CALENDAR
Enrollment Dates
Please note that many classes have a student limit due to online class time.
Academic Calendar – 15 Week Semester
Fall Semester 2025
Start date: September 2, 2025
Last day of the semester: December 12, 2025
Spring Semester 2026
Start date: January 12, 2026
Last day of the semester: April 24, 2026
Withdrawal Deadline: March 31, 2026
Summer Semester 2026
Start date: May 11, 2026
Last day of the semester: August 21, 2026
Withdrawal Deadline: July 13, 2026
Fall Semester 2026
Start date: September 1, 2026
Last day of the semester: December 11, 2026
Withdrawal Deadline: November 2, 2026
Spring Semester 2027
Start date: January 11, 2027
Last day of the semester: April 23, 2027
Withdrawal Deadline: March 15, 2027
Summer Semester 2027
Start date: May 10, 2027
Last day of the semester: August 20, 2027
Withdrawal Deadline: July 12, 2027
Fall Semester 2027
Start date: August 30, 2027
Last day of the semester: December 10, 2027
Withdrawal Deadline: November 1, 2027
All U.S. federal holidays will be observed, and no classes or administrative operations will take place on these dates. This includes the following:
- New Year's Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20, 2025
- Presidents' Day: Monday, February 17, 2025
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Independence Day: Friday, July 4, 2025
- Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025
- Columbus Day: Monday, October 13, 2025
- Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- New Year's Day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Presidents' Day: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Independence Day: Saturday, July 4, 2026 (observed Friday, July 3)
- Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2026
- Columbus Day: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026
- New Year's Day: Friday, January 1, 2027
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 18, 2027
- Presidents' Day: Monday, February 15, 2027
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 31, 2027
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Saturday, June 19, 2027 (observed Friday, June 18)
- Independence Day: Sunday, July 4, 2027 (observed Monday, July 5)
- Labor Day: Monday, September 6, 2027
- Columbus Day: Monday, October 11, 2027
- Veterans Day: Thursday, November 11, 2027
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 25, 2027
- Christmas Day: Saturday, December 25, 2027 (observed Friday, December 24)
Academic Calendar Definitions and Policy
Academic Structure
The University of Arts and Design operates on a semester system consisting of three 15 week academic terms each year. All courses are delivered in a 15 week format to ensure academic rigor, consistency, and alignment with institutional learning outcomes.
Each semester provides structured pacing, regular faculty engagement, and defined academic milestones that support student success and program completion.
Academic Terms
The University offers three semesters annually:
Spring Semester
Classes begin in January
Summer Semester
Classes begin in May
Fall Semester
Classes begin in September
Program Entry
Students primarily begin their program of study in the Fall semester. In limited cases, students may begin in Spring or Summer based on program availability and advisor approval.
Course Load
During each 15 week semester, students enroll in one or more courses according to their program plan. The semester model allows students to engage deeply with course material while maintaining a sustainable academic pace.
Enrollment Policy
All courses are offered in the standard 15 week format. The University does not offer accelerated or alternative term structures. This standardized calendar ensures consistency in academic delivery, student support, and institutional reporting.
