Academic Calendar
Learn more about the Doctor of Social Work program.
November 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmVirtual Info Session: DSW
Join us and learn more about our Entry-Level OTD program.
December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVirtual Info Session: Entry-Level OTD
Join us and learn more about our Post-Professional OTD program.
December 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVirtual Info Session: Post-Professional OTD
Learn more about our low-residency MFA, MA, and certificate programs.
December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVirtual Info Session: Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing
Learn more about our low-residency MFA, MA, and certificate programs.
January 14, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmVirtual Info Session: Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing
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.
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 18, 2025 – October 26, 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 7, 2026 – March 15, 2026 |
| Session 4 | March 16, 2026 – May 8, 2026 |
| Academic Break | Sat., May 9 – Sun., May 17, 2026 |
| Session 5 | May 18, 2026-August 14, 2026 (class lengths will vary) |
Schedule for Graduate and Doctoral Programs
Fall |
|
| School/Program | Dates |
| Athletic Training – Master’s | 8/25 to 12/19/2025 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master’s | 8/25 to 12/12/2025 |
| Creative & Professional Writing – Residency | Residency in Louisville 10/13/2025 to 3/30/2026 |
| Education – Master’s | 8/25/2025 to 1/23/2025 |
| Education – Doctorate | 8/25 to 10/17/2025 10/27 to 12/19/2025 |
| Nursing – FNP, PMHNP | 8/27 to 12/4/2025 |
| Nursing – DNP, MSN Leadership & Educator | 8/25 to 10/19/2025 10/27 to 12/19/2025 |
| Occupational Therapy – Doctorate | 8/25 to 12/12/2025 |
| Physical Therapy – Doctorate | 8/25 to 12/19/2025 |
| Psychology – Doctorate | 8/25 to 12/11/2025 |
| Social Work – Master’s, Doctorate | 8/25 to 12/19/2025 |
Spring |
|
| School/Program | Dates |
| Athletic Training – Master’s | 1/12 to 5/7/2026 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master’s | 1/12 to 4/30/2026 |
| Creative & Professional Writing – Residency | Residency in Louisville 5/3/2026 to 9/28/2026 |
| Education – Master’s | 2/2 to 6/19/2026 |
| Education – Doctorate | 1/12 to 3/27/2026 3/9 to 5/1/2026 |
| Nursing – FNP, PMHNP | 1/12 to 4/16/2026 |
| Nursing Practice – DNP, MSN Leadership & Educator | 1/12 to 3/1/2026 3/9 to 5/3/2026 |
| Occupational Therapy – Doctorate | 1/12 to 4/17/2026 |
| Physical Therapy – Doctorate | 1/12 to 4/30/2026 |
| Psychology – Doctorate | 1/12 to 4/23/2026 |
| Social Work – Master’s, Doctorate | 1/12 to 4/30/2026 |
Summer |
|
| School/Program | Dates |
| Athletic Training – Master’s | 5/18 to 8/13/2026 |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Master’s | 5/19 to 8/12/2026 |
| Creative & Professional Writing – Residency | N/A |
| Education – Master’s | 6/29 to 8/7/2026 |
| Education – Doctorate | 5/18 to 7/10/2026 |
| Nursing – FNP, PMHNP | 5/18 to 8/13/2026 |
| Nursing Practice – DNP, MSN Leadership & Educator | 5/18 to 7/5/2026 |
| Occupational Therapy – Doctorate | 5/18 to 8/28/2026 |
| Physical Therapy – Doctorate | 5/18 to 8/14/2026 |
| Psychology – Doctorate | 5/18 to 7/30/2026 |
| Social Work – Master’s, Doctorate | 5/18 to 8/15/2026 |
Holidays
Campus is closed for these holidays:
- Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30, 2025
- Holiday Break: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Return: Monday, January 5
- M.L. King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Easter Monday: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Oaks Day: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Juneteenth: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Fourth of July: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2026
Learn more about the Doctor of Social Work program.
November 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmVirtual Info Session: DSW
Join us and learn more about our Entry-Level OTD program.
December 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVirtual Info Session: Entry-Level OTD
Join us and learn more about our Post-Professional OTD program.
December 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVirtual Info Session: Post-Professional OTD
Learn more about our low-residency MFA, MA, and certificate programs.
December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVirtual Info Session: Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing
Learn more about our low-residency MFA, MA, and certificate programs.
January 14, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmVirtual Info Session: Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing