Academic Calendar
The University reserves the right to change this calendar and any dates within. All dates should be considered tentative.
This calendar is maintained by University Communications (ucomm@stlawu.edu or 315-229-5585).
Fall 2025
| Saturday, August 23 | Matriculation |
| Wednesday, August 27 | First day of classes |
| Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21 |
Laurentian Weekend (A blend of Family Weekend and Homecoming) |
| Thursday-Friday, October 16-17 | Mid-Semester Break |
| Saturday, November 22 – Sunday, November 30 | Thanksgiving break |
| Thursday, December 11 | Last day of classes |
| Friday, December 12-Saturday, December 13 | Reading Days |
| Sunday, December 14 through Friday, December 19 | Finals week |
| December 20 - January 12 | Winter break |
Spring 2026
| Wednesday, January 14 | First day of Classes |
| Thursday-February 19-Friday, February 20 | Winter Break |
| Saturday, March 21-Sunday, March 29 | Spring Break |
| Friday, April 24 | Festival Day (No Classes) |
| Friday, May 1 | Last Day of Classes |
| Monday, May 4 through Saturday, May 9 | Finals week |
| Sunday, May 17 | Commencement |
| Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31 | Reunion |
Fall 2026
| Saturday, August 22 | Matriculation |
| Wednesday, August 26 | First day of classes |
| Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4 |
Laurentian Weekend (A blend of Family Weekend and Homecoming) |
| Thursday-Friday, October 15-16 | Mid-Semester Break |
| Saturday, November 21 – Sunday, November 29 | Thanksgiving break |
| Thursday, December 10 | Last day of classes |
| Friday, December 11 - Saturday, December 12 | Reading Days |
| Sunday, December 13 through Friday, December 18 | Finals week |
| Saturday, December 19 - Tuesday, January 19 | Winter break |
Spring 2027
| Wednesday, January 20 | First day of Classes |
| Thursday, February 18 - Friday, February 19 | Winter Break |
| Saturday, March 20 - Sunday, March 28 | Spring Break |
| Friday, April 30 | Festival Day (No Classes) |
| Saturday, May 1 | Moving up Day |
| Friday, May 7 | Last Day of Classes |
| Saturday, May 8 - Sunday, May 9 | Reading Days |
| Monday, May 10 - Saturday, May 15 | Finals week |
| Sunday, May 23 | Commencement |
| Thursday, June 3 - Sunday, June 6 | Reunion |