Academic Calendar

2023-2024 Academic Calendars

Students with 16-week classes:

Students with 8-week classes:

Students with 5-week classes:

Updated May 1, 2024

Full-Term Traditional and Graduate Degree Programs

Traditional Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Class Schedule

Fall 2023 Fall Term: 08/14/23 - 12/11/23
Date	Event
Aug. 9	All Employee Conference
Aug. 10 - 11	Fall Registration
Aug. 14	First day of classes
Aug. 18	Last day to add a class
Aug. 27	Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment
Sep. 3	Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund
Sep. 4	Labor Day - No Classes - All Offices Closed
Oct. 5	Faulkner University's Annual Benefit Dinner
Oct. 10	Mid-term grades posted
Oct. 15	Graduation application deadline for December
Oct. 16	Registration begins for spring classes
Oct. 22 - 26	79th Faulkner Bible Lectureship
Oct. 28	Homecoming activities
Oct. 31	Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
Nov. 20 - 24	Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
Nov. 22 - 24	Thanksgiving Break - All Offices Closed
Dec. 4 - 7	Final Exam
Dec. 9	Fall Graduation
Dec. 11	End of term grades posted
Dec. 11 - Jan. 5	Christmas Break - No Classes
Dec. 20 - Jan. 2	University Offices Closed

Spring 2024 Spring Term: 01/08/24 - 05/07/24
Date	Event
Jan. 3	University offices open for the spring semester
Jan. 4 - 5	Spring Registration
Jan. 8	First day of classes
Jan. 12	Last day to add a class
Jan. 15	MLK/REL Day – No Classes – All Offices Closed
Jan. 21	Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment
Jan. 28	Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund
Feb. 15	Graduation application deadline for May
Feb. 16	Marketplace Faith Friday Forums
Mar. 5	Mid-term grades posted
Mar. 18 - 22	Spring Break
Mar. 25-Apr. 26	Registration begins for summer and fall classes
Apr. 1	Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”
Apr. 5 - 6	Jamboree
Apr. 29 - May 2	Final Exams
May 4	Graduation
May 7	End of term grades posted

Summer 2024 Summer Term 1: 05/13/23 – 06/21/23 Summer Term 2: 06/24/23 - 08/02/23
Date	Event
May 9 -10	Late registration for summer sessions
May 13	Summer Session I - First day of classes
May 17	Last day to add a class
May 19	Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment
May 26	Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund
May 27	Memorial Day - No Classes - All Offices Closed
Jun. 11	Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
June 19	Juneteenth holiday observed
Jun. 21	Finals for first summer session
Jun. 24	Summer Session II – First day of classes
Jun. 25	Grades posted for first summer session
Jun. 28	Last day to add a class
Jun. 30	Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment
Jul. 4	Independence Day – No Classes – All Offices Closed
Jul. 7	Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund
Jul. 15	Graduation application deadline for August
Jul. 23	Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”
Aug. 2	Finals for second summer session
Aug. 6	Grades posted for second summer session

All Campuses

(Applicable Undergraduate Programs)

Executive One-Year; and Online Programs

Each 8-week Module starts on Monday and ends on Sunday. Online courses end on Sunday; however, on-ground courses will end earlier as indicated on individual syllabi.
Students may drop a class with 100% tuition refund through the Sunday following the start of the term.
Students may drop a class with 50% tuition refund through the second Sunday following the start of the term.
Tuesday of the 5th week in each term is the last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”.
Final exams will be held during the last scheduled class in each Module. This date varies for different courses.
Thanksgiving Break – All offices will be closed November 22– 24.
Christmas Break – No classes will be held December 11, 2023 through January 7, 2024.
University offices closed December 20, 2023 – January 2, 2024.
Annual commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024.
October 15 is the graduation application deadline for December graduates.
February 15 is the graduation application deadline for May graduates.
July 15 is the graduation application deadline for August graduations.
Go to Graduation Information to apply for graduation.

Master Degree Programs

Business Administration; Education; Justice Administration; Management

One-Year Programs ~ Five-Week Courses ~ Ten Entry Points

Students may begin any of the programs indicated above on any one of the ten course start dates.
Each 5-week course starts on Monday and ends on Sunday.
Students may drop a class with 100% tuition refund through the Sunday following the start of the term.
Students may drop a class with 50% tuition refund through the second Sunday following the start of the term.
Tuesday of the 4th week in each course is the last day to drop with a grade of “W”.
No classes are offered and all offices are closed from December 19 through 30 for the holidays.
Annual commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 3, 2023.
October 15 is the graduation application deadline for December graduates.
February 15 is the graduation application deadline for May graduates.
July 15 is the graduation application deadline for August graduations.
Go to Graduation Information – to apply for graduation.