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Fall Semester
September 9, 2020-December 20, 2020
| Jul 20-Sept 13 (Mon-Sun) |
New Student Orientations (exact dates vary by program) |
| Jul 21-Aug 11 (Tues-Tues) |
Online registration for Fall 2020 |
| Aug 17-Sept 8 (Mon-Tues) |
Term break |
| Aug 31 (Mon) |
Financial Aid loan disbursement begins |
| Aug 31 (Tues) |
Fall 2020 Tuition due |
| Sept 1 (Tues) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Sept 7 (Mon) |
Labor Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Sept 9 (Wed) |
Fall semester classes begin |
| Sept 9-22 (Wed-Tues) |
Add/Drop period for School of Psychology, ODL and School of Leadership Studies certificate programs |
| Sept 13 (Sun) |
Leave of absence for term request deadline |
| Sept 15 (Tues) |
Unofficial withdrawal deadline |
| Oct 1 (Thurs) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Nov 2 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Nov 3 (Tues) |
Credit/No Credit Grade Option deadline |
| Nov 3 (Tues) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for School of Psychology, ODL and School of Leadership Studies certificate programs |
| Nov 26-27 (Thurs-Fri) |
Thanksgiving recess - Administrative offices closed |
| Dec 1 (Tues) |
ODL, Media MA and School of Leadership Studies certificate courses end |
| Dec 1 (Tues) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Dec 14-20 (Mon-Sun) |
Assessment week |
| Dec 20 (Sun) |
Fall 2020 grades due |
| Dec 21-Jan 10 (Mon-Sun) |
Term break |
| Dec 24-Jan 3 (Thurs-Sun) |
Administrative offices closed |
Spring Semester
January 11, 2021-April 25, 2021
| Nov 2-Nov 17 (Mon-Tues) |
Online registration for Winter Session 2021 |
| Nov 11-Dec 1 (Wed-Tues) |
Online registration for Spring 2021 |
| Nov 8 (Sun) |
Dissertation to Committee Deadline for Winter Session 2021 Graduates |
| Dec 10 (Thurs) |
Degree Audit Deadline for Winter Session 2021 Graduates |
| Dec 21-Jan 10 (Mon-Sun) |
Term break |
| Dec 24-Jan 3 (Thurs-Sun) |
Administrative offices closed |
| Jan 4 (Mon) |
Financial Aid loan disbursement begins |
| Jan 4 (Mon) |
Spring 2021 Tuition due |
| Jan 4 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Jan 11 (Mon) |
Spring semester classes begin |
| Jan 10-Jan 13 (Mon-Fri) |
Onsite New Student Orientations (exact dates vary by program) |
| Jan 11-24 (Mon-Sun) |
Add/Drop period for School of Psychology, ODL and School of Leadership Studies certificate programs |
| Jan 12-16 (Tues-Sat) |
School of Leadership Studies Winter residency session |
| Jan 15 (Fri) |
Leave of absence for term request deadline |
| Jan 16 (Sat) |
School of Leadership Studies Winter Session Graduation Ceremony |
| Jan 18 (Mon) |
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Administrative offices closed |
| Jan 18-23 (Mon-Sat) |
School of Psychology Winter residency session |
| Jan 19 (Tues) |
Unofficial withdrawal deadline |
| Jan 23 (Sat) |
School of Psychology Winter Session Graduation Ceremony |
| Feb 1 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Feb 15 (Mon) |
President’s Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Mar 1 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Mar 7 (Sun) |
Credit/No Credit Option deadline |
| Mar 7 (Sun) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for School of Psychology, ODL and School of Leadership Studies certificate programs |
| Apr 1 (Thurs) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Apr 4 (Sun) |
ODL, Media MA and School of Leadership Studies Certificate courses end |
| Apr 19-25 (Mon-Sun) |
Assessment week |
| Apr 25 (Sun) |
Spring 2021 grades due |
| Apr 26-May 9 (Mon-Sun) |
Term break |
Summer Semester
May 10, 2021-August 22, 2021
| Mar 23-Apr 13 (Wed-Tues) |
Online registration for Summer 2021 |
| Apr 26-May 9 (Mon-Sun) |
Term break |
| May 2 (Sun) |
Dissertation to Committee Deadline for Summer Session 2021 Graduates |
| May 3 (Mon) |
Summer 2021 Tuition due |
| May 3 (Mon) |
Financial Aid loan disbursement begins |
| May 3 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| May 10 (Mon) |
Summer semester classes begin |
| May 10-May 14 (Mon-Fri) |
Onsite New Student Orientations (exact dates vary by program) |
| May 10-23 (Mon-Sun) |
Add/Drop period for 12-week ODL, Media Psy MA, and School of Leadership Studies Certificate programs |
| May 14 (Fri) |
Leave of absence for term request deadline |
| May 17 (Mon) |
Unofficial withdrawal deadline |
| May 31 (Mon) |
Memorial Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Jun 1 (Tues) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Jun 6 (Sun) |
Degree Audit Deadline for Summer Session 2021 Graduates |
| Jul 1 (Tues) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Jul 4 (Sun) |
Credit/No Credit Grade Option deadline for 12/15 week term programs |
| Jul 4 (Sun) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for School of Psychology, 12-week ODL and School of Leadership Studies certificate programs |
| Jul 5 (Mon) |
Independence Day observed - Administrative offices closed |
| Jul 6 (Tues) |
Module 1 for 7-week accelerated ODL program begins |
| Jul 11-16 (Sun-Fri) |
School of Psychology Summer residency session |
| Jul 13-16 (Tues-Fri) |
School of Leadership Studies Summer residency session |
| Jul 17 (Sat) |
Summer Session Graduation Ceremonies |
| Jul 19 (Mon) |
Credit/No Credit Grade Option deadline for module 1 ODL students |
| Jul 19 (Mon) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for module 1 ODL students |
| Aug 1 (Sun) |
12-week ODL, Media MA and School of Leadership Studies certificate courses end |
| Aug 2 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Aug 16-22 (Mon-Sun) |
Assessment week |
| Aug 22 (Sun) |
Module 1 ODL courses end |
| Aug 22 (Sun) |
Summer 2021 and Module 1 grades due |
| Aug 23-Sept 7 (Mon-Tues) |
Term break |
Future Terms
2021-2022
2021 Fall
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 09/08/21 - 12/19/21
12-week ODL and Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 09/08/21 - 11/30/21
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 09/08/21-10/26/21
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 11/01/21-12/19/21
2022 Spring
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 01/10/22 - 04/24/22
12-week ODL and Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 01/10/22 - 04/03/22
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 01/10/22-02/27/22
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 03/07/22-04/24/22
2022 Summer
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 05/09/22 - 08/21/22
Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 05/09/22- 07/31/22
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 05/09/22-06/26/22
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 07/5/22-08/21/22
2022-2023
2022 Fall
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 09/07/22 - 12/18/22
Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 09/07/22 - 11/29/22
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 09/07/22-10/25/22
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 10/31/22-12/18/22
2023 Spring
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 01/09/23 - 04/23/23
Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 01/09/23 - 04/02/23
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 01/09/23-02/26/23
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 03/06/23-04/23/23
2023 Summer
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 05/08/23 - 08/20/23
Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 05/08/23- 07/30/23
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 05/08/23-06/25/23
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 07/3/23-08/20/23
2023-2024
2023 Fall
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 09/06/23 - 12/17/23
Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 09/06/23 - 11/28/23
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 09/06/23-10/24/23
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 10/30/23-12/17/23
2024 Spring
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 01/08/24 - 04/21/24
Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 01/08/24 - 03/31/24
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 01/08/24-02/25/24
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 03/04/24-04/21/24
2024 Summer
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 05/06/24 - 08/18/24
Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 05/06/24 - 07/28/24
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 05/06/24-06/23/24
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 07/1/24-08/18/24
Calendar Parameters
Fielding’s calendar is a trimester calendar of three required terms per academic year. The academic year runs from September through August.
The following parameters apply to all programs on the academic calendar:
- Terms and modules will start on a weekday; e.g. Monday-Friday, but may not start on Fielding (national) holidays.
- For the Fall term, the term will end no later than December 23.
- Courses shorter or longer than the term may be authorized, subject to the approval of appropriate school and academic/administrative unit review committees.
- Face-to-face academic credit-bearing events must be scheduled within the academic term dates.
Additional Parameters for Doctoral programs and Postdoctoral and Postbaccalaureate Certificates:
- Each term will include a minimum of 15 weeks of instruction, ending with the grade deadline.
- There will be a dedicated assessment week prior to the grade deadline.
Additional Parameters for Programs Using Accelerated Modules:
- Accelerated modules must begin or end in alignment with the term start or end dates.
- Accelerated modules must be 49 days in length where possible and can begin on any day of the week, but may not start on Fielding (national) holidays.
- Module start and end dates within the larger term may not overlap.
- Grades are due at the conclusion of each module.
- All programs using the accelerated modules model must follow the same calendar.
Additional Parameters for all other Masters programs, all other Certificate programs:
- Each term will include a minimum of 12 weeks of instruction, starting on the same day as the doctoral program term.
- The grade deadline will coincide with the grade deadline for the doctoral programs.
Revisions of Calendars
All calendars and any subsequent revisions or exceptions must be approved by the Senate Leadership Committee.
University Master Calendar
Please see the university master Calendar website for additional event and deadline dates and details.
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