Academic Calendar

2022-2023 Academic Calendars

Students with 16-week classes:

Traditional

Students with 8-week classes:

8-Week

Students with 5-week classes:

5-Week

2022- 2023 Academic Calendar (Traditional 16-week)

Full-Term Traditional and Graduate Degree Programs

Traditional Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Class Schedule

Fall 2022

Fall Term: 08/22/22 - 12/15/22

Date

Event

Aug. 12 All Employee Conference
Aug. 18 - 19 Fall Registration
Aug. 20 - 26 New Student Orientation
Aug. 22 First day of classes
Aug. 26 Last day to add a class
Sep. 4 Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment
Sep. 5 Labor Day - No Classes - All Offices Closed
Sep. 11 Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund
Oct. 6 Faulkner University's Annual Benefit Dinner
Oct. 15 Graduation application deadline for December
Oct. 18 Mid-term grades posted
Oct. 24 Registration begins for spring classes
Oct. TBA Homecoming activities
Nov. 8 Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
Nov. 21 - 25 Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
Nov. 23 - 25 Thanksgiving Break - All Offices Closed
Dec. 12-15 Final Exam
Dec. 19 End of term grades posted
Dec. 16 - Jan. 6 Christmas Break - No Classes
Dec. 22 - Jan. 4 University Offices Closed

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Spring 2023

Spring Term: 01/09/23 - 05/04/23

Date

Event

Jan. 5 University offices open for the spring semester
Jan. 5 - 6 Spring Registration
Jan. 9 First day of classes
Jan. 13 Last day to add a class
Jan. 16 MLK/REL Day – No Classes – All Offices Closed
Jan. 22 Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment
Jan. 29 Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund
Feb. 15 Graduation application deadline for May
Feb. 17 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums
Mar. 13 Registration begins for summer and fall classes
Mar. 7 Mid-term grades
Mar. 20 - 24 Spring Break
Mar. 31 - Apr. 1 Jamboree
Apr. 4 Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”
May 1 - 4 Final Exams
May 5 Annual Commencement Exercises
May 9 End of term grades posted

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Summer 2023

Summer Term 1: 05/15/23 – 06/22/23
Summer Term 2: 06/26/23 - 08/03/23

Date

Event

May 11-12 Late registration for summer sessions
May 15 Summer Session I - First day of classes
May 18 Last day to add a class
May 21 Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment
May 28 Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund
May 29 Memorial Day - No Classes - All Offices Closed
Jun. 13 Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
Jun. 23 Finals for first summer session
Jun. 26 Summer Session II – First day of classes
Jun. 27 Grades posted for first summer session
Jun. 29 Last day to add a class
Jul. 2 Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment
Jul. 4 Independence Day – No Classes – All Offices Closed
Jul. 9 Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund
Jul. 15 Graduation application deadline for August
Jul. 25 Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”
Aug. 4 Finals for second summer session
Aug. 8 Grades posted for second summer session

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2022- 2023 Eight-Week Modular Calendar

All Campuses

(Applicable Undergraduate Programs)

Executive One-Year; and Online Programs

Fall 2022

Module

Term Dates

Module 1 Course Term: 08/22/22 - 10/16/22
Module 2 Course Term: 10/17/22 - 12/11/22

Spring 2023

Module

Term Dates

Module 1 Course Term: 01/09/23 - 03/05/23
Module 2 Course Term: 03/06/23 - 04/30/23

Summer 2023

Module

Term Dates

Module 1  Course Term: 05/01/23 - 06/25/23
Module 2 Course Term: 06/26/23 - 08/20/23

Important Dates

  • 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, 2022 through January 8, 2023.
  • University offices closed December 21 – January 3.
  • Annual commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 5, 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.

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2022- 2023 Five-Week Graduate Calendar

Master Degree Programs

Business Administration; Education; Justice Administration; Management

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

Fall 2022

Course Number

Term Dates

Course 1 Course Term: 09/05/22 - 10/09/22
Course 2 Course Term: 10/10/22 - 11/13/22
Course 3  Course Term: 11/14/23 - 12/18/22

Spring 2023

Course Number

Term Dates

Course 1 Course Term: 01/02/23 - 02/05/23
Course 2 Course Term: 02/06/23 - 03/12/23
Course 3 Course Term: 03/13/23 - 04/16/23
Course 4 Course Term: 04/17/23 - 05/21/23

Summer 2023

Course Number

Term Dates

Course 1 Course Term: 05/22/23 - 06/25/23
Course 2 Course Term: 06/26/23 - 07/30/23
Course 3 Course Term: 07/31/23 - 09/03/23

Important Dates

  • 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 21 through January 3 for the holidays.
  • Annual commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 5, 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.

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