2020-2021 academic calendar

Start of year and orientation activities
  • August 22: RA training begins
  • September 3: New incoming international students arrive
  • September 3-5: International student orientation (invitation only)
  • September 5: COA College Opportunity and Access orientation (invitation only)
  • September 6 : New student arrival for campus orientation
  • September 11: Convocation

Note: There will be no faculty retreat during fall term, 2020.

Fall term 2020
  • September 14: Classes begin
  • November 20: Classes end
Winter term 2021
  • January 3: Residence halls reopen
  • January 4: Classes begin
  • March 12: Classes end
Spring term 2021
  • March 28: Residence halls reopen
  • March 29: Classes begin
  • June 4: Classes end
  • June 5: Commencement

More information about our community’s response to COVID-19.