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
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