Academic Calendar: MSN and DNP Programs
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Fall 2020
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 17 – 21 (Mon – Friday) | Virtual PhD student orientation and intensive |
| August 19, 20 (Wed -Thurs) | Virtual MSN Pre-Specialty Level New Student Orientation |
| August 19, 20 (Wed - Thurs) | Virtual ASN-MSN Level New student orientation |
| August 21 (Fri) | Virtual Pre-Specialty Level 1st day of class |
| August 21 (Fri) | Virtual ASN-MSN Level classes begin |
| August 24 (Mon) | Virtual MSN Specialty Level orientations (BSN and MSN entry) and classes begin |
| Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes | |
| August 31 – Sept. 3 (Mon - Thurs) | Virtual DNP student orientation and intensive |
| September 7 (Mon) | Labor Day – no VUSN Classes |
| October 3 (Sat) | MSN and DNP Fall Open House |
| November 20 (Fri) | Last Day of On-Campus classes |
| November 21– November 29 (Sat – Sun) | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 11 (Friday) | Last Day of Fall Semester |
| December 11 (Friday) | December Pinning Ceremony |
Spring 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 4 (Mon) |
First day of Spring semester for Specialty courses Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes |
| January 11 - 14 (Mon – Thurs) |
First day of Spring Semester for PreSpecialty, DNP, and PhD Courses; PhD and DNP Intensive |
| January 18 (Mon) | MLK Holiday for all students – No VUSN Classes |
| March – Date TBA | MSN and DNP Spring Open House |
| April 23 (Fri) | Last Day of Spring Semester |
