Important dates at a glance

As parents and family members, knowing a few important dates is always helpful for assisting your student or planning your next trip to campus.  If you are looking for a little more detail, please visit the following calendars:

• University Events: The University Events Calendar includes athletic schedules, cultural events, lectures and just about everything else.
• Academics: The Registrar’s Calendar lists important academic dates and deadlines for current terms.
• Housing: The Housing and Residence Life Calendar is the place to find dates and deadlines related to campus housing.
• Future Terms: Important dates related to future terms, several years out, can be found at the Registrar’s Calendar.
• Commencement: Information and schedules are located on the Commencement website.

Fall 2019

August 22-23 – Residence Halls Open
August 22 – Welcome Week begins
August 26 – First day of fall classes
September 2 – Labor Day
October 4-6 – Family Weekend
October 26 – Homecoming
November 11 – Veteran’s Day Observed
November 28-29 – Thanksgiving Break
December 13 – Residence Halls close*
December 13 – Winter Commencement

* Most residence halls close during Winter Break and reopen on January 11. Continuing residents may leave their belongings in their rooms over break.

Spring 2020

Jan. 11 – Residence Halls open
Jan. 13 – First day of spring classes
Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
March 16-20 – Spring Break
May 8 – Residence Halls close
May 8,9 – Commencement