Plan Your Academic Year with the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
The academic calendar is an essential tool for students, faculty, and academic professionals. It outlines critical dates like semester start and end dates, holidays, exam periods, and more, helping you stay organized and prepared. At Academicjobs, we provide the comprehensive 2025-2026 academic calendar for top universities, alongside resources to advance your academic career. Whether you're a student planning your coursework, a professor scheduling classes, or a job seeker exploring faculty roles, our academic calendar and job listings are here to support you.
Our platform aggregates university schedules, including fall, spring, and summer semesters, into downloadable PDFs and easy-to-read formats. We also connect you to academic job opportunities, from faculty positions to administrative roles, ensuring you can plan your year and career in one place. Explore state-specific or university-specific academic calendars below and discover how Academicjobs can help you succeed in academia.
Why Use Our Academic Calendar?
Comprehensive Schedules
Access detailed semester breakdowns, including holidays and exam periods.
Downloadable PDFs
Save and print the academic calendar for easy reference.
Career Integration
Pair your planning with our faculty job listings or administrative roles.
State and University Filters
Find the academic calendar for specific states or institutions, like USC academic calendar or UCLA academic calendar.
Explore the Academic Calendar by University
Discover the 2025-2026 academic calendar for top universities like USC academic calendar, UCLA academic calendar, ASU academic calendar, and more. Plan your semester academic calendar and explore related job opportunities.
University of Southern California (USC)
47,000+ students
Arizona State University (ASU)
80,000+ students
Brigham Young University (BYU)
33,000+ students
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
45,000+ students
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
46,000+ students
University of Georgia (UGA)
40,000 students
UC Berkeley
45,000+ students
Cornell University
25,000 students
North Carolina State University (NCSU)
36,000 students
New York University (NYU)
50,000 students
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)
88,000 students
Rutgers University
68,000 students
Texas A&M University (TAMU)
72,000 students
University of Michigan (UMich)
50,000 students
Binghamton University
18,000 students
Michigan State University (MSU)
50,000 students
Northeastern University
28,000 students
Northwestern University
22,000 students
More Academic Calendars
Purdue University Academic Calendar
50,000+ students
University of Massachusetts (UMass) Academic Calendar
73,000+ students
Columbia University Academic Calendar
33,000+ students
University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW Madison) Academic Calendar
49,000+ students
University of North Carolina (UNC) Academic Calendar
30,000+ students
University of Washington (UW) Academic Calendar
52,000+ students
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common queries about the academic calendar for universities like USC, UCLA, ASU, and more.
What is an academic calendar?
An academic calendar outlines key dates for a university’s academic year, including semester start and end dates, holidays, exam periods, and registration deadlines. It helps students, faculty, and staff plan their schedules effectively. Explore calendars like the USC academic calendar or UCLA academic calendar for specific university schedules.
How can I find my university’s academic calendar?
You can find your university’s 2025-2026 academic calendar by browsing our university list above or using our state-specific hubs. Popular calendars include the ASU academic calendar and UC Berkeley academic calendar. Use our search filters to locate your institution quickly.
What is a semester academic calendar?
A semester academic calendar divides the academic year into two main terms: fall and spring, often with a shorter summer term. It includes key dates like classes starting, midterms, finals, and breaks. Check out calendars like the Penn State academic calendar or TAMU academic calendar for examples of semester-based schedules.
How does the academic calendar help with job planning?
The academic calendar aligns your job search with university hiring cycles, as faculty and administrative positions often open before the fall or spring semesters. Use calendars like the Rutgers academic calendar or Cornell academic calendar alongside our job listings to time your applications effectively.
Can I download an academic calendar for my university?
Yes, our platform offers downloadable PDFs for the 2025-2026 academic calendar for universities like UW Madison academic calendar and Purdue academic calendar. Visit your university’s page to access and save the calendar for easy reference.
Plan Your Year
Semester dates & holidays
Easy Access
Downloadable PDFs
Career Planning
Align with job cycles
More Questions?
Our Academic Career Hub guides cover academic calendars, university schedules, and career advancement in higher education.
Typical Semester Academic Calendar
Academic Year Overview
A comprehensive guide to the standard academic calendar including fall, spring, and summer semesters
Academic Year Timeline
Fall Semester
August - December • 16 weeks
Spring Semester
January - May • 16 weeks
Summer Semester
June - August • 12 weeks
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
Important Notes
Registration Periods:
- Fall: April - August
- Spring: October - January
- Summer: February - June
Academic Deadlines:
- Add/Drop: First 2 weeks
- Withdrawal: Mid-semester
- Grade Appeals: 30 days post-semester
Academic Calendars from Top Institutions
University of Southern California
Arizona State University
Brigham Young University
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, San Diego
University Of Georgia
Cornell University
North Carolina State University
%20Jobs.jpg&w=128&q=75)
New York University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
University of Cincinnati
University of Washington
State University of New York at Binghamton
Montana State University
The Ohio State University
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
Clemson University
La Sierra University
University of Pittsburgh
Stanford University
University of Florida
University of Massachusetts - Medical School
Baruch College - CUNY
Columbia University
Chicago State University
Duke University
Fairmont State University
Gardner Webb University
Tufts University
University of Chicago
University of California Irvine
University of Connecticut
University of California, Riverside
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Texas at Austin
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Virginia
Brown University
Boston University
Carnegie Mellon University
Cameron University
DePaul University
Georgetown College
Hunter College
Iowa State University Foundation
Miami University
Princeton University
Rochester Institute of Technology
San Diego State University
San Jose State University
University of Central Florida
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Maryland at College Park
California State University, Long Beach
Case Western Reserve University
James Madison University
Plymouth State University
San Francisco State University
Temple University
Tennessee Technological University
The University of Arizona
University at Buffalo
University of Houston
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of South Florida
The University of Texas at Dallas
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wayne State University
Bellevue University
Drexel University
Fordham University
Grand Valley State University
Harvard University
Indiana University Bloomington
Middle Tennessee State University
Queen's University
Syracuse University
University of Nevada, Reno
Villanova University
California State University, Northridge
Dartmouth College
Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University
Johns Hopkins University
Kent State University
Kennesaw State University
University of Missouri - Columbia
North Dakota State University
Northwestern University
Ohio University
Portland Community College
Stony Brook University
Savannah College of Art and Design
College of St. Benedict and St. John's University
Smith College
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Delaware
University of New Haven
University of Nebraska - Omaha
University of Oregon
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Vermont
Utah Valley University
Vanderbilt University
Adelphi University
Baylor University
Bowie State University
City College of New York
College of Charleston
California State University, Sacramento
East Carolina University
Elon University
Emory University
Florida Gulf Coast University
George Mason University
Grambling State University
Howard University
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Lehigh University
Loyola University New Orleans
Northern Illinois University
Pace University
Salt Lake Community College
Southeastern Louisiana University
Texas Christian University
The Tulane University of New Orleans
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
The University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of Rhode Island
University of Texas at San Antonio
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Barnard College - Columbia University
Broward College
Bentley University
Brandeis University
Campbell University
Central Connecticut State University
Cal Poly Pomona
California State University, San Marcos
Hochschule Neubrandenburg
Duquesne University
Emerson College
Fashion Institute of New York
Grand Canyon University
Houston Community College
Kean University
LMU Munich
Colorado School of Mines
Michigan Technological University
Northeastern University
Simons Foundation
Sam Houston State University
Samuel Merritt University
SUNY - The State University of New York
Southern Utah University
Tarrant County College District Office
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Texas
University of San Diego
Utah State University
University of Texas at Arlington
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Williams College
Western Michigan University
Belmont University
Berklee College of Music
Bowling Green State University
Chapman University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Illinois Institute of Technology
Independent University, Bangladesh
Marist College
National American University
%20Jobs.jpg&w=128&q=75)
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Old Dominion University
Pepperdine University
Pratt Institute
Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten
South Carolina State University
Santa Clara University
Stevens Institute of Technology
University of Central Arkansas
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of Notre Dame Australia
University of Louisville
Wesleyan College
Berea College
Butler University
California Coast University
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Clarkson College
Creighton University
California State University, San Bernadino
Denison University
University Academic Calendar Made Simple
Keeping track of the academic calendar is essential for students, educators, and staff. Our centralized resource makes it easy to view, compare, and plan around key dates such as term start/end, registration, holidays, and exam weeks for universities worldwide.
Why the Academic Calendar Matters
The academic calendar helps you plan your semesters, study breaks, internship windows, and more. Stay on track by aligning your schedule with your institution’s timeline to avoid missing key deadlines or opportunities.
What You'll Find
Each university page includes a detailed breakdown of their academic calendar: term start/end dates, midterms, finals, holiday breaks, add/drop periods, and graduation timelines. Use these calendars to prepare well in advance.
Ready to Plan Your Academic Career?
Download your university's academic calendar and explore academic job opportunities to take the next step in your career.