Name: Summer Commencement
Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-01T23:59:59-04:00

June 2025

June 26

Provost Posts Official Candidate List for Summer Graduation

July 2025

July 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Application to graduate in December opens.

July 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

SS2 Final Exams

July 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Independence Day

July 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Registration for SS3

July 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

SS3 Classes Begin

July 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Final day to register or add/drop SS3 Class

July 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Last day to withdraw from SS3 with a grade of “W”

July 28 - August 1

Teen Talent

July 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

SS3 Finals

August 2025

August 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Summer Commencement

August 7 - August 8

New Faculty Orientation

August 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Academic Administrators Workday

August 11 - August 15

Faculty Seminar

August 15 - August 17

New Student Orientation

August 18 - August 19

Registration

August 20

Classes Begin

August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs Lincoln Memorial University

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

September 2025

September 2

Faculty Meeting

September 2

Last day to register or add/drop a class

September 3

Winter Graduation: Application Late Fee Applies

September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Hickory, NC

September 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs Emmanuel University (Ga.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

September 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs Elizabeth City State University

Greeneville, Tenn.

September 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tenn.

September 6 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Tusculum University

Greeneville, Tenn.

September 7 - September 10

Convocation

September 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs University of Findlay

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

September 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Lee University (Tenn.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

September 8

SACSCOC Compliance Certification

September 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Tusculum University

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

September 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer at Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio

September 12

Lee University Volleyball vs Lee University (Tenn.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

September 12

Lee University Women’s Cross Country at Southern Showcase

Huntsville, Ala.

September 12

Lee University Men’s Cross Country at Southern Showcase

Huntsville, Ala.

September 13 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer at Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, Ohio

September 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer at University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Ga.

September 16

Graduation Meeting: Winter Graduates

September 16 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs Carson-Newman University

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

September 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach, Fla.

September 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer at The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Ala.

September 19 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer at The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Ala.

September 20

Senior Testing – GNST 400

September 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Flagler College

Palm Beach, Fla.

September 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Lynn University

Palm Beach, Fla.

September 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer at University of West Alabama

Livingston, Ala.

September 21 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer at University of West Alabama

Livingston, Ala.

September 23 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs Christian Brothers University

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

September 26

Winter Graduation Applicants: Due dates fir Transfer grades to be posted and “I” grades to be removed

September 26 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball at The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Ala.

September 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Valdosta State University

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

September 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs University of Montevallo

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

September 27

Senior Testing SMFT

September 27

Lee University Women’s Cross Country at Lucian Rosa Invite

Kenosha, Wisc.

September 27

Lee University Men’s Cross Country at Lucian Rosa Invite

Kenosha, Wisc.

September 27 @ 3:00 am - 5:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball at University of Montevallo

Montevallo, Ala.

September 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Auburn University Montgomery (Ala.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

September 28 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs Auburn University Montgomery (Ala.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

September 30

Graduate Faculty Meeting

September 30 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tenn.

October 2025

October 1

SACSCOC – Nomination for Lead QEP Evaluator Deadline to Apply for Student Teaching

October 1

Deadline to Apply to Graduate in Winter 2025

October 3 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs Mississippi College

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

October 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer at University of West Florida

Pensacola, Fla.

October 3 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer at University of West Florida

Pensacola, Fla,

October 4 @ 5:00 am - 7:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs University of West Alabama

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

October 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer at Spring Hill College (Ala.)

Mobile, Ala.

October 5 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer at Spring Hill College (Ala.)

Mobile, Ala.

October 6

Service Hours & Reflections due for Seniors

October 7

Faculty Meeting

October 7 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tenn.

October 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Trevecca Nazarene University

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

October 10 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Auburn University Montgomery (Ala.)

Montgomery, Ala.

October 11

Lee University Women’s Cross Country at UAH Charger Invite

Huntsville, Ala.

October 11

Lee University Men’s Cross Country at UAH Charger Invite

Huntsville, Ala.

October 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs Lander University

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

October 14 @ 5:00 am - 7:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs Union University (Tenn.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

October 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs University of Montevallo

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

October 16 - October 17

Fall Break (No Classes)

October 17

Fall Break (Offices Closed)

October 17 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball at University of West Florida

Pensacola, Fla.

October 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs Trevecca Nazarene University

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

October 18 @ 1:00 am - 3:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Ga.

October 19 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Embry-Riddle University (Fla.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

October 20

Classes Resume

October 21 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Union University (Tenn.)

Jackson, Tenn.

October 24 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs University of Montevallo

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

October 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer at Mississippi College

Clinton, Miss.

October 24 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer at Mississippi College

Clinton, Miss.

October 25

Lee University Women’s Cross Country vs Gulf South Conference Championship

Memphis, Tenn.

October 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Cross Country vs Gulf South Conference Championship

Memphis, Tenn.

October 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Lee University Volleyball vs The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

October 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer at Delta State University

Cleveland, Miss.

October 26 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer at Delta State University

Cleveland, Miss.

October 31 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball at University of West Alabama

Livingston, Ala.

October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Union University (Tenn.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

October 31 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs Union University (Tenn.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

November 2025

November 1

Application to Graduate in Spring Opens

November 1 @ 2:00 am - 4:00 am EDT

Lee University Volleyball at Mississippi College

Clinton, Miss.

November 2 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Christian Brothers University

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

November 2 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs Christian Brothers University

Cleveland, Tenn., Ray Conn Sports Complex

November 3

Last day to Withdraw from a Class

November 4

Faculty Meeting

November 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Lee University Volleyball vs Trevecca Nazarene University

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

November 7 - November 8

HOMECOMING

November 8

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Gulf South Conference

TBA

November 8

Lee University Men’s Cross Country vs NCAA South Regional

Lakeland, Fla.

November 8

Lee University Women’s Cross Country vs NCAA South Regional

Lakeland, Fla.

November 8 @ 3:00 am - 5:00 am EST

Lee University Volleyball vs Auburn University Montgomery (Ala.)

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

November 9

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs Gulf South Conference

TBA

November 13

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Gulf South Conference

Huntsville, Ala.

November 14

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs Gulf South Conference

Huntsville, Ala.

November 14 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am EST

Lee University Volleyball vs University of West Florida

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

November 15

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs Gulf South Conference

Huntsville, Ala.

November 15 @ 6:00 am - 8:00 am EST

Lee University Volleyball vs Valdosta State University

Cleveland, Tenn., Paul Dana Walker Arena

November 16

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs Gulf South Conference

Huntsville, Ala.

November 18

Lee University Volleyball vs Gulf South Conference

November 21

Lee University Men’s Soccer vs NCAA

TBA

November 21

Lee University Women’s Soccer vs NCAA

TBA

November 21 - November 22

Lee University Volleyball vs Gulf South Conference

November 22

Lee University Women’s Cross Country vs NCAA National Championship

Kenosha, Wisc.

November 22

Lee University Men’s Cross Country vs NCAA Championship

Kenosha, Wisc.

November 26

Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes)

November 27 - November 28

Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes and Offices Closed)

December 2025

December 1

Classes Resume

December 2

Final day to withdraw from the University Faculty Meeting

December 3

Reading Day

December 4

Lee University Volleyball vs NCAA Regional

December 4 - December 9

Finals

December 10

Senior Grades due by noon

December 24, 2025 - January 5, 2026

University Closed for Christmas Holidays

January 2026

January 5, 2026

Offices Reopen

January 7, 2026 - January 9, 2026

Faculty Seminar

January 9, 2026 - January 11, 2026

New Student Orientation

January 12, 2026

Registration

January 13, 2026

Classes Begin

January 19, 2026

MLK Day

January 19, 2026

SACSCOC Materials Due to Committee

January 27, 2026

Last Day to Register or to Add/Drop a Class

January 28, 2026

Spring Graduation: Application Late Fee Applies

February 2026

February 1, 2026 - February 4, 2026

Convocation

February 3, 2026

Faculty Meeting

February 10, 2026

Graduation Meeting: Spring 2026 Graduates

February 16, 2026

Last day to withdraw from a class with grade of “W”

February 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Senior Testing GNST 400

February 27, 2026

Spring Graduation Applicants: De date for Transfer grades to be posted and “I” grades to be removed

February 28, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Senior Testing SMFT

March 2026

March 1, 2026

Deadline to apply for student teaching in Fall

March 1, 2026

Deadline to Apply to Graduate in Spring 2026

March 2, 2026 - March 5, 2026

SACSCOC On-site Visit

March 3, 2026

Faculty Meeting

March 9, 2026 - March 13, 2026

Spring Break (No Classes)

March 13, 2026

Spring Break (Offices Closed)

March 16, 2026

Classes Resume

March 16, 2026

Service Hours & Reflections due for Seniors

March 26, 2026

Provost Posts Official Candidate List for Spring Graduation

April 2026

April 1, 2026

Application to Graduate in Summer Opens

April 3, 2026

Good Friday (No Classes and Offices Closed)

April 5, 2026

Easter

April 6, 2026

No Classes

April 7, 2026

Faculty Meeting

April 7, 2026

Classes Resume

April 10, 2026 - April 11, 2026

Lee Day

April 28, 2026

Last Day to Withdraw from the University

April 29, 2026

Reading Day

April 30, 2026 - May 5, 2026 Finals

Finals

April 30, 2026 Finals

Finals

May 2026

May 1, 2026 Finals

Finals

May 4, 2026 Finals

Finals

May 5, 2026 Finals

Finals

May 6, 2026

Senior Grades Due by Noon

May 8, 2026

Spring Commissioning

May 9, 2026

Spring Commencement

May 11, 2026

Summer Registration

May 11, 2026

Faculty Seminar

May 12, 2026

All Grades Due

May 12, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

SS Classes Begin

May 12, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

SS1 Classes Begin

May 15, 2026

Final Day to Register or Add/Drop SS1

May 16, 2026

Summer Graduation: Application Late Fee Applies

May 22, 2026

Last day to withdraw from SS1 with a grade of “W”

May 29, 2026

Summer Graduation Applicants: Due dates for Transfer grades to be posted and “I” grades to be removed

June 2026

June 1, 2026

Deadline to Apply to Graduate in Summer 2026

June 5, 2026

Summer Hours & Reflections due for Summer Graduates 2026

June 5, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

SS1 Final Exams

June 8, 2026

Registration for SS2

June 8, 2026

SS2 Classes Begin

June 18, 2026

Final Day to Register or Add/Drop SS2

June 18, 2026

Last day to withdraw from SS2 class with grade of “W”

June 25, 2026

Provost Posts Official Candidate List for Summer Graduation

July 2026

July 1, 2026

Application to Graduate in Winter Opens

July 2, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

SS2 Final Exams

July 3, 2026

Registration for SS3

July 3, 2026

SS3 Classes Begin

July 4, 2026

Independence Day

July 10, 2026

Final Day to Register or Add/Drop SS3 Class

July 16, 2026

Last Day to Withdraw from an SS3 Class with Grade of “W”

July 30, 2026

SS3 Finals

July 31, 2026

Summer Commissioning

August 2026

August 1, 2026

Events

June 2025

July 2025

August 2025

September 2025

October 2025

November 2025