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 |