On Campus Academic Calendar
Keep track of essential dates and deadlines throughout the academic year with our comprehensive calendar. From the first day of classes to final exams, registration deadlines, and campus events, this calendar helps you stay informed and prepared. Whether you’re balancing coursework or looking forward to university activities, you’ll find all the important dates you need to plan your semester effectively. Explore the calendar below to ensure you make the most of your on-campus experience!
Academic Year 2026-2027
Fall Term
August 10 – November 20, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| New Student Move-In | 8/5 (Wed) |
| Returning Student Move-In | 8/6 (Thu) |
| New Student Orientation & Honor Code Convocation | 8/7 (Fri) |
| New Student Orientation / Welcome Activities | 8/8 (Sat) |
| First day of classes (15-week term) | 8/10 (Mon) |
| President’s Convocation 10:30 a.m. | 8/12 (Wed) |
| MSN On-Campus Days | 8/12-8/13 (Wed-Thu) |
| Last day to add/drop a class | 8/17 (Mon) |
| Labor Day (no classes) | 9/7 (Mon) |
| Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week | 9/23 – 9/25 (Wed-Fri) |
| December Graduation Application Deadline | 9/28 (Mon) |
| Mid-Term grades due | 10/1 (Thu) |
| Academic Advising Convocation | 10/9 (Fri) |
| Advising for Spring Semester | 10/12 – 10/23 (Mon-Fri) |
| Advising for Spring Semester | 10/12 – 10/23 (Mon-Fri) |
| Homecoming & Family Weekend | 10/16 – 10/18 (Fri-Sun) |
| Last day to withdraw from a class | 11/12 (Mon) |
| General Education Assessment | 11/20 (Fri) |
| MSN On-Campus Days | 11/21 – 11/22 (Fri-Sat) |
| Last day of the Semester | 11/20 (Fri) |
| Final grades due | 12/3 (Thu) |
| First Day of Fall Term 3 | 12/15 (Mon) |
| Christmas/New Year Break | 12/24 – 1/1/27 (Thu-Fri) |
Spring Term
January 11 – April 30, 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Campus offices reopen | 1/4/27 (Mon) |
| Faculty PRO Day | 1/6 (Wed) |
| New Student Move-In | 1/8 (Fri) |
| Returning Student Move-In | 1/9 (Sat) |
| End of Fall Term 3 | 1/10 (Sun) |
| First day of classes (16-week term) | 1/11 (Mon) |
| MSN On-Campus Days | 1/15 – 1/16 (Fri-Sat) |
| Martin Luther King Day (no classes) | 1/18 (Mon) |
| Last day to add or drop a class | 1/19 (Tue) |
| MLK Make a Difference Day | 1/20 (Wed) |
| Last day to apply for Spring Graduation | 2/19 (Tue) |
| Mid-Term grades due | 3/12 (Fri) |
| Academic Advising Schools Meet | 3/13 (Fri) |
| Spring Break (no classes) | 3/15 – 3/19 (Mon-Fri) |
| Global Education Emphasis Week | 3/22 – 3/26 (Mon-Fri) |
| Advising for Summer & Fall Semester | 3/22 – 4/2 (Mon-Fri) |
| Last day to withdraw from a class | 3/22 (Mon) |
| Easter Break (no classes) | 3/26 (Fri) |
| Appalachian Week | 4/12 – 4/17 (Tue-Sat) |
| Honors Convocation | 4/21 (Wed) |
| Mud Pig Day | 4/29 (Thu) |
| General Education Assessment Day 1 (Graduating Seniors) | 4/29 (Thu) |
| General Education Assessment Day 2 (Graduating Seniors) | 4/30 (Fri) |
| MSN On-Campus Days | 4/30 – 5/1 (Fri-Sat) |
| Last day of the Semester | 4/30 (Fri) |
| Commencement | 4/30 – 5/1 (Fri-Sat) |
| Academic Assessment Day | 5/5 (Wed) |
| Final grades due | 5/6 (Thu) |