James Madison University Academic Calendar 2026-27

James Madison University's 2026-27 academic calendar runs from Fall Semester 2026 through Summer Session 2027. Fall classes begin August 26, 2026, include Fall Break (October 7-11) and Thanksgiving Break (November 21-29), and end with final exams December 12-18 and December Commencement on December 19, 2026. Spring Semester 2027 begins January 19, includes Spring Break March 15-19, and ends with final exams May 6-12 followed by Commencement Ceremonies May 13-15, 2027. Summer Session 2027 runs from May 17 through the CLN session ending August 24, 2027.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: www.jmu.edu. Always confirm with JMU before making travel plans.

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JMU key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Classes meet as scheduled — Fall 2026Aug 26, 2026term
Last day to withdraw from the university with cancellation of tuition charges and refund — Fall 2026Sep 15, 2026deadline
Family Weekend — Fall 2026Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026other
Fall Break — Fall 2026No Classes – University Offices OpenOct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026break
Last day to submit an application for a Masters, Ed.S. or Doctoral degree if graduation requirements are to be met in December 2027 — Fall 2026Oct 15, 2026deadline
First Block courses end — Fall 2026Oct 16, 2026term
Homecoming — Fall 2026Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026other
Second Block courses begin — Fall 2026Oct 19, 2026term
Mid-semester grades due in the Office of the Registrar — Fall 2026Oct 20, 2026deadline
Registration for 2027 spring semester begins for some populations — Fall 2026Nov 6, 2026deadline
Thanksgiving BreakThanksgiving holiday begins November 21; classes resume November 30.Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026break
Classes resume — Fall 2026Nov 30, 2026term
Last day of classes — Fall 2026Dec 11, 2026term
Final examinations — Fall 2026Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026exam
December Commencement CeremonyDec 19, 2026commencement
Winter Session 1 (one-week) and 2 (two-week) and 4 (three-week) classes meet as scheduledJan 4, 2027term
Winter Session 1 final examinationsJan 8, 2027exam
Winter Session 3 (one-week) classes meet as scheduledJan 11, 2027term
Winter Session 2 and 3 final examinationsJan 15, 2027exam
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday — Spring Semester 2027No Classes – University Offices ClosedJan 18, 2027holiday
Classes meet as scheduled — Spring Semester 2027Jan 19, 2027term
First Block courses end — Spring Semester 2027Mar 9, 2027term
Second Block courses begin — Spring Semester 2027Mar 11, 2027term
Spring BreakClasses do not meetMar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027break
Classes resume — Spring Semester 2027Mar 22, 2027term
Last day of classes — Spring Semester 2027May 5, 2027term
Final examinations — Spring Semester 2027May 6, 2027 – May 12, 2027exam
Commencement Ceremonies — Spring Semester 2027May 13, 2027 – May 15, 2027commencement
First day of one-week and thirteen-week summer session — Summer Session 2027May 17, 2027term
Final Exam for one-week one session — Summer Session 2027May 21, 2027exam
First day of twelve-week, ten-week, eight-week, six-week(one), four-week(one) and two-week(one) sessions — Summer Session 2027May 24, 2027term
Memorial Day — No classes — Summer Session 2027No classesMay 31, 2027holiday
Final exam for two-week(one) session — Summer Session 2027Jun 4, 2027exam
First day of two-week(two) session — Summer Session 2027Jun 7, 2027term
Final exam for four-week(one) and two-week(two) session — Summer Session 2027Jun 17, 2027exam
Juneteenth — No classes — Summer Session 2027No classesJun 18, 2027holiday
First day of eight-week(two) and four-week(two) session — Summer Session 2027Jun 21, 2027term
Final exam for six-week(one) session — Summer Session 2027Jul 2, 2027exam
No classes — Summer Session 2027Jul 5, 2027holiday
First day of six-week(two) session — Summer Session 2027Jul 6, 2027term
Final exam for eight-week(one)and four-week(two) — Summer Session 2027Jul 16, 2027exam
Final exam for ten-week session — Summer Session 2027Jul 30, 2027exam
First day of CLN session — Summer Session 2027Aug 2, 2027term
Final exam for six-week(two), eight-week(two) and twelve-week session — Summer Session 2027Aug 13, 2027exam
Last day of CLN summer session and CLN final exam — Summer Session 2027Aug 24, 2027term

When is JMU spring break 2027?

JMU spring break 2027 is Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 (Classes do not meet). Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

JMU academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is JMU spring break 2027?

JMU spring break 2027 runs Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at JMU?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at JMU is May 17, 2027 (First day of one-week and thirteen-week summer session — Summer Session 2027).

When are finals at JMU?

Final examinations — Fall 2026: Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Check James Madison University's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is JMU commencement 2027?

Last day to submit an application for a Masters, Ed.S. or Doctoral degree if graduation requirements are to be met in December 2027 — Fall 2026 is Oct 15, 2026.

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