2026-22 Academic Calendar
Some programs ,including the Johnson MBA Programs, Law, and Vet have verities of academic calendars. go to the respective sites for specifics. Annual religious holidays.
What Employers Are Offering
- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
FALL 2026
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DATE
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DAY OF THE WEEK
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EVENT
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August 26
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Thursday
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Instruction Begins
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September 6
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Monday
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Labor Day – No Classes
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October 9
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Saturday
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Fall Break Begins
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October 11
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Monday
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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October 13
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Wednesday
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Instruction Resumes
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November 11
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Thursday
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Veterans Day – Classes Held
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November 24
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Wednesday
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Thanksgiving Break Begins
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November 29
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Monday
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Instruction Resumes
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December 7
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Tuesday
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Last Day of Instruction
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December 8 – 10
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Wednesday – Friday
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Study Period
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December 11 – 18
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Saturday – Saturday
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Scheduled Exams
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December 31
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Friday
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December Degree Date
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Insurance & Worker Protection Requirements
Before visa approval, many employer-sponsored programs require proof of valid health insurance coverage and worker protection compliance. Immigration authorities verify medical coverage eligibility before granting work authorization.
Employment Benefit Eligibility Information
Applicants searching for international employment opportunities often compare roles offering employer-sponsored insurance coverage, relocation support, and legally compliant work authorization programs.
- Jobs with employer-provided health insurance benefits
- Visa sponsorship positions including medical coverage
- Full-time employment with dental and vision insurance
- High salary jobs offering worker protection benefits
- Healthcare and caregiver roles including insurance coverage
Understanding benefit eligibility requirements helps applicants evaluate qualified employment offers before submitting immigration applications.
Depending on the destination country, foreign employees may also need workplace injury protection, employer liability coverage, and travel medical insurance during relocation.
- Mandatory health insurance for visa holders
- Workplace accident and employer liability protection
- Travel and relocation medical coverage
- Insurance verification during immigration processing
Confirm insurance compliance requirements before submitting a work permit application.
WINTER 2026-22
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DATE
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DAY OF THE WEEK
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EVENT
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|---|---|---|
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January 3
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Monday
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Winter Session Instruction Begins
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January 21
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Friday
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Winter Session Ends
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SPRING 2026
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DATE
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DAY OF THE WEEK
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EVENT
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|---|---|---|
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January 17
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Monday
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Holiday
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January 24
|
Monday
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Instruction Begins
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February 26
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Saturday
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February Break begins
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March 2
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Wednesday
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Instruction Resumes
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April 2
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Saturday
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Spring Break Begins
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April 11
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Monday
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Instruction Resumes
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May 10
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Tuesday
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Last Day of Classes
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May 14 – 21
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Saturday – Saturday
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Scheduled Exams
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May 22 – 27
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Sunday – Friday
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Senior Days
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May 28 – 29
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Saturday – Sunday
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May 29
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Sunday
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May Degree Date
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May 30
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Monday
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Memorial Day – No Classes
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SUMMER 2026
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DATE
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DAY OF THE WEEK
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EVENT
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|---|---|---|
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May 30
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Monday
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Summer Special Session 1 and 2 Instruction Begins
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May 31
|
Tuesday
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3-Week 1 Summer Session Instruction Begins
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June 6
|
Monday
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8-week Summer Session Instruction begins
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June 17
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Friday
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3-Week 1 Summer Session Instruction Ends
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June 20
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Monday
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Juneteenth Observance/Holiday/No Classes
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June 21
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Tuesday
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3-Week 2 Summer Session Instruction Begins
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June 21
|
Tuesday
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6-Week Summer Session Begins
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June 30
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Thursday
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Summer Special Session 1 Ends
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July 8
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Friday
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3-Week 2 Summer Session Instruction Ends
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July 11
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Monday
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3-Week 3 Summer Session Instruction Begins
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July 29
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Friday
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Summer 3-Week 3, 6-Week, and 8-Week Instruction Ends
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August 1 – 2
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Monday – Tuesday
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6-Week and 8-Week Summer Sessions Final Exams
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August 20
|
Saturday
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Summer Special Session 1 Ends
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August 31
|
Tuesday
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August Degree Date
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