Academic Calendar
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April 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmFuture Eagle Gatherings – In-Person 4/3/2025
Join us for this online Abramson Leadership Exchange event.
April 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amAbramson Leadership Exchange: Leaders’ Role to Insure Healthcare Accessibility for Residents of Both Rural and Urban America
Learn more about our low-residency MFA program.
April 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVirtual Info Session: MFA in Writing
Join us at 12PM to learn more about our School of Business Graduate programs.
April 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmVirtual Info Session: School of Business Graduate Programs
- April 10 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
School of Nursing Undergraduate Open House
Academic Schedules
For add/drop and withdrawal dates for all courses, please refer to the Registrar’s Office, the University catalog, financial policies or your specific course syllabus.
For course offerings, descriptions and availability, view our course schedule.
2024 – 2025 Academic Calendar
Schedule for Undergraduate Day and Online, MBA, MSM
Six-week block schedule:
Sessions/Breaks |
Dates |
| Session 1 | Mon., Aug. 26 – Fri., Oct. 4, 2024 |
| Academic Break | Sat., Oct. 5 – Sun., Oct. 13, 2024 |
| Session 2 | Mon., Oct. 14 – Fri., Nov. 22, 2024 |
| Academic Break | Sat., Nov. 23 – Sun., Dec. 1, 2024 |
| Session 3 | Mon., Dec. 2, 2024 – Fri., Jan. 24, 2025 |
| Winter Holiday Break | Sat., Dec. 21, 2024 – Sun., Jan. 5, 2025 Return: Mon., Jan. 6 |
| Academic Break | Sat., Jan 25 – Sun., Feb. 2, 2025 |
| Session 4 | Mon., Feb. 3 – Fri., Mar. 14, 2025 |
| Academic Break | Sat., Mar. 15 – Sun., Mar. 23, 2025 |
| Session 5 | Mon., Mar. 24 – Thurs., May 1, 2025 |
| Academic Break | Fri., May 2 – Sun., May 11, 2025 |
| Session 6 | Mon., May 12 – Fri., June 20, 2025 |
| Academic Break | Sat., June 21 – Sun, June 29, 2025 |
| Session 7 | Mon., June 30 – Fri., Aug. 8, 2025 |
| Academic Break | Sat., Aug. 9 – Sun., Aug. 24, 2025 |
Schedule for Graduate and Doctoral Programs
Fall |
|
| School/Program | Dates |
| Athletic Training – Master’s | 8/26 – 12/20/2024 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master’s | 8/26 – 12/4/2024 |
| Creative & Professional Writing – Residency | 11/9 – 11/16/2024 |
| Education – Master’s | 8/26 – 12/4/2024 |
| Education – Doctorate | 8/26 – 12/20/2024 |
| Nursing – Master’s | 8/28 – 12/5/2024 |
| Nursing Practice – Doctorate | 8/26 – 12/20/2024 |
| Occupational Therapy – Doctorate | 8/26 – 12/13/2024 |
| Physical Therapy – Doctorate | 8/26 – 12/13/2024 |
| Psychology – Doctorate | 8/26 – 12/19/2024 |
| Social Work – Master’s, Doctorate | 8/26 – 12/20/2024 |
Spring |
|
| School/Program | Dates |
| Athletic Training – Master’s | 1/6 – 4/25/2025 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master’s | 1/14 – 4/30/2025 |
| Creative & Professional Writing – Residency | 5/24 – 5/31/2025 |
| Education – Master’s | 1/14 – 4/30/2025 |
| Education – Doctorate | 1/6 – 5/2/2025 |
| Nursing – Master’s | 1/8 – 4/17/2025 |
| Nursing Practice – Doctorate | 1/6 – 5/2/2025 |
| Occupational Therapy – Doctorate | 1/13 – 4/17/2025 |
| Physical Therapy – Doctorate | 1/6 – 4/30/2025 |
| Psychology – Doctorate | 1/6 – 4/24/2025 |
| Social Work – Master’s, Doctorate | 1/6 – 5/2/2025 |
Summer |
|
| School/Program | Dates |
| Athletic Training – Master’s | 5/5 – 8/8/2025 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master’s | 5/13 – 8/6/2025 |
| Creative & Professional Writing – Residency | Residency Abroad TBD |
| Education – Master’s | 5/13 – 8/6/2025 |
| Education – Doctorate | 5/12 to 7/4/2025 |
| Nursing – Master’s | 5/7 – 8/7/2025 |
| Nursing Practice – Doctorate | 5/12 – 8/3/2025 |
| Occupational Therapy – Doctorate | 5/5 – 8/15/2025 |
| Physical Therapy – Doctorate | 5/12 – 8/6/2025 |
| Psychology – Doctorate | 5/5 – 8/7/2025 |
| Social Work – Master’s, Doctorate | 5/12 – 8/15/2025 |
2025 – 2026 Academic Calendar
Schedule for Undergraduate Day and Online, MBA, MSM
Eight-week block schedule:
Sessions/Breaks |
Dates |
| Session 1 | August 25, 2025 – October 17, 2025 |
| Academic Break | October 20, 2025 – October 24, 2025 |
| Session 2 | October 27, 2025 – December 19, 2025 |
| Academic Break | November 26, 2025 – November 30, 2025 |
| Winter Holiday Break | December 20, 2025- January 11, 2026 Return: Monday, January 12 |
| Session 3 | January 12, 2026 – March 6, 2026 |
| Academic Break | March 9, 2026 – March 13, 2026 |
| Session 4 | March 16, 2026 – May 8, 2026 |
| Academic Break | Sat., May 9 – Sun., May 17, 2025 |
| Session 5 | May 18, 2026-August 14, 2026 (class lengths will vary) |
Holidays
Campus is closed for these holidays:
- President’s Day: Monday, February 17, 2025
- Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025
- Oaks Day: Friday, May 2, 2025
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Fourth of July: Friday, July 4, 2025
- Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30, 2025
- Holiday Break: December 20, 2025- January 11, 2026
- Return: Monday, January 12
Congratulations on your admission to Spalding University! Your journey as a Spalding Eagle is about ...
April 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmFuture Eagle Gatherings – In-Person 4/3/2025
Join us for this online Abramson Leadership Exchange event.
April 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amAbramson Leadership Exchange: Leaders’ Role to Insure Healthcare Accessibility for Residents of Both Rural and Urban America
Learn more about our low-residency MFA program.
April 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVirtual Info Session: MFA in Writing
Join us at 12PM to learn more about our School of Business Graduate programs.
April 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmVirtual Info Session: School of Business Graduate Programs
- April 10 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
School of Nursing Undergraduate Open House