Operational Calendar
The Virginia State University Operational Calendars provides an overview of important events and dates throughout the academic year for faculty and staff. The calendar is to be used for planning purposes, and to guide your business operations throughout the academic year.
NOTE: This operational calendar is subject to periodic review and revision. Please check with the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness if you would like to provide any updates or changes.
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Fall 2026 Operational Calendar
| August | Tues - Wed | 4-5 | University Opening Conference and Faculty & Staff Development Workshops |
| August | Fri - Sat | 7-9 | Residence Halls Open (New Students) |
| August | Mon | 10 | New Employee Orientation |
| August | Tues | 25 | New Employee Orientation |
| September | Fri | 4 | Governor granted extra holiday in observance of the Labor Day holiday beginning 12 Noon |
| September | Mon | 7 | Labor Day Holiday (University Closed) |
| September | Thurs | 10 | New Employee Orientation |
| September | Mon | 14 | Fall 2026 Opening Convocation (3:30 p.m..) in the Multi-Purpose Center |
| September | Fri | 25 | New Employee Orientation |
| September | Wed | 30 | Salary Reports due to the R=Budget Office |
| October | Fri | 2 | Budget Development Kick Off Meeting |
| October | Mon | 12 | New Employee Orientation |
| October | Sat | 10 | Homecoming Game -1:00 p.m. Rogers Stadium |
| October | Mon - Tues | 19-20 | Trojan Wellness Days-FALL BREAK (No break for Eight Week Classes) |
| October | Mon | 26 | New Employee Orientation |
| November | Tues | 3 | Election Day (University Closed) |
| November | Tues | 10 | New Employee Orientation |
| November | Wed - Sun | 25-29 | THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (University Closed) |
| November | Mon | 30 | New Employee Orientation |
| November | Mon | 30 | University Classes Resume Virtually |
| December | Wed | 2 | Budget Request Forms must be completed no later than 12:00 p.m. |
| December | Thurs | 3 | Budget Requests sent to Deans for review |
| December | Tues | 1 | University Classes End |
| December | Tues | 1 | Registration Ends for Spring Semester 2027 |
| December | Fri | 11 | ROTC Commissioning Exercise |
| December | Sat | 12 | Commencement Exercises at Multipurpose |
| December | Thurs | 10 | New Employee Orientation |
| December | Sun | 13 | Residence Halls Close at 12:00 Noon (Graduating Student Participants) |