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Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

2022–2023 Academic Year

Western Seminary's semesters are based on a minimum 14-week term with shorter sessions occasionally held within each term. In addition, each credit hour earned by students is based on 45 hours of combined instruction and coursework that is specified in the syllabus for each course.

2022 Fall Semester
Financial Aid Applications Open June 1
Open Registration July 1–31
Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline August 1
New Student Financial Aid App. Deadline August 15
Classes Begin September 3
Labor Day Holiday September 5
Tuition Due September 9
Thanksgiving Recess November 24–25
Classes End December 9
2023 Spring Semester
Financial Aid Applications Open October 1
Open Registration November 1–30
Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline December 1
New Student Financial Aid App. Deadline December 15
Classes Begin January 7
Tuition Due January 13
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 16
Classes End April 14
2023 Summer Semester
Financial Aid Applications Open February 1
Open Registration March 1–31
Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline April 1
New Student Financial Aid App. Deadline April 15
2023 Graduation Ceremony (Portland + Global) April 22
Classes Begin May 6
Tuition Due May 12
2023 Graduation Ceremony (Sacramento and San Jose) May 20
Memorial Day Holiday May 29
July 4th Holiday July 4
Classes End August 11