The academic year for our newly admitted students starts with a required orientation to the Ed.D. program in July prior to the start of courses. Students are required to attend class on campus at SMU during the below dates. (Note: Dates are subject to change prior to the year.)

Weekend Schedule

Friday

Courses: 9 am - 5 pm
Lunch: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm 
Dinner: 5 - 6 pm 

Saturday

Courses: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lunch: 12 - 12:45 pm 

Sunday

Courses: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lunch: 11:30 am - 12:15 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 21-23
  • July 19-21

2024 - 2025 Calendar

Fall 2024

  • Sept. 6-8
  • Sept. 27-29
  • Oct. 18-20
  • Nov. 8-10
  • Dec. 6-8
     

Spring 2025

  • Jan. 24-26
  • Feb. 14-16
  • Mar. 7-9
  • Apr. 4-6
  • May 2-4
     

Summer 2025

  • May 30 - June 1
  • June 27-29
  • July 25-27

2025 - 2026 Calendar

Fall 2025

  • August 22-24
  • September 19-21
  • October 17-19
  • November 7-9
  • December 5-7

Spring 2026

  • January 23-25
  • February 20-22
  • March 20-22
  • April TBD
  • May 1-3

Summer 2026

  • May 29 -May 31
  • June 26-28
  • July 24-26