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Fall 2025 Opening/Move-In

Friday, August 15, 2025 – Monday, August 18, 2025

Family Weekend

Friday, September 26, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025

Residence Halls remain OPEN

Fall Break 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Sunday, October 26, 2025

No Classes, University offices, and Residence Halls remain OPEN

Homecoming 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025 – Sunday, October 19, 2025

Residence Halls remain OPEN

Thanksgiving Break 2025 Closing

Special Late Closing for JMU home football game: Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Thanksgiving Break 2025 Re-opening

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Winter Break 2025 Closing*

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

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

Spring Semester 2026 Re-opening 

Sunday, January 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Break 2026 Closing

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Break 2026 Reopening

Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

End-of-Year 2026 Closing

Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Noon

Students eligible to participate in Graduation ceremonies will be permitted to stay until Sunday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m., with approval from the Office of Residence Life.