Three Year Academic Calendar
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Faculty Senate Bill 25-A-3
Approved by the Faculty Senate on March 5, 2025
THREE-Year Academic Calendar 2025-2028
Be it resolved that the following calendar be adopted for Southeast Missouri State University.
Fall Semester
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start of Classes | Aug. 19 | Aug. 18 | Aug. 24 | Aug. 23 |
| Labor Day (no classes) | Sept. 2 | Sept. 1 | Sept. 7 | Sept. 6 |
| Fall Break (no classes) *subject to change | Oct. 17-18* | Oct. 2-3* | Oct. 15-16* | Oct. 14-15* |
| Second 8-week Term Begins | Oct. 10 | Oct. 13 | Oct. 19 | Oct. 18 |
| Thanksgiving Break (no classes; University closed Thursday/Friday) |
Nov. 27-29 | Nov. 26-28 | Nov. 25-27 | Nov. 24-26 |
| Final Examinations | Dec. 9-13 | Dec. 8-12 | Dec. 14-18 | Dec. 13-17 |
| Commencement | Dec. 14 | Dec. 13 | Dec. 19 | Dec. 18 |
Spring Semester
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersession begins | Dec. 16, 2024 | Dec. 15, 2025 | Dec. 21, 2026 | Dec. 20, 2027 |
| Final Exams | Jan. 10 | Jan. 9 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 14 |
| MLK Day (no classes, University closed) | Jan. 20 | Jan. 19 | Jan. 18 | Jan. 17 |
| Start of Classes | Jan. 13 | Jan. 12 | Jan. 19 | Jan. 18 |
| Second 8-week Term Begins | Mar. 6 | Mar. 5 | Mar. 11 | Mar. 9 |
| Spring Break (no classes, University remains open) | Mar. 10-14 | Mar. 9-13 | Mar. 15-19 | Mar. 13-17 |
| Designated Holiday (no classes, University closed) | Apr. 18 | Apr. 3 | Mar. 26 | Apr. 14 |
| Final Exams | May 5-9 | May 4-8 | May 10-14 | May 8-12 |
| Commencement | May 10 | May 9 | May 15 | May 13 |
Summer Semester
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start of 1st 4, 1st 6 and 12 week sessions | May 12 | May 11 | May 17 | May 15 |
| End of 1st 4-week session | Jun. 5 | Jun. 4 | Jun. 10 | Jun. 8 |
| Start of 2nd 4 and 8-week sessions | Jun. 9 | Jun. 8 | Jun. 14 | Jun. 12 |
| Juneteenth holiday (no classes, University closed) | Jun. 19 | Jun. 19 | Jun. 18 | Jun. 19 |
| 1st 6-, 2nd 4-, 8- and 12-week session classes meet Friday due to Juneteenth | Jun. 13 | ______ | ______ | Jun. 23 |
| End of 1st 6-week session | Jun. 19 | Jun. 18 | Jun. 24 | Jun. 23 |
| Start of 2nd 6-week session | Jun. 23 | Jun. 22 | Jun. 28 | Jun. 26 |
| Independence Day (no classes, University closed) | Friday | Friday | Monday | Tuesday |
| 2nd 4, 2nd 6, 8, and 12-week session classes meet Monday due to Independence Day | _________ | _________ | Jul. 9 | Jul. 7 |
| End of 2nd 4-week session | Jul. 3 | Jul. 2 | Jul. 9 | Jul. 7 |
| Start of 3rd 4-week session | Jul. 7 | Jul. 6 | Jul. 12 | Jul. 10 |
| Final Exams for 3rd 4, 2nd 6, 8, and 12-week sessions | Jul. 30-31 | Jul. 29-30 | Aug. 4-5 | Aug 2-3 |
Action
Introduced to Senate – 2/5/2025
Faculty Senate Vote – 3/5/2025
President’s Review – 4/8/2025
Board of Governors Action - None
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