Calendar

At ABU, we believe a well-rounded college experience includes more than just the classroom. Our calendar reflects our commitment to vibrant student life, a strong academic schedule, and exciting athletic events. Whether it's a campus-wide event, key academic dates, or cheering on our teams, there's always something happening that brings our community together.

Upcoming events & Student Life

Academic Dates 2026 - 2027

FALL Semester, 2026

June 23 – New Student Fall 2026 Orientation

August 06 - New Faculty Summer Institute

August 07-08 - Early Move-In for Fall Athletes (by prior arrangement)

August 10 - Fall Canvas Courses Published

August 11 - New Student Orientation (for those who did not attend 6/23)

August 12 - Faculty Institute

August 13 - Faculty Departmental Collaboration

August 13-14 - Returning Student Services

August 14-15 - Dorm Move-In

August 17 - Fall courses begin (16-week on campus, online, and Block A 8-week)

August 25 - Last day to Drop (100% tuition credit)

September 01 - Official day of record

September 07 - Campus closed for Labor Day

October 01-02 - Campus closed for Fall Break

October 08 - Block A Online Courses End

October 12 - Registration for Spring Begins

October 12 - Block B Online Courses Begin

October 26 - Last day to make course changes, including drop, add, withdrawal (Block B & 16-week on campus)

November 23-27 - Campus closed for Thanksgiving

December 07-10 - Final Exams for On-Campus Courses

December 10 - Block B and 16-week Online Courses End

December 11 - January 12 - Student Winter Break

December 17 - Final Grades Due

SPRING Semester, 2027

January 02, 04 – Early Move-In for Spring Athletes (by prior arrangement)

January 05 - New Student Spring 2027 Orientation

January 06 - Spring Canvas Courses Published

January 06 - Faculty Departmental Collaboration

January 07 - Faculty Institute

January 08 - Returning Student Services

January 08-09 - Dorm Move-In

January 11 - Spring courses begin (16-week on campus, online, and Block C 8-week)

January 18 - Campus closed for MLK Day

Three young men standing behind a buffet table with trays of fried chicken and plates of food, smiling at the camera in a busy dining hall.
Children and teenagers sitting at tables in a room with a television on the wall.
Group of six women and one man sitting at a green table inside a pizza eatery, holding slices of pizza and smiling. There are pizza boxes on the table, and the group appears to be celebrating after a meal.
Three young men are playing a guitar-themed arcade game at an indoor entertainment center. The boy in red is holding a guitar controller, the boy in a gray T-shirt is also holding a guitar controller, and the boy in the background is watching.
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