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Academic Calendar

Academic Calendars – 2025/2026 (PDF)

Fall 2024

DescriptionDates
OrientationMonday, August 19 -
Friday, August 23
First Day of ClassesMonday, August 26
Labor Day – Holiday
No Classes		Monday, September 2
Rosh Hashanah – Holiday
No Classes		Thursday, October 3
Thanksgiving – Holiday
No Classes		Thursday, November 28 –
Friday, November 29
Thursday Class ScheduleTuesday, December 3
Friday Class ScheduleWednesday, December 4
Last Day of ClassesThursday, December 5
Reading DayFriday, December 6
Final Exam PeriodMonday, December 9 –
Friday, December 20
CommencementFriday, December 20

Spring 2025

DescriptionDates
First Day of ClassesMonday, January 13
MLK, Jr. Birthday – Holiday –
No Classes		Monday, January 20
President’s Day – Holiday –
No Classes		Monday, February 17
Monday Class ScheduleTuesday, February 18
Spring Break –
No Classes		Monday, March 17 –
Friday, March 21
Last Day of ClassesTuesday, April 29
Reading DayWednesday, April 30
Final Exam PeriodThursday, May 1 –
Wednesday, May 14
CommencementMonday, May 19