Academic Calendar

This abridged version of Candler School of Theology’s academic calendar indicates key dates in current and upcoming school terms. The calendar is specific to Candler and may vary from other Emory University calendars, and dates are subject to change.

 

The full academic calendar is available on Candler’s intranet, Inside Candler (login required) as well as on the Academic calendar page of the Candler Catalog. Please contact the office of the Candler Registrar with any questions.

Spring 2026
DateEvent or Deadline
January 5-9January Term Mini Session Classes
January 5First Day 8-Week Session 1 (La Mesa)
TBDNew Student Orientation
January 12First Day of Classes, Spring Regular Session
January 13Spring Convocation
January 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes)
February 28Last Day 8-Week Session 1 (La Mesa)
March 2Date of Record
March 2First Day 8-Week Session 2 (La Mesa)
March 9-13Spring Break (No Classes)
April 3Good Friday (No Classes)
April 23Honors Day Convocation
April 25Last Day 8-Week Session 2 (La Mesa)
April 27Last Day of Classes
April 28-30Reading Period
May 1-5Final Exams
May 9Candler Graduate Recognition Ceremony
May 11Emory University Commencement Ceremony
Summer 2026
DateEvent or Deadline
May 18-22May Term Intensive Session
May 25Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes)
June 19Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes)
July 3U.S. Independence Day Holiday (Observed) (No Classes)
August 7End of Summer Term
August 11Date of Record
Upcoming Intensive Sessions
DateEvent or Deadline
August 11-15, 2025 August Term Intensive Session (returning students)
August 18-22, 2025August Term Intensive Session (new students)
January 5-9, 2026January Term Intensive Session
May 13-22, 2026May Term Intensive Session
August 10-14, 2026 August Term Intensive Session (returning students)
August 17-21, 2026 August Term Intensive Session (new students)
January 4-8, 2027January Term Intensive Session
May 12-21, 2027May Term Intensive Session