Academic Calendar

2021–2022 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.

2021 Fall Semester
Open Registration July 1–31
Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline August 1
New Student Financial Aid App. Deadline August 15
Classes Begin September 4
Labor Day Holiday September 6
Tuition Due September 10
Thanksgiving Recess November 25–26
Classes End December 10
2022 Spring Semester
Open Registration November 1–30
Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline December 1
New Student Financial Aid App. Deadline December 15
Classes Begin January 8
Tuition Due January 14
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 17
Classes End April 15
2022 Summer Semester
Open Registration March 1–31
Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline April 1
New Student Financial Aid App. Deadline April 15
2022 Graduation Ceremony (Portland + Global) April 23
Classes Begin May 7
Tuition Due May 13
Memorial Day Holiday May 30
2022 Graduation Ceremony (Sacramento and San Jose) June 11
July 4th Holiday July 4
Classes End August 12