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Fall 2026 Opening/Move-In

Friday, August 21, 2026 – Monday, August 24, 2026

Family Weekend

Friday, October 2, 2026 – Sunday, October 4, 2026

Residence Halls remain OPEN

Fall Break 2026

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026

No Classes, University offices, and Residence Halls remain OPEN

Homecoming 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026

Residence Halls remain OPEN

Thanksgiving Break 2026 Closing

Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Thanksgiving Break 2026 Re-opening

Special Early Opening for JMU home football game: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Winter Break 2026 Closing*

Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

*Residents should travel home 24 hours after their last final exam

Spring Semester 2027 Re-opening 

Sunday, January 17, 2027, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Break 2027 Closing

Saturday, March 13, 2027, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Break 2027 Reopening

Sunday, March 21, 2027, 10:00 a.m.

End-of-Year 2027 Closing

Thursday, May 13, 2027, at Noon

Students eligible to participate in Graduation ceremonies will be permitted to stay until Sunday, May 16, at 8 p.m., with approval from Residence Life.