| DATES TO ARRIVE |
| New Students (First-Year and Transfers) |
Wednesday, August 26 |
| Returning UPPERCLASS |
Sunday, August 30 |
| FALL TERM |
| Opening Convocation |
Thursday, August 27 |
| Classes Begin |
Monday, August 31 |
| Labor Day |
Monday, September 7 |
| True Blue Weekend |
Friday to Sunday, September 25—27 |
| October Break |
Saturday to Tuesday, October 17-20 |
| Thanksgiving Recess |
Wednesday to Sunday, November 25—November 29 |
| Last Day of Class |
Friday, December 4 |
| Reading Days |
Saturday and Sunday, December 5 & 6 |
| Examination Days |
Monday to Thursday, December 7—10 |
| THREE WEEK VACATION |
| JANUARY TERM |
| Classes Begin |
Monday, January 18 |
| Classes End |
Thursday, February 11 |
| BREAK DAY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 |
| SPRING TERM |
| Classes Begin |
Monday, February 15 |
| Break Days |
February 23, March 15, April 2, April 22, May 12 |
Scholarship Showcase**
**No scheduled classes to allow for faculty and student participation in the showcase |
Friday, May 14 |
| Honors Convocation |
Wednesday, May 19 |
| Last Day of Class |
Friday, May 22 |
| Reading Days |
Saturday and Sunday, May 22—23 |
| Examination Days |
Monday—Thursday, May 24—27 |
| Commencement |
Saturday, May 29 |
| Memorial Day |
Monday, May 31 |