Contract Dates
Faculty contract dates and student employment dates for upcoming semesters.
Contract Dates for 9-month Faculty
Please note that dates are subject to change.
| 2026-2027 Contract Dates | |
|---|---|
| Full 9-Month Term: | August 20, 2026, through May 8, 2027 |
| Fall Semester: | August 20, 2026, through December 31, 2026 |
| Spring Semester: | January 19, 2027, through May 8, 2027 |
| Winter Intersession: | January 4, 2027, through January 16, 2027 |
| 2025-2026 Contract Dates | |
|---|---|
| Full 9-Month Term: | August 21, 2025, through May 9, 2026 |
| Fall Semester: | August 21, 2025, through December 31, 2025 |
| Spring Semester: | January 20, 2026, through May 9, 2026 |
| Winter Intersession: | January 5, 2026, through January 17, 2026 |
Employment Dates for 2026 Summer Session
| Faculty Summer 2026 Employment Dates | |
|---|---|
| May Intersession: | May 11, 2026, through May 23, 2026 |
| Full Summer Term: | May 26, 2026, through July 24, 2026 |
| 1st Term: | May 26, 2026, through June 23, 2026 |
| 2nd Term: | June 25, 2026, through July 24, 2026 |
| 2026 Summer Research Faculty Employment Dates | |
|---|---|
| Full Summer: | May 11, 2026, through August 19, 2026 |
| 2026 August Intersession Employment Dates | |
|---|---|
| August Intersession: | July 27, 2026, through August 8, 2026 |
Student Employee Employment Dates
| 2026-2027 Academic Year | |
|---|---|
| First Day of Fall Semester: | August 24, 2026 |
| Last Day of Exams, Fall Semester: | December 11, 2026 |
| First Day of Spring Semester: | January 19, 2027 |
| Last Day of Exams, Spring Semester: | May 8, 2027 |
| 2025-2026 Academic Year | |
|---|---|
| First Day of Fall Semester: | August 21, 2025 |
| Last Day of Exams, Fall Semester: | December 12, 2025 |
| First Day of Spring Semester: | January 20, 2026 |
| Last Day of Exams, Spring Semester: | May 8, 2026 |
*Graduate assistants should speak with their hiring departments about the dates of employment for their position.
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