Academic Calendar
NewU classes are held only Monday through Thursday mostly from 10 am – 3 pm
Last updated 9/3/2026
Semesters
OrientationAugust 24 – 27, 2026
Fall SemesterAugust 31, 2026 – January 22, 2027
Spring SemesterJanuary 25 – June 4, 2027
Spring 2027 applications dueJanuary 18, 2027
Spring 2027 orientationSaturday, January 23, 2027
CommencementJune 5, 2027
Fall 2027 classes startSeptember 7, 2027
Breaks
Winter BreakDecember 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Spring BreakMarch 27 – April 4, 2027
No Classes on These Federal Holidays
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
ThanksgivingNovember 25 and 26, 2026
MLK DayJanuary 18, 2027
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027
All dates are all-day events in Eastern Time.