Program Types
Judson Traditional academic years consist of three terms:
- Fall (August 1 to December 31)
- Spring (January 1 to early May)
- Summer (mid-May to July 31)
Non-Traditional academic years, such as those in the Division of Professional Studies, consist of two terms (also called Non-Standard terms):
- Fall (mid-September to mid-March)
- Spring (mid-March to mid-September)
**The actual start and end dates for classes will vary by program.
Judson University Projected Calendar
Note: The dates provided below may not apply to all programs. Refer to the Academic Advisor or Program Chair with questions.
Traditional Calendar
Download the 3-Year Projected Calendar (2025-2028)
Fall Semester (FA) 2025-2026
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Date |
| Fall Payment due in full |
8/1 |
| New Faculty Workshop |
8/18 |
| Faculty Workshop |
8/19-8/20 |
| Welcome Weekend/Registration |
8/21-8/24 |
| Registration Closes: Last day to add/drop with no record |
8/24 |
| Fall Semester Begins |
8/25 |
| Homecoming and Family Weekend |
TBD |
| Fall Break: No Classes |
10/17 |
| Midterm Grades Due |
10/22 |
| Founders' Day |
10/24 |
| Fall Board Meetings |
10/24-10/25 |
| Last day to withdraw with "W" |
10/31 |
| Thanksgiving Break: Campus Closed |
11/26-11/28 |
| Final Exams |
12/9-12/12 |
| End of Semester |
12/12 |
| Fall Commencement |
12/13 |
| Final Grades Due |
12/17 |
| Christmas Break: Campus Closed |
12/22-1/2 |
| Spring Payment due in full |
1/1 |
| Advising/Registration Opens Graduate/Seniors |
10/20 |
| Advising/Registration Opens Juniors |
10/27 |
| Advising/Registration Opens Sophomore |
11/3 |
| Advising/Registration Opens Freshmen |
11/10 |
Spring Semester (SP) 2025-2026
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Date |
| New Student Orientation |
1/13 |
| Registration Closes: Last day to add/drop with no record |
1/13 |
| Spring Semester Begins |
1/14 |
| Board Retreat |
2/5-2/7 |
| Spring Break: No Classes |
3/2-3/6 |
| Midterm Grades Due |
3/11 |
| Last day to withdraw with "W" |
3/27 |
| Advising/Registration Opens Graduate/Seniors |
3/16 |
| Advising/Registration Opens Juniors |
3/23 |
| Advising/Registration Opens Sophomore |
3/30 |
| Advising/Registration Opens Freshmen |
4/6 |
| Easter Break: Campus Closed |
4/3-4/6 |
| Summer Payment due in full |
4/27 |
| Final Exams |
5/5-5/8 |
| End of Semester |
5/8 |
| Spring Commencement |
5/9 |
| Final Grades Due |
5/13 |
| Faculty Workshop |
5/14 |
| Spring Board Meeting |
5/14-5/15 |
Summer Term (SU) 2025-2026
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Date |
| Summer 3 Week |
5/11-5/39 |
| Summer 3 Week Grades Due |
6/3 |
| Memorial Day: Campus Closed |
5/25 |
| Independence Day: Campus Closed |
7/3-7/4 |
| All other summer courses |
5/11-8/7 |
| All other summer Grades Due |
8/31 |
Ambria College of Nursing Calendar
Download the 3-Year Projected Calendar (2025-2028)
Fall Term (FA) 2025-2026
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Date |
| Clinical Compliance Deadline |
8/1 |
| Clinical Registration Closes |
8/31 |
| New Student Orientation |
9/11 |
| Registration Closes: Last day to add/drop with no record |
9/14 |
| Clinical Orientation Deadline |
9/14 |
| Fall Semester Begins |
9/15 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with "W" (Fall A) |
10/12 |
| Fall B Classes Begin |
11/3 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with "W" (Fall B) |
11/30 |
| Final Exams |
12/13-12/19 |
| End of Semester |
12/21 |
| Fall Commencement |
12/13 |
| Pining Ceremony |
1/9 |
Spring Term (SP) 2025-2026
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Date |
| Clinical Compliance Deadline |
12/1 |
| Clinical Registration Closes |
12/28 |
| New Student Orientation |
1/8 |
| Registration Closes: Last day to add/drop with no record |
1/11 |
| Clinical Orientation Deadline |
1/11 |
| Spring Semester Begins |
1/12 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with "W" (Spring A) |
2/8 |
| Spring B Classes Begin |
3/2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with "W" (Spring B) |
3/29 |
| Easter Break: Campus Closed |
4/3-4/6 |
| Final Exams |
4/11-4/17 |
| End of Semester |
4/19 |
| Pining Ceremony |
5/1 |
| Spring Commencement |
5/9 |
Summer Term (SU) 2025-2026
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Date |
| Clinical Compliance Deadline |
3/15 |
| Clinical Registration Closes |
4/19 |
| New Student Orientation |
4/30 |
| Registration Closes: Last day to add/drop with no record |
5/3 |
| Clinical Orientation Deadline |
5/3 |
| Summer Semester Begins |
5/4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with "W" (Summer A) |
5/31 |
| Memorial Day: Campus Closed |
5/25 |
| Summer B Classes Begin |
6/22 |
| Independence Day: Campus Closed |
7/3-7/4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with "W" (Summer B) |
7/19 |
| Final Exams |
8/1-8/7 |
| End of Semester |
8/9 |
| Pining Ceremony |
8/28 |
Professional Studies Calendar
Fall Term (FN) 2025-2026
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Date |
| Start of Term |
8/18 |
| Thanksgiving: Courses Online |
11/26-11/28 |
| Christmas Break: Campus Closed |
12/22-1/2 |
| End of Term |
2/13 |
Spring Term (SN) 2025-2026
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Date |
| Start of Term |
2/23 |
| Easter: Courses Online |
4/3-4/6 |
| Memorial Day: Courses Online |
5/25 |
| Independence Day: Courses Online |
7/3-7/4 |
| End of Term |
8/7 |