Academic Calendar
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Academic Calendar
Select an academic year below to view a calendar.
Amended 11/30/20
Finals Schedule (PDF)
Academic Deadlines (PDF) – Fall | Winter | May | Summer
| FALL EVENTS | DATE | TIME | |
| New Faculty Orientation | Monday, Aug.17 | ||
| Faculty Workshop | Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 18-20 | ||
| New Student Arrival/Orientation | Saturday-Tuesday, Aug.22-25 | ||
| Fall Classes Begin | Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 7 (Classes Held) | ||
| Midterms Due | Wednesday, Oct. 7 | ||
| 1st 7-Weeks End | Monday, Oct. 12 | ||
| 2nd 7-Weeks Begin | Tuesday, Oct. 13 | ||
| HOMECOMING and FAMILY WEEKEND – Canceled | Thursday – Sunday, Oct. 15-18 | ||
| Fall Classes End | Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 5:35 p.m. | |
| Thanksgiving Break Begins | Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| Remote Instruction Begins | Monday, Nov. 30 | ||
| December Commencement* | |||
| Final Exams or Final Activity | Monday-Thursday, Nov. 30-Dec.3 | ||
| *December Commencement has been canceled; there will be a virtual ceremony to honor graduates. 64 class days, 4 exam days; (Outfly is not included in the 64 class days); 38 MWF classes; 26 TTH classes First Session: Wednesday, Aug. 26-Monday, Oct. 12; 20 MWF; 13 TTH Second Session: Tuesday, Oct. 13-Tuesday, Nov. 24; 18 MWF; 13 TTH | |||
| WINTER EVENTS | DATE | TIME | |
| Faculty Workshop | TBA | 8 a.m. | |
| Registration | TBA | 1 p.m. | |
| Winter Classes Begin | Monday, Jan. 18 (shortened day to celebrate MLK Jr. Day) | 7:45 a.m. | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day* | Monday, Jan. 18 | ||
| Ash Wednesday Service | Wednesday, Feb. 17 (classes dismiss at 9:50 a.m., reconvene at 11 a.m.) | ||
| Midterms Due | Monday, March 1 | ||
| Days Off From Classes | Feb. 9, Feb. 24, April 2 (Good Friday), April 5 (Easter Monday) | ||
| 1st 7-Weeks End | Thursday, March 4 | ||
| 2nd 7-Weeks Begin | Friday, March 5 | ||
| RICE Day | Canceled | ||
| Easter Break Begins | Thursday, April 1 | 3:35 p.m. | |
| Classes Resume | Tuesday, April 6 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| Winter Classes End | Wednesday, April 21 | 3:35 p.m. | |
| Final Exams or Final Activity | Thursday-Tuesday, April 22-27 | ||
| Tour Week/Break | Wednesday-Sunday, April 28-May 2 | ||
| *Classes in periods 1-6 will meet for 50 minutes with a 10-minute break between classes and no chapel, i.e.: 7:45-8:35; 8:45-9:35.63 class day, 4 exam days; 38 MWF classes; 25 TTH classes. 64 class days, 6 exam days (remote); 38 MWF classes; 26 TTH classes. First Session: Monday, Jan. 18-Thursday, March 4; 19 MWF; 13 TTH. Second Session: Friday, March 5- Wednesday, April 21; 19 MWF; 13TTH. | |||
| MAY EVENTS | DATE | TIME | |
| May Classes Begin | Monday, May 3 | ||
| May Classes End | Wednesday, May 26 | ||
| Final Exams or Final Activity | Thursday, May 27 | ||
| Baccalaureate/Graduation | Sunday, May 30 | ||
| 18 class days, 1 exam day: Classes meet 3 hours/day | |||
| SUMMER EVENTS | DATE | TIME | |
| Summer Session I | June 7-July 8; Examination July 9 | ||
| Summer Session II | July 12-August 11; Examination August 12 | ||
| FALL EVENTS | DATE | TIME | |
| New Faculty Orientation | Monday, Aug. 23 | ||
| Faculty Workshop | Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 24-26 | ||
| New Student Arrival/Orientation | Saturday-Tuesday, Aug. 28-31 | ||
| Fall Classes Begin | Wednesday, Sept. 1 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 6 (Classes Held) | ||
| HOMECOMING and FAMILY WEEKEND | Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 7-10 | ||
| Midterms Due | Wednesday, Oct. 13 | ||
| 1st 7-Weeks End | Monday, Oct. 15 | ||
| Fall Break Begins | Friday, Oct. 15 | 5:35 p.m. | |
| Classes Resume | Monday, Oct. 25 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| 2nd 7-Weeks Begin | Monday, Oct. 25 | ||
| Thanksgiving Break Begins | Wednesday, Nov. 24 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| Classes Resume | Monday, Nov. 29 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| Fall Classes End | Friday, Dec. 10 | 5:35 p.m. | |
| December Commencement | Sunday, Dec. 12 | 10:30 a.m. | |
| Final Exams or Final Activity | Monday-Thursday, Dec. 13-16 | ||
| 64 class days, 4 exam days; (Outfly is not included in the 64 class days); 38 MWF classes; 26 TTH classesFirst Session: Wednesday, Sept. 1-Friday, Oct. 15; 19 MWF; 13 TTHSecond Session: Monday, Oct. 25-Friday, Dec. 10; 19 MWF; 13 TTH | |||
| WINTER EVENTS | DATE | TIME | |
| Faculty Workshop | Friday, Jan. 7 | 8 a.m. | |
| Registration | Friday, Jan. 7 | 1 p.m. | |
| Winter Classes Begin | Monday, Jan. 10 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day* | Monday, Jan. 17 | ||
| Midterms Due | Monday, Feb. 21 | ||
| 1st 7-Weeks End | Tuesday, Feb. 22 | ||
| 2nd 7-Weeks Begin | Wednesday, Feb. 23 | ||
| Winter Break Begins | Friday, Feb. 25 | 5:35 p.m. | |
| Classes Resume | Monday, March 7 | 7:45 a.m. | |
| RICE Day | Tuesday, April 12 | ||
| Winter Classes End | Thursday, April 14 | 9 p.m. | |
| Easter Break Begins | Thursday, April 14 | 9 p.m. | |
| Final Exams or Final Activity | Tuesday-Friday, April 19-22 | ||
| Tour Week | Saturday-Sunday, April 23-May 1 | ||
| *Classes in periods 1-6 will meet for 50 minutes with a 10-minute break between classes and no chapel, i.e.: 7:45-8:35; 8:45-9:35.63 class days, 4 exam days; 38 MWF classes; 25 TTH classes (65 days does not count RICE)First Session: Monday, Jan. 10-Tuesday, Feb. 22; 19 MWF; 13 TTHSecond Session: Wednesday, Feb. 23-Thursday, April 14; 19 MWF; 12 TTH | |||
| MAY EVENTS | DATE | TIME | |
| May Classes Begin | Monday, May 2 | ||
| May Classes End | Wednesday, May 25 | ||
| Final Exams or Final Activity | Thursday, May 26 | ||
| Baccalaureate/Graduation | Sunday, May 29 | ||
| 18 class days, 1 exam day: Classes meet 3 hours/day | |||
| SUMMER EVENTS | DATE | TIME | |
| Summer Session I | June 6-July 7; Examination July 8 | ||
| Summer Session II | July 11-August 10; Examination August 11 | ||