University Academic Calendar
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Spring Semester 2026 |
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| Classes Begin (Full Semester, 1st Bi-Term, 5-Week Session 1) | Tuesday, January 20 |
| 5-Week Session 1 Ends | Friday, February 20 |
| 5-Week Session 2 Begins | Monday, February 23 |
| 1st Bi-Term Finals | Thursday - Friday, March 5 - 6 |
| 2nd Bi-Term Begins | Monday, March 9 |
| Spring Break |
Monday - Friday, March 16 - 20 (No Classes) (WKU Offices Closed | March 18 - 20) |
| 5-Week Session 2 Ends | Friday, April 3 |
| 5-Week Session 3 Begins | Monday, April 6 |
| Final Examinations (2nd Bi-Term Classes) | Thursday - Friday, April 30 - May 1 |
| Final Examinations (Full Semester Classes) | Monday - Thursday, May 4 - 7 |
| 5-Week Session 3 Ends | Thursday, May 7 |
| Commencement | Thursday, May 7 |
| College Recognition Ceremonies | Friday, May 8 |
| Final Grades Due | Tuesday, May 12 (noon) |
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Summer Session 2026 |
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| Classes Begin | Monday, May 11 |
| Memorial Day (University closed) | Monday, May 25 |
| Juneteenth Holiday (University closed) | Friday, June 19 |
| Independence Day observed (University closed) | Friday, July 3 |
| Summer Term Ends |
Friday, August 7 |
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Fall Semester 2026 |
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| Classes Begin (Full Semester, 1st Bi-Term, 5-Week Session 1) | Monday, August 24 |
| Labor Day (University Closed) | Monday, September 7 |
| 5-Week Session 1 Ends | Friday, September 25 |
| 5-Week Session 2 Begins | Monday, September 28 |
| Fall Break (University Closed) | Monday - Tuesday, October 5-6 |
| 1st Bi-Term Finals | Thursday-Friday, October 15-16 |
| 2nd Bi-Term Begins | Monday, October 19 |
| 5-Week Session 2 Ends | Friday, October 30 |
| 5-Week Session 3 Begins | Monday, November 2 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed) | Wednesday - Friday, November 25-27 |
| Final Day of Class (Full Semester, 2nd Bi-Term Classes) | Friday, December 4 |
| Final Examinations (Full Semester Classes) |
Monday - Thursday, December 7-10 |
| Final Examinations (2nd Bi-Term Classes) |
Wednesday - Thursday, December 9-10 |
| 5-Week Session 3 Ends | Thursday, December 10 |
| College Recognition Ceremonies | Friday, December 11 |
| Final Grades Due | Tuesday, December 15 (noon) |
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Winter Session 2027 |
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| 3-Week and 5-Week Sessions Begin | Monday, December 14 |
| Winter Break (University Closed - Winter Session Classes in Session) | Monday, December 21 - Friday, January 1 |
| 3-Week Session Ends | Saturday, January 2 |
| 2-Week Session Begins | Monday, January 4 |
| 2-Week and 5-Week Sessions End | Saturday, January 16 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University closed) |
Monday, January 18 |
| Final Grades Due |
Tuesday, January 19 |
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