Academic year 2026–2027
Academic calendar
The academic year consists of two required semesters and one optional summer term. Registration closes one week before instruction begins.
Terms
Fall Semester 2026
- Registration deadline
- Aug 17, 2026
- Semester start
- Aug 24, 2026
- Semester end
- Dec 11, 2026
Winter Break: December 12, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
- Registration deadline
- Jan 4, 2027
- Semester start
- Jan 11, 2027
- Semester end
- May 7, 2027
Spring Break: March 15, 2027 – March 21, 2027
Summer Term 2027 (optional)
- Registration deadline
- May 17, 2027
- Term start
- May 24, 2027
- Term end
- Jul 30, 2027
Summer Break: July 31, 2027 – August 22, 2027
Observed office holidays
Administrative offices are closed on the dates below. Online course content remains available, and posted assignment deadlines are unaffected unless an instructor states otherwise.
| Date | Observance |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| October 12, 2026 | Columbus Day |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| November 26–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | Winter Break |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| June 19, 2027 | Juneteenth |
| July 5, 2027 | Independence Day (observed) |
Calendar changes
Dates are published in Information Catalog Volume 1 and may be adjusted for weather emergencies or administrative necessity. Enrolled students are notified through the learning management system.