FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027
| FALL 2026 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester Begins; University Convocation | Friday | August 21 |
| First Day of Classes; Fall Instruction Begins | Monday | August 24 |
| Holiday - Labor Day; University Closed | Monday | September 7 |
| Spring 2027 Semester Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Degrees Eligible for Commencement 2027 participation | Thursday | October 15 |
| Holiday - Veterans Day; University Closed | Wednesday | November 11 |
| Spring 2027 Semester Graduation Application Deadline for Graduate and Doctorate Degrees Eligible for Commencement 2027 participation | Monday | November 16 |
| Fall Recess - No Classes; University Open | Mon-Wed | November 23-25 |
| Holiday - Thanksgiving; University Closed | Thurs-Sat | November 26-28 |
| Fall Classes End | Saturday | December 12 |
| Final Exams | Mon-Sat | December 14-19 |
| Fall Grades Due | Wednesday | December 23 at 9 a.m. |
| Fall Semester Ends | Wednesday | December 23 |
| Campus Closure | December 25 - January 1 |
| WINTER 2027 INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday | January 1 |
| Winter Intersession Begins | Monday | January 4 |
| Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day; University Closed | Monday | January 18 |
| Winter Intersession Ends | Saturday | January 23 |
| SPRING 2027 SEMESTER | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester Begins | Monday | January 25 |
| First Day of Classes; Spring Instruction begins | Monday | January 25 |
| The full Commencement 2027 schedule will be posted. | Monday | January 25 |
| Summer 2027 Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Degrees Eligible for Commencement 2027 participation | Monday | February 1 |
| Summer 2027 Graduation Application Deadline for Graduate and Doctorate Degrees Eligible for Commencement 2027 participation | Tuesday | February 16 |
| Fall 2027 Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Degrees Eligible for Commencement 2028 participation and not Commencement 2027 | Monday | March 1 |
| Spring Break | Mon-Sun | Mar 29-Apr 4 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day; University Closed | Wednesday | Mar 31 |
| Start of Baccalaureate Honor Cords Distribution | Monday | April 5 |
| Spring Classes End | Friday | May 14 |
| Final Exams | Mon-Sat | May 17-22 |
| University Commencement | TBD | May 2026 |
| Spring Grades Due | Wednesday | May 26 at 9 a.m. |
| Spring Semester Ends | Saturday | May 26 |
| MAY 2027 INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| May Intersession Begins | Monday | May 24 |
| Holiday - Memorial Day; University Closed | Monday | May 31 |
| May Intersession Ends | Saturday | June 12 |
| SUMMER 2027 INTERSESSION | DAY(S) | DATE(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Intersession Begins | Tuesday | May 26 |
| Fall 2027 Graduation Application Deadline for Graduate and Doctorate Degrees Eligible for Commencement 2028 participation and not Commencement 2027 | Tuesday | June 15 |
| Holiday - Juneteenth; University Closed | Friday (in lieu) | June 18 |
| Holiday - Independence Day; University Closed | Monday (in lieu) | July 5 |
| Summer Intersession Ends | Saturday | August 7 |
| Summer Intersession Grades Due | Wednesday | August 11 |
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