Upcoming Events: Spring Quarter 2026
All times noted below are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.
Falcon Regatta
Saturday, March 21, Lake Washington Ship Canal
Visit for the complete schedule for Women’s Rowing.
Spring Quarter begins
Wednesday, March 25
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
No classes. Offices closed.
Wednesday, April 8
Join online or on campus in the Student Union Building from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., where you can enjoy live worship music; community prayer and fellowship with students, faculty, and leadership; friendly fundraising competitions, a photo booth, coffee, and more. . One Day. One SPU. 100% Impact.
Women’s Golf at Chico State Invitational
Monday–Tuesday, April 13–14, , Chico, Calif.
Visit for more information.
2026 Annual Frank Anthony Spina Lectureship
Tuesday, April 14 | 7 p.m. | Upper Gwinn Commons
“The Gibeonite Story: The Bible’s Most Impressive and Secret Conversion Story” by Professor Emeritus Frank Spina. This event requires no registration, is wheelchair accessible, and free. Visit the website for more information.
20th Annual Social Venture Plan Competition Showcase
Wednesday, April 15, 2–6 p.m. | Upper Gwinn Commons
Student teams from SPU and elsewhere present innovative ventures tackling real-world challenges while balancing social impact and financial sustainability. Explore this year's projects at the SVPC Showcase, vote for your favorite, and see which teams win cash prizes.
Annual John Perkins Lecture
Tuesday, April 21, 11:10 a.m., First Free Methodist Church
This year’s speaker is Rev. Dr. Robert Chao Romero, a UCLA associate professor of Chicana/o and Asian American Studies and author of Brown Church. Visit Student Ministries for details and the full Spring Quarter Chapel schedule.
Deadline: Data Analytics in Business (MS)
Friday, May 1
Application deadline to begin summer 2026 in this applied, collaborative business analytics graduate program builds your expertise in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data for strategic impact in a 24-month program.
Spring Quarter Chapel: Lo Alaman, Artist, Speaker, Minister, and Poet
Tuesday, May 12 | 11:10 a.m. | First Free Methodist Church
Lo Alaman is a speaker, spoken-word poet, pastor, and author who uses storytelling and faith to explore themes of justice, lament, and spiritual renewal. Visit Student Ministries for details and the full Spring Quarter Chapel schedule.
2026 Annual Paul T. Walls Lectureship
Tuesday, May 12 | 7 p.m. | Upper Gwinn Commons
This year's lecture, “A Spark of Grace: Kindling the Wesleyan Heritage for Renewal Today,” features Walls Professor of Wesleyan Studies Doug Strong, Associate Professor Matthew Sigler, and artist, speaker, minister, and poet Lo Alaman. This event is free, wheelchair-accessible event requires no registration. Visit the website for more information.
Deadline: Education (EdD) and Education (PhD)
Friday, May 15
Application deadline to begin summer 2026 for educators seeking flexible programs to advance their knowledge in the education field and meet their goals.
Percussion Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 19 | E.E. Bach Theatre | 7:30 p.m.
The SPU Percussion Ensemble springtime concert is free, wheelchair-accessible, and requires no registration. Visit the SPU Music website for more information, including the livestreams.
Concert Choir and SPU Orchestra Spring Concert
Thursday, May 28 | First Free Methodist Church | 7:30 p.m.
The SPU Concert Choir performs in this springtime concert. This event is free, wheelchair-accessible, and requires no registration. Visit the SPU Music website for more information, including the livestreams.
50-Year Founders Reunion Celebration
Friday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m. | $60 (includes catered lunch, dinner, and snacks)
Class of 1976 alums are invited back to campus in June 2026 as our honored guests for this special event! Find out more and register on the website.
Ivy Cutting
Friday, June 5, 10–11 a.m. | Tiffany Loop
Visit the Commencement website for more information.
Graduate Commencement
Friday, June 5, 2–3:30 p.m. | Tiffany Loop
Visit the Commencement website for more information.
Undergraduate Commencement
Saturday, June 6, 1-3:30 p.m. | , Everett, Wash.
Visit the Commencement website for more information.
Academic calendars
SPU academic calendars, including important deadlines, final exam schedules, holidays, and academic highlights for 2026, as well highlights for future years.