Northwestern to Close for Thanksgiving Break; Return Dec. 1

November 12, 2025

ALVA, Okla. — Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s locations in Alva, Enid and Woodward will close for Thanksgiving break Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 26-28.

No classes will be held during this time, and campus offices will be closed. Northwestern classes at the University Center in Ponca City will also not be held.

Offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, Dec. 1. Fall commencement ceremonies will be Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. in Percefull Fieldhouse, and final exams will take place Dec. 9-12.

Enrollment for spring 2026 is open. Students can meet with their advisers before they leave for winter break to enroll in classes.

The course schedule can be found online at nwosu.edu/course-schedules. Undergraduate catalogs are online at nwosu.edu/undergraduate-catalog, and the graduate catalogs are online at nwosu.edu/graduate-catalog.

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Media Contact:
Sean J. Doherty, University Relations Specialist
Email: sjdoherty@nwosu.edu
Phone: (580) 327-8480



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