Dec 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog Archived Catalog

2023-2024 Academic Calendar



[Neumann University’s academic calendar is broadly constructed on three reporting terms that are identified as the Fall, Spring and Summer Terms. Within these reporting terms, semester calendars have been developed that incorporate course section delivery constructs of varying lengths, all of which are in total compliance with 22 Pa. Code Chapter 31 (31.21-31.22).]

2023 Fall Semester

 

Welcome Back Day for Faculty and Staff:  Monday, August 21

 

Faculty Meeting & Development Day:  T.B.D.

 

Undergraduate Student Orientation:  Wednesday, August 23 - Sunday, August 27th                        

 

Day and Evening Classes Begin  For Undergraduate and Graduate Students+:  Monday, August 28

 

Last day to Make-Up Incompletes  from the 2023 Summer Sessions:  Monday, August 28      

 

Mass of the Holy Spirit:  Thursday, August 31 (3:00pm)

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Friday, September 1

Labor Day Holiday:  Friday, September 1 (5:00 PM) - Monday, September 4                                                  

Classes Resume:  Tuesday, September 5 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option:  Monday, September 11

 

Last day to Apply for December Graduation:  Friday, September 29

 

Early-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due:  Friday, September 29

 

St. Francis of Assisi Day:  Wednesday, October 4

 

Fall Break:  Monday, October 9 - Tuesday, October 10

(ONLY Evening Nursing Major, accelerated degree programs, and courses at additional locations will meet, as needed.)                

 [The University will be open for business during the Fall Break.]                              

Classes Resume:  Wednesday, October 11 (8:00 AM)

 

Homecoming Weekend:  Thursday, October 12- Sunday, October 15                                         

 

Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due:  Friday, October 13

 

Spring Registration:  Begins on Monday, October 30

 

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:  Friday, November 3

Thanksgiving Recess:  Thursday, November 23 - Sunday, November 26

November 22nd after 4:00

(No classes will be held on Wednesday, November 22nd after 4:00 PM, except for accelerated undergraduate

and graduate courses.)

Classes Resume:  Monday, November 27 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day of Classes:  Friday, December 8 [Day Classes], Friday, December 8 [Evening Classes], Sunday, December 10 [Weekend/Classes]

 

Final Examination Period Begins:  Monday, December 11*

 

Fall Semester Ends:  Sunday, December 17

 

Undergraduate/ Graduate Commencement:  Wednesday, December 20

*Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester.

Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor. Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.

+Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

 

2023 FALL MINI-TERMS

 

FALL MINI-TERM 1 (August 28th - October 22nd)

 

Fall Mini-Term 1 Classes Begin:  Monday, August 28

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Friday, September 1

 

Last Day to Withdraw Courses for Fall Mini-Term 1:  Saturday, September 30

 

Last Day of Classes Fall Mini-Term 1:  Sunday, October 22

 

 FALL MINI-TERM 2 (October 23rd - December 10th)

 

Fall Mini-Term 2 Classes Begin:  Monday, October 23

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Friday, October 27

 

Last Date to Withdraw Courses for Fall Mini-Term 2:  Tuesday, November 28

 

Last Day of Classes Fall Mini-Term 2:  Sunday, December 10

*DD- Dynamic Dates for each Program can be found under the School’s Specific Website for each designated program of study

 

 

Spring 2024 Semester 

Day and Evening Classes Begin:  Tuesday, January 16

 

Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the 2023 Fall Semester: Tuesday, January 16

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Wednesday, January 24

 

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option:  Wednesday, January 24

 

Last Day to Apply for May Graduation:  Friday, February 1

 

Early-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due:  Friday, February 16

 

Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due:  Friday, March 1

 

Spring Break: Monday, March 4-Sunday March 10

(ONLY Evening Nursing Major, accelerated degree programs and courses at additional locations will meet, as needed.)   [The University will be open for business during Spring Break.]

Classes Resume:  Monday, March 11 (8:00 AM)

 

Charter/Sponsorship Day:  To be Announced

 

Summer and Fall Registration:  Begins on Monday, March 11

 

Easter Holiday:  Thursday, March 28- Monday, April 1

Classes Resume:  Tuesday, April 2 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:  Friday, April 5     

            

Last Day of Classes:  Friday, May 3 [Day Classes], Friday, May 3 [Evening Classes], Sunday, May 5 [Weekend/Classes]

 

Final Examination Period Begins:  Monday, May 6*

 

Baccalaureate Mass:  Friday, May 17

 

Academic Awards Convocation:  Friday, May 17

 

Commencement:  Saturday, May 18

 

Spring Semester Ends:  Saturday, May 18

*Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester.

Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor. Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.

+Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

 

2024 SPRING MINI-TERMS

 

SPRING MINI-TERM 1 (January 16th - March 10th)

 

Spring Mini-Term 1 Classes Begin:  Tuesday, January 16

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Wednesday, January 24

 

Last Day to Withdraw Courses for Spring Mini-Term 1:  Saturday, March 2

 

Last Day of Classes Spring Mini-Term 1:  Sunday, March 10

 

SPRING MINI-TERM 2 (March 11th - May 5th)

Spring Mini-Term 2 Classes Begin:  Monday, March 11

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Friday, March 15

 

Last Date to Withdraw Courses for Spring Mini-Term 2:  Monday, April 15

 

Last Day of Classes Spring Mini-Term 2:  Sunday, May 5

*DD- Dynamic Dates for each Program can be found under the School’s Specific Website for each designated program of study

 

Summer 2024

Summer Session I:  Monday, May 20 - Friday, August 23

 

Classes Begin:  Monday, May 20

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Friday, May 24

 

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option:  Friday, May 24

 

Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Cancelled):  Monday, May 27

Classes Resume:  Tuesday, May 28 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the 2024 Spring Semester:  Friday, May 31

 

Last Day to Apply for August Graduation:  Friday, June 7

 

Juneteenth Holiday (Classes Cancelled):  Wednesday, June 19

Classes Resume:  Thursday, June 20

 

Independence Day Holiday (Classes Canceled):  Thursday, July 4 - Friday, July 5

Classes Resume:  Monday, July 8 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:  Monday, July 15

 

Last Day of Classes:  Friday, August 23*

 

Summer Session I Ends:  Friday, August 23

 

Summer Session II: Monday, May 20 -Wednesday, July 3

Classes Begin:  Monday, May 20

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Friday, May 24

 

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option:  Friday, May 24

 

Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Cancelled):  Monday, May 27

Classes Resume:  Tuesday, May 28 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes for the 2024 Spring Semester:  Friday, May 31

 

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:  Friday, June 7

 

Juneteenth Holiday (Classes Cancelled):  Wednesday, June 19

 

Classes Resume:  Thursday, June 20

 

Last Day of Classes:  Wednesday, July 3*

 

Summer Session II Ends:  Wednesday, July 3

 

 Summer Session III: Monday, July 8 - Tuesday, August 20

 

 Classes Begin:  Monday, July 8

 

 Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Friday, July 12

 

Last Day for Pass/Fail Option:  Friday, July 12

 

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:  Tuesday, July 30

 

 Last Day of Classes:  Tuesday, August 20*

 

Summer Session III Ends: Tuesday, August 20 

 * For Summer Sessions, Final Examinations are administered on the last day that a class meets.

Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.


* For Summer Sessions, Final Examinations are administered on the last day that a class meets.
  Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.