Upcoming Spring Events
- Alumni & Networking Meet-Up
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 — 4:00 – 6:00 PM — Callcott 104
Meet up with alumni, connect with fellow students and faculty, and share career insights. Whether you're exploring career paths or expanding your network, this is a great opportunity to build meaningful connections! - Fall 2026 Course Preview
Thursday, April 2, 2026 — 12:00 – 1:00 PM — Callcott 104
Explore your future in Geography! Are you a geography major or minor — or just thinking about taking a geography course? Join us to learn more about our Fall 2026 course offerings. Faculty will be available to answer questions and help you find classes that fit your goals. Light refreshments will be served. - Graduation & Honors Celebration
April 15, 202 — 4:00 – 5:15 PM — Callcott 104
Help us celebrate our recent Geography graduates and recognize our newest inductees into Gamma Theta Upsilon. This special end-of-the-year celebration honors the hard work and achievements of our students — you won’t want to miss it! Light refreshments will be served. - Minghi Lecture
April 24, 2026
Brian King of Penn State University will present this year's Minghi Lecture. More details to come. - Finals Prep Study Session
Friday, May 1, 2026 — 12:00 – 4:00 PM — Callcott 104
Final exams are approaching — prepare in a calm, focused environment! Join us for dedicated study time with brain-boosting snacks to keep you energized. All Geography majors and minors are invited to participate.
Spring 2026 Dates
Jan. 12 Classes Begin
Jan. 19 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes)
Jan. 20 Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded
Mar. 5 Midpoint in Semester
Mar. 13 Last day to apply for May graduation Graduation Application Deadline
Mar. 8–15 Spring Break (no classes)
Mar. 30 Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded
Apr. 16 Awards Day
Apr. 21–27 Student Course Experience Survey Week
Apr. 24 Minghi Lecture: Brian King (Penn State)
Apr. 27 Last Day of Classes
Apr. 28 Reading Day
Apr. 29–May 6 Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday)
May 7–9 Commencement Exercises in Columbia