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REVISED: Due to weather, the University will open today at 1:30 p.m. Classes will begin at 2 p.m.. All classes starting at or after 2 p.m. will meet as scheduled. Classes of 90 minutes or less starting before 2 p.m. will not meet in person. Classes longer than 90 minutes that usually start at 2 p.m. will meet at 2 p.m. if 50 or more percent of the scheduled class time remains. WHAT IT ALL MEANS. Online and remote courses are not affected by campus closings and will meet as scheduled. Please note that when a campus closing prevents an in-person class from meeting at its scheduled time, professors may opt to conduct classes or provide assignments online. Students should check Blackboard and their email regularly to learn of any alternate arrangements. LEARN MORE.

Important: Spring 2026 Course Availability

January 13, 2026
Submitted By: Academic Technology & Digital Innovation

Students, welcome to the Spring 2026 semester! As you prepare for the start of classes, please keep the following information in mind regarding your Blackboard courses:

  • Official Start Date: Spring semester classes officially begin on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
  • Course "Open" Dates: You may notice a system date of Jan. 7 listed. This is simply the earliest date faculty can choose to open their courses; it is not an automatic opening date.
  • Faculty Discretion: Courses do not open automatically. Each instructor manages their own course launch. Your professors will notify you directly via email or announcement once their specific course site is available for you to view.

What should you do? If you don't see your courses listed yet, don't worry! Faculty are currently finalizing their materials. If a course is still "unavailable" by the first day of classes (Jan. 21), please reach out to your instructor at that time.