2025-2026
All future academic calendars are subject to change due to factors beyond campus control.
Academic Year: August 18, 2025 to May 23, 2026
Fall Semester: August 18, 2025 to December 19, 2025
Spring Semester: January 20, 2026 to May 22, 2026
| Event | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Instruction | August 20, 2025 | January 23, 2026 |
| Enrollment Census Date* | September 17, 2025 | February 18, 2026 |
| Last Day of Instruction | December 8, 2025 | May 11, 2026 |
| Culminating Activities & Final Examinations** |
December 10-12, 15-16 | May 13-15, 18-19 |
| Make-Up Day | December 17, 2025 | May 20, 2026 |
| Commencement*** | December 17-18 | May 20 - 22 |
**The days of instruction and culminating activities and final examinations, including the make-up day, apply to Regular Session classes. Students enrolled in Special Session and @ 2024 91ÁÔÆæ classes follow alternate calendars and normally hold culminating activities/final examinations on the last date of classes.
***Commencement dates are tentative and subject to change.
Holidays / No Classes
| Event | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Campus Closed | July 4, 2025 |
| Labor Day | Campus Closed | September 1, 2025 |
| Veterans Day | Campus Closed | November 11, 2025 |
| Non-Instructional Day | No Classes | November 26, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Campus Closed | November 27, 2025 - November 28, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 Study/Conf. Day | No Classes or Exams | December 9, 2025 |
| Winter Break | Campus Closed | December 25, 2025 - January 2, 2026 |
| New Year's Day | Campus Closed | January 1, 2026 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Campus Closed | January 19, 2026 |
| Cesar Chavez Day | Campus Closed | March 31, 2026 |
| Spring Recess | No Classes | March 30, 2026 - April 3, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 Study/Conf. Day | No Classes or Exams | May 12, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Campus Closed | May 25, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | Campus Closed | June 19, 2026 |
Important Calendars & Resources
- Academic Standing, Grades, and Registration: The Office of the Registrar postes Registration Calendars, which also include dates for academic standing and grade posting.
- Commencement: Find information on Commencement ceremony schedules, guest tickets, regalia, parking, as well as event venue information.
- Fees & Housing:
- Bursar's Office posts payment schedule includes payment due dates, which are based on when you register.
- Financial Aid and Scholarships post deadlines regarding financial aid and scholarships.
- University Housing Services includes dates for housing applications.
- New Spartans: New Spartans must attend First-Year Students: Sparta Camp, Graduate Orientation, or Transfer Orientation.
91ÁÔÆæ also offers Parent & Family Orientations. - Testing & Exams: Testing Office for more information about the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
- University Events: The includes upcoming campus events, virtual meetings and webinars.
