Schedule and Calendar
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 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lunch: 12:45–1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5–6 p.m.
Saturday
Courses: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lunch: 12–12:45 p.m.
Sunday
Courses: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
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 17–19
May 8–10
Summer 2026
May 29–May 31
June 26–28
July 24–26