Fall 2026 Classes Begin
2026-08-17
Fall 2026 Classes Begin
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
August 17, 2026

Welcome.
As a member of the distinguished Manatees community at SCF, you should feel a sense of pride. SCF stands out as one of the best state colleges, offering exceptional academic programs, high exam passage rates, and impressive postgraduate employment. You have access to a comprehensive range of educational and support services, and we are here to guide and support you on every step of your higher education journey.
I look forward to seeing you online or on campus.
Thank you for choosing SCF.
Tommy Gregory, J.D.
President

Fall 2026
Aug. 13 Faculty return
Aug. 21 Faculty planning/convocation
Aug. 17 Classes begin
Sep. 7 Labor Day holiday (no classes)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day observed (no classes)
Nov. 25 Classes end
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Dec. 7-10 Final examinations
Dec. 11 Commencement
Dec. 11 Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 Winter break (students)
Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 Winter break (faculty)
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 Winter break (staff)

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.

Labor Day Holiday - No Classes
2026-09-07
Fall 2026 – Labor Day Holiday – No Classes
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
September 7, 2026
In observance of Labor Day, SCF campuses will be closed and no classes will be held on Monday, September 7, 2026.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend!
Fall 2026
Aug. 13 Faculty return
Aug. 21 Faculty planning/convocation
Aug. 17 Classes begin
Sep. 7 Labor Day holiday (no classes)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day observed (no classes)
Nov. 25 Classes end
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Dec. 7-10 Final examinations
Dec. 11 Commencement
Dec. 11 Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 Winter break (students)
Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 Winter break (faculty)
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 Winter break (staff)

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.

Veterans Day Observance - No Classes
2026-11-11
Fall 2026 – Veterans Day Observed – No Classes
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
November 11, 2026
In observance of Veterans Day, SCF campuses will be closed and no classes will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
SCF honors and thanks all veterans for their service.
Fall 2026
Aug. 13 Faculty return
Aug. 21 Faculty planning/convocation
Aug. 17 Classes begin
Sep. 7 Labor Day holiday (no classes)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day observed (no classes)
Nov. 25 Classes end
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Dec. 7-10 Final examinations
Dec. 11 Commencement
Dec. 11 Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 Winter break (students)
Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 Winter break (faculty)
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 Winter break (staff)

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.

Fall 2026 Classes End
2026-11-25
Fall 2026 Classes End
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
November 25, 2026
Fall 2026 classes conclude on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Thanksgiving break follows November 26-27, with final examinations held December 7-10.

Fall 2026
Aug. 13 Faculty return
Aug. 21 Faculty planning/convocation
Aug. 17 Classes begin
Sep. 7 Labor Day holiday (no classes)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day observed (no classes)
Nov. 25 Classes end
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Dec. 7-10 Final examinations
Dec. 11 Commencement
Dec. 11 Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 Winter break (students)
Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 Winter break (faculty)
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 Winter break (staff)

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.

Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27
Fall 2026 – Thanksgiving Break – No Classes
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
November 26-27, 2026
In observance of Thanksgiving, SCF campuses will be closed and no classes will be held Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Final examinations begin December 7.
We wish you a happy and restful Thanksgiving!

Fall 2026
Aug. 13 Faculty return
Aug. 21 Faculty planning/convocation
Aug. 17 Classes begin
Sep. 7 Labor Day holiday (no classes)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day observed (no classes)
Nov. 25 Classes end
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Dec. 7-10 Final examinations
Dec. 11 Commencement
Dec. 11 Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 Winter break (students)
Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 Winter break (faculty)
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 Winter break (staff)

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.

Fall 2026 Final Examinations
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-10
Fall 2026 Final Examinations
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
December 7-10, 2026
Final examinations for the fall 2026 semester will be held Monday, December 7 through Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Final grades are due by 11:59 p.m. on December 11, 2026.
Good luck, Manatees!

Fall 2026
Aug. 13 Faculty return
Aug. 21 Faculty planning/convocation
Aug. 17 Classes begin
Sep. 7 Labor Day holiday (no classes)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day observed (no classes)
Nov. 25 Classes end
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Dec. 7-10 Final examinations
Dec. 11 Commencement
Dec. 11 Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 Winter break (students)
Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 Winter break (faculty)
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 Winter break (staff)

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.

Winter 2026 Commencement Ceremony
2026-12-11
Winter 2026 Commencement – Save the Date!
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
December 11, 2026
Mark your calendar! SCF’s Winter 2026 Commencement ceremony will take place on Friday, December 11, 2026.
Time and location details will be announced closer to the event. Check back for updates.
Fall 2026
Aug. 13 Faculty return
Aug. 21 Faculty planning/convocation
Aug. 17 Classes begin
Sep. 7 Labor Day holiday (no classes)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day observed (no classes)
Nov. 25 Classes end
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Dec. 7-10 Final examinations
Dec. 11 Commencement
Dec. 11 Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 Winter break (students)
Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 Winter break (faculty)
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 Winter break (staff)

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.

Winter Break - No Classes
2026-12-12 - 2027-01-10
Winter Break – No Classes
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
December 12, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Winter break for SCF students runs from Saturday, December 12, 2026 through Sunday, January 10, 2027. Classes for the spring 2027 semester resume following the break.
Note: Faculty and staff winter break dates differ slightly from student dates. See the full academic calendar for details.
We hope you have a safe and restful winter break!

Fall 2026
Aug. 13 Faculty return
Aug. 21 Faculty planning/convocation
Aug. 17 Classes begin
Sep. 7 Labor Day holiday (no classes)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day observed (no classes)
Nov. 25 Classes end
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Dec. 7-10 Final examinations
Dec. 11 Commencement
Dec. 11 Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 Winter break (students)
Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 Winter break (faculty)
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 Winter break (staff)

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.
