Academic Calendar - Western Seminary

Academic Calendar - Western Seminary
Academic Calendar
Western Seminary
Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar
2025–2026 Academic Year
Western Seminary's semesters are based on a minimum 14-week term, with shorter sessions occasionally held within each term. In addition, each credit hour earned by students is based on 45 hours of combined instruction and coursework that is specified in the syllabus for each course.
2025 Fall Semester
Financial Aid Applications Open
June 1
Open Registration
June 1 – July 31
Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline
August 1
New Student Financial Aid App Deadline
August 15
Classes Begin
August 30
Labor Day Holiday
September 1
Tuition Due
September 5
Thanksgiving Recess
November 27 - 28
Classes End
December 5
2026 Spring Semester
Financial Aid Applications Open
October 1
Open Registration
October 1 – Nov. 30
Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline
December 1
New Student Financial Aid App. Deadline
December 15
Classes Begin
January 3
Tuition Due
January 10
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 19
Good Friday
April 3
Classes End
April 10
2026 Summer Semester
Financial Aid Applications Open
February 1
Open Registration
February 1 - March 31
Returning Student Financial Aid App. Deadline
April 1
New Student Financial Aid App Deadline
April 15
2026 Graduation Ceremony (Portland + Global)
April 18
2026 NorCal Graduation Celebration
May 2
Classes Begin
May 2
Tuition Due
May 8
Memorial Day Holiday
May 25
Juneteenth Holiday
June 19
July 4th Holiday
July 4
Classes End
August 7
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MA(BTS) | Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies)
MA/C | Master of Arts in Counseling
MDiv | Master of Divinity
MA/MFT | Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy
MA/ML | Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership
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