OT Academic Calendar

The academic calendar applies to both MS and OTD programs except where noted.

Fall 2026

Tuesday - Thursday, September 1-3
- MS Program Orientation
Monday, September 5
- Labor Day–University Holiday
Tuesday, September 8
- First Day of Classes
Friday, September 18
- End of Change of Program Period
- Last Day to Add a Class
- Last Day to Receive Tuition Refund for Class Dropped
Wednesday, October 21
- October Degrees Conferred
Tuesday, November 3
- Election Day–University Holiday (Note: Classes are held Monday)
Wednesday - Friday, November 25-27
- Thanksgiving Holiday
- Note: Attendance is required in classes held on Monday and Tuesday of that week.
Monday, December 14
- Last Day of Classes
Tuesday - Thursday, December 15-16
- Reading/Study Days
Friday – Friday, December 17-23
- Final Exam Period

Tuesday - Friday, January 4-15
- Winter Break
- Some electives may be during this time period
Monday - Wednesday, January 11 - 22
- MS Class of 2027 Level 1 Fieldwork (exact dates determined by site)
Monday, January 18
- Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday observed–University Holiday
Tuesday, January 19
- First Day of Classes
Friday, January 29
- End of Change of Program Period
- Last Day to Add a Class
- Last Day to Receive Tuition Refund for Class Dropped
February - April/May
- MS Class of 2027 Level II Fieldwork (12 weeks, exact dates determined by site)
Wednesday, February 10
- February Degrees Conferred
Monday - Friday, March 15 - 19
- Spring Break
Thursday - Saturday, April 8-10
- AOTA Annual Conference (Boston, MA)
Monday, May 3
- Last Day of Classes
Tuesday - Thursday, May 4-6
- Reading/Study Days
Friday - Friday, May 2-14
- Final Exam Period
Wednesday, May 19
- University Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 20
- Occupational Therapy Commencement Ceremony

*Please note that the academic calendar is subject to change.