2023-2024 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 07, 2024  
2023-2024 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Calendar and Critical Deadlines


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.


Undergraduate Day Calendar | Professional Studies Calendar


Undergraduate Day and Professional Studies Students

Semester System

Samford University operates on the semester system, consisting of two four-month semesters: fall and spring. The fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The spring semester begins in January and ends in late-April. For undergraduate students, a maximum of 18 credits may be taken during a fall or spring semester without additional approval of an academic dean.

Fall and Spring Semesters and A/B Terms

For students in the online Professional Studies program, the fall and spring semesters are split into two eight-week terms: A and B. The typical mid-semester point for fall is mid-October and for spring is mid-March. For Professional Studies students, the normal course load for the fall or spring semester (A and B terms combined) is 15-18 credits without additional approval of the Professional Studies director.

Summer Terms

Summer term classes are split into one three-week May Term and, in the summer, two five-week terms (Summer I and Summer II) and one 10-week term (Summer III). (12-week and 14-week summer terms are also available but are typically reserved for specific graduate programs.) An overall maximum of 22 credits can be taken during the summer: six in May Term plus 16 credits in the traditional summer terms, with a maximum of 8 credits in each five-week term.

May Term

As noted above, Samford University offers a three-week interterm called May Term. The major intent of this interterm is to give the student a wider world view, a richer experience in integrating knowledge from a variety of specialties, and a deeper consciousness of the relevance of the student’s studies to one’s life and career. Some courses emphasize interdisciplinary cooperation, using teaching faculty, guest lecturers, and student research and participation. Others are intended to give the student an opportunity for intensive study and observation in a setting involving a potential career. Interterm opportunities include research in libraries or laboratories, contacts with visiting scholars, internships, externships, field trips, and other useful activities. Several courses are offered at the Daniel House, Samford’s London Study Centre. Regular courses are offered for those who wish to accelerate progress toward graduation or to make up for an underload in earlier semesters. Most classes will meet daily. The maximum class load allowed in the May Term is two courses, not to exceed a total of six credits.

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.


Calendar for Academic Year 2023-2024 for
Undergraduate Day Programs

Calendar dates/deadlines are subject to change.

 Fall Semester 2023

August 21 Classes Begin (Monday)
August 22 University Convocation (Tuesday)
August 25 Last day to add or drop a Fall course(s) (Friday)
August 25 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in semester repeated course is taken
September 4 Labor Day Holiday (University Closed)
October 9 - 10 Fall Break (Monday-Tuesday)
October 11 - 13 Midterm grade entry for all undergraduates
October 15  Deadline for Undergraduate Graduation Application for Spring or Summer 2024
October 18 Registration begins for Spring and Summer terms
  (Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)
November 2 Last day to withdraw from a Fall course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Fall courses without academic penalty
November 2 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester
November 22 - 24 Thanksgiving Holidays (University Closed Nov 23-24; no classes meet Nov 22)
November 30 Last day of classes (Thursday)
December 1 Study Day (Friday)
December 4 - 7 Final Exams (Monday-Thursday)
December 9 Fall Commencement (Saturday)
December 12 Final Grades Due (Tuesday)

 Spring Semester 2024

January 8 Classes Begin (Monday)
January 9 University Convocation (Tuesday)
January 12 Last day to add or drop a Spring course(s) (Friday)
January 12 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in semester repeated course is taken
January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University Closed)
   
February 21 - 23 Midterm grade entry for all undergraduates
March 4 - 8 Spring Break (Monday-Friday)
Mid-March Registration begins for Fall semester (exact dates TBA)
  (Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)
March 15 Deadline for Undergraduate Graduation Application for Fall 2024
April 1 Easter Monday (University Closed)
April 4 Last day to withdraw from a Spring course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Spring courses without academic penalty
April 4 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester
April 18 Last Day of Classes (Thursday)
April 19 Study Day (Friday)
April 22 - 25 Final Exams (Monday-Thursday)
April 26 - 28 Commencement Ceremonies (Friday-Sunday)
April 30 Final Grades Due (Tuesday)

 May Term 2024 (3 Weeks)

May 6 Classes Begin (Monday)
May 8 Last day to add or drop a May Term course(s) (Friday)
May 8 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
May 13 Last day to withdraw from a May Term course OR to completely withdraw from ALL May Term courses without academic penalty
May 13 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
May 27 Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed)
May 29 Last Day of Classes (Wednesday)
May 30 Final Exams (Thursday)
June 3 Final Grades Due (Monday)

 Summer I Term 2024 (5 Weeks)

June 3 Classes Begin (Monday)
June 5 Last day to add or drop a Summer I course(s) (Wednesday)
June 5 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
June 18 Last day to withdraw from a Summer I course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Summer I courses without academic penalty
June 18 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (University Closed)
July 2 Last Day of Classes (Tuesday)
July 3 Final Exams (Wednesday)
July 4 Independence Day Holiday (University Closed)
July 8 Final Grades Due (Monday)

 Summer II Term 2024 (5 Weeks)

July 10 Classes Begin (Wednesday)
July 12 Last day to add or drop a Summer II course(s) (Friday)
July 12 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
July 24 Last day to withdraw from a Summer II course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Summer II courses without academic penalty
July 24 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
August 8 Last Day of Classes (Thursday)
August 9 Final Exams (Friday)
August 12 Final Grades Due (Monday)

 Summer III Term 2024 (10 Weeks)

June 3 Classes Begin (Monday)
June 5 Last day to add or drop a Summer III (10-Week) course(s) (Friday)
June 5 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (University Closed)
July 4 Independence Day Holiday (University Closed)
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 Last Day of Classes (Thursday)
August 9 Final Exams (Friday)
August 12 Final Grades Due (Monday)

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/cumberlandlaw/calendars-and-schedules

For a calendar with dates specific to the McWhorter School of Pharmacy, use the following link: http://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/student-services/


Calendar for Academic Year 2023-2024 for
Professional Studies (Online Only)

Calendar dates/deadlines are subject to change

 Fall Term A 2023

August 21 Classes Begin for Fall Term A (Monday)
August 25 Last day to add or drop a Fall Term A course(s) (Friday)
August 25 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in Fall Term A
September 4 Labor Day Holiday (University Closed)
September 14 Last day to withdraw from a Fall Term A course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Fall Term A courses without academic penalty
September 14 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in Fall Term A
September 19 Registration re-opens for Fall Term B (Monday)
October 6 Last Day of Classes (Friday)
October 9 - 11 Final Exams for Fall Term A (Monday-Wednesday)
October 13 Final Grades Due (Monday)
October 15 Deadline for Undergraduate Graduation Application for Spring or Summer 2024

 Fall Term B 2023

October 16 Classes Begin for Fall Term B (Monday)
October 18 Registration begins for Spring Terms A & B and Summer Terms
  Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)
October 20 Last day to add or drop a Fall Term B course(s) (Friday)
October 20 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in Fall Term B
November 9 Last day to withdraw from a Fall Term B course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Fall Term B courses without academic penalty
November 9 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in Fall Term B
November 22 - 24 Thanksgiving Holidays (University Closed Nov 23-24; no classes meet Nov 22)
December 1 Last Day of Classes for Fall Term B (Friday)
December 4 - 6 Final Exams for Fall Term B (Monday-Wednesday)
December 9 Fall Commencement (Saturday)
December 12 Final Grades Due (Tuesday) 

 Spring Term A 2024

January 8 Classes Begin for Spring Term A (Monday)
January 12 Last day to add or drop a Spring Term A course(s) (Friday)
January 12 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in Spring Term A
January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University Closed)
January 25 Registration re-opens for Spring Term B (Wednesday)
February 1 Deadline for Undergraduate Graduation Application for Summer 2024
February 1 Last day to withdraw from a Spring Term A course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Spring Term A courses without academic penalty
February 1 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in Spring Term A
February 23 Last Day of Classes for Spring Term A (Friday)
February 26 - 28 Final Exams for Spring Term A (Monday - Wednesday)
March 1 Final Grades Due (Friday)

 Spring Term B 2024

March 4 Classes Begin for Spring Term B (Monday)
March 4 - 8 Spring Break (Some academic programs may choose not to take this break)
March 8 Last day to add or drop a Spring Term B course(s) (Friday)
March 8 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in Spring Term B
Mid-March Registration begins for Fall Terms A & B (exact dates TBA)
  (Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)
March 15 Deadline for Undergraduate Graduation Application for Fall 2024
April 1 Easter Monday (University Closed)
April 4 Last day to withdraw from a Spring Term B course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Spring Term B courses without academic penalty
April 4 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in Spring Term B
April 19 Last Day of Classes for Spring Term B (Friday)
April 22 - 24 Final Exams or Spring Term B (Monday-Wednesday)
April 26 - 28 Commencement Ceremonies (Friday-Sunday)
April 30 Final Grades Due (Tuesday)

 May Term 2024 (3 Weeks)

May 6 Classes Begin (Monday)
May 8 Last day to add or drop a May Term course(s) (Friday)
May 8 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
May 13 Last day to withdraw from a May Term course OR to completely withdraw from ALL May Term courses without academic penalty
May 13 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
May 27 Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed)
May 29 Last Day of Classes (Wednesday)
May 30 Final Exams (Thursday)
June 3 Final Grades Due (Monday)

 Summer I Term 2024 (5 Weeks)

June 3 Classes Begin (Monday)
June 5 Last day to add or drop a Summer I course(s) (Wednesday)
June 5 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
June 18 Last day to withdraw from a Summer I course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Summer I courses without academic penalty
June 18 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (University Closed)
July 2 Last Day of Classes (Tuesday)
July 3 Final Exams (Wednesday)
July 4 Independence Day Holiday (University Closed)
July 8 Final Grades Due (Monday)

 Summer II Term 2024 (5 Weeks)

July 10 Classes Begin (Wednesday)
July 12 Last day to add or drop a Summer II course(s) (Friday)
July 12 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is taken
July 24 Last day to withdraw from a Summer II course OR to completely withdraw from ALL Summer II courses without academic penalty
July 24 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current term
August 8 Last Day of Classes (Thursday)
August 9 Final Exams (Friday)
August 12 Final Grades Due (Monday)

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/cumberlandlaw/calendars-and-schedules

For a calendar with dates specific to the McWhorter School of Pharmacy, use the following link: http://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/student-services/