Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Aug 16 (Fri)	First semester tuition, room and board fees due
Aug 17 – Aug 25 (Sat – Sun)	New Student Orientation and Registration
Aug 26 (Mon)	Fall Semester Classes Begin
Sept 2 (Mon)	Labor Day (school closed)*
Nov 5 (Tue)	Election Day (no classes)
Nov 27 – Dec 1 (Wed – Sun)	Thanksgiving Recess
Dec 1 (Sun)	Second semester tuition, room and board fees due
Dec 20 (Fri)	Fall Semester Ends
Dec 21 – Jan 12 (Sat – Sun)	Winter Recess (no classes)
Jan 13 (Mon)	Spring Semester Classes Begin
Jan 20 (Mon)	Martin Luther King Day (school closed)*
Feb 28 – Mar 7 (Fri – Fri)	Entrance Auditions (Dance and Music)
Mar 1 – Mar 16 (Sat – Sun)	Midterm Recess
May 6 – May 9 (Tue – Fri)	Jury Week (Music)
May 16 (Fri)	Spring Semester Ends
May 24 (Sat)	120th Commencement

*The Diamond Building will be closed on this date.