Classroom, look forward to a month or more off for winter holidays.
Classes end as soon as possible at Arizona State University: Friday, December 1. In contrast, classes at the University of Northern Arizona run until Friday, December 15. The University of Arizona’s fall semester ends on Wednesday: December 6.
Grand Canyon University enjoys a shorter winter break than public universities in Arizona. Face-to-face instructions at Glasgow Caledonium University expire on December 15 and resume on January 4.
This is when both major universities in Arizona and Maricopa community colleges release students for winter holidays.
Students will finish their fall classes on Wednesday, December 6, and resume their spring courses starting Wednesday, January 10. Find the full academic calendar for 2023-24 on the University’s website.
Arizona State University
Students will finish their fall classes on Friday, December 1, and resume their spring semester courses starting Monday, January 8. Find the full academic calendar for 2023-24 on the University’s website.
Northern Arizona University
Students will finish their fall classes on Friday, December 15, and resume their spring courses starting Tuesday, January 16. More information about holidays and university events can be found on NAU’s family calendar.
Grand Canyon University
Students will be paid for the Christmas holidays from Monday, December 18 to Wednesday, January 3. Grand Canyon University’s spring semester begins on Thursday, January 4. Find the full academic calendar for 2023-24 on the University’s website.
Maricopa Community Colleges
Students will finish their fall classes on Friday, December 15, and resume their spring courses starting Monday, January 8. The full academic calendar for 2023-24 can be found on the Maricopa Community College website.