Academic Calendar
2026–2027 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.
| 2026 Fall Semester | |
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| Financial Aid Applications Open |
June 1 |
| Open Registration |
June 1 – July 31 |
| Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline |
August 1 |
New Student Financial Aid App Deadline
|
August 15 |
| Classes Begin |
September 5 |
| Labor Day Holiday |
September 7 |
| Tuition Due |
September 11 |
| Thanksgiving Recess |
November 26–27 |
| Classes End |
December 11 |
| 2027 Spring Semester | |
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| Financial Aid Applications Open |
October 1 |
| Open Registration |
October 1 – Nov. 30 |
| Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline |
December 1 |
| New Student Financial Aid App. Deadline |
December 15 |
| Classes Begin |
January 2 |
| Tuition Due |
January 8 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday |
January 18 |
| Good Friday |
March 26 |
| Classes End |
April 9 |
| 2027 Summer Semester | |
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| Financial Aid Applications Open |
February 1 |
| Open Registration |
February 1 – March 31 |
| Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline |
April 1 |
| New Student Financial Aid App Deadline |
April 15 |
| 2027 Graduation Ceremony (Portland + Global) |
April 17 |
| Classes Begin |
May 1 |
| Tuition Due |
May 8 |
Memorial Day Holiday
|
May 31 |
Juneteenth Holiday
|
June 19 |
| July 4th Holiday |
July 4 |
| Classes End |
August 6 |
