Important Dates for Parents and Families

2026-27 Academic Year

New Student Commuter Barbecue 

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 

Global Transition Program for New International Students

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - Friday, August 21, 2026

Opening Day and New Student Move-In

Saturday, August 22, 2026

New Student Orientation 

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Returning Student Move-In

Monday, August 24, 2026 - Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Residence halls at Rose Hill are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for returning student move-in.*
Residence halls at Lincoln Center are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for returning student move-in.*

First Day of Fall Classes

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Club Fairs

Rose Hill: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 
Lincoln Center: Thursday. August 27, 2026

Homecoming 

Saturday, September 26, 2026 

Fall Family Weekend

Friday, October 23, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Last Day of Fall Classes

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Fall Final Exams

Thursday, December 10, 2026 - Friday, December 18, 2026

Winter Break

Thursday, December 24, 2026 - Monday, January 18, 2027
University closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027

First Day of Spring Classes

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Spring Break & Easter Break

Thursday, March 18, 2027 - Monday, March 29, 2027

Last Day of Spring Classes

Wednesday, May 5, 2027

Spring Final Exams

Monday, May 10, 2027 - Monday, May 17, 2027

University Commencement

Saturday, May 22, 2027

Dates are subject to change. For additional dates and resources, please reference the Academic Calendars website.