Fall classes start on Monday, August 25, 2026. Mark it now, before you book a beach trip that overlaps with your first lecture. (And yes, that’s a real story from my sophomore year.)
But here’s the kicker: Thanksgiving break runs from November 27 to November 30. That’s four glorious days where you can forget about "The Great Gatsby" and focus on gravy. Pro tip: Print a calendar and circle those dates in orange highlighter.
Final exams? December 8 through December 12. Yes, it’s a short week. You’ll survive—barely—but only if you know it’s coming. Don’t let the syllabus ambush you.
Spring 2026: The Semester of Second Chances (and Second Wind)
Spring classes kick off on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Which means you can officially say goodbye to holiday laziness on January 5th. Ouch.
Spring break is March 2–6. Just a heads up: everyone and their grandmother will be at the same Airbnb in Myrtle Beach. Plan accordingly—or plan to hibernate with Netflix.
Final exams run April 20–24. That’s four days of cramming, crying, and celebratory pizza. But if you have a printable calendar, you can block off study times like a boss. No surprises.
