Doctoral Nursing Academic Calendar

All DNP courses are 12 weeks with the exception of NSG 608a and NSG 608b, which are 15 weeks.

General DNP Courses

  • Spring 2025

    • Jan. 13 - Apr. 6
  • Summer 2025

    • May 19 - Aug. 11
  • Fall 2025

    • Aug. 25 - Nov. 16
  • Spring 2026

    • Jan. 12 - April 5
  • Summer 2026

    • May 18 - Aug. 10
  • Fall 2026

    • Aug. 31 - Nov. 23
  • Spring 2027

    • Jan. 19 - April 12

NSG 608a and NSG 608b

  • Spring 2025

    • Jan. 12 - April 26

  • Summer 2025

    • May 12 - Aug. 24

  • Fall 2025

    • Aug. 25 - Dec. 7

  • Spring 2026

    • Jan. 12 - April 26

  • Summer 2026

    • May 11 - Aug. 23
  • Fall 2026

    • Aug. 31 - Dec. 14
  • Spring 2027

    • Jan. 19 - May 3

All PhD course are 12 weeks, with the following exceptions:

  • NSG 615: A one-day virtual orientation for new student. Runs prior to the initial course start date.
  • NSG 628: A two-week course prior to the start of classes. Includes a scheduled comprehensive written exam.
  • Spring 2025

    • Jan. 13 - Apr. 6
  • Summer 2025

    • May 19 - Aug. 11
    • NSG 628: May 5 - 17
  • Fall 2025

    • Aug. 25 - Nov. 16
    • NSG 615: Aug. 21 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST)
    • NSG 628: Aug. 11 - 23
  • Spring 2026

    • Jan. 12 - April 5
    • NSG 628: Dec. 29 - Jan. 9
  • Summer 2026

    • May 18 - Aug. 10
    • NSG 628: May 4 - 16
  • Fall 2026

    • Aug. 31 - Nov. 23
    • NSG 615: Aug. 27 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST)
    • NSG 628: Aug. 17 - 29
  • Spring 2027

    • Jan. 19 - April 12
    • NSG 628: Jan. 1 - Jan. 16