Students are expected to know regulations and policies found in this catalog and the Student Handbook. Keeping abreast of the school calendar, critical deadlines, as well as all University communication is also the student’s responsibility.
Most Graduate Students
Semester System
Samford University operates on the semester (4-1-4) system, consisting of two four-month semesters (fall and spring), and a three-week term in January (Jan Term). The fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The spring semester begins in late January and ends in mid-May. The maximum number of credits allowed in a semester varies depending on the school or academic program.
Jan Term
Samford University offers a short term consisting of three weeks in the month of January called Jan Term. Interterm opportunities may include research in libraries or laboratories, contacts with visiting scholars, internships, externships, field trips, and more. The maximum class load allowed in Jan Term is typically two courses, not to exceed a total of six credits. Not all graduate programs offer classes in Jan Term.
Summer Terms
Summer term classes are split into two five-week terms, one 10-week summer term, and one 14-week summer term. The maximum number of credits allowed during the summer varies depending on the school or academic program, but is typically limited to 16 credits overall, with a maximum of eight in each five-week term.
Inclement Weather Statement
Inclement weather or other events beyond the control of the University that might cause risk or danger to students, faculty, and staff may occasionally result in changes to normal University operations, including cancellation of classes or events; the calendar schedule may be adjusted.
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Calendar for Academic Year 2018-2019 for
Most Graduate Programs
Fall Semester 2018
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| August 20 |
Selected graduate classes begin (PHRX prefix only) |
| August 27 |
Classes begin for all remaining graduate programs |
| August 27 |
P4 Clinical Rotations begin |
| August 28 |
University Convocation |
| August 31 |
Last day to add or drop a Fall course(s) |
| September 3 |
Labor Day Holiday (no classes meet) |
| October 1 |
Deadline for graduate Graduation Application for Fall 2018 |
| October 8-9 |
Fall Break - Observance determined by each school/department |
| October 29 |
Registration begins for Jan Term and Spring Semester (tentative) |
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(Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term) |
| November 12 |
Last day to withdraw from a Fall course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Fall courses without ACADEMIC penalty |
| November 12 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester |
| November 21-23 |
Thanksgiving Break (no classes meet) |
| December 6 |
Classes end |
| December 7 |
Reading/Study Day |
| December 7 |
P4 Clinical Rotations end |
| December 10-13 |
Final Examinations |
| December 15 |
Fall Commencement |
| December 17 |
Final Grades Due |
Jan Term 2019
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| January 2 |
Classes begin |
| January 4 |
Last day to add or drop a Jan Term course(s) |
| January 11 |
Last day to withdraw from a Jan Term course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Jan Term courses without ACADEMIC penalty |
| January 11 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term |
| January 17 |
Classes end |
| January 18 |
Final Examinations |
| January 21 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes meet) |
| January 22 |
Final Grades Due |
Spring Semester 2019
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| January 3 |
Graduate CHS Classes begin |
| January 4 |
P4 Clinical Rotations begin |
| January 10 |
Last day to add or drop a Spring course(s) for Graduate CHS |
| January 21 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes meet) |
| January 22 |
Classes begin for selected graduate programs |
| January 23 |
University Convocation (tentative) |
| January 28 |
Last day to add or drop a Spring course(s) for selected graduate programs |
| February TBD |
Deadline for graduate Graduation Application for Spring 2019 |
| March 11-15 |
Spring Break (no classes meet) |
| March 26 |
Registration begins for Summer Terms and Fall Semester and Jan Term (tentative) |
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(Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term) |
| April 4 |
Deadline for graduate Graduation Application for Summer/Fall 2019 |
| April 9 |
Last day to withdraw from a Spring course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Spring courses without ACADEMIC penalty |
| April 9 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester |
| April 19 |
P4 Clinical Rotations end |
| April 22 |
Easter Monday Holiday (no classes meet) |
| April 26 |
Graduate CHS Classes end (including Accelerated 2nd Degree Nursing) |
| April 29-May 2 |
Final Examinations for Graduate CHS classes |
| May 2 |
Classes end for selected graduate programs |
| May 3 |
Commencement for ALL CHS Graduate Programs (Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health) |
| May 6-9 |
Final Examinations for selected graduate programs |
| May 10-11 |
Fall Commencement for non-CHS Graduate Programs |
| May 14 |
Final Grades Due |
Full Summer Term 2019 (14 Weeks)
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| May 13 |
Classes begin |
| May 13 |
P4 Clinical Rotations begin |
| May 17 |
Last day to add or drop a Full Summer Term (14-Week) course(s) |
| May 27 |
Memorial Day Holiday (no classes meet) |
| July 4 |
Independence Day Holiday (no classes meet) |
| July 18 |
Last day to withdraw from a Full Summer Term (14-Week) course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Full Summer Term (14-Week) courses without ACADEMIC penalty |
| July 18 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term |
| August 9 |
Classes end |
| August 12-15 |
Final Examinations |
| August 20 |
Final Grades Due |
| August TBD |
P4 Clinical Rotations end |
Summer III Term 2019 (10 Weeks)
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| June 3 |
Classes begin |
| June 6 |
Last day to add or drop a Summer III (10-Week) course(s) |
| July 4 |
Independence Day Holiday (no classes meet) |
| July 24 |
Last day to withdraw from a Summer III (10-Week) course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Summer III (10-Week) courses without ACADEMIC penalty |
| July 24 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term |
| August 8 |
Classes end |
| August 8 |
Final Examinations |
| August 12 |
Final Grades Due |
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| NOTE: Some graduate programs offer classes in the Summer I & II Five-Week Terms. See the Undergraduate Catalog for calendar dates. |
*Unless otherwise indicated, these calendar dates are applicable to students in the following graduate colleges/schools: Arts & Sciences, School of the Arts, Business, Divinity, Education, Graduate Law (not Juris Doctor), as well as Graduate CHS programs, even though they have different beginning and end dates, as noted.
CHS=College of Health Sciences (includes School of Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health)
Note about Graduation Application Deadlines: All students must complete the Application for Graduation to assure timely assessment of their graduation requirements. The form is accessible online through the Samford Portal.
Important Note: See the Financial Information section for payment due dates for each semester/term. Students who register AFTER the payment due date MUST make their payments IMMEDIATELY upon registration.
Inclement weather or other events beyond the control of the University that might cause risk or danger to students, faculty, and staff may occasionally result in changes to normal University operations, including cancellation of classes or events; the calendar schedule may be adjusted.
For the Beeson School of Divinity Academic Calendar, use the following link: http://www.beesondivinity.com/academiccalendar
For the Cumberland School of Law Academic Calendar, use the following link: https://www.samford.edu/departments/registrar/academic-calendar-law
For a calendar with dates specific to the McWhorter School of Pharmacy, use the following link: http://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/student-services/
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