University-Wide Academic Calendar

  • The University-wide Academic Calendar is subject to change.  In the event that changes are made, the most current version will be posted on the Office of the University Registrar website.
  • Other important dates and deadlines can be found on the Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management (SEAM) website
  • The start dates for semesters and the eight-week instructional periods are aligned. The non-compulsory summer terms continue to vary with fewer instructional patterns.
  • School specific calendars may vary. Please consult individual school websites for program specific dates and deadlines. 
  • The Religious Holy Days calendar can be found on the Religious & Spiritual Life website. Please find information regarding Religious Accommodations here.

 Summer 2024

Date Event
May 20 First Day of Classes*
May 27 Memorial Day - University Closed
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed
July 4 Independence Day Holiday - University Closed
August 14 Last Day of Classes*
August 23 End of Summer Semester
August 23 Degree Conferral
*

Consult the class schedule for individual course start and end dates. Summer term varies by school.

 Fall 2024

Date Event
August 26 First Day of Classes (Semester)
August 26 8-Week Fall Term 1 Begins
September 2 Labor Day Holiday - University Closed
Division Specific Fall Break
October 21 8-Week Fall Term 1 Ends
October 23 8-Week Fall Term 2 Begins
November 25-29 Fall Recess
November 28-29 Holiday - University Closed
December 2 Classes Resume
December 6 Last Day of Classes (Semester)
December 9-10 Reading Days
December 11-19 Final Exam Days
December 20 End of Semester/8-Week Fall Term 2 Ends
December 31 Degree Conferral

Intersession 2025

Date Event
January 1 New Year's Day Holiday - University Closed
January 2 First Day of Classes
January 17 Last Day of Classes
January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday - University Closed

Spring 2025

Date Event
January 21 First Day of Classes (Semester)
January 21 8-Week Spring Term 1 Begins
March 17 8-Week Spring Term 1 Ends
March 17-21 Spring Break
March 24 8-Week Spring Term 2 Begins
March 24 Classes Resume
April 28 Last Day of Classes (Semester)
April 29-May 2 Reading Days
May 5-13 Final Exam Days
May 18 End of Semester/8-Week Spring Term 2 Ends
May 22 Degree Conferral