Academic Calendar
NOTICE: This calendar is subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise marked, events listed occur at both campus locations.
2026-2028 Academic Calendar
Due to current events, this calendar may change rapidly. Students, please continue to closely monitor your South Hills email account so you don't miss any important messages from school administrators.
Date | Event |
|---|---|
Fall Term 2026 |
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| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Orientation in Altoona for New Students |
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Orientation in State College for New Students |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Faculty/Staff Kick-off |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Fall Term Begins |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (School Closed) |
| Friday, September 16, 2026 | In-Service |
| Thursday, November 19, 2026 | Fall Term Ends |
Winter Term 2026 |
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| Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | Winter Term Begins |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Holiday Break Begins (School Closed) |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | School Opens |
| Friday, January 29, 2027 | In-Service |
| Thursday, March 4, 2027 | Winter Term Ends |
Spring Term 2027 |
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| Monday, March 15, 2027 | Spring Term Begins |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | In-Service |
| Monday, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day (School Closed) |
| Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | Spring Term Ends |
Summer Term 2027 |
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| Monday, June 14, 2027 | Summer Term Begins |
| Sunday, July 4, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Monday, July 5, 2027 | Independence Day Observed |
Fall Term 2027 |
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| Tuesday, August 10, 2027 | Orientation in Altoona for New Students |
| Thursday, August 12, 2027 | Orientation in State College for New Students |
| Monday, August 23, 2027 | Summer Term Ends (10-weeks) |
| Tuesday, August 24, 2027 | Faculty/Staff Kick-off |
| Thursday, August 26, 2027 | Fall Term Begins |
| Monday, September 6, 2027 | Labor Day (No School) |
| Tuesday, September 7, 2027 | Summer Term Ends (12-weeks) |
| Friday, October 15, 2027 | In-Service |
| Tuesday, November 23, 2027 | Fall Term Ends |
Winter Term 2027 |
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| Tuesday, November 30, 2027 | Winter Term Begins |
| Friday, December 24, 2027 | Holiday Break Begins (School Closed) |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2028 | In-Service |
| Thursday, March 2, 2028 | Winter Term Ends |
Spring Term 2028 |
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| Monday, March 13, 2028 | Spring Term Begins |
| Friday, May 12, 2028 | In-Service |
| Monday, May 29, 2028 | Memorial Day (School Closed) |
| Wednesday, June 7, 2028 | Spring Term Ends |
Summer Term 2028 |
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| Monday, June 12, 2028 | Summer Term Begins |
| Monday, July 3, 2028 | No Classes |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2028 | Independence Day (School Closed) |
| Tuesday, August 22, 2028 | Summer Term Ends (10-weeks) |
| Monday, September 4, 2028 | Labor Day (No School) |
| Wednesday, September 6, 2028 | Summer Term Ends (12-weeks) |
