Spring 2010 Classes Begin ..... January 11 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday ..... January 18 5-State Student Symposium ..... February 27 NBEO Part 1 Prep ..... March 11-12 NBEO Part 1 ..... March 16-17 Spring Break ..... March 15-19 Finals Week ..... May 10-14 Optometry Convocation ..... May 14 University Commencement ..... May 15 Summer 2010 Classes Begin ..... May 24 July 4th Holiday ..... July 5 Session Ends ..... July 30 Fall 2009 Classes Begin ..... August 17 Labor Day Holiday ..... September 7 Fall Break ..... October 15-16 Optometric Classic 5K Run ..... October 31 Legislator's Day ..... November 5 White Coat Ceremony ..... November 6 Down Days ..... November 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday ..... November 25-27 Down Day ..... December 9 Study Days ..... December 10-11 Finals Week ..... December 14-18 *This schedule is published for informational purposes and as a guide for the convenience of students, faculty and staff. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information at the time it is published. The University reserves the right to make modifications to this calendar as needed.