Academic Calendar
Download a multi-year academic calendar
2026-27
| Fall 2025 Semester | |
|---|---|
| September 1 |
Start of fall semester Classes begin, 8 a.m. |
| October 9-11 |
Homecoming and Family Weekend (Fri - Sun) |
| October 21 |
Session 1 ends for traditional undergraduate programs |
| October 22 |
Mid-semester recess begins |
| October 26 |
Classes resume Session 2 classes begin at 8 a.m. |
| November 25 | Thanksgiving recess begins |
| November 30 | Classes resume, 8 a.m. |
| December 14 | Last day of classes |
| December 15 | Final exams begin, 8 a.m. |
| December 18 |
Final exams end, 1 p.m. End of fall semester |
| Spring 2027 Semester | |
| January 12 | New undergraduate orientation and registration |
| January 13 |
Start of spring semester Classes begin, 8 a.m. |
| January 18 | MLK, Jr Day of Service and Learning |
| March 5 | Session 1 ends for traditional undergraduate programs |
| March 6 |
Mid-semester recess begins |
| March 15 |
Classes resume Session 2 classes begin at 8 a.m. |
| March 26 | Good Friday, Easter Recess |
| March 29 | Classes resume, 8 a.m. |
| April 7 | LovÌÇÐÄVlog Day |
| April 22 | Academic & Creative Excellence Festival |
| April 30 | Last day of classes |
| May 3 | Final exams begin, 8 a.m. |
| May 6 |
Final exams end, 3:30 p.m. End of spring semester |
| May 8 | University Baccalaureate |
| May 9 | University Commencement |
| May 14 | Lancaster Commencement |
| 2027 Summer Term (15 weeks) | |
| May 10 - August 20 | |
