The 2024-2025 MSJ Academic Calendar is a comprehensive guide for students and faculty, outlining key dates, holidays, and deadlines․ It helps plan the academic year seamlessly, ensuring everyone stays organized and informed about important events․
Key Dates for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
The academic year begins on September 4, 2024, with the fall semester starting on September 5, 2024․ Spring semester commences on January 6, 2025, following the winter break․ Summer session starts in June 2025․
Fall Semester 2024
The fall semester for the 2024-2025 academic year at Mount St․ Joseph University begins on September 5, 2024, with classes commencing on this date․ The semester is scheduled to end on December 20, 2024․ Key dates to note include:
- September 5, 2024: First day of classes for the fall semester․
- September 19, 2024: Final day for adding or dropping courses without penalties․
- October 14, 2024: No classes in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day․
- October 18-19, 2024: MSJ Homecoming Weekend․
- November 11, 2024: MSJ Open House․
- November 25-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break․
- December 9-13, 2024: Final exam week․
- December 20, 2024: Last day of the fall semester․
These dates ensure students and faculty are well-prepared for the academic term ahead․
Spring Semester 2025
The spring semester for the 2024-2025 academic year at Mount St․ Joseph University begins on January 6, 2025, following the winter break․ Key dates for the spring term include:
- January 6, 2025: First day of classes for the spring semester․
- January 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Jr․ Day (university closed)․
- March 10, 2025: Midterm exams and assessments begin․
- March 24-28, 2025: Spring Break․
- March 31, 2025: Easter Monday (no classes)․
- April 14, 2025: Final day to withdraw from courses․
- April 28 ⸺ May 2, 2025: Final exam week․
- May 9, 2025: Last day of the spring semester․
These dates provide a clear roadmap for students and faculty to navigate the spring term effectively, ensuring timely completion of academic requirements․
Summer Session 2025
The summer session for 2025 offers students the opportunity to take courses during the break․ The session is divided into two parts:
- Eight-week session: Begins on June 3, 2025, and ends on July 25, 2025․
- Six-week session: Starts on June 17, 2025, and concludes on July 25, 2025․
Key dates to note include:
- June 19, 2025: Juneteenth holiday (college closed)․
- July 4, 2025: Independence Day holiday (college closed)․
These sessions are ideal for students looking to catch up on credits or accelerate their degree programs․ The summer session provides a condensed format, allowing for focused learning․ Students are encouraged to review the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar for additional details and to plan accordingly for their academic needs․
Important Holidays and Breaks
The academic calendar includes key holidays and breaks, such as Juneteenth on June 19, 2025, and Independence Day on July 4, 2025․ Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks are also highlighted for student planning․
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break for the 2024-2025 academic year at Mount St․ Joseph University is scheduled to take place from November 28, 2024, through November 29, 2024․ During this time, classes will be canceled, and university offices will be closed to allow students, faculty, and staff to observe the holiday with family and friends․ The break follows the end of the first quarter, which concludes on October 25, 2024, and precedes the MSJ Open House on November 7, 2024․ This period provides a well-deserved rest before the academic workload intensifies leading up to final exams․ Students are encouraged to review their course schedules and ensure all assignments are completed before the break․ Additionally, the university will resume normal operations on December 2, 2024, following the Thanksgiving holiday․ This break is an essential part of the academic calendar, allowing the university community to recharge and prepare for the remainder of the semester․
Winter Break
Winter Break for the 2024-2025 academic year at Mount St․ Joseph University is scheduled to begin on December 24, 2024, and continue through January 1, 2025․ During this period, the university will be closed, allowing students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends․ The break aligns with the conclusion of the fall semester and provides a restful transition into the spring semester, which begins on January 6, 2025․ This extended break includes the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, ensuring ample time for relaxation and preparation for the upcoming term․ Students are advised to check their course materials and ensure all assignments are completed before the break commences․ The university will resume normal operations on January 2, 2025, with classes restarting shortly thereafter․ Winter Break is a crucial part of the academic calendar, offering a much-needed pause between semesters and allowing the university community to recharge for the new year․
Spring Break
Spring Break for the 2024-2025 academic year at Mount St․ Joseph University is scheduled to take place from March 10, 2025, to March 14, 2025․ During this period, the university will be closed, providing students and faculty with a brief mid-semester break․ This allows for relaxation, travel, or personal activities before the final push toward the end of the spring semester․ The break does not include any academic or administrative activities, giving the university community a well-deserved pause․ Spring Break is a key component of the academic calendar, offering a chance to recharge before focusing on the remaining coursework and final exams․ Students are encouraged to use this time wisely, whether for leisure or preparation for the upcoming academic responsibilities․ The university will resume normal operations on March 17, 2025, with classes and activities continuing as scheduled․ Spring Break is an essential part of maintaining balance and productivity during the academic year․
Registration and Add/Drop Deadlines
Priority registration for the 2024-2025 academic year begins on April 18, 2024․ Open registration follows, with add/drop deadlines varying by semester․ Late registration fees apply starting January 6, 2025․ Ensure timely course adjustments to avoid penalties․
Priority Registration
Priority registration for the 2024-2025 academic year at Mount St․ Joseph University begins on April 18, 2024․ This period allows students to secure their preferred courses early, ensuring a smooth start to the semester․ Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen register in that order, based on academic standing and credit hours completed․ Advisors are available to assist with course selection and degree planning during this time․ Students are encouraged to review their degree requirements and plan accordingly to avoid delays․ Late registration will incur additional fees starting January 6, 2025․ It is crucial to adhere to these deadlines to maintain enrollment status and avoid scheduling conflicts․ By participating in priority registration, students can optimize their academic schedule and stay on track for graduation․ Proper planning during this phase ensures a successful and stress-free academic year․
Open Registration
Open registration for the 2024-2025 academic year at Mount St․ Joseph University begins on April 22, 2024, following the priority registration period․ This phase is available to all students, including new and continuing undergraduates and graduates, allowing them to enroll in courses for the upcoming semester․ Students can register online through the university portal during this time, with no priority scheduling based on academic standing․ Advisors remain available to assist with course selection and academic planning․ Open registration continues until the start of classes, ensuring ample time for students to finalize their schedules․ However, late registration incurs a fee starting January 6, 2025․ It is important to complete registration by the deadline to avoid any delays or additional charges․ Open registration is a critical period for students to secure their spots in desired courses and prepare for the academic year ahead․
Add/Drop Period
The add/drop period for the 2024-2025 academic year at Mount St․ Joseph University allows students to make adjustments to their course schedules․ For the Fall 2024 semester, the add/drop period begins on August 19, 2024, the first day of classes, and ends on August 23, 2024․ During this time, students can add courses, drop courses, or make section changes without academic penalty․ Similarly, for the Spring 2025 semester, the add/drop period starts on January 6, 2025, the first day of classes, and concludes on January 10, 2025․ After the add/drop period, students cannot make further changes to their schedules unless granted special permission․ It is important for students to review their schedules carefully during this window and consult with academic advisors if needed․ Dropping courses after the deadline will result in a “W” grade on the transcript․ This period is crucial for ensuring students are enrolled in the correct courses for the semester․ Proper planning during this time helps students stay on track with their academic goals․
Final Exam Schedules
The 2024-2025 MSJ Academic Calendar outlines final exam weeks for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025․ Fall exams are scheduled for December 9-13, 2024, while Spring exams take place from April 28-May 2, 2025․ Students should consult the calendar for exact dates and times․
Final Exam Week for Fall 2024
The final exam week for the Fall 2024 semester at Mount St․ Joseph University is scheduled to take place from Monday, December 9, 2024, through Friday, December 13, 2024․ During this period, students will complete their final assessments for the semester․ The academic calendar provides detailed information about the specific exam dates and times for each course․ Students are encouraged to review their course schedules and consult with their instructors for any specific instructions or accommodations․ The final exam week is a critical part of the academic term, and proper preparation is essential for success․ The university ensures that the exam schedule is published well in advance to allow students to plan accordingly․ Additionally, the academic calendar highlights any potential conflicts or exceptions, such as makeup exams or alternative assessment arrangements․ Students should also note any deadlines for submitting final projects or papers that may coincide with the exam week․ By adhering to the published schedule, students can effectively manage their time and responsibilities during this important period․ The university’s registrar office is available to address any questions or concerns regarding the final exam week․
Final Exam Week for Spring 2025
The final exam week for the Spring 2025 semester at Mount St․ Joseph University is scheduled to take place from Monday, April 21, 2025, through Friday, April 25, 2025․ During this period, students will complete their final assessments for the spring term․ The academic calendar provides detailed information about the specific exam dates and times for each course, ensuring students are well-prepared․ It is important for students to review their course schedules and consult with their instructors for any specific instructions or accommodations․ The final exam week is a critical part of the academic term, and proper preparation is essential for success․ The university ensures that the exam schedule is published well in advance to allow students to plan accordingly․ Additionally, the academic calendar highlights any potential conflicts or exceptions, such as makeup exams or alternative assessment arrangements․ Students should also note any deadlines for submitting final projects or papers that may coincide with the exam week․ By adhering to the published schedule, students can effectively manage their time and responsibilities during this important period․ The university’s registrar office is available to address any questions or concerns regarding the final exam week․