Upcoming Events
Museum+Music Series
Arts/Entertainment
Composing the West: Colonialism and the Myths of Manifest Destiny Curated by USU music students this concert will consider the exhibition “Exploding Native Inevitable” in light of the concept of Manifest Destiny and theories of colonialism. Through this, students will craft a response to the artworks on show using an eclectic array of musical works.
Breakfast with the Dean
Student Activities
Come grab breakfast sponsored by the Dean!
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2025 final examinations week.
Annual Undergraduate & Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
This exhibition runs November 10-December 10 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
EmpowerED Workshop: Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
Popcorn at the Library
Social/Networking
Stop by the Merrill-Cazier's front lobby and snag a tasty snack!
Available while supplies last.
Relax and Color at the Library!
Social/Networking
Need to de-stress from Finals Week? Stop by the library to relax and color with us!
ENVS Community Lunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Student lunch All who attend are required to bring your own lunch!
EmpowerED Workshop: Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
Play Games at the Library!
Student Activities
Take a moment to de-stress from finals by playing board games at the library!
ENVS Faculty Search Candidate Presentation - Rethinking Environmental Governance
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Rethinking Environmental Governance: Connecting Science, Policy, and Practice in the Colorado River Region
MHR On-Campus Virtual Info Session
Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting
We invite you to meet with us to learn how a Master of Human Resources from Utah State University will give you a competitive advantage in your career path. Come network with MHR students and the MHR team who will answer any questions you may have! Register at https://huntsman.usu.edu/mhr/events.
Community Justice Advocate Debt Navigation Clinic
Information/Orientation
Come see our Community Justice Advocates and Accredited Financial Counselors for FREE legal advice and financial counseling at our upcoming walk-in clinic for help with - Eviction notices or late rent - Utility disconnection or shut off notices - Vehicle loans or repossession notices - Medical bills or collections - Payday, installment, or personal loans - Cell phone or internet service debt - Credit card or store financing debt - Outstanding court fines and fees - And more
Breakfast with the Dean
Student Activities
Come grab breakfast sponsored by the Dean!
Annual Undergraduate & Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
This exhibition runs November 10-December 10 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Front & Center Webinar: New Academic Standing Policy & Procedure
Workshop/Training
Speakers will be Heidi Kesler, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence and Shelly Kotynek, Executive Director of University and Exploratory Advising.
EmpowerED Workshop: Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.
EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for In-Person Courses
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This workshop introduces practical, research-informed techniques to increase student engagement, motivation, and retention during face-to-face class sessions. This workshop explores a range of strategies—from think-pair-share and collaborative problem-solving to structured debates and real-time polling—that can be adapted across disciplines. Participants will reflect on their current teaching practices, identify opportunities for active learning, and leave with ready-to-implement ideas. Whether teaching large lectures or small seminars, instructors will gain tools to foster deeper learning and participation.
Relax and Color at the Library!
Student Activities
Need to de-stress from Finals Week? Stop by the library to relax and color with us!
MS Defense: Casey Trout
Conference/Seminar
Casey Trout's MS Defense
EmpowerED Workshop: Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.
MSEG Seminar
Conference/Seminar
Join us for our Math Stat Education Group (MSEG) Seminar! We will have Sehrish Jabeen from the School of Teacher Education and Leadership give a presentation on exploring the impact of "cognitively guided instruction" in mathematics education. Hope to see you there!
Arts & Crafts at the Library!
Student Activities
Need a little creative outlet during Finals Week? Stop by the Merrill-Cazier for some arts and crafts time!
Breakfast with the Dean
Student Activities
Come grab breakfast sponsored by the Dean!
PhD Defense: Carmen Calzado-Martinez
Conference/Seminar
Carmen Calzado-Martinez Ph.D. Defense
Annual Undergraduate & Graduate Exhibition
Exhibition
This exhibition runs November 10-December 10 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open M–F from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me?-- Professional Development Workshop
Workshop/Training | Home, Family, and Food
Learn what to consider before starting a business as your next career move from Doug Miller - Executive Director of the Southeastern Entrepreneurial Network (SEEN). About the presenter: Doug Miller is the Executive Director of the Southeastern Entrepreneurial Network and Director of the Economic Development Center at Utah State University Eastern. A lifelong advocate for rural vitality, he helps individuals across rural Utah to start and scale their businesses. Doug is particularly passionate about the outdoors and loves being able to spend a day exploring the beauty that is found in Utah’s rural places.
ABC: Anti-Stress Service
Student Activities
Aggies Building Community is hosting a drop-in service project during finals week. Stop by for a bit to assemble kits for The Family Place. This project is an easy way for students to relax and feel good about doing some service for the community.
Ecology Center Seminar with Dr. Lauren Ponisio
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Lauren Ponisio will be joining us from the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon. Wednesday 12/10 @ 4 pm in BNR 102: From pollination to overcompensation: How sublethal herbicide drift alters plant traits, fitness, and ecological interactions Thursday 12/11 @ 4 pm in BNR 102: Moderated Discussion About Dr. Ponisio: The Ponisio lab focuses on understanding how species interactions maintain species diversity and how we can harness these processes to manage and restore diversity in human-modified habitats. Understanding the processes that maintain diversity can help to predict population and community vulnerability to global change. The first core ecological theme of our work is to study community assembly through the lens of species interactions, examining how mutualistic and parasitic relationships shape and are shaped by community characteristics. The second core theme is to examine how species interactions affect the vulnerability of populations and communities to global change. A new direction in my research focuses on developing non-lethal bee monitoring techniques using automated sensor systems and computer vision.
Community Justice Advocate Debt Navigation Clinic
Information/Orientation
Come see our Community Justice Advocates and Accredited Financial Counselors for FREE legal advice and financial counseling at our upcoming walk-in clinic for help with - Eviction notices or late rent - Utility disconnection or shut off notices - Vehicle loans or repossession notices - Medical bills or collections - Payday, installment, or personal loans - Cell phone or internet service debt - Credit card or store financing debt - Outstanding court fines and fees - And more
Engineers Without Borders USU Meeting
Student Activities
Join Engineers Without Borders' USU chapter to get involved in engineering projects for communities around the world. Everyone is welcome, engineering majors and non-majors alike!
Mind-Body Bridging for Mental Health Clinicians
Workshop/Training
Join the I-System Institute for a full day of Mind-Body Bridging training designed for mental health clinicians who want practical tools that support client wellbeing. This session introduces the foundations of MBB, an evidence based and transdiagnostic approach that helps people reduce distress, notice early signs of reactivity, and work with internal patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Certified MBB trainers will walk participants through step by step exercises that can be used in clinical practice with a wide range of populations. Clinicians who attend will gain concrete strategies for strengthening psychological flexibility and resilience in their clients. The training is held live on Zoom and offers 6 CEUs for full participation. It is a valuable opportunity for anyone looking to expand their therapeutic toolkit with a straightforward and effective modality supported by ongoing research.
USU & You: Jon Thomas
Arts/Entertainment
Tune in to the USU and You radio show this week! We will be chatting with with USU Uintah Basin's own Jon Thomas, Concurrent Enrollment and Education Coordinator. We will be discussing USU supporting secondary education.
Mini Makers: Toddler Art Exploration
Arts/Entertainment
Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art for our Mini Makers class, a toddler art exploration experience. Caregivers and toddlers ages 2-5 experience art through singing, playing, moving, and making. The program is $5/child and prior registration is required.
Montana Horchler Defense
Conference/Seminar
Drought- and salt-tolerant plants of Great Salt Lake: Determining dormancy break, germination, and seeding timing requirements to improve restoration under hydrologically extreme conditions
Relax and Color at the Library!
Student Activities
Need to de-stress from Finals Week? Stop by the library to relax and color with us!
ENVS Faculty Search Candidate Presentation - How We Mine Matters
Panel Discussion/Presentation
How We Mine Matters: Water, Community Relations, and Clean Energy in Critical Minerals Policy and Practice
Ecology Center Seminar with Dr. Lauren Ponisio
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Lauren Ponisio will be joining us from the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon.
Wednesday 12/10 @ 4 pm in BNR 102: From pollination to overcompensation: How sublethal herbicide drift alters plant traits, fitness, and ecological interactions
Thursday 12/11 @ 4 pm in BNR 102: Moderated Discussion
About Dr. Ponisio:
The Ponisio lab focuses on understanding how species interactions maintain species diversity and how we can harness these processes to manage and restore diversity in human-modified habitats. Understanding the processes that maintain diversity can help to predict population and community vulnerability to global change. The first core ecological theme of our work is to study community assembly through the lens of species interactions, examining how mutualistic and parasitic relationships shape and are shaped by community characteristics. The second core theme is to examine how species interactions affect the vulnerability of populations and communities to global change. A new direction in my research focuses on developing non-lethal bee monitoring techniques using automated sensor systems and computer vision.
Community Justice Advocate Debt Navigation Clinic
Information/Orientation
Come see our Community Justice Advocates and Accredited Financial Counselors for FREE legal advice and financial counseling at our upcoming walk-in clinic for help with - Eviction notices or late rent - Utility disconnection or shut off notices - Vehicle loans or repossession notices - Medical bills or collections - Payday, installment, or personal loans - Cell phone or internet service debt - Credit card or store financing debt - Outstanding court fines and fees - And more
ASCE Concrete Canoe Meeting
Meeting
Concrete's Canoe weekly meeting to design and construct a concrete canoe
Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
Kick off “the most wonderful time of the year” with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley’s favorite family traditions. This year’s special guest is David Osmond, along with the beloved Westminster Bell Choir. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.
Ages 8+
Snacks at the Library!
Student Activities
Need a lil snack to carry you through the last day of Finals Week? We've got you covered! Stop by the Merrill-Cazier's front lobby for something to eat.
Spring 2026 Aggie Orientation
Information/Orientation
Aggie Orientation is your essential guide to starting strong at USU! Whether you join us in person (for students living within 300 miles of Logan) or online (for those farther away), you’ll dive into key topics like parking, textbooks, tuition, campus safety, involvement opportunities, and more. Plus, bring along a parent or a family member to help them get equipped with the tools they need to support you throughout your first semester!
EcoLunch
Social/Networking
Ecolunch is a weekly lunch for grad students in the various ecology and natural resources related departments where we host activities, discussions, and workshops. All QANR and Ecology-Center graduate students are invited to attend.
Continuing Education: Unbinding the Soul: Finding Meaning After Religious Hurt
Workshop/Training
Join the Transforming Communities Institute on December 12th from 12-1:30 PM, MST for this free Continuing Education opportunity! This session is presented by Troy Allan, Ed.D, MFA. Participants will receive 1.5 CEU after attending and completing the post-event evaluation.
Master's defense: Comparing strategies for wetland revegetation in an uncertain water future
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Master's defense: Comparing strategies for wetland revegetation in an uncertain water future
Master's defense: Comparing strategies for wetland revegetation in an uncertain water future
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Master's defense: Comparing strategies for wetland revegetation in an uncertain water future
Feel Good Fridays with CARE
Student Activities
Feel Good Fridays are a space for students to learn about resources, build community, win prizes, and feel good! We will be hosting activities like friendship bracelet making, journaling, yoga and more!
Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
Kick off “the most wonderful time of the year” with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley’s favorite family traditions. This year’s special guest is David Osmond, along with the beloved Westminster Bell Choir. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.
Ages 8+
Christmas in Montpelier
Arts/Entertainment
First produced in December of 2024 as a fundraiser for the Lyric Repertory Company, this remounting is an extended version for those who were unable to join us last year or for those who may want to see it again. Based on the book by beloved historian, F. Ross Peterson, this adaptation by Mary Heers stars Richie Call as Young Ross.
Community Art Day
Arts/Entertainment
You're invited to NEHMA’s Community Art Days! Join us at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art for a fun and meaningful craft activity based on the art in the museum. Community Art Day is fun for all ages. We encourage all to participate and express themselves through creativity and connecting with art.
The Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah was a boarding school that housed many Native American students. Students were a long way from home for long periods of time and missed their families and culture. They were given permission and paint by teachers to paint their meanings of home and culture on the walls. The Holy Beings is a student’s painting that shows three indigenous cultural symbols. Each one includes feathers for texture and to represent a connection to the creator. Each figure also features a colorful image of the student’s home or a part of it. Just like these students made art that reminded them of home, you can create your own felt ornament using thread and decorations to make something special to display in your home.
FREE Avalanche Beacon Clinic
Information/Orientation
Come join the OP and Utah Avalanche Center for a FREE avalanche beacon clinic on Saturday, December 13th, from 10am to noon. This event is open to anyone wanting to learn the basics of how to use an avalanche transceiver or brush up on their transceiver skills. Advance registration is required. Bring your beacon or borrow one of ours.
Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
Kick off “the most wonderful time of the year” with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley’s favorite family traditions. This year’s special guest is David Osmond, along with the beloved Westminster Bell Choir. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.
Ages 8+
Christmas from the Daines Concert Hall with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
Kick off “the most wonderful time of the year” with our most anticipated concert of the season, which has become one of Cache Valley’s favorite family traditions. This year’s special guest is David Osmond, along with the beloved Westminster Bell Choir. We are thrilled to delight audiences with an unforgettable musical celebration featuring popular and traditional holiday favorites, festive decorations, and a few surprises that are sure to brighten the holiday season.
Ages 8+
Cache Children's Choir Holiday Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Cache Children’s Choir invites you to a musical celebration of the holiday season in the beautiful Daines Concert Hall.
Mentor Development Lunch & Learn: Giving and Receiving Feedback
Student Activities
Join us of December's Mentor Development Training. In this FREE lunch and learn, we will be discussing giving and receiving feedback. All students and alumni welcome.
USU & You: Carolyn Jane Norris
Arts/Entertainment
Tune in to USU & You this week as we chat with Carolyn Jane Norris, USU Uintah Basin's Community Engagement and Campus Mentoring Coordinator. We will be chatting about Mentoring and Mentor Development.
Remote Leader Course Virtual Info Meeting
Information/Orientation
Lead with confidence—no matter where your team works.
Join us for a virtual info session to learn how the Certified Remote Work Leader course can help you master communication, engagement, and performance in a hybrid or fully remote world.
Whether you’re a frontline manager, an HR professional, or a team lead looking to level up, this course gives you the frameworks, tools, and real-world examples you need to lead with clarity, consistency, and trust—even when you don’t “see” your team every day.
Earn Professional Credits:
Complete the course and receive 12 SHRM PDCs and 16 HRCI recertification credits.
If you already know you want in, you can apply now:
https://extension.usu.edu/remoteworkcertificate/leader/apply
When: December 18 • 12 p.m. MT
Where: Zoom (Register to get the link)
Who Should Attend: Age 17+, with prior work experience
Facilitator: Utah State University Extension
EcoLunch
Social/Networking
Ecolunch is a weekly lunch for grad students in the various ecology and natural resources related departments where we host activities, discussions, and workshops. All QANR and Ecology-Center graduate students are invited to attend.
Feel Good Fridays with CARE
Student Activities
Feel Good Fridays are a space for students to learn about resources, build community, win prizes, and feel good! We will be hosting activities like friendship bracelet making, journaling, yoga and more!
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 24 2025 for the Holiday Break
Christmas Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 25 2025 on Christmas Day.
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 26 2025 for the Holiday Break
Tau Beta Pi Chapter Meeting
Meeting
Members of the Utah Gamma Chapter meet (typically in ENGR 201) to receive updates on the chapter, participate in committees, and do fun activities together.
Utah Public Radio Old Hollywood New Year's Eve Party
Fundraiser
Celebrate the New Year with dancing and dessert and a toast to 2026 with the UPR team.
New Year’s Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 1 2026 in observance of New Year's Day.
International Spring Orientation
Information/Orientation
All international students (undergraduate and graduate level) are invited to attend our in-person orientation day.
Intramural Season 1 Registration Opens
Recreation
Registration for season 1 of spring Intramurals is open! Offerings include indoor volleyball and 5v5 basketball. Grab a $30 all-sports pass and get access to all leagues and tournaments for the semester. Just want to play one sport? Grab the single sports pass for $15. Buy your pass online and then make your team in the Fusion Play App. Registration will close on January 22nd.
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2026 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
EmpowerED Workshop: Universal Design for Learning
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.
EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for In-Person Courses
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This workshop introduces practical, research-informed techniques to increase student engagement, motivation, and retention during face-to-face class sessions. This workshop explores a range of strategies—from think-pair-share and collaborative problem-solving to structured debates and real-time polling—that can be adapted across disciplines. Participants will reflect on their current teaching practices, identify opportunities for active learning, and leave with ready-to-implement ideas. Whether teaching large lectures or small seminars, instructors will gain tools to foster deeper learning and participation.
EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for Online Courses
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This workshop equips instructors with effective methods to foster student engagement and interaction in online learning environments without real-time meetings. The workshop highlights approaches such as discussion board redesign, multimedia annotations, interactive case studies, and scaffolded peer feedback to promote critical thinking and collaboration. Participants will explore how to create meaningful learning experiences that encourage active participation, even across time zones and schedules. By the end of the session, faculty will have additional strategies to make their asynchronous courses more dynamic, inclusive, and learner-centered.
Tune n' Wax Clinic
Information/Orientation
Do your skis or board need some attention? Learn how to do a basic tune and wax! Price includes equipment, wax, P-Tex, and instruction ($10 students, $20 non-students). Spots are limited, register online.
EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for Online Courses
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This workshop equips instructors with effective methods to foster student engagement and interaction in online learning environments without real-time meetings. The workshop highlights approaches such as discussion board redesign, multimedia annotations, interactive case studies, and scaffolded peer feedback to promote critical thinking and collaboration. Participants will explore how to create meaningful learning experiences that encourage active participation, even across time zones and schedules. By the end of the session, faculty will have additional strategies to make their asynchronous courses more dynamic, inclusive, and learner-centered.
EmpowerED Workshop: Universal Design for Learning
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.
EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for In-Person Courses
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This workshop introduces practical, research-informed techniques to increase student engagement, motivation, and retention during face-to-face class sessions. This workshop explores a range of strategies—from think-pair-share and collaborative problem-solving to structured debates and real-time polling—that can be adapted across disciplines. Participants will reflect on their current teaching practices, identify opportunities for active learning, and leave with ready-to-implement ideas. Whether teaching large lectures or small seminars, instructors will gain tools to foster deeper learning and participation.
EmpowerED Workshop: Inclusive Teaching
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.
EmpowerED Workshop: Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
EmpowerED Workshop: Inclusive Online Teaching
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.
Building Resilience Through Mind-Body Bridging® Workshops
Workshop/Training
Life can be pretty tough sometimes. Why is it that some people can go through really rough times and still bounce back? The difference is that those who bounce back have resilience. Resilience is our ability to adapt successfully in the face of stress, trauma, or adversity and then bounce back to our normal state of functioning and well-being. The good news is that resilience isn't something you're born with or not. The skills of resilience can be learned. This 4-session Building Resilience Program will provide you with skills to increase resilience during and after stressful life events, improve general well-being and enhance performance in demanding activities such as academics and sports. Research indicates that increased resilience can positively affect school and life outcomes for students, including academic achievement. This program will introduce you to Mind-Body Bridging, an evidence-based practice that reduces distress and builds resilience. You’ll learn skills to increase awareness of your body, thoughts, and emotions, recognize unhelpful patterns, and reframe experiences to unlock your full potential.
EmpowerED Workshop: Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
EmpowerED Workshop: Inclusive Online Teaching
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.
EmpowerED Workshop: Inclusive Teaching
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.
EmpowerED Workshop: AI in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.
EmpowerED Workshop: Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.
Public Domain Day at the Library!
Special Event
Public Domain Day commemorates when a new set of works enters the public domain, stop by the Books published in 1930 and works whose authors died in 1955 officially enter the US public domain on January 1, 2026. Stop by the library to learn more about why Public Domain Day is important and make buttons from a variety of designs available in the public domain!
Free "Clean Eating" Nutrition Workshop
Information/Orientation
Join Campus Recreation for the first nutrition workshop of the spring semester! This time, we're talking all about clean eating. Smart fueling, simple whole-food choices without the all-or-nothing. Workshops are free and located in the ARC at the nutrition office. This presentation will be on January 13th, starting at 4pm. Registration is limited, so grab your spot beforehand on recportal.usu.edu under nutrition services.
Tune n' Wax Clinic
Information/Orientation
Do your skis or board need some attention? Learn how to do a basic tune and wax! Price includes equipment, wax, P-Tex, and instruction ($10 students, $20 non-students)
EmpowerED Workshop - More than Passion: Crafting an Evidence-Based Teaching Statement
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
In this hour-long session, discover how to transform a teaching philosophy into a concise, impactful statement that resonates with committees, colleagues, and students. Learn practical techniques for reflecting on your pedagogical values and using powerful language to craft an evidence-based statement of teaching. Walk away with a strong framework for and fresh confidence in articulating what makes your teaching effective.
Wednesday Workshop: What's in your winter backcountry pack?
Information/Orientation
Join Outdoor Programs on January 14th for our first Wednesday Workshop of the semester. Tonight we'll go over what should be in your winter backcountry pack, making sure you're prepared and ready to get out in the snow. The workshop is free and will start at 7pm in the Outdoor Programs rental shop in the ARC.
Uintah Basin Speaker Series: Yankton Johnson, CEO of Moon Lake Electric
Special Event
Join us for January’s Uintah Basin Speaker Series on the Roosevelt Campus! We’ll be hearing from Yankton Johnson, CEO of Moon Lake Electric, as he shares insights on “Why Energy Cooperatives Are the Key to a More Reliable Future.”
EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for Online Courses
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This workshop equips instructors with effective methods to foster student engagement and interaction in online learning environments without real-time meetings. The workshop highlights approaches such as discussion board redesign, multimedia annotations, interactive case studies, and scaffolded peer feedback to promote critical thinking and collaboration. Participants will explore how to create meaningful learning experiences that encourage active participation, even across time zones and schedules. By the end of the session, faculty will have additional strategies to make their asynchronous courses more dynamic, inclusive, and learner-centered.
EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for In-Person Courses
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This workshop introduces practical, research-informed techniques to increase student engagement, motivation, and retention during face-to-face class sessions. This workshop explores a range of strategies—from think-pair-share and collaborative problem-solving to structured debates and real-time polling—that can be adapted across disciplines. Participants will reflect on their current teaching practices, identify opportunities for active learning, and leave with ready-to-implement ideas. Whether teaching large lectures or small seminars, instructors will gain tools to foster deeper learning and participation.
Building Resilience Through Mind-Body Bridging® Workshops
Workshop/Training
Life can be pretty tough sometimes. Why is it that some people can go through really rough times and still bounce back? The difference is that those who bounce back have resilience. Resilience is our ability to adapt successfully in the face of stress, trauma, or adversity and then bounce back to our normal state of functioning and well-being. The good news is that resilience isn't something you're born with or not. The skills of resilience can be learned. This 4-session Building Resilience Program will provide you with skills to increase resilience during and after stressful life events, improve general well-being and enhance performance in demanding activities such as academics and sports. Research indicates that increased resilience can positively affect school and life outcomes for students, including academic achievement. This program will introduce you to Mind-Body Bridging, an evidence-based practice that reduces distress and builds resilience. You’ll learn skills to increase awareness of your body, thoughts, and emotions, recognize unhelpful patterns, and reframe experiences to unlock your full potential.
Continuing Education: Music for Regulation: Using Music with Kids
Workshop/Training
Join the Transforming Communities Institute on January 16th from 12-1:30 PM, MST for this free Continuing Education opportunity! This session is presented by Corinne Pickett, MA, SCMT, MT-BC. Participants will receive 1.5 CEU after attending and completing the post-event evaluation.
Zoom link: https://usu.zoom.us/meeting/register/_AbKX0TtQ2-lmAX7-OSXXw
Logan Canyon Cross Country Skiing
Recreation
We're headed up the canyon for our first cross-country ski trip of the season! We'll cover logistics, transportation, and leadership - just simply show up. Beginners are welcome. $20 students, $30 fac/staff/student guest
Sweat Day
Recreation
Not sure what Sweat Day means? We've got you. Join us on Saturday, January 17th, for 3 hours packed full of group fitness classes that'll make you sweat! Registration will give you access to all classes being offered. You'll get to pick from our lineup of various classes that rotate every hour. Don't worry, we'll have snacks to keep you energized & all participants get a free Sweat Day t-shirt! Registration is $5 with a group fitness pass or $10 without. Grab a friend or come solo, we welcome everyone! No prior experience or equipment required.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 19 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
EmpowerED Workshop: AI in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.
EmpowerED Workshop: Rubrics and Equity-based Grading
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.
EmpowerED Workshop: Inclusive Teaching
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.
EmpowerED Workshop: Inclusive Online Teaching
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.
Building Resilience Through Mind-Body Bridging® Workshops
Workshop/Training
Life can be pretty tough sometimes. Why is it that some people can go through really rough times and still bounce back? The difference is that those who bounce back have resilience. Resilience is our ability to adapt successfully in the face of stress, trauma, or adversity and then bounce back to our normal state of functioning and well-being. The good news is that resilience isn't something you're born with or not. The skills of resilience can be learned. This 4-session Building Resilience Program will provide you with skills to increase resilience during and after stressful life events, improve general well-being and enhance performance in demanding activities such as academics and sports. Research indicates that increased resilience can positively affect school and life outcomes for students, including academic achievement. This program will introduce you to Mind-Body Bridging, an evidence-based practice that reduces distress and builds resilience. You’ll learn skills to increase awareness of your body, thoughts, and emotions, recognize unhelpful patterns, and reframe experiences to unlock your full potential.
NCAA Esports Football Tournament
Recreation
College football season doesn't end in the fall, it just moves into Esports form! Join us at the ARC on the 2nd floor, in the IT room, for our first tournament of the spring semester. Whether you're a pro or just want to play for fun, this is your place. The cost is just $5 and you can register day of or on the Fusion Play App!
EmpowerED Workshop: Universal Design for Learning
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.
Continuing Education: HOPE for the Future: The Role of Positive Experiences
Workshop/Training
Join the Transforming Communities Institute on August 22nd from 12:00-1:00 PM for this free Continuing Education opportunity! This session is presented by Vonda Jump Norman, PhD. Participants will receive 1 CEU after attending and completing the post-event evaluation.
Pickleball and Cocoa Night
Special Event
🎾 Pickleball & Cocoa Night! 📅 Friday, January 23rd 🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM 📍 Pickleball Courts – Roosevelt Campus Join us for a fun evening of pickleball, hot cocoa, and donuts! All skill levels are welcome — come play, cheer, or just hang out with friends. Bring your energy (and your sweet tooth)! 🍩☕
Science Unwrapped - From Superconductors to Black Holes
Special Event | Science Unwrapped
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the free, public outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Our events begin with a brief presentation, and are followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. At our January 23 event: A “duality” is something consisting of two things. Think “day and night,” “up and down,” and “left and right.” USU physicists Abhay Katyal and Oscar Varela explore dualities in physics, in which two seemingly different phenomena are described by the same underlying physical principles. Consider the everyday example of electricity and magnetism: Power plants generate electricity by using magnets, and running electricity through wires can, in turn, make a magnet. “Unification” means becoming united or one whole thing. Abhay and Oscar are among physicists exploring the ambitious idea that dualities can be unified – a theory that proposes nature can be described by a small set of physical laws. At Science Unwrapped, they’ll discuss how the tiniest subatomic particles behave, according to physical laws, in ways similar to immense gravitational systems like black holes.
Intramural Dodgeball Tournament
Recreation
The first intramural tournament of the spring semester is here - and lucky you, it's dodgeball! Join us on January 24th, starting at 10am in the HPER gyms. Registration opens on January 5th and runs until teams are filled. Make your team in the Fusion Play App.
Tau Beta Pi Chapter Meeting
Meeting
Members of the Utah Gamma Chapter meet (typically in ENGR 201) to receive updates on the chapter, participate in committees, and do fun activities together.
Mentor Development Lunch & Learn: GROW Model
Student Activities
Join us for January's Mentor Development Training. In this FREE lunch and learn we will be going over the GROW Model. All students and alumni welcome.
EmpowerED Workshop: Getting Started with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
Curious about how to turn your classroom into a site for scholarly inquiry? This one-hour introductory workshop will help faculty explore the fundamentals of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including how to frame meaningful research questions about student learning, identify relevant methods, and begin designing a SoTL project based on their own teaching. Participants will leave with practical resources, sample studies, and guidance for taking their first steps into SoTL.
Free Dietary Supplements Nutrition Workshop
Information/Orientation
We're back with another free nutrition workshop, and this time we're chatting Supplements 101: What's worth it ... and what's just hype. These 45-minute presentations are a great way to learn more about various topics, where this week is all about supplements. Ask questions, gain knowledge, and leave with a deeper understanding. Presentations start at 4pm at the ARC nutrition office. Registration is free but limited; register beforehand at recportal.usu.edu under nutrition services.
Collecting the West
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Tall tales from museum and archives across the disciplines; an opening reception for The Lure and Lore of the West January 28, 2025 | 5:30-7:00 pm Round Table at Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall & 7:00-8:30 pm Reception at NEHMA -Curator & Moderator: Danielle Stewart, PhD., Curator and Head of Academic Initiatives, NEHMA -Molly Cannon, PhD., Executive Director and Curator for the Museum of Anthropology -Kristian Valles, Intermountain Herbarium Manager and Associate Curator -Paul Jamison, Collections Manager, USU Museum of Geology -Daniel Davis, Librarian, Photograph Curator & Archives Instruction Coordinator, USU Special Collections & Archives
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jazz Jams series events: Sept 24, Oct 22, Nov 19, 2025 & Jan 28, Feb 18, Mar 25, 2026
Building Resilience Through Mind-Body Bridging® Workshops
Workshop/Training
Life can be pretty tough sometimes. Why is it that some people can go through really rough times and still bounce back? The difference is that those who bounce back have resilience. Resilience is our ability to adapt successfully in the face of stress, trauma, or adversity and then bounce back to our normal state of functioning and well-being. The good news is that resilience isn't something you're born with or not. The skills of resilience can be learned. This 4-session Building Resilience Program will provide you with skills to increase resilience during and after stressful life events, improve general well-being and enhance performance in demanding activities such as academics and sports. Research indicates that increased resilience can positively affect school and life outcomes for students, including academic achievement. This program will introduce you to Mind-Body Bridging, an evidence-based practice that reduces distress and builds resilience. You’ll learn skills to increase awareness of your body, thoughts, and emotions, recognize unhelpful patterns, and reframe experiences to unlock your full potential.
Pilates Burn & Beats - Upbeat Pilates
Recreation
Get that burn going with us and our Pilates Burn & Beats event on January 29th! This will be a pilates class with a bit of an upbeat twist. No prior experience or equipment required, everyone is welcome! The class will start at 7pm in the Loft at the ARC. Come early to grab your equipment and get a spot. Registration will open on December 29th and is free with a group fitness pass or just $5 without. Grab a spot online at recportal.usu.edu under special events.
Esports Open House
Recreation
Did you know that Utah State has an Esports Arena? Where you can play video, computer and board games? Well, if you didn't know, now you can find out as we're hosting an open house on January 30th from 5-11pm. The Esports Arena is located next to Maverick Stadium in the old Distribution Center. The space will be open and free to all. Come by for an hour or stay the whole time. Bring your friends and come play!
Cytiva Case Competition Kick-off, Site visit & Dinner
Information/Orientation
Cytiva OpEx Competition Kick-off, Site visit & Dinner Work with a team to tackle a real-world business case, applying your problem-solving and operational excellence skills. Gain hands-on experience, network with industry leaders, and showcase your expertise. Whether you are building your resume or love a challenge, this competition is for you! Sponsored by Cytiva, this event offers the chance to win exciting cash prizes, connect with industry professionals, and network with students from other area universities. All majors are welcome!
Smash Bros Tournament
Recreation
It's Smash Bros time!! Come and play with us at the ARC in the 2nd floor IT room at 7pm on February 5th. Whether you've played forever or this is your first time, we're here for friendly competition. Register on the day of or on the Fusion Play App for just $5.
Banff Film Festival
Arts/Entertainment
Take in the stunning natural beauty and explore the globe in another collection of the world’s greatest mountain and adventure films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre in Logan, Utah. Join us Thursday, February 5th and Friday, February 6th at 7pm each night. Different films will be shown each night - don't miss out! Ticket prices are $24 per night or $40 for both nights. USU students get 25% off the one night price. 10% off for military/ first responders. Tickets can be purchased at cachearts.org once live.
Cytiva OpEx Competition
Information/Orientation
Work with a team to tackle a real-world business case, applying your problem-solving and operational excellence skills. Gain hands-on experience, network with industry leaders, and showcase your expertise. Whether you are building your resume or love a challenge, this competition is for you! Sponsored by Cytiva, this event offers the chance to win exciting cash prizes, connect with industry professionals, and network with students from other area universities.
All majors are welcome!
Aggies in the Basin Sundae Fundae
Social/Networking
Are you an Aggie in the Basin? Come join us for this fun Alumni event! If you like ice cream, this is the date for you - ice cream sundaes made from delicious Aggie ice cream!
Banff Film Festival
Arts/Entertainment
Take in the stunning natural beauty and explore the globe in another collection of the world’s greatest mountain and adventure films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre in Logan, Utah. Join us Thursday, February 5th and Friday, February 6th at 7pm each night. Different films will be shown each night - don't miss out! Ticket prices are $24 per night or $40 for both nights. USU students get 25% off the one night price. 10% off for military/ first responders. Tickets can be purchased at cachearts.org once live.
Intramural Battleship
Recreation
Think we're playing board games? Think again! Intramural Battleship means getting in a canoe in the pool and working to sink your opponent. One of our most popular intramural tournaments is back and happening on February 7th, starting at noon in the HPER pools. Registration will open January 12th and run until all team spots are filled. It's free with your all-sports IM pass ($30) or just $15 for a single sports pass. Buy your pass online and then make your team in the Fusion Play App.
Free Protein Nutrition Workshop
Information/Orientation
Want to eat more protein but don't know where to start? We've got you! Join us on February 10th for our free protein nutrition workshop. Ask questions, gain knowledge, and leave with a deeper understanding of how to implement protein into your diet. Workshop starts at 4pm at the ARC nutrition office. Registration is free but limited; register online at recportal.usu.edu to secure a spot.
EmpowerED Workshop: AI in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.
EmpowerED Workshop: Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.
Jazz Nights at Elite Hall
Arts/Entertainment
Join us February 12-14 for this annual fundraiser to support two great causes: The Larry Smith Jazz Scholarship and The Elite Hall Restoration Fund. Throw yourself back to the roaring 20's and experience live music, dinner, and dancing on Utah's only spring-loaded dance floor!
Dance lessons included starting at 6:00 pm. Live music from the USU Jazz Ensembles and general dancing from 7:00 pm - 10:15 pm.
Optional catered dinner from Firehouse Pizza is available on Friday and Saturday night from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Pre-purchase of dinner tickets is strongly encouraged.
FSQ at USU 2025-26 Series: The Crossing Point
Arts/Entertainment
The Long Arc
Program:
W.A. Mozart | StringQuartet in E-flat Major, K. 428
Leoš Janácek | String Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata”
Ludwig van Beethoven | String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Op. 131
The final concert of the season reaches back—not as escape, but as remembrance.
These works span classical elegance, psychological rupture, and transcendent modernity. Mozart offers luminous clarity. Janácek brings stormy, uncontained passion. And Beethoven’s late quartet stands like a mountain at the edge of time—defiant, searching, and radiant with radical tenderness.
Together, this program honors the lineage of the string quartet as a space of intensity and transformation. These composers, in their own eras, were each asking: What is possible within four voices?
The Fry Street Quartet asks the same.
This concert roots the season in resonance, community, and the long arc of wisdom through sound.
Ticket link coming soon!
Jazz Nights at Elite Hall
Arts/Entertainment
Join us February 12-14 for this annual fundraiser to support two great causes: The Larry Smith Jazz Scholarship and The Elite Hall Restoration Fund. Throw yourself back to the roaring 20's and experience live music, dinner, and dancing on Utah's only spring-loaded dance floor!
Dance lessons included starting at 6:00 pm. Live music from the USU Jazz Ensembles and general dancing from 7:00 pm - 10:15 pm.
Optional catered dinner from Firehouse Pizza is available on Friday and Saturday night from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Pre-purchase of dinner tickets is strongly encouraged.
President's Day Alternative Break: Community Responses to Homelessness
Student Activities
Make a difference during your President's Day weekend break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Salt Lake City, UT as we volunteer with The Other Side Academy, The Road Home, and Fill the Pot Ministry and learn approaches organizations are taking to provide services to community members experiencing homelessness. Cost: $95 if you apply by Jan. 26th ($120 if you apply after Jan. 26th). Trip fee includes transportation, lodging, and group meals. We will be making a special trip to The Other Side Donuts--bring spending money if you want a treat!
Jazz Nights at Elite Hall
Arts/Entertainment
Join us February 12-14 for this annual fundraiser to support two great causes: The Larry Smith Jazz Scholarship and The Elite Hall Restoration Fund. Throw yourself back to the roaring 20's and experience live music, dinner, and dancing on Utah's only spring-loaded dance floor!
Dance lessons included starting at 6:00 pm. Live music from the USU Jazz Ensembles and general dancing from 7:00 pm - 10:15 pm.
Optional catered dinner from Firehouse Pizza is available on Friday and Saturday night from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Pre-purchase of dinner tickets is strongly encouraged.
President's Day Alternative Break: Community Responses to Homelessness
Student Activities
Make a difference during your President's Day weekend break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Salt Lake City, UT as we volunteer with The Other Side Academy, The Road Home, and Fill the Pot Ministry and learn approaches organizations are taking to provide services to community members experiencing homelessness. Cost: $95 if you apply by Jan. 26th ($120 if you apply after Jan. 26th). Trip fee includes transportation, lodging, and group meals. We will be making a special trip to The Other Side Donuts--bring spending money if you want a treat!
President's Day Alternative Break: Community Responses to Homelessness
Student Activities
Make a difference during your President's Day weekend break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Salt Lake City, UT as we volunteer with The Other Side Academy, The Road Home, and Fill the Pot Ministry and learn approaches organizations are taking to provide services to community members experiencing homelessness. Cost: $95 if you apply by Jan. 26th ($120 if you apply after Jan. 26th). Trip fee includes transportation, lodging, and group meals. We will be making a special trip to The Other Side Donuts--bring spending money if you want a treat!
Presidents' Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed February 16 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
EmpowerED Workshop: Getting Started with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
Curious about how to turn your classroom into a site for scholarly inquiry? This one-hour introductory workshop will help faculty explore the fundamentals of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including how to frame meaningful research questions about student learning, identify relevant methods, and begin designing a SoTL project based on their own teaching. Participants will leave with practical resources, sample studies, and guidance for taking their first steps into SoTL.
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jazz Jams series events: Sept 24, Oct 22, Nov 19, 2025 & Jan 28, Feb 18, Mar 25, 2026
EmpowerED Workshop - More than Passion: Crafting an Evidence-Based Teaching Statement
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
In this hour-long session, discover how to transform a teaching philosophy into a concise, impactful statement that resonates with committees, colleagues, and students. Learn practical techniques for reflecting on your pedagogical values and using powerful language to craft an evidence-based statement of teaching. Walk away with a strong framework for and fresh confidence in articulating what makes your teaching effective.
Mario Kart Tournament
Recreation
Come one, come all, it's Mario Kart time! Join us on February 19th at 7pm in the ARC 2nd floor IT room for a little friendly competition. It's just $5, and you can sign up day of or in the Fusion Play App beforehand.
Virtual Mock Interview Day 2026
Special Event | Focused Friday
Virtual interviews are here to stay, over 80% of employers use them! Get ahead by joining the Huntsman Virtual Mock Interview Day, where you’ll practice real interview questions, receive feedback from employer partners, and boost your confidence in a supportive environment.
The event takes place February 20, 2026, and will be hosted entirely through Handshake.
Registration starts January 5, 2026—spots fill quickly, so be sure to save your place early!
Level up your interview game and make valuable employer connections!
Science Unwrapped - Microplastic Taxis for Microbes
Special Event | Science Unwrapped
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the free, public outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Our events begin with a brief presentation, and are followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. At our February 20 event: Plastics are everywhere in our modern world, providing convenience for packaging, clothing, furnishings, infrastructure and the many consumer products that make our lives easier. But plastic waste, which breaks down into small particles, is making its way into our air, soils, water, food – and into our bodies – all of which can harm our health and environment. USU environmental engineers Akib Al Mahir and Joanna (Liyuan) Hou are studying how microplastics interact with varied microbes in wastewater. Some of these microbes are beneficial and can break down microplastics. Others are harmful to humans and the environment. Akib and Joanna are exploring how microplastics behave like “tiny Uber drivers” that can transport microbes in ways that are helpful and not helpful.
A Celtic Celebration with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
Experience the charm and mysticism of Celtic music as AFCO is joined by guest soprano soloist Alex Sharpe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt to bring the joy of Celtic music to Cache Valley. This family pops style concert will have you ready to dance a little jig as you delight in the sounds of Irish & Scottish folklore and tradition.
Ages 8+
American Festival Chorus High School Choral Festival
Arts/Entertainment
This exceptional evening of choral music will showcase the many outstanding young singers in our region, as the American Festival Chorus is joined by members of local high school choral programs and the USU Chamber Singers. Your spirits will lift as you listen to hundreds of melodious voices joined in song. Please join us in supporting our next generation of musical talent!
All ages
Free – no ticket required
Tau Beta Pi Chapter Meeting
Meeting
Members of the Utah Gamma Chapter meet (typically in ENGR 201) to receive updates on the chapter, participate in committees, and do fun activities together.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Research on Capitol Hill
Exhibition
Research on Capitol Hill (ROCH) is an annual celebration of undergraduate research and creative pursuits. Students have the opportunity to show policy-makers how innovative and impactful their research is and how important the state’s support is to continue conducting such exciting work. From projects on drought-tolerant plants to performance anxiety, self-charging car batteries to social media trends, our students will have meaningful conversations with potential for significant impact on the state.
Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research
Conference/Seminar
Each year, the Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research allows student researchers from all over the state to come and present their research. Presentations are given to an interdisciplinary audience, as accepted research projects can be centered on anything from art to molecular biology. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
HackUSU - The Largest Hackathon in the Intermountian West
Social/Networking
HackUSU 2026 will take place from February 27–28, 2026, and offers an exciting opportunity for students to collaborate, innovate, and compete in a high-energy environment filled with workshops, networking events, and hands-on technical challenges. This event is open to students of all majors — whether you're studying computer science, business, design, engineering, or anything else, HackUSU is a place to learn new skills, meet inspiring people, and build something amazing. Competition Tracks Include: • Cybersecurity • Hardware • Hack the Planet • Game Development • AI & Machine Learning • Datathon • Sports Analytics Sponsors Include: • Space Dynamics Laboratory • Lightning Kite • AT&T • L3Harris • Sage Labs • Focused Support LLC • 309th Software Engineering Group • Lucid Software Whether you're a seasoned coder or just curious about tech, HackUSU is designed to be inclusive, educational, and fun. We hope you’ll consider joining us for this unforgettable experience.
Esports Open House
Recreation
Did you know that Utah State has an Esports Arena? Where you can play video, computer and board games? Well, if you didn't know, now you can find out as we're hosting an open house on February 27th from 5-11pm. The Esports Arena is located next to Maverick Stadium in the old Distribution Center. The space will be open and free to all. Come by for an hour or stay the whole time. Bring your friends and come play!
Intramural Capture the Flag
Recreation
Join us for our first-ever late-night Intramural Capture the Flag tournament! Starting at 9pm in the Fieldhouse, you'll work with your team to bring home the ultimate bragging rights and, of course, an IM champ shirt. Since this is a first-time event, we're offering a $5 single sports pass for those who don't have an IM membership. Already have a pass? It's still free then. Registration will open on February 1st and run until all team spots are filled. Buy your pass online and make your team in the Fusion Play App.
Season 2 Intramural Registration Open
Recreation
Registration for season 2 of spring Intramurals is open! Offerings include softball, kickball, and futsal. Grab a $30 all-sports pass and get access to all leagues and tournaments for the semester. Just want to play one sport? Grab the single sports pass for $15. Buy your pass online and then make your team in the Fusion Play App. Registration will close on March 19th.
Alternative Spring Break: Animal Welfare
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Kanab, UT to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Zion National Park, learning about animal welfare. We’ll also take time to explore the area’s stunning red-rock landscapes. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do. MEETING DATES: February 25th & March 4th at 4-5:30pm in TSC
Alternative Spring Break: Community Food Access
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to San Francisco, CA, where we’ll volunteer with GLIDE’s Daily Free Meals Program, the Waller Urban Retreat Center, & the Haight Ashbury Food Program while learning how local organizations are working on community-based food access. We’ll also set aside a day to explore the city’s iconic landmarks and unique neighborhoods. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do.
Spring Break
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Alternative Spring Break: Community Food Access
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to San Francisco, CA, where we’ll volunteer with GLIDE’s Daily Free Meals Program, the Waller Urban Retreat Center, & the Haight Ashbury Food Program while learning how local organizations are working on community-based food access. We’ll also set aside a day to explore the city’s iconic landmarks and unique neighborhoods. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do.
Alternative Spring Break: Animal Welfare
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Kanab, UT to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Zion National Park, learning about animal welfare. We’ll also take time to explore the area’s stunning red-rock landscapes. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do. MEETING DATES: February 25th & March 4th at 4-5:30pm in TSC
Alternative Spring Break: Animal Welfare
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Kanab, UT to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Zion National Park, learning about animal welfare. We’ll also take time to explore the area’s stunning red-rock landscapes. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do. MEETING DATES: February 25th & March 4th at 4-5:30pm in TSC
Alternative Spring Break: Community Food Access
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to San Francisco, CA, where we’ll volunteer with GLIDE’s Daily Free Meals Program, the Waller Urban Retreat Center, & the Haight Ashbury Food Program while learning how local organizations are working on community-based food access. We’ll also set aside a day to explore the city’s iconic landmarks and unique neighborhoods. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do.
Alternative Spring Break: Community Food Access
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to San Francisco, CA, where we’ll volunteer with GLIDE’s Daily Free Meals Program, the Waller Urban Retreat Center, & the Haight Ashbury Food Program while learning how local organizations are working on community-based food access. We’ll also set aside a day to explore the city’s iconic landmarks and unique neighborhoods. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do.
Alternative Spring Break: Animal Welfare
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Kanab, UT to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Zion National Park, learning about animal welfare. We’ll also take time to explore the area’s stunning red-rock landscapes. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do. MEETING DATES: February 25th & March 4th at 4-5:30pm in TSC
Alternative Spring Break: Animal Welfare
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Kanab, UT to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Zion National Park, learning about animal welfare. We’ll also take time to explore the area’s stunning red-rock landscapes. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do. MEETING DATES: February 25th & March 4th at 4-5:30pm in TSC
Alternative Spring Break: Community Food Access
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to San Francisco, CA, where we’ll volunteer with GLIDE’s Daily Free Meals Program, the Waller Urban Retreat Center, & the Haight Ashbury Food Program while learning how local organizations are working on community-based food access. We’ll also set aside a day to explore the city’s iconic landmarks and unique neighborhoods. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do.
Alternative Spring Break: Community Food Access
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to San Francisco, CA, where we’ll volunteer with GLIDE’s Daily Free Meals Program, the Waller Urban Retreat Center, & the Haight Ashbury Food Program while learning how local organizations are working on community-based food access. We’ll also set aside a day to explore the city’s iconic landmarks and unique neighborhoods. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do.
Alternative Spring Break: Animal Welfare
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Kanab, UT to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Zion National Park, learning about animal welfare. We’ll also take time to explore the area’s stunning red-rock landscapes. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do. MEETING DATES: February 25th & March 4th at 4-5:30pm in TSC
Alternative Spring Break: Animal Welfare
Student Activities
Make a difference during your Spring Break with an Alternative Break. Come with us to Kanab, UT to volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Zion National Park, learning about animal welfare. We’ll also take time to explore the area’s stunning red-rock landscapes. Applicants who are accepted will commit to attending two meetings in advance of the alternative break to learn about the issue topic and the root causes of the work that they will do. MEETING DATES: February 25th & March 4th at 4-5:30pm in TSC
Shingo Connect: USA
Conference/Seminar
At Shingo Connect, professionals from across industries come together to learn, connect, and grow with one shared goal: to improve every day. This year’s theme — Accelerating Human-Centered Transformation — explores how true excellence emerges when technology and systems align with people, culture, and principles. If you believe in leading with purpose and building organizations where excellence is the standard, this is your conference.
Jazz Combos
Arts/Entertainment
Join Utah State University’s talented student jazz combos as they bring the stage to life with jazz standards and cutting-edge contemporary tunes. From timeless classics to the latest hits by today’s jazz masters, this concert will elevate this uniquely American artform – jazz.
Jazz Combos series events: Nov 5, 2025 & Mar 18, 2026
Ticket link coming soon!
EmpowerED Workshop: Getting Started with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
Curious about how to turn your classroom into a site for scholarly inquiry? This one-hour introductory workshop will help faculty explore the fundamentals of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including how to frame meaningful research questions about student learning, identify relevant methods, and begin designing a SoTL project based on their own teaching. Participants will leave with practical resources, sample studies, and guidance for taking their first steps into SoTL.
EmpowerED Workshop: Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.
Science Unwrapped - Why Queen Bees Can Have It All
Special Event | Science Unwrapped
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the free, public outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Our events begin with a brief presentation, and are followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. At our March 20 event: All living things, including people, face trade-offs. We only have so much time and energy to accomplish the things we want to do. Animals strive to reproduce, live as long as possible and defend their young, but sometimes they have to give up one or more of these goals. Queen bees, on the other hand, have lots of helpers that enable them to avoid more trade-offs than most other animals, and to accomplish more of what they want to do. USU biologist Karen Kapheim and her graduate students study the fascinating lives of social bees. Karen will tell us about the lives of queen bees, and will share what these creatures can teach us about evolutionary processes.
Reading Series #3: "With You" by Jamie Wilcox
Arts/Entertainment
A story of love and friendship that follows three friends over two years in Salt Lake City in the early 2000s. Best friends Georgia and Christopher struggle to create a life in the arts that differs from their shared religious upbringing. Georgia and Dustin fall in love and navigate the messiness of building a life with another person while battling mental health challenges. All three try to support one another while staying true to themselves.
Directed by Dr. Jayne Gold
March 20 & 21 @ 7:30pm
FREE, no ticket required
Equivalent movie rating: R
Content Warning: Themes of self-harm and suicide are explored.
2026 UASAL Conference
Conference/Seminar
Conference papers will be considered for publication in the refereed Journal of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. Papers are also eligible for consideration for a cash award for the “Best Paper” awarded in each division. All faculty and student members of the Academy are eligible. Abstracts for poster and oral presentations are now being accepted.
EmpowerED Workshop - More than Passion: Crafting an Evidence-Based Teaching Statement
Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series
In this hour-long session, discover how to transform a teaching philosophy into a concise, impactful statement that resonates with committees, colleagues, and students. Learn practical techniques for reflecting on your pedagogical values and using powerful language to craft an evidence-based statement of teaching. Walk away with a strong framework for and fresh confidence in articulating what makes your teaching effective.
Spring Runoff Conference
Conference/Seminar
The USU Spring Runoff Conference is an annual gathering that provides a forum for interdisciplinary sharing of ideas on water-related issues in Utah and the Intermountain Region. Topics encompass all aspects of water science, ecology, policy, engineering, and management. USU and the Northern Utah Water Users are jointly hosting the conference which will be held at the Cache County Event Center.
Spring Runoff Conference
Conference/Seminar
The USU Spring Runoff Conference is an annual gathering that provides a forum for interdisciplinary sharing of ideas on water-related issues in Utah and the Intermountain Region. Topics encompass all aspects of water science, ecology, policy, engineering, and management. USU and the Northern Utah Water Users are jointly hosting the conference which will be held at the Cache County Event Center.
Jazz Jams
Arts/Entertainment
Join us for the Jazz Jams Series! Each Jazz Jams session will showcase the Caine Jazz Combo, a special guest artist, and talented jazz students from the Music Department, all performing timeless jazz standards. Whether you're an enthusiast or a musician, you're invited to be part of the action—bring your instrument and join the jam session!
Jazz Jams will take place at the Hub Stage on the first floor of the Taggart Student Center. Don't miss this chance to experience great music and collaborate with fellow jazz lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jazz Jams series events: Sept 24, Oct 22, Nov 19, 2025 & Jan 28, Feb 18, Mar 25, 2026
Tau Beta Pi Chapter Meeting
Meeting
Members of the Utah Gamma Chapter meet (typically in ENGR 201) to receive updates on the chapter, participate in committees, and do fun activities together.
Student Research Symposium
Exhibition
The Student Research Symposium is an annual celebration of student research at Utah State. Hosted in April, the symposium features hundreds of presentations and represents every college and department at USU. Presenters are invited to share their work in the form of a poster, oral presentation accompanied by a slide deck, creative performance, or art exhibit. Students who participate in the event receive feedback from evaluators to improve their presentation and research skills. This year's winners, as determined by the evaluators, are listed below.
Mind-Body Bridging Conference - Deepening the Practice
Conference/Seminar
Whether you are new to MBB or a certified MBB practitioner, join us as we build the growing Mind-Body Bridging community. Learn the basics of the Mind-Body Bridging therapeutic modality or deepen your personal and professional practice by learning about recent innovations and developments in the model. Speakers will be MBB certified clinicians with expertise using MBB in a variety of clinical settings. This one-day conference features Dr. Derrik Tollefson as the keynote speaker and includes interactive breakout sessions with networking opportunities over a catered lunch.
Science Unwrapped - Earthquakes: Predicting the Unpredictable
Special Event | Science Unwrapped
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the free, public outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Our events begin with a brief presentation, and are followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. At our April 10 event: You can see dark clouds forming in the distance and prepare for a storm. Hurricane forecasters can pinpoint disturbances over oceans, track their movements and predict where and when they might strike land. Not so with earthquakes, says USU geophysicist Srisharan Shreedharan – at least not yet. Srisharan and his graduate students make tiny earthquakes or “labquakes” in his innovative “earthquake machines.” At Science Unwrapped, Srisharan and master’s student Lindsey Broderick will share what they’re learning and how their efforts could improve earthquake forecasting broadly, and closer to home, along the Wasatch Fault Zone in Utah.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Wednesday - Tuesday
USU Southwest Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! During the ceremony, graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
USU Tooele Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! During the ceremony, graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
USU Brigham City Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! During the ceremony, graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2026 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2026 final examinations week.
USU Moab Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! During the ceremony, graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
USU Blanding Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! During the ceremony, graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
USU Eastern Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! During the ceremony, graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
USU Uintah Basin Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! During the ceremony, graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
Brahms Requiem with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
AFCO celebrates one of the world’s most famous composers, Johannes Brahms, with one of his most popular and moving works, Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem). Audiences can look forward to being immersed in the grandeur, power, and comfort of this large-scale work for chorus, orchestra and soloists. The program will also include Fratres by Arvo Pärt, featuring Rebecca McFaul, violinist of the Fry Street Quartet.
Ages 8+
Tau Beta Pi Chapter Meeting
Meeting
Members of the Utah Gamma Chapter meet (typically in ENGR 201) to receive updates on the chapter, participate in committees, and do fun activities together.
Commencement
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring commencement 2026.
139th Commencement
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
We are excited to honor our class of 2026 graduates! The Commencement Ceremony will include the traditional walk from the University Quad to the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum where there will be the awarding of honorary degrees, Commencement speeches, and the conferring of degrees upon all graduates.
College of Engineering, Graduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
Bachelor of Integrated Studies & Associates of General Studies Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
College of Engineering, Undergraduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Graduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Undergraduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Graduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Undergraduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services, Graduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services, Undergraduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Degrees Convocation
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
At the college convocation, graduates will be recognized individually by name. Graduates will walk across the stage as their name is read and receive their diploma cover, as well as have a professional photo taken.
14-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
65 instruction days, 1 test day
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
USU Wasatch Graduation Party
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! This party will celebrate the graduates that attended USU through the Salt Lake, Orem, or Park City centers. This is an informal celebration and no regalia is needed.
Cache Children's Choir Spring Concert
Arts/Entertainment
Celebrate the joy of music with Cache Children’s Choir at their Spring Concert. Meet the singers and staff at a reception following the concert. Free and open to the public.
USU Physics Day at Lagoon
Special Event
Each spring USU Physics Day at Lagoon offers the chance for thousands of middle school and high school students to gather at Utah’s largest amusement park to “do physics”. The USU Physics Department, the Idaho National Laboratory, and a host of STEM sponsors organize a wide variety of physics-based contests and activities at all levels centered around amusement park physics. And each year thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships are awarded to top students and teachers.
Memorial Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed May 25 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed) - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed June 15 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
250th Anniversary Celebration of our Nation with the American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
Arts/Entertainment
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with Music! Join the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra in the historic Logan Tabernacle for a stirring celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Enjoy an inspiring program featuring patriotic favorites, American folk tunes, and more. This event is free and open to all — no ticket required!
All ages
Free – No Ticket Required
Independence Day (Observed)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed July 3 2026 in observance of Independence Day.
Independence Day (Observed) - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Seismic Design Competition
Student Activities
The Seismic Design Competition challenges student teams to design, build, and test a lightweight structure (often made of balsa wood) that can withstand simulated earthquake forces. It gives participants hands-on experience in earthquake engineering, structural analysis, and the importance of resilient design. The competition will be held in Portland, Oregon.
Pioneer Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed July 24 2026 in observance of Pioneer Day.
Pioneer Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2026 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Labor Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Fall Break
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Thanksgiving Holiday
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Thanksgiving Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed November 26 2026 for Thanksgiving Day.
Day After Thanksgiving
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed Friday November 27 2026 following Thanksgiving Day.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Monday - Friday
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2026 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2026 final examinations week.
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 24 2026 for the Holiday Break
Christmas Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 25 2026 on Christmas Day.
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 31 2026 for the Holiday Break
New Year’s Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 1 2027 in observance of New Year's Day.
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2027 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed January 18 2027 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Presidents' Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed February 15 2027 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Spring Break
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Wednesday - Tuesday
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2027 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2027 final examinations week.
Commencement
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring commencement 2027.
14-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
65 instruction days, 1 test day
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
Memorial Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Memorial Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed May 31 2027 in observance of Memorial Day.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed June 21 2027 in observance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day (Observed) - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
Independence Day (Observed) - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Independence Day (Observed)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed July 5 2027 in observance of Independence Day.
Pioneer Day (Observed)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed July 23 2027 in observance of Pioneer Day.
Pioneer Day (Observed) - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2027 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Labor Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Fall Break
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Thanksgiving Holiday
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
No classes.
Thanksgiving Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed November 25 2027 for Thanksgiving Day.
Day After Thanksgiving
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed Friday November 26 2027 following Thanksgiving Day.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Monday - Friday
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2027 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Fall Semester
Fall semester 2027 final examinations week.
Christmas Day (Observed)
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 24 2027 on Christmas Day.
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 27 2027 for the Holiday Break
Holiday Break
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed December 31 2027 for the Holiday Break
First Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2028 first day of classes.
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Spring Break
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
No-Test Week
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Wednesday - Tuesday
Last Day of Classes
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2028 last day of classes.
Final Examinations
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring semester 2028 final examinations week.
Commencement
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
Spring commencement 2028.
14-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
65 instruction days, 1 test day
First 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
Memorial Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
32 instruction days, 1 test day
Independence Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
Pioneer Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Summer Semester
No classes.
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