Academic

10/6

We Matter STEM Seminar: What Are Animals Talking About?

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

2:00 p.m. Ferguson Auditorium, A-B Tech Asheville

Topic: We Matter STEM Seminar: What Are Animals Talking About? Decoding Animal Vocalizations and Behavior Using AISpeaker: Dr. Denise Herzing, Wild Dolphin Project

10/20

Professional Development Day (No Classes for Students)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10/21

Late-Start Fall Classes Begin

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:00 a.m.

11/25

11/28

Thanksgiving Student Break (No Classes for Students)

November 25–28, 2026

Closed

11/26

Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed)

College Closed

Thursday, November 26, 2026

11/27

College Closed

Friday, November 27, 2026

12/19

Last Day of Class

Saturday, December 19, 2026

12/21

12/23

Faculty Work Days

December 21–23, 2026

12/24

1/1

College Closed for Winter Holiday Break

December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027

1/4

College Closed for Winter Holiday Break

Monday, January 4, 2027

1/5

1/8

Faculty Work Days

January 5–8, 2027

1/11

Spring Semester Begins

Monday, January 11, 2027

8:00 a.m.

1/16

1/18

Martin Luther King Jr. Student Break

January 16–18, 2027

Closed

1/18

Martin Luther King Jr. Day College Holiday (College Closed)

College Closed

Monday, January 18, 2027

3/9

Professional Development Day for College Employees (No Classes for Students)

Tuesday, March 9, 2027

3/22

3/27

Student Spring Break (No Classes for Students)

March 22–27, 2027

5/11

Last Day of Class

Tuesday, May 11, 2027

5/12

5/14

Faculty Work Days

May 12–14, 2027