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Academic Calendar

The William Woods University Calendar is published by the Office of Academic Affairs and lists key dates during the academic year and the Summer Session of the University. Changes may be made in this calendar without notification. Schedule modifications made subsequent to the publication of this document are announced through memoranda, newsletters, and other official documents and publications of the University.

2025-2026 Residential/Online Classes

New Student Orientation August 14
Classes Begin August 18
5 Week Session A Starts August 18
Labor Day September 1
Fall Family Weekend September 19-21
Board of Trustees Meeting TBD
5 Week Session A Ends September 19
5 Week Session B Starts September 22
Homecoming September 27
Fall Holiday October 16 & 17
5 Week Session B Ends October 24
5 Week Session C Starts November 3
Thanksgiving Break November 26 - 28
Senior Showcase November 21
5 Week Session C Ends December 5
Final Exams December 1 - 5
Classes End December 5
Winter Break December 8 - January 9
Classes Begin January 12
5 Week Session A Starts January 12
Martin Luther King Day January 19
5 Week Session A Ends February 13
5 Week Session B Starts February 16
President's Day February 16
Student Performance Reviews for Major February 25
Mid-Semester Break March 9 - 13
5 Week Session B Ends March 20
5 Week Session C Starts March 30
Board of Trustees Meeting TBD
Symposium for Scholarship and Creative Activity April 16
Alumni Weekend April 10 - 11
Final Exams April 27 - May 1
Classes End May 1
Convocation May 1
Commencement May 2

Summer Sessions

5 Week Session A Starts May 4
5 Week Session A Ends June 5
5 Week Session B Starts June 15
5 Week Session B Ends July 17
5 Week Session C Starts July 20
5 Week Session C Ends August 21