The academic year consists of two semesters, each approximately 16 weeks in length and one summer term. Classes are generally scheduled on a five-day week. The university offers an extensive selection of late afternoon and evening classes.
Fall Semester 2018
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 27 | Weekday classes begin |
| September 3 | Labor Day (no classes) |
| October 18-19 | Semester Break (no classes) |
| October 18 | Employee Development Day (no classes) |
| October 19 | Mid-Semester |
| November 21-25 | Thanksgiving Vacation (no classes) |
| December 10-14 | Final Exams |
Spring Semester 2019
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 14 | Weekday classes begin |
| January 21 | Martin Luther King Day (no classes) |
| March 8 | Mid-Semester |
| March 11-15 | Spring Vacation (no classes) |
| April 18 (5 p.m)-21 | Easter Vacation (no classes) |
| April 29-May 3 | Final Exams |
| May 4 | Commencement Ceremonies |
Summer Term 2019
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 6 | Term Begins |
| May 27 | Memorial Day (no classes) |
| July 4 | Independence Day (no classes) |
| Aug 23 | Term Ends |