Programs in Occupational Therapy

OT Academic Calendar

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

Fall 2025

  • Tuesday - Thursday, August 26 - 28
    • MS Program Orientation
  • Monday, September 1
    • Labor Day–University Holiday
  • Tuesday, September 2
    • First Day of Classes 
  • Friday, September 12
    • End of Change of Program Period
    • Last Day to Add a Class
    • Last Day to Receive Tuition Refund for Class Dropped
  • Wednesday, October 155
    • October Degrees Conferred
  • Tuesday, November 4 
    • Election Day–University Holiday (Note: Classes are held Monday)
  • Wednesday - Friday, November 26 - 28
    • Thanksgiving Holiday
    • Note: Attendance is required in classes held on Monday and Tuesday of that week.
  • Monday, December 8
    • Last Day of Classes 
  • Tuesday - Thursday, December 9 – 11
    • Reading/Study Days
  • Friday – Friday, December 12 - 19
    • Final Exam Period 

Spring 2026

  • Tuesday - Friday, January 2 – 17
    • Winter Break
    • Some electives may be during this time period
  • Monday - Wednesday, January 12 - 23
    • MS Class of 2025 Level 1 Fieldwork (exact dates determined by site)
  • Monday, January 19
    • Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday observed–University Holiday
  • Tuesday, January 20
    • First Day of Classes
  • Friday, January 30
    • 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 2026 Level II Fieldwork (12 weeks, exact dates determined by site)
  • Wednesday, February 11
    • February Degrees Conferred
  • Monday - Friday, March 16 - 20
    • Spring Break 
  • Thursday - Saturday, April 23 - 25
    • AOTA Annual Conference (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Monday, May 4
    • Last Day of Classes
  • Tuesday - Thursday, May 5 - 7
    • Reading/Study Days 
  • Friday - Friday, May 8 - 15
    • Final Exam Period
  • Wednesday, May 20
    • University Commencement Ceremony
  • Thursday, May 21
    • Occupational Therapy Commencement Ceremony

Summer 2026

  • May 26 - August 21
    • OTD Summer Course Block
  • May 26 - June 22
    • MS Class of 2026 Summer Course Block 1
  • June 19
    • Juneteenth - University Holiday
  • June 29 - July 27
    • MS Class of 2027 Summer Course Block 2
  • July 4
    • Independence Day - University Holiday
  • August 3 - August 24
    • MS Class of 2027 Summer Course Block 3
  • May 26 - August 30 
    • MS Level II Fieldwork (Class of 2026) (12 weeks, exact dates determined by site)

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