MABS Academic Calendar
Stay on top of important dates and deadlines throughout the academic year with our interactive calendar. From term start and end dates to registration deadlines and holidays, this calendar is your guide to staying informed and organized. Whether planning your coursework or scheduling around breaks, you’ll find everything you need to navigate your academic journey easily. Explore the calendar below to ensure you never miss a key moment in your path to success!
Academic Year 2024-2025 (On-Campus)
Spring Semester
January 6 – May 21, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of the Spring Semester | 1/6/25 (Mon) |
| Census date for all classes | 1/13 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 1/14 (Tue) |
| Appalachian Outreach | TBD |
| Last day to withdraw from a class | 3/25 (Tue) |
| Easter Break (no classes) | 4/18 – 4/21 (Fri) |
| Last day of the Spring Semester | 5/16 (Fri) |
| “C” or below grades are due | 5/16 (Fri) |
| Graduate Commencement | 5/17 (Sat) |
| Final grades due | 5/21 (Wed) |
Academic Year 2025-2026 (On-Campus)
Fall Semester
July 21 – December 5, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of the Fall Semester | 7/21/24 (Mon) |
| Orientation Day | 7/21 (Mon) |
| Census date for all classes | 7/28 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 7/30 (Wed) |
| Labor Day holiday (no classes) | 9/1 (Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from a course | 9/26 (Fri) |
| Last day of the Fall Semester | 11/25 (Tue) |
| Final grades due | 12/5 (Fri) |
Spring Semester
January 5 – May 20, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of the Spring Semester | 1/5/26 (Mon) |
| Census date for all classes | 1/12 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 1/13 (Tue) |
| Appalachian Outreach | TBD |
| Last day to withdraw from a class | 3/24 (Tue) |
| Easter Break (no classes) | 4/3 – 4/6 (Fri-Sun) |
| Last day of the Spring Semester | 5/15 (Fri) |
| “C” or below grades are due | 5/15 (Fri) |
| Graduate Commencement | 5/16 (Sat) |
| Final grades due | 5/20 (Wed) |
Academic Year 2024-2025 (Online)
At Bluefield University, the MABS program is offered year-round with Fall and Spring semesters, each divided into three 8-week terms.
This structure allows online students to complete their studies flexibly while maintaining steady progress throughout the year. Some courses may extend across multiple terms; please refer to the University Catalog or consult your advisor for specific course details.
Spring Term 1
January 6, 2025 – February 28, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of term 1 | 1/6/25 (Mon) |
| Orientation day | 1/6 (Mon) |
| Census date | 1/13 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 1/14 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop with a “W” | 2/7 (Fri) |
| Last day of term 1 | 2/21 (Fri) |
| Grades for term 1 due | 2/28 (Fri) |
Spring Term 2
February 24 – April 25, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of term 2 | 2/24 (Mon) |
| Census date | 3/3 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 3/4 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop with a “W” | 3/21 (Fri) |
| Last day of term 2 | 4/18 (Fri) |
| Grades for term 2 due | 4/25 (Fri) |
Spring Term 3
April 21 – June 20, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of term 3 | 4/21 (Mon) |
| Census date | 4/28 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 4/29 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop with a “W” | 5/16 (Fri) |
| Graduate Commencement | 5/17 (Sat) |
| Last day of term 3 | 6/13 (Fri) |
| Grades for term 3 due | 6/20 (Fri) |
Academic Year 2025-2026 (Online)
Fall Term 1
June 30 – August 29, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of term 1 | 6/30/25 (Mon) |
| Orientation day | 6/30 (Mon) |
| Census date | 7/7 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 7/8 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop with a “W” | 8/1 (Fri) |
| Last day of term 1 | 8/22 (Fri) |
| Grades for term 1 due | 8/29 (Fri) |
Fall Term 2
August 25 – October 24, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of term 2 | 8/25 (Mon) |
| Census date | 9/2 (Tue) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 9/3 (Wed) |
| Last day to drop with a “W” | 9/26 (Fri) |
| Last day of term 2 | 10/17 (Fri) |
| Grades for term 2 due | 10/24 (Fri) |
Fall Term 3
October 20 – December 22, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of term 3 | 10/20 (Mon) |
| Census date | 10/27 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 10/28 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop with a “W” | 11/24 (Mon) |
| Last day of term 3 | 12/17 (Wed) |
| Grades for term 3 due | 12/22 (Wed) |
Spring Term 1
January 5, 2026 – February 27, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of term 1 | 1/5/26 (Mon) |
| Orientation day | 1/5 (Mon) |
| Census date | 1/12 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 1/13 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop with a “W” | 2/6 (Fri) |
| Last day of term 1 | 2/20 (Fri) |
| Grades for term 1 due | 2/27 (Fri) |
Spring Term 2
February 23 – April 24, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of term 2 | 2/23 (Mon) |
| Census date | 3/2 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 3/3 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop with a “W” | 3/20 (Fri) |
| Last day of term 2 | 4/17 (Fri) |
| Grades for term 2 due | 4/24 (Fri) |
Spring Term 3
April 20 – June 19, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of term 3 | 4/20 (Mon) |
| Census date | 4/27 (Mon) |
| Students not financially cleared dropped | 4/28 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop with a “W” | 5/15 (Fri) |
| Graduate Commencement | 5/16 (Sat) |
| Last day of term 3 | 6/12 (Fri) |
| Grades for term 3 due | 6/19 (Fri) |
Important Dates 2024-2025
At Bluefield University, the MABS program is offered year-round with Fall and Spring semesters, each divided into three 8-week terms.
This structure allows online students to complete their studies with flexibility while maintaining steady progress throughout the year. Some courses may extend across multiple terms; please refer to the University Catalog or consult your advisor for specific course details.