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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 2020-2021 for
Most Graduate Programs
Calendar dates/deadlines are subject to change.
Fall Semester 2020
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| August 24 |
Classes Begin for ALL Graduate programs (Monday) |
| August 25 |
Virtual University Convocation |
| August 28 |
Last day to add or drop a Fall course(s) |
| September 7 |
Labor Day; The University is open as usual and classes meet |
| October 7 |
Registration begins for Spring semester and Summer terms |
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(Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term) |
| October 20 |
Deadline for graduate Graduation Application for Fall 2020 |
| November 11 |
Last day to withdraw from a Fall course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Fall courses without academic penalty |
| November 11 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester |
| November 24 |
All classes and final exams CONCLUDE for Graduate programs in the School of the Arts and the Brock School of Business (Tuesday) |
| November 25-27 |
Thanksgiving Holidays (no classes meet) |
| December 3 |
Last Day of Classes for all graduate programs NOT ending November 24 (Thursday) |
| December 4 |
Study Day (Friday) |
| December 7 |
Final Exams begin for all graduate programs NOT ending November 24 (Monday) |
| December 12 |
Fall 2020 Degree Conferral Date (no in-person ceremony) |
| December 15 |
Final Grades Due |
Jan Term 2021
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| January 4 |
Classes Begin for selected graduate programs (Monday) |
| January 6 |
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 18 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes meet) |
| January 21 |
Last Day of Classes (Thursday) |
| January 22 |
Final Exams (Friday) |
| January 26 |
Final Grades Due |
Spring Semester 2021
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| January 4 |
Classes Begin for Graduate College of Health Sciences (CHS) programs, 2nd Degree Nursing, and Pharmacy (Monday) |
| January 15 |
Last day to add or drop a Spring course(s) for Grad CHS |
| January 18 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes meet) |
| January 25 |
Classes begin for non-CHS Graduate programs (Monday) |
| January 29 |
Last day to add or drop a Spring course(s) for all non-CHS Graduate programs |
| March 1 |
Deadline for graduate Graduation Application for Spring 2021 |
| Mid/Late March |
Registration begins for Fall semester (exact date TBA) |
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(Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term) |
| April 5 |
Easter Holiday (no classes meet) |
| April 8 |
Last day to withdraw from a Spring course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Spring courses without academic penalty (ALL Graduate programs) |
| April 8 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester |
| April 16 |
Last Day of Classes for Grad CHS, 2nd Degree Nursing, and Pharmacy (Friday) |
| April 19-22 |
Final Exams for Grad CHS, 2nd Degree Nursing, and Pharmacy (Monday-Thursday) |
| April 23 |
Tentative Spring Commencement for Grad CHS programs (Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy & Public Health) (Friday) |
| April 29 |
Last Day of Classes for non-CHS Graduate programs (Thursday) |
| April 30 |
Study Day for non-CHS Graduate programs (Friday) |
| May 3-6 |
Final Exams for non-CHS Graduate programs (Monday-Thursday) |
| May 4 |
Final Grades Due for Grad CHS, 2nd Degree Nursing, and Pharmacy |
| May 7-8 |
Tentative Spring Commencement for non-CHS Graduate programs (Friday & Saturday) |
| May 11 |
Final Grades Due for non-CHS Graduate programs |
Full Summer Term 2021 (14 Weeks)
for Pharmacy & Physician Assistant Studies
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| May 10 |
Classes Begin (Monday) |
| May 14 |
Last day to add or drop a Full Summer Term (14-Week) course(s) |
| May 31 |
Memorial Day Holiday (no classes meet) |
| July 1 |
Deadline for Graduate Graduation Application for Summer 2021 |
| July 5 |
Independence Day Holiday (no classes meet) |
| July 15 |
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 15 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term |
| August 6 |
Last Day of Classes (Friday) |
| August 9-13 |
Final Exams (Monday-Friday) |
| August 17 |
Final Grades Due |
Summer Term 2021 for Graduate CHS (12 Weeks)
(excluding Pharmacy & Physician Assistant Studies)
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| May 17 |
Classes Begin (Monday) |
| May 21 |
Last day to add or drop a 12-Week Summer Term course(s) |
| May 31 |
Memorial Day Holiday (no classes meet) |
| July 1 |
Deadline for Graduate Graduation Application for Summer 2021 |
| July 5 |
Independence Day Holiday (no classes meet) |
| July 15 |
Last day to withdraw from a 12-Week Summer Term course OR to completely withdraw from ALL 12-Week Summer Term courses without academic penalty |
| July 15 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term |
| August 4 |
Last Day of Classes (Wednesday) |
| August 5-6 |
Final Exams (Thursday-Friday) |
| August 10 |
Final Grades Due |
Summer III Term 2021 for All Other Programs (10 Weeks)
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| June 1 |
Classes Begin for all other programs (Tuesday) |
| June 4 |
Last day to add or drop a Summer III (10-Week) course(s) |
| July 1 |
Deadline for Graduate Graduation Application for Summer 2021 |
| July 5 |
Independence Day Holiday (no classes meet) |
| July 22 |
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 22 |
Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term |
| August 4 |
Last Day of Classes for all other programs (Wednesday) |
| August 5-6 |
Final Exams for all other programs (Thursday-Friday) |
| August 9 |
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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