University of the Ozarks will begin classes for the 2026 Fall Semester on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
The University is expected to welcome approximately 250 new students to campus for the New Student Orientation, which runs from Aug. 21-24.
The orientation begins with move-in from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. There will be a welcome event for new students and their families at 1 p.m. on Aug 21 in the Walton Fine Arts Center.
Other events scheduled for the New Student Orientation weekend include, a Matriculation ceremony in Munger-Wilson Chapel, a farewell-to-parents dinner hosted by the University president on Friday evening, and a variety of sessions and workshops to acclimate students to college life at Ozarks.
For a complete look at the New Student Orientation schedule, please visit https://ozarks.edu/admissions-aid/orientation/
Returning students will move into residence halls on Sunday, Aug. 23.
Important Dates for the 2026 Fall Semester:
Aug. 19: Faculty/Staff Opening Workshop
Aug. 21-24: New Student Orientation
Aug. 25: Classes begin
Aug. 31: Last day to register for classes
Sept. 7: Labor Day Holiday (No classes, offices closed)
Oct. 15-18: Homecoming Week
Oct. 22-23: Fall Break (No classes)
Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
Dec. 9: Last day of classes
Dec. 11-16: Final exams
Dec. 19: Fall Commencement
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