Academic calendar changes

Beginning with the 2018-19 academic calendar, the spring term will change from having 74 instructional days to having 70 instructional days. This change means that fall and spring semesters will have the same length going forward, and there is room for an additional study day for students in the spring term.

The full calendars for 2018-22 can be viewed on the University Senate page. 

Spring 2019

January 21 (Monday)	MLK holiday
January 22 (Tuesday)	Classes begin
March 18-22 (Monday through Friday)	Spring break
May 6 (Monday)	Last day of instruction
May 7, 8, and 12 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday)	Study days
May 9-11 and 13-15 (Thurs.-Sat. and Mon.-Wed.)	Final examinations
May 15 (Wednesday)	End of term

Note that spring term will continue to start on the Tuesday after the MLK holiday, the second half of the term will still begin the Monday after spring break, and there will be no finals on the Sunday of finals week.

Because some classes may have 1 to 2 fewer meeting dates (depending on meeting pattern), syllabi may need to be reviewed. Please communicate these changes to those within your departments so that they are able to prepare accordingly.