Academic Calendar: MSN and DNP Programs
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Fall 2017
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 16, 17, 18 (Wed - Fri) | MSN Pre-Specialty Level New Student Orientation |
| August 16, 17 (Wed - Thurs) | ASN-MSN Level New student orientation |
| August 18 (Fri) | ASN-MSN Level – 1st day of class |
| August 21 (Mon) | MSN Pre-Specialty Level classes begin |
| August 21, 22 (Mon - Tues) | MSN Specialty Level orientation (BSN and MSN entry) |
| August 22 (Tues) | Orientation for MSN students progressing to the MSN Specialty Level (afternoon only) |
| August 23 (Wed) | MSN Specialty Level classes begin |
| Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes | |
| August 28 – August 31 (Mon - Thurs) | DNP student orientation and intensive |
| August 28 – Sept 1 (Mon – Fri) | PhD student orientation and intensive |
| September 4 (Mon) | Labor Day – no VUSN Classes |
| October 6 – October 7 | Vanderbilt Homecoming and Reunion |
| October 14 (Sat) tentative | MSN and DNP Fall Open House |
| November 18 – November 26 (Sat – Sun) | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 8 (Friday) | Last day of classes for all students |
| December 8 (Friday) | December Pinning Ceremony |
| December 11, 12, 13 (Mon – Wed) | Final Exams |
Spring Semester 2018
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 3 (Wed) courses | First day of Spring semester for Pre-specialty and Specialty |
| Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes | |
| January 8 - 11 (Mon – Thurs) | PhD and DNP intensive |
| January 15 (Mon) | MLK Holiday for all students – No VUSN Classes |
| March 3 - 11 (Sat – Sun) | Spring Break |
| March 3 (Sat) tentative | MSN and DNP Spring Open House |
| April 13 (Fri) | Classes end |
| April 16, 17, 18 (Mon – Wed) | Final Exams |
| Important: MSN Pre-Specialty Clinical continues during the week of final exams | |
| April 20 (Fri) | Last Day of Spring Semester |
Summer Semester 2018
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 30 (Mon) | First Day of Summer Semester for Pre-specialty and Specialty students |
| Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes | |
| May 7 - 10 (Mon – Thurs) | PhD and DNP intensive |
| May 10 (Thursday) | Reception for Graduates |
| May Pinning Ceremony | |
| May 11 (Friday) | Commencement |
| May 28 (Monday) | Memorial Day holiday – No VUSN classes |
| July 4 (Wed) | July 4 holiday – No VUSN classes |
| August 5 (Sunday) | Pinning Ceremony for Summer 2018 Graduates |
