Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar provides important dates throughout the academic year. For the most up to date calendar, please click here to visit the Academic Calendar page.

Fall Term 2025 - Full-term courses

Date(s) Day Description
August 18 Monday Start of FSEM classes
August 20 Wednesday Convocation
August 21 Thursday Classes Begin
September 1 Monday Labor Day
October 9-10 Thursday-Friday Fall Break
December 5 Friday Classes end
December 8 Saturday Study Day
December 9-12 Tuesday-Friday Final Exams
December 18 Thursday Degree Conferral Date (no ceremony)

 Spring Term 2026 - Full-Term Courses

Date(s) Day Description
January 12 Monday Classes Begin
March 2-6 Monday-Friday Spring Holidays - No Classes
April 14 Tuesday Stetson Showcase - No classes except graduate level after 5:00 PM
April 18 Friday University Holiday - No classes
April 29 Wednesday Classes End
April 30 Thursday Study Day
May 1-2 Friday-Saturday Final Examinations
May 4-5 Monday-Tuesday Final Examinations
May 9 Saturday Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Fall Term 2025 - Half-Term Courses

First Half Courses

Date(s) Day Description
August 21 Thursday Classes Begin
October 7 Tuesday Classes End
October 7 Tueesday Final Examinations

Second Half Courses

Date(s) Day Description
October 8 Wednesday Classes Begin
December 5 Friday Classes End
December 9-12 Tuesday-Friday Final Examinations

Spring Term 2026 - Half-Term Courses

First Half Courses

Date(s) Day Description
January 12 Monday Classes Begin
February 23 Monday Classes End
February 23 Monday Final Examinations

Second Half Courses

Date(s) Day Description
February 24 Tuesday Classes Begin
April 29 Wednesday Classes End
May 1-5 Friday-Tuesday Final Examinations