AAO Academic Calendar
AAO does NOT observe U.S. federal holidays.
| Event | 2024-2025 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Day (Classes open in Canvas) | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| First Week of Classes | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 25–29, 2024 | Nov 24–28, 2025 |
| Winter Break | Dec 23–Jan 10, 2025 | Dec 22–Jan 9, 2026 |
| Second Semester Starts | Jan 13, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Spring Break | Mar 17–Mar 21, 2025 | Mar 16–20, 2026 |
| Last Week of Classes: (See course syllabus) | May 9 or 16, 2025 | May 8 or 15, 2026 |
| Final Grades Due Classes close in Canvas | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2026 |
| Mini-Course Schedule | ||
| Fall 1 | Aug 26–Oct 11, 2024 | Aug 25–Oct 10, 2025 |
| Fall 2 | Oct 21–Dec 13, 2024 | Oct 20–Dec 12, 2025 |
| Winter | Jan 13–Feb 28, 2025 | Jan 12–Feb 27, 2026 |
| Spring | Mar 24–May 9, 2025 | Mar 23–May 8, 2026 |
| Summer 1 | May 12–Jun 27, 2025 | May 11–Jun 26, 2026 |
| Summer 2 | Jul 7–Aug 22, 2025 | Jul 6–Aug 21, 2026 |