The academic year for newly admitted students starts with a required orientation to the Ed.D. program, in June prior to the start of the fall semester. Students are required to attend class on campus at SMU during the below dates. (Note: Dates are subject to change prior to the year.)
Schedule and Calendar
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Weekend Schedule
Friday
Courses: 2 - 9 pm
Dinner: 5 - 5:30 pm
Saturday
Courses: 8:30 am - 4/4:30 pm
Lunch: 12 - 12:30 pm
Sunday
Courses: 8:30 - 4/4:30 pm
Lunch: 12 - 12:30 pm
2023-2024 Calendar
Fall 2023
August 25-27
September 22-24
October 13-15
November 3-5
December 1-3
Spring 2024
January 19-21
February 9-11
March 1-3
March 22-24
May 3-5
Summer 2024
May 31 - June 2
June 7-9
June 21-23
2024-2025 Calendar
Fall 2024
September 6-8
September 27-29
October 18-20
November 8-10
December 6-8
Spring 2025
January 24-26
February 14-16
March 7-9
April 4-6
May 2-4
Summer 2025
May 30 - June 1
June 13-15
June 27-29