Parent & Family Programs
You are a valuable part of our college community. Our Jacket Connect site can help you connect with university resources, Berea and Northeast Ohio, so you can engage in broader ways with the university.
2025-2026 School Year
August 22-24, 2025 — Weekend of Welcome (WOW)
Aug. 25 — First Day of Classes
Sept. 1 — Labor Day (no classes)
Oct. 20-21 — Fall Break
Nov. 26-30 — Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 5 — Last Day of Classes
Dec. 8-12 — Final Exam Week
Dec. 13, 2025 - January 11, 2026 — Winter Break
Jan. 12 – First day of Spring 2026 classes