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Academic Dates by Term
Fall 2026
August 31 | Term start*
September 5 – 7 | Labor Day weekend, no classes or services
October 9 | Spring 2027 classes post
November 6 | Spring 2027 class registration begins for new program students
November 26 – 29 | Thanksgiving weekend, no classes or services
December 7 | Open registration begins for spring 2027 degree-credit classes
December 14 – 18 | Exams
December 17 | Graduation
December 24 – January 3 | Winter break, no classes or services
Spring 2027
January 16 – 18 | Martin Luther King Day, no classes or services
January 19 | Term start*
February 15 | Summer 2027 classes post
February 24 | Summer 2027 class registration begins for new program students
March 3 | Open registration begins for summer 2027 degree-credit classes
March 29 | Fall 2027 classes post
March 14 – 20 | Spring break
April 12 | Fall 2027 class registration begins for new program students
May 10 – 14 | Exam week
May 14 | Graduation
Summer 2027
May 29 – 31 | Memorial Day weekend, no classes or services
June 1 | Term start*
June 3 | Open registration begins for fall 2027 degree-credit classes
July 3 – 5 | Independence Day, no classes or services
Fall 2027
August 30 | Term start*
September 4 – 6 | Labor Day weekend, no classes or services
October 8 | Spring 2028 classes post
November 5 | Spring 2027 class registration begins for new program students
November 25 – 28 | Thanksgiving weekend, no classes or services
December 6 | Open registration begins for spring 2028 degree-credit classes
December 13 – 17 | Exams
December 16 | Graduation
December 23 – January 2 | Winter break, no classes or services
*Program and class start times vary. Refer to your program and class schedule for specific dates and times.