Academic Calendar 2025-26

Aug 15 (Fri)	First semester tuition, room and board fees due
Aug 16 – Aug 24 (Sat – Sun)	New Student Orientation and Registration
Aug 25 (Mon)	Fall Semester Classes Begin
Sept 1 (Mon)	Labor Day (school closed)*
Nov 4 (Tue)	Election Day (no classes)
Nov 26 – Nov 30 (Wed – Sun)	Thanksgiving Recess
Dec 1 (Mon)	Second semester tuition, room and board fees due
Dec 19 (Fri)	Fall Semester Ends
Dec 20 – Jan 11 (Sat – Sun)	Winter Recess (no classes)
Jan 12 (Mon)	Spring Semester Classes Begin
Jan 19 (Mon)	Martin Luther King Day (school closed)*
Feb 27 – Mar 6 (Fri – Fri)	Entrance Auditions (Dance and Music)
Feb 28 – Mar 15 (Sat – Sun)	Midterm Recess
May 5 – May 8 (Tue – Fri)	Jury Week (Music)
May 15 (Fri)	Spring Semester Ends
May 22 (Fri)	121st Commencement

*The Diamond Building will be closed on this date.