr 24, 2027 Sat, Apr 29, 2028
Official Closing of the Session Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Sat, Apr 25, 2026 Sat, Apr 24, 2027 Sat, Apr 29, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, Apr 29, 2025 (noon) Tues, Apr 28, 2026 (noon) Tues, Apr 27, 2027 (noon) Tues, May 2, 2028 (noon)
Spring Commencement Sat, May 17, 2025 Fri, May 8, 2026 May 7, 2027* May 10-12, 2028*
      *Subject to Change  

May Mini Session


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, May 12, 2025 - Sat, May 31, 2025 Mon, May 11, 2026 - Sat, May 30, 2026 Mon, May 10, 2027 - Sat, May 29, 2027 Mon, May 15, 2028 - Sat, June 3, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, May 12, 2025 Mon, May 11, 2026 Mon, May 10, 2027 Mon, May 15, 2028
Memorial Day Holiday May 26, 2025 May 25, 2026 May 31, 2027 May 29, 2028
Last Day of Class Sat, May 31, 2025 Sat, May 30, 2026 Sat, May 29, 2027 Sat, June 3, 2028
Official Closing of the Session Sat, May 31, 2025 Sat, May 30, 2026 Sat, May 29, 2027 Sat, June 3, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, Jun 3, 2025 (noon) Tues, Jun 2, 2026 (noon) Tues, Jun 1, 2027 (noon) Tues, June 6, 2028 (noon)

Summer Regular Session


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, Jun 2, 2025 - Fri, Aug 1, 2025 Mon, Jun 1, 2026 - Fri, July 31, 2026 Tues, Jun 1, 2027 - Fri, July 30, 2027 Mon, June 5, 2028 - Fri, Aug 4, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, Jun 2, 2025 Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Tues, Jun 1, 2027 (Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027) Mon, June 5, 2028
Juneteenth Holiday Thurs, Jun 19, 2025 Fri, June 19, 2026 Fri, Jun 18 - Sat, June 19, 2027 Mon, June 19, 2028
4th of July Holiday Fri, July 4, 2025 Fri, July 3 - Sat, July 4, 2026 Mon, July 5, 2027 Tues, July 4, 2028
Last Day of Class Fri, Aug 1, 2025 Fri, July 31, 2026 Fri, July 30, 2027 Fri, Aug 4, 2028
Final Examination Period Sat, Aug 2, 2025 Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Sat, July 31, 2027 Sat, Aug 5, 2028
Official Closing of the Session Sat, Aug 2, 2025 Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Sat, July 31, 2027 Sat, Aug 5, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, Aug 5, 2025 (noon) Tues, Aug 4, 2026 (noon) Tues, Aug 3, 2027 (noon) Tues, Aug 8, 2028 (noon)

Summer 6 Week 1 Session


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, May 12, 2025 - Sat, Jun 21, 2025 Mon, May 11, 2026 - Sat, Jun 20, 2026 Mon, May 10, 2027 - Thurs, Jun 17, 2027 Mon, May 15, 2028 - Sat, Jun 24, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, May 12, 2025 Mon, May 11, 2026 Mon, May 10, 2027 Mon, May 15, 2028
Memorial Day Holiday May 26, 2025 May 25, 2026 May 31, 2027 May 29, 2028
Juneteenth Holiday Thurs, Jun 19, 2025 Fri, June 19, 2026 Fri, Jun 18 - Sat, June 19, 2027 Mon, June 19, 2028
Last Day of Class Sat, Jun 21, 2025 Sat, Jun 20, 2026 Thurs, Jun 17, 2027 Sat, Jun 24, 2028
Final Examination Period None None None None
Official Closing of the Session Sat, Jun 21, 2025 Sat, Jun 20, 2026 Sat, June 19, 2027 Sat, Jun 24, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, Jun 24, 2025 (noon) Tues, Jun 23, 2026 (noon) Tues, Jun 22, 2027 (noon) Tues, Jun 27, 2028 (noon)

Summer 6 Week 2 Session


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, Jun 23, 2025 - Sat, Aug 2, 2025 Mon, Jun 22, 2026 - Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Mon, Jun 21, 2027 - Sat, July 31, 2027 Mon, Jun 26, 2028 - Sat, Aug 5, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, Jun 23, 2025 Mon, Jun 22, 2026 Mon, Jun 21, 2027 Mon, Jun 26, 2028
4th of July Holiday Fri, July 4, 2025 Fri, July 3 - Sat, July 4, 2026 Mon, July 5, 2027 Tues, July 4, 2028
Last Day of Class Sat, Aug 2, 2025 Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Sat, July 31, 2027 Sat, Aug 5, 2028
Final Examination Period None None None None
Official Closing of the Session Sat, Aug 2, 2025 Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Sat, July 31, 2027 Sat, Aug 5, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, Aug 5, 2025 (noon) Tues, Aug 4, 2026 (noon) Tues, Aug 3, 2027 (noon) Tues, Aug 8, 2028 (noon)

Summer 5 Week 1 Session


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, Jun 2, 2025 - Thurs, July 3, 2025 Mon, Jun 1, 2026 - Thurs, July 2, 2026 Tues, Jun 1, 2027 - Thurs, July 1, 2027 Mon, Jun 5, 2028 - Thurs, July 6, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, Jun 2, 2025 Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Tues, June 1, 2027 Mon, Jun 5, 2028
Memorial Day Holiday May 26, 2025 May 25, 2026 May 31, 2027 May 29, 2028
Juneteenth Holiday Thurs, Jun 19, 2025 Fri, June 19, 2026 Fri, Jun 18 - Sat, June 19, 2027 Mon, June 19, 2028
4th of July Holiday Fri, July 4, 2025 Fri, July 3 - Sat, July 4, 2026 Mon, July 5, 2027 Tues, July 4, 2028
Last Day of Class Thurs, July 3, 2025 Thurs, July 2, 2026 Thurs, July 1, 2027 Thurs, July 6, 2028
Final Examination Period Sat, July 5, 2025 Mon, July 6, 2026 Fri, July 2, 2027 Fri, July 7, 2028
Official Closing of the Session Sat, July 5, 2025 Mon, July 6, 2026 Fri, July 2, 2027 Fri, July 7, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Tues, July 8, 2025 (noon) Thurs, July 9, 2026 (noon) Tues, July 6, 2027 (noon) Mon, July 10, 2028 (noon)
  Depending on the days of the week the Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays fall, the 5 Week 1 Session dates and available meeting patterns will be adjusted to ensure the required contact hours are met.

Summer 5 Week 2 Session


Session Milestone AY 2024-25 AY 2025-26 AY 2026-27 AY 2027-28
Session Duration Mon, July 7, 2025 - Thurs, Aug 7, 2025 Mon, July 6, 2026 - Thurs, Aug 6, 2026 Tues, July 6, 2027 - Thurs, Aug 5, 2027 Mon, July 10, 2028 - Thurs, Aug 10, 2028
Semester Begins Mon, July 7, 2025 Mon, July 6, 2026 Tues, July 6, 2027 Mon, July 10, 2028
Last Day of Class Thurs, Aug 7, 2025 Thurs, Aug 6, 2026 Thurs, Aug 5, 2027 Thurs, Aug 10, 2028
Final Examination Period Fri, Aug 8, 2025 Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Fri, Aug 6, 2027 Fri, Aug 11, 2028
Official Closing of the Session Fri, Aug 8, 2025 Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Fri, Aug 6, 2027 Fri, Aug 11, 2028
Instructor Deadline to Submit Grades Mon, Aug 11, 2025 (noon) Mon, Aug 10, 2026 (noon) Mon, Aug 9, 2027 (noon) Mon, Aug 14, 2028 (noon)

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