Academic Calendar: MN, MSN and DNP Programs
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*Dates are subject to the VU Return to Campus Policy
Fall Semester 2022
| Date | Event |
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| August 17-18 (Wed-Thurs) |
MSN PreSpecialty Level New Student Orientation* |
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August 19 (Fri) |
MSN PreSpecialty Level Classes Begin* |
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August 22 (Mon) |
MSN Specialty Level and Post Master's Certificate Orientations* (BSN and MSN entry) |
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August 23 (Tue) |
MSN Specialty Level and Post Master's Certificate Classes Begin* |
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Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes. |
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August 22-26 (Mon-Fri) |
PhD Orientation and Intensive (date subject to change) |
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August 29-Sept 1 (Mon-Thurs) |
DNP Orientation and Intensive |
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September 2 (Friday) |
End of Student Change Period. See https://www.vanderbilt.edu/stuaccts/graduate/withdrawal-schedule.php for tuition refund schedule |
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September 5 (Mon) |
Labor Day – no VUSN Classes |
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October 1 (Sat) |
MSN and DNP Fall Open House |
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October 7 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw with a "W" (Please see https://www.vanderbilt.edu/stuaccts/graduate/withdrawal-schedule.php for tuition refund schedule) |
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November 19-27 (Sat-Sun) |
Thanksgiving Break |
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December 9 (Fri) |
Last Day of Fall Semester |
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December 9 (Fri) |
December Pinning Ceremony |
Spring Semester 2023
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
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January 3 (Tue) |
First day of Spring semester for PreSpecialty and Specialty Level |
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Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes |
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January 5-6 (Thurs - Fri) |
MN Orientation |
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January 9-12 (Mon-Thurs) |
DNP Intensive |
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January 9-13 (Mon-Fri) |
PhD Intensive (date subject to change) |
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January 9 |
MN classes begin |
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January 16 (Mon) |
MLK Holiday for all students – No VUSN classes |
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January 20 |
End of student drop/add period; 85% tuition refund see full schedule |
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February 22 |
Last day to withdraw with a "W"; tuition refund 50% see full schedule |
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March 10 (Fri) |
MSN, PMC and DNP Admitted Students Day |
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March 11-19 (Sat-Sun) |
Spring Break |
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April 15 (Sat) |
Spring Open House |
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April 21 (Fri) |
Last Day of Spring Semester |
Summer Semester 2023
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
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May 1 (Mon) |
First Day of Summer Semester for PreSpecialty, MN and MSN Specialty Level |
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Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes |
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May 11 (Thurs) |
May Pinning Ceremony and Reception |
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May 12 (Fri) |
Commencement |
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May 15-18 (Mon-Thurs) |
DNP Intensive |
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May 15-19 (Mon-Fri) |
PhD Intensive (date subject to change) |
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May 18 (Thurs) |
End of student drop/add period; (Please see https://www.vanderbilt.edu/stuaccts/graduate/withdrawal-schedule.php for tuition refund schedule) |
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May 29 (Mon) |
Memorial Day Holiday – No VUSN Classes |
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June 9 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” (Please see https://www.vanderbilt.edu/stuaccts/graduate/withdrawal-schedule.php for tuition refund schedule) |
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July 4 (Tue) |
Independence Day Holiday – No VUSN Classes |
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August 4 (Fri) |
Last Day of Summer Semester |
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August 6 (Sun) |
August Pinning Ceremony |
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* Location (virtual vs on campus) to be determined |
*Location (virtual vs. on campus) to be determined
