2020-2021 College Catalog

2020-2021 Academic Calendar

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