Fall 2026 Classes Begin

Fall 2026 Classes Begin State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota August 17, 2026 Welcome. As a member of the distinguished Manatees community at SCF, you should feel a sense of pride. SCF stands out as one of the best state colleges, offering exceptional academic programs, high exam passage rates, and impressive postgraduate employment. You have access to a comprehensive range of educational and support services, and we are here to guide and support you on every step of your higher education journey. I look forward to seeing you online or on campus. Thank you for choosing SCF. Tommy Gregory, J.D. President Fall 2026 Aug. 13 — Faculty return Aug. 21 — Faculty planning/convocation Aug. 17 — Classes begin Sep. 7 — Labor Day holiday (no classes) Nov. 11 — Veterans Day observed (no classes) Nov. 26-27 — Thanksgiving break (no classes) Dec. 4 — Last class session before final examinations Dec. 7-10 — Final examinations Dec. 11 — Commencement Dec. 11 — Final grades due by 11:59 p.m. Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 — Winter break (students) Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 — Winter break (faculty) Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 — Winter break (staff) For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.