Spring Semester 2025 Re-opening 

• Sunday, January 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Break 2025 Closing

• Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Break 2025 Reopening

• Sunday, March 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Summer Break 2025 Closing

• Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Noon
• Students eligible to participate in Graduation ceremonies will be permitted to stay until Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. with approval.

Past Dates

Fall 2024 Opening/Move-In:

• Friday, August 16, 2024 – Monday, August 19, 2024

Family Weekend:

• Friday, September 27, 2024 – Sunday, September 29, 2024
• Residence Halls remain OPEN

Fall Break 2024:

• Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Sunday, October 20, 2024
• No Classes, University offices, and Residence Halls remain OPEN

Homecoming 2024:

• Friday, October 25, 2024 – Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Residence Halls remain OPEN

Thanksgiving Break 2024 Closing:

•  Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Thanksgiving Break 2024 Re-opening

Special Early Reopening for JMU home football game:

•  Saturday, November 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Official opening:

• Sunday, December 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Winter Break 2024 Closing

• Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m.