Dates at a Glance

  • First Day of Class
    Wednesday, August 26

  • Meal Plan Change Deadline
    Friday, September 4, at 5:00 p.m.

  • Labor Day (No Classes in Session)
    September 7

  • No Classes in Session

  • Fall Break (Halls Remain Open)
    Saturday October 10 - Tuesday October 13
    No classes for students!

  • Classes Resume
    Wednesday, October 14

  • Thanksgiving Break (Halls Remain Open)
    Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29

  • Classes Resume
    Monday, November 30

  • Last Day of Classes
    Wednesday, December 2

  • Reading & Study Day
    Thursday, December 10

  • Final Exams:
    Friday, December 11 through Thursday, December 17

  • Last Day of Term:
    Thursday, December 17

  • Residential Buildings Close
    Students are expected to leave 24 hours after their last final.
    Residential Buildings close at Noon on Saturday, December 19

  • Halls Open for Returning Students - 9:00 a.m.
    Saturday, January 9

  • Classes Begin
    Monday, January 11

  • Meal Plan Change Deadline
    Friday, January 15, at 5:00 p.m.

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Celebrations Scheduled throughout the Day)
    Monday, January 18

  • Spring Break (Halls remain open)
    Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, March 14

  • Classes Resume
    Monday, March 15

  • Easter Break (Halls Remain Open)
    Thursday, March 25 through Sunday, March 28

  • Classes Resume
    Monday, April 5

  • Reading / Study Day
    Thursday, April 29

  • First Day of Finals
    Friday, April 30

  • Last Day of Finals
    Thursday, May 6

  • Residential Buildings Officially Close
    Residential Buildings close at Noon on Saturday, May 8
    Students are expected to leave 24 hours after their last final.
    (Graduates and students working graduation have an automatic extended stay through noon on Sunday, May 9)

  • Baccalaureate and Commencement
    Saturday, May 8