Fall 2026 Academic Calendar
Download the Fall 2026 Academic Calendar| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August | |
| 13–14 | University Faculty/Staff Orientation |
| 17 | Select Divinity School Classes Begin (DIVI 6301, 2500, 8101) (undergrads start 8/19) |
| 21 | MDiv and MACM Traditional In-Person New Student Orientation (118) |
| 24 | Classes Begin. All other master-level classes begin unless otherwise scheduled. |
| 25 | First Chapel Service |
| 27 | DMin Orientation and Matriculation 10am–1pm (118) |
| 27–28 | DMin Seminars |
| 28 | Last day for late registration & adding courses; matriculation closes at 5:00 pm. Full refund deadline. Professor signature required for drops/adds after this date. |
| September | |
| 7 | Labor Day Holiday — No Classes Meet |
| 11–12 | DMin Seminars |
| 14 | Last day to drop a class without a grade (charges still apply). Courses dropped after 5:00 pm recorded as W. |
| 15 | Divinity School Commissioning Service, 11:00 am |
| 17 | New Student Lunch with Deans |
| 24–25 | DMin Seminars |
| 29 | Reavis Lectures |
| October | |
| 5–9 | Reading Days |
| 13 | CPE Day |
| 15–16 | DMin Seminars |
| 22–23 | DMin Seminars |
| 26 | Spring 2027 schedule available; advisement begins |
| 27 | Prevatte Lectures |
| 29 | Last day to withdraw from a course (after 5:00 pm recorded as F) |
| 29–31 | Spiritual Formation Retreat |
| November | |
| 5–6 | DMin Seminars |
| 19–20 | DMin Seminars |
| 26–27 | Thanksgiving Holidays |
| 30 | Advanced matriculation for Spring 2027 ends |
| December | |
| 1 | Tuesday class exams (Reconciliation Day for undergraduates) |
| 1 | Advent Service |
| 3–4 | DMin Seminars |
| 7 | Monday Exams |
| 10 | Thursday Exams |
| 11 | Grades Due 3:00 pm |
Spring 2027 Academic Calendar
Download the Spring 2027 Academic Calendar| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 11 | Select Divinity School Classes Begin (DIVI 2049, DIVI 1500 & DIVI 8102); Undergraduate classes start January 13 |
| January 15 | Orientation and Matriculation for Master of Divinity and MA in Christian Ministry New Students |
| January 18 | University Closed for MLK, Jr. Holiday |
| January 19 | First Day of Classes |
| January 19 | First Chapel Service, 11:00 a.m. |
| January 21-22 | DMin Seminars |
| January 25 | Last Day for Late Registration and Adding Courses |
| February 8 | Last Day to Drop a Class Without a Grade |
| February 9 – March 23 | Withdrawal Period with “W” Grade |
| February 17 | World Religion Symposium |
| February 25-26 | DMin Seminar |
| March 8-12 | Reading Days |
| March 18-19 | DMin Seminar |
| March 18-20 | Spiritual Formation Retreat |
| March 23 | Holy Week Service |
| March 23 | Last Day to Withdraw from a Course |
| March 25 | Maundy Thursday Service |
| March 26 | University Closed for Easter Holiday |
| March 29 | Summer and Fall 2027 Schedules Available; Advisement Begins |
| April 22-23 | DMin Seminar |
| April 24 | Advance Matriculation for Summer School and Fall 2027 Ends |
| April 27 | Tuesday Exams (Calendar Reconciliation Day; Undergrad Friday Classes Meet) |
| April 29 | Thursday Exams |
| May 3 | Monday Exams |
| May 7 | Senior Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. |
| May 12 | All Grades Due by 9:00 a.m. |
| May 14 | Divinity School Graduation and Hooding Service, 7:00 p.m. |
| May 17 | Summer School Begins |
| July 30 | Summer School Ends |