Schedule and Calendar
The academic year for newly admitted students starts with a required orientation to the Ed.D. program, in June prior to the start of the fall semester. 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: 2–9 p.m.
Dinner: 5–5:30 p.m.
Saturday
Courses: 8:30 a.m.–4/4:30 p.m.
Lunch: 12–12:30 p.m.
Sunday
Courses: 8:30 a.m.–4/4:30 p.m.
Lunch: 12–12:30 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 12–14
June 26–28
2026-2027 Calendar
Fall 2026
August 28–30
September 18–20
October 16–18
November 13–15
December 4–6
Spring 2027
January 22–24
February 19–21
March 12–14
April 9–11
April 30–May 2
Summer 2027
June 4–6
June 11–13
June 25–27