NWOSU Spring Break Begins March 16

University offices and library to close for 4-day break

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University will observe spring break from March 16-20, with administrative offices and the library closed from March 16-18. Classes will resume on March 23, and enrollment for the fall semester opens on March 24.

Why it matters

Spring break is an important time for students to recharge before the final stretch of the academic year. NWOSU's closure of offices and the library during this period allows faculty and staff to also take a break, while ensuring students have the resources they need when classes resume.

The details

During the spring break, the J.W. Martin Library and administrative offices at NWOSU's three campuses will be closed from Monday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 18. The J.R. Holder Wellness Center will maintain regular hours. Offices and the library will be open on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classes will resume their normal schedule on Monday, March 23.

  • Spring break at NWOSU will be held from March 16-20, 2026.
  • Administrative offices and the library will be closed from March 16-18, 2026.
  • Classes will resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
  • Enrollment for the fall 2026 semester opens on March 24, 2026.

The players

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

A public university located in Alva, Oklahoma, offering undergraduate and graduate programs.

Calleb Mosburg

Vice president for student services and enrollment management at NWOSU.

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What they’re saying

“Northwestern is committed to student success and wants students to complete their degrees and move on to employment or advanced study.”

— Calleb Mosburg, Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management (eufaulaindianjournal.com)

What’s next

Enrollment for the summer term is open, and students taking interim classes scheduled for May 11-29 need to verify their schedules as each class varies in start and end dates. June-only classes, as well as June and July classes, will begin on June 1, with the summer session ending on July 23. Fall semester classes will begin on August 17.

The takeaway

NWOSU's spring break provides an important opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to recharge before the final stretch of the academic year. The university's commitment to student success is evident in its efforts to help students stay on track for timely graduation.