Upcoming Events
Pomara Colloquium
— Friday, October 23, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Callcott 201 —
Dr. Lars Pomara, a research ecologist at the USDA Forest Service's Southern Research
Station in Asheville, will present the next geography colloquium. Come see his talk,
"Fire in a dynamic region: Risks, resilience, and restoration in the southeastern
US" on Friday, October 23.
Geography Awareness Week: Mapathon
— Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | TBD | TBD —
Put your mapping skills to the test and connect with other geography students during
our Geography Awareness Week Mapathon! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced
mapper, everyone is welcome. Come celebrate geography, sharpen your skills, and enjoy
a fun and interactive challenge.
Geography Movie Night
— Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 6:30 – 9:00 PM | Callcott 001 —
Join us for a fun geography-themed movie night! Relax, enjoy refreshments, and spend
time with fellow students as we wrap up our celebration of Geography Awareness Week.
Light refreshments will be served.
Fall 2026 Academic Calendar
Aug. 17 Faculty Reporting Date
Aug. 18 Classes Begin
Aug. 21 Faculty Retreat
Aug. 24 Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of 'W' being recorded
Sep. 7 Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
Oct. 12 Midpoint in Semester
Oct. 15–16 Fall Break (no classes)
Nov. 3 General Election Day (no classes)
Nov. 4 Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of 'WF' being recorded
Nov. 22–29 Thanksgiving Recess (no classes)
Nov. 28–Dec. 4 Student Course Experience Survey Week
Dec. 4 Last Day of Classes
Dec. 5 Reading Day
Dec. 7–14 Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturdays)
Dec. 14 Commencement Exercises in Columbia