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.