Three Year Academic Calendar
Consult the President's website for a full list of University Holiday observances.
Faculty Senate Bill 26-A-15
Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 4, 2026
THREE-Year Academic Calendar 2026-2029
Be it resolved that the following calendar be adopted for Southeast Missouri State University.
Fall Semester
| Event | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start of Classes | Aug. 18 | Aug. 24 | Aug. 23 | Aug. 21 |
| Labor Day (no classes) | Sept. 1 | Sept. 7 | Sept. 6 | Sept. 4 |
| Fall Break (no classes) *subject to change | Oct. 2-3* | Oct. 8-9 | Oct. 14-15* | Oct. 12-13* |
| Second 8-week Term Begins | Oct. 13 | Oct. 19 | Oct. 18 | Oct. 16 |
| Thanksgiving Break (no classes; University closed Thursday/Friday) |
Nov. 26-28 | Nov. 25-27 | Nov. 24-26 | Nov. 22-24 |
| Final Examinations | Dec. 8-12 | Dec. 14-18 | Dec. 13-17 | Dec. 11-15 |
| Commencement | Dec. 13 | Dec. 19 | Dec. 18 | Dec. 16 |
Spring Semester
| Event | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersession begins | Dec. 15, 2025 | Dec. 21, 2026 | Dec. 20, 2027 | Dec. 18, 2028 |
| Final Exams | Jan. 9 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 12 |
| MLK Day (no classes, University closed) | Jan. 19 | Jan. 18 | Jan. 17 | Jan. 15 |
| Start of Classes | Jan. 12 | Jan. 19 | Jan. 18 | Jan. 16 |
| Second 8-week Term Begins | Mar. 5 | Mar. 11 | Mar. 9 | Mar. 8 |
| Spring Break (no classes, University remains open) | Mar. 9-13 | Mar. 15-19 | Mar. 13-17 | Mar. 12-16 |
| Designated Holiday (no classes, University closed) | Apr. 3 | Mar. 26 | Apr. 14 | Mar. 30 |
| Final Exams | May 4-8 | May 10-14 | May 8-12 | May 7-11 |
| Commencement | May 9 | May 15 | May 13 | May 12 |
Summer Semester
| Event | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start of 1st 4, 1st 6 and 12 week sessions | May 11 | May 17 | May 15 | May 14 |
| Memorial Day (No Classes, University Closed) | May 25 | May 31 | May 29 | May 28 |
| End of 1st 4-week session | Jun. 4 | Jun. 10 | Jun. 8 | Jun. 7 |
| Start of 2nd 4 and 8-week sessions | Jun. 8 | Jun. 14 | Jun. 12 | Jun. 11 |
| Juneteenth holiday (no classes, University closed) | Jun. 19 | Jun. 18 | Jun. 19 | Jun. 19 |
| 1st 6-, 2nd 4-, 8- and 12-week session classes meet Friday due to Juneteenth | ______ | ______ | Jun. 23 | Jun. 22 |
| End of 1st 6-week session | Jun. 18 | Jun. 24 | Jun. 23 | Jun. 22 |
| Start of 2nd 6-week session | Jun. 22 | Jun. 28 | Jun. 26 | Jun. 25 |
| Independence Day (no classes, University closed) | Jul. 3 | Jul. 5 | Jul. 4 | Jul. 4 |
| 2nd 4, 2nd 6, 8, and 12-week session classes meet Friday due to Independence Day | _________ | Jul. 9 | Jul. 7 | Jul. 6 |
| Start of 3rd 4-week session | Jul. 6 | Jul. 12 | Jul. 10 | Jul. 9 |
| Final Exams for 3rd 4, 2nd 6, 8, and 12-week sessions | Jul. 29-30 | Aug. 4-5 | Aug. 2-3 | Aug 1-2 |
Action
Introduced to Senate – 2/18/2026
Faculty Senate Vote – 3/4/2026
President’s Review – 4/24/2026
Board of Governors Action - None
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