| Faculty Return/ Department and Division Meetings |
Thursday, July 30, 2026 |
| Faculty and Staff Institute |
Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| New Students Arrival |
Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| New Student Registration, Parent Orientation & Parting Ceremony |
Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| New Student Orientation/Welcome Week |
Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| Fall Assessment Roundup |
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
| Fall Assessment Roundup |
Thursday, August 6, 2026 |
| Returning Student Registration Starts |
Thursday, August 6, 2026 |
| Returning Student Registration Ends |
Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| Welcome Back Weekend Starts |
Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| Welcome Back Weekend Ends |
Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| Classes Begin |
Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| 12th Class Day/ Add and Drop Ends (Census Date) |
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
| Labor Day (University Closed) |
Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Classes Resume |
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
| Fall Convocation |
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
| Constitution Day |
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Early Registration for Spring 2027 Begins |
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
| Initial Date to Apply for Graduation (Dec. – May) |
Monday, September 21, 2026 |
| Initial Recommendation -Graduation from Advisors Due |
Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Mid- Term Exams Start |
Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| Mid-Term Exams End |
Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| Jarvis Fest |
Monday, October 5 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Mid-term Grades are Due |
Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw with a “W” |
Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Last day for paperwork if completing in December |
Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Last day to remove an “I” grade (from previous semester) |
Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Religious Emphasis |
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Religious Emphasis |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Study Day/ Midnight Breakfast |
Monday, November 16, 2026 |
| Final Exam Period Starts |
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
| Final Exam Period Ends |
Friday, November 20, 2026 |
| Last Day of Class |
Friday, November 20, 2026 |
| Final Grades Due |
Monday, November 23, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break (University Closed) Starts |
Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break (University Closed) Ends |
Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Faculty Development/ Enrollment Management Starts |
Monday, November 30, 2026 |
| University Giving Day |
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| Faculty Development/ Enrollment Management Ends |
Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| University Closed for Holiday Starts |
Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| University Closed for Holiday Ends |
Friday, January 1, 2026 |