Travel Advisory- Entering the United States
The University will be closed for the Winter Holiday from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. Normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm EST) will resume Monday, January 5, 2026.
Check in with the VISA Office will be virtual. Not all events are applicable, dates may be subject to change. Visit the VISA Office and Academic Calendar for additional details.
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August |
New International Student Orientation- Virtual, self-paced |
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August |
Graduate Student Toolbox- Virtual, self-enrolled & self-paced |
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August, ongoing through August 15 |
SPEAK Test, Virtual |
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August 19 |
Undergraduate Freshman Orientation, Virtual |
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August 20 |
Undergraduate Transfer Orientation, Virtual |
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August 22 |
Graduate Teaching Assistantship Institute (GTAI), In Person Presentation |
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August 23 |
Fall classes begin (most students begin Monday, August 25) |
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August 25 |
English Language Center classes begin |
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September 1 |
Labor Day Holiday- University closed, no classes |
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September 2 |
Last day to register for classes |
| September 5 | New Graduate & International Student Welcome Reception |
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November 26 – November 30 |
Thanksgiving Holiday- University closed, no classes |
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December 5 |
Fall classes end |
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December 6-12 |
Final exams |
| December 20 - January 1 | Student Winter Holiday Break |
Coming Soon
Check in with the VISA Office will be virtual. Not all events are applicable, dates may be subject to change. Visit the VISA Office and Academic Calendar for additional details.
|
August |
New International Student Orientation- Virtual, self-paced |
|
August |
Graduate Student Toolbox- Virtual, self-enrolled & self-paced |
|
August, ongoing through August 15 |
SPEAK Test, Virtual |
|
August 19 |
Undergraduate Freshman Orientation, Virtual |
|
August 20 |
Undergraduate Transfer Orientation, Virtual |
|
August 22 |
Graduate Teaching Assistantship Institute (GTAI), In Person Presentation |
|
August 23 |
Fall classes begin (most students begin Monday, August 25) |
|
August 25 |
English Language Center classes begin |
|
September 1 |
Labor Day Holiday- University closed, no classes |
|
September 2 |
Last day to register for classes |
| September 5 | New Graduate & International Student Welcome Reception |
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November 26 – November 30 |
Thanksgiving Holiday- University closed, no classes |
|
December 5 |
Fall classes end |
|
December 6-12 |
Final exams |
| December 20 - January 1 | Student Winter Holiday Break |
Coming Soon