Academic Calendars
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Students with 16-week classes:
Students with 8-week classes:
Students with 5-week classes:
Three-Year Master Calendar: https://www.faulkner.edu/student-life/registrar/three-year-master-calendar/
College of Health Sciences Calendar: https://www.faulkner.edu/find-
Jones School of Law Calendar: https://law.faulkner.edu/
Updated May 28, 2026
2025- 2026 Academic Calendar (Traditional 16-week)
Full-Term Traditional and Graduate Degree Programs
| Traditional Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Class Schedule |
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Spring 2026 Spring Term: 01/05/26 - 04/30/26 |
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Date |
Event |
| Jan. 2 | University offices open for the spring semester |
| Jan. 2-5 | Spring Registration |
| Jan. 5 | First day of classes |
| Jan. 9 | Last day to add a class |
| Jan. 18 | Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment |
| Jan. 19 | MLK/REL Day – No Classes – All Offices Closed |
| Jan. 25 | Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund |
| Feb. 15 | Graduation application deadline for May |
| Feb. 20 | Marketplace Faith Friday Forums |
| Mar. 4 | Mid-term grades posted |
| Mar. 16-20 | Spring Break-No Classes-Offices Open |
| Mar. 23- Apr. 5 | Registration begins for summer and fall classes |
| Apr. 6-12 | LATE Registration for summer and fall classes ($250 late fee) |
| Mar. 29 | Last Day to drop a class with a grade of "W" |
| Apr. 27 - April 30 | Final Exams |
| May 1 | Graduation Commencement |
| May 5 | End of term grades posted by 1:00 |
| May 7-11 | Registration for Summer sessions |
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Summer 2026 Summer Term 1: 05/11/26 – 06/18/26 |
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Date |
Event |
| May 11 | Summer Session I First day of classes |
| May 14-Aug 12 | Registration for Summer/LATE Registration for Fall Classes ($250.00 Late Fee) |
| May 15 | Last Day to add a class | May 17 | Last Day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment |
| May 24 | Last Day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund |
| May 25 | Memorial Day - No Classes - All Offices Closed |
| Jun. 10 | Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W" |
| Jun. 18 | Finals for the first summer session |
| June 19 | Juneteenth holiday observed - All Offices Closed |
| Jun. 22 | Summer Session II - First day of classes |
| Jun. 23 | Grades posted for first summer session by 1:00 |
| Jun. 28 | Last day to add a class |
| Jun. 29 | Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment |
| Jul. 3 | Independence Day Holiday (observed) – No Classes – All Offices Closed |
| July 6 | Last day to drop a class with a 50% tuition refund |
| July 15 | Graduation application deadline for August |
| July 22 | Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W" |
| July 31 | Finals for the second summer session |
| Aug. 4 | Grades posted for the second summer session by 1:00pm |
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Fall 2026 Fall Term: 08/17/26 - 12/10/26 |
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Date |
Event |
| Aug. 3-17 | Fall Registration |
| Aug. 17 | First day of classes |
| Aug. 21 | Last day to add a class |
| Aug. 30 | Last day to drop a class with 100% tuition refund and no grade assignment |
| Sept. 7 | Labor Day - No Classes - All Offices Closed |
| Sep. 6 | Last day to drop a class with 50% tuition refund |
| Oct. 14 | Mid-term grades posted |
| Oct. 15 | Graduation application deadline for December |
| Oct. 18-21 | Faulkner Bible Lectureship |
| Oct. 26- Nov. 8 | Registration begins for spring classes |
| Nov. 1 | Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W" |
| Nov. 9-Dec. 6 | Late Registration for Spring Classes ($250 Late Fee) |
| Nov. 11 | Veterans Day - No Classes - All Offices Closed |
| Nov. 23-27 | Thanksgiving Break - No Classes |
| Nov. 25-27 | Thanksgiving Break - All Offices Closed |
| Dec. 7-10 | Final Exams |
| Dec. 11 | Graduation commencement |
| Dec. 15 | End of term grades posted at 1:00pm |
| Dec. 14 - Jan. 8 | Christmas Break - No Classes |
| Dec. 21- Jan. 3 | University Offices Closed |
2025- 2026 Eight-Week Modular Calendar
All Campuses
(Applicable Undergraduate Programs)
| Executive One-Year; and Online Programs |
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Fall 2025 |
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Module |
Term Dates |
| Module 1 | Course Term: 08/18/25- 10/12/25 |
| Module 2 | Course Term: 10/13/25 - 12/7/25 |
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Spring 2026 |
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Module |
Term Dates |
| Module 1 | Course Term: 01/05/26 - 03/01/26 |
| Module 2 | Course Term: 03/02/26 - 04/26/26 |
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Summer 2026 |
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Module |
Term Dates |
| Module 1 | Course Term: 04/27/26 - 06/21/26 |
| Module 2 | Course Term: 06/22/26- 08/16/26 |
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.
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 graduates.
University offices are closed December 19, 2025 – January 1, 2026.
Go to Graduation Information to apply for graduation.
2025- 2026 Five-Week Graduate Calendar
Master Degree Programs
Business Administration; Education; Justice Administration; Management
| One-Year Programs ~ Five-Week Courses ~ Ten Entry Points |
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Fall 2025 |
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Course Number |
Term Dates |
| Course 1 | Course Term: 09/08/25 - 10/12/25 |
| Course 2 | Course Term: 10/13/25 - 11/16/25 |
| Course 3 | Course Term: 11/17/25 - 12/21/25 |
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Spring 2026 |
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Course Number |
Term Dates |
| Course 1 | Course Term: 01/05/26 - 02/08/26 |
| Course 2 | Course Term: 02/9/26 - 03/15/26 |
| Course 3 | Course Term: 03/16/26 - 04/19/26 |
| Course 4 | Course Term: 04/20/26 - 05/24/26 |
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Summer 2026 |
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Course Number |
Term Dates |
| Course 1 | Course Term: 05/25/26 - 06/28/26 |
| Course 2 | Course Term: 06/29/26 - 08/02/26 |
| Course 3 | Course Term: 08/03/26 - 09/06/26 |
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”.
▪ University offices are closed December 19, 2025 – January 1, 2026.
Go to Graduation Information – to apply for graduation.