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Fall Semester
September 8, 2021-December 19, 2021
| Jul 19-Sept 7 (Mon-Tues) |
New Student Orientations (exact dates vary by program) |
| Jul 21-Aug 10 (Wed-Tues) |
Online registration for Fall 2021 |
| Aug 23-Sept 7 (Mon-Tues) |
Term break |
| Aug 30 (Mon) |
Financial Aid loan disbursement begins |
| Aug 30 (Mon) |
Fall 2021 Tuition due |
| Sept 1 (Wed) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Sept 6 (Mon) |
Labor Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Sept 8 (Wed) |
Fall semester classes begin |
| Sept 8 (Wed) |
Module 1 for 7-week accelerated ODL program begins |
| Sept 8-21 (Wed-Tues) |
Add/Drop period for 12/15 week term programs |
| Sept 12 (Sun) |
Leave of absence for term request deadline |
| Sept 15 (Wed) |
Unofficial withdrawal deadline |
| Sept 21 (Tues) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for module 1 ODL students |
| Oct 1 (Fri) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Oct 26 (Tues) |
Module 1 ODL courses end; Grades Due |
| Oct 26 (Tues) |
Credit/No Credit Grade Option deadline for 12/15 week term programs |
| Oct 26 (Tues) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for 12/15 week term programs |
| Nov 1 (Mon) |
Module 2 for 7-week accelerated ODL program begins |
| Nov 1 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Nov 14 (Sun) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for module 2 ODL students |
| Nov 25-26 (Thurs-Fri) |
Thanksgiving recess - Administrative offices closed |
| Nov 30 (Tues) |
12 week master’s and certificate courses end |
| Dec 1 (Wed) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Dec 13-19 (Mon-Sun) |
Assessment week |
| Dec 19 (Sun) |
Module 2 ODL courses end |
| Dec 19 (Sun) |
Fall 2021 and Module 2 grades due |
| Dec 20-Jan 9 (Mon-Sun) |
Term break |
| Dec 23-Jan 2 (Thurs-Sun) |
Administrative offices closed |
Spring Semester
January 10, 2022-April 24, 2022
| Oct 5-Nov 4 (Tues-Thurs) |
Online registration for Winter Session 2022 |
| Oct 31 (Sun) |
Dissertation to Committee Deadline for Winter Session 2022 Graduates |
| Nov 9-Nov 30 (Tues-Tues) |
Online registration for Spring 2022 |
| Nov 28 (Sun) |
Degree Audit Deadline for Winter Session 2022 Graduates |
| Dec 20-Jan 9 (Mon-Sun) |
Term break |
| Dec 23-Jan 2 (Thurs-Sun) |
Administrative offices closed |
| Jan 3 (Mon) |
Financial Aid loan disbursement begins |
| Jan 3 (Mon) |
Spring 2022 Tuition due |
| Jan 3 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Jan 9-12 (Sun-Wed) |
Onsite New Student Orientations (exact dates vary by program) |
| Jan 10 (Mon) |
Spring semester classes begin |
| Jan 10 (Mon) |
Module 1 for 7-week accelerated ODL program begins |
| Jan 10-23 (Mon-Sun) |
Add/Drop period for 12/15 week term programs |
| Jan 10-15 (Tues-Sat) |
School of Leadership Studies Winter session (virtual) |
| Jan 14 (Fri) |
Leave of absence for term request deadline |
| Jan 16-22 (Sun-Sat) |
Clinical Psychology Winter session (virtual) |
| Jan 17 (Mon) |
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Administrative offices closed |
| Jan 18 (Tues) |
Unofficial withdrawal deadline |
| Jan 23 (Sun) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for module 1 ODL students |
| Feb 1 (Tues) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Feb 21 (Mon) |
President’s Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Feb 27 (Sun) |
Module 1 ODL courses end; Grades Due |
| Feb 27 (Sun) |
Credit/No Credit Grade Option deadline for 12/15 week term programs |
| Feb 27 (Sun) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for 12/15 week term programs |
| Mar 1 (Tues) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Mar 7 (Tues) |
Module 2 for 7-week accelerated ODL program begins |
| Mar 20 (Sun) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for module 2 ODL students |
| Apr 1 (Fri) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Apr 3 (Sun) |
12 week master’s and certificate courses end |
| Apr 18-24 (Mon-Sun) |
Assessment week |
| Apr 24 (Sun) |
Module 2 ODL courses end |
| Apr 24 (Sun) |
Spring 2022 and Module 2 grades due |
| Apr 25-May 8 (Mon-Sun) |
Term break |
Summer Semester
May 9, 2022-August 21, 2022
| Mar 23-Apr 14 (Wed-Thurs) |
Online registration for Summer 2022 |
| Apr 25-May 8 (Mon-Sun) |
Term break |
| May 1 (Sun) |
Dissertation to Committee Deadline for Summer Session 2022 Graduates |
| May 2 (Mon) |
Summer 2022 Tuition due |
| May 2 (Mon) |
Financial Aid loan disbursement begins |
| May 2 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| May 9 (Mon) |
Summer semester classes begin |
| May 9 (Mon) |
Module 1 for 7-week accelerated ODL program begins |
| May 9-14 (Mon-Fri) |
Onsite New Student Orientations (exact dates vary by program) |
| May 9-22 (Mon-Sun) |
Add/Drop period for 12/15 week term programs |
| May 13 (Fri) |
Leave of absence for term request deadline |
| May 17 (Tues) |
Unofficial withdrawal deadline |
| May 22 (Sun) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for module 1 ODL students |
| May 30 (Mon) |
Memorial Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Jun 1 (Wed) |
Degree Audit Deadline for Summer Session 2022 Graduates |
| Jun 1 (Wed) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Jun 20 (Mon) |
Juneteenth - Administrative offices closed |
| Jun 26 (Sun) |
Module 1 ODL courses end; Grades Due |
| Jun 26 (Sun) |
Credit/No Credit Grade Option deadline for 12/15 week term programs |
| Jun 26 (Sun) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for 12/15 week term programs |
| Jul 1 (Fri) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Jul 4 (Mon) |
Independence Day - Administrative offices closed |
| Jul 5 (Tues) |
Module 2 for 7-week accelerated ODL program begins |
| Jul 11-15 (Mon-Fri) |
School of Leadership Studies Global Summer Session (virtual, no registration required) |
| Jul 18 (Mon) |
Drop (with a W) deadline for module 2 ODL students |
| Jul 30 (Sat) |
Graduation Ceremony (virtual) |
| Jul 31 (Sun) |
12-week master’s and certificate courses end |
| Aug 1 (Mon) |
IRB Submission Deadline |
| Aug 15-21 (Mon-Sun) |
Assessment week |
| Aug 21 (Sun) |
Module 2 ODL courses end |
| Aug 21 (Sun) |
Summer 2022 and Module 2 grades due |
| Aug 22-Sept 6 (Mon-Tues) |
Term break |
Future Terms
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
2024-2025
2024 Fall
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 09/04/24 - 12/15/24
12-week ODL and Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 09/04/24 - 11/26/24
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 09/04/24-10/22/24
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 10/28/24-12/15/24
2025 Spring
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 01/06/25 - 04/20/25
12-week ODL and Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 01/06/25 - 03/30/25
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 01/06/25-02/23/25
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 03/03/25-04/20/25
2025 Summer
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 05/05/25 - 08/17/25
Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 05/05/25- 07/27/25
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 05/05/25-06/22/25
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 06/30/25-08/17/25
2025-2026
2025 Fall
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 09/03/25 - 12/14/25
12-week ODL and Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 09/03/25 - 11/25/25
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 09/03/25-10/21/25
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 10/27/25-12/14/25
2026 Spring
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 01/05/26 - 04/19/26
12-week ODL and Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 01/05/26 - 03/29/26
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 01/05/26-02/22/26
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 03/02/26-04/19/26
2026 Summer
Doctoral, postdoctoral, and postbaccalaureate programs: 05/04/26 - 08/16/26
Media Psych MSC master’s and certificates: 05/04/26- 07/26/26
Accelerated ODL Module 1: 05/04/26-06/21/26
Accelerated ODL Module 2: 06/29/26-08/16/26
Calendar Parameters
Fielding’s calendar is a 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. Exceptions to the scheduling of credit-bearing/financial aid eligible events during any portion of the term break should be reviewed by the leaders of the Financial Aid and Registrar Offices and approved by the Provost or their designee.
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Each week of the designated term shall include expectations of active engagement by the student in an instructional activity related to the student’s course of study. These activities include (but are not limited to):
- Attending asynchronous class, lecture, recitation, or field or laboratory activity, physically or online, where there is an opportunity for interaction between the instructor and students;
- Submitting an academic assignment;
- Taking an assessment or an exam;
- Participating in an interactive tutorial or webinar.
Please note: the definition of academic engagement may not include activities where a student may be present, but not academically engaged, such as:
- Logging into an online class or tutorial without any further participation;
- Participating in academic counseling or advising; or
- Participating in a student-organized study group.
Additional Parameters for Doctoral programs and Postdoctoral and Postbaccalaureate Certificates:
- Each academic 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 to support timely grade submission. The assessment week is designed to be a period of summative assessment where students have evidenced to the instructor/assessing faculty the applied knowledge accumulated through the term in the context of the course. The structure of that submission will differ from discipline to discipline and from course to course.
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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