Academic Calendar: MSN and DNP Programs
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Fall Semester 2019
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 14, 15 (Wed -Thurs) | MSN Pre-Specialty Level New Student Orientation |
| August 14, 15 (Wed - Thurs) | ASN-MSN Level New student orientation |
| August 16 (Fri) | ASN-MSN Level – 1st day of class |
| August 16 (Fri) | MSN Pre-Specialty Level classes begin |
| August 19, 20 (Mon - Tues) | MSN Specialty Level orientation (BSN and MSN entry) |
| August 19 – 23 (Mon – Friday) | PhD student orientation and intensive |
| August 20 (Tues) | Orientation for MSN students progressing to the |
| MSN Specialty Level (afternoon only) | |
| August 21 (Wed) | MSN Specialty Level classes begin |
| Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes | |
| August 26 – August 29 (Mon - Thurs) | DNP student orientation and intensive |
| August 30 (Fri) | End of Student Change Period |
| September 2 (Mon) | Labor Day – no VUSN Classes |
| October 4 (Fri) | Last day to withdraw with a "W" |
| October 5 (Sat) | MSN and DNP Fall Open House |
| October 17 – 19 (Thurs-Sat) | Vanderbilt Homecoming/Reunion |
| November 23 – December 1 (Sat – Sun) | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 6 (Friday) | Last day of classes for all students |
| December 6 (Friday) | December Pinning Ceremony |
| December 9, 10, 11 (Mon – Wed) | Final Exams |
Spring Semester 2020
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 6 (Mon) | First day of Spring semester for Pre-specialty and Specialty courses |
| Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes | |
| January 13 – 16 (Mon – Thurs) | PhD and DNP intensive |
| January 17 (Fri) | End of Student Change period |
| January 20 (Mon) | MLK Holiday for all students – No VUSN Classes |
| February 19 (Wed) | Last Day to withdraw with a "W" |
| February 29 – March 8 (Sat – Sun) | Spring Break |
| February 29 (Sat) | MSN and DNP Spring Open House |
| April 17 (Fri) | Classes end |
| April 20, 21, 22 (Mon – Wed) | Final Exams |
| Important: MSN Pre-Specialty Clinical continues during the week of final exams | |
Summer Semester 2020
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 4 (Mon) | First Day of Summer Semester for Pre-Specialty and Specialty level students |
| Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes | |
| May 7 (Thurs) | Reception for Graduates |
| May Pinning Ceremony | |
| May 8 (Fri) | Commencement |
| May 11`- 14 (Mon – Thurs) | PhD and DNP intensive |
| May 14 (Thurs) | End of Student Change period |
| May 25 (Mon) | Memorial Day holiday – No VUSN classes |
| June 5 (Fri) | Last day to withdraw with a "W" |
| July 4 (Sat) | July 4 holiday – No VUSN classes |
| August 2 (Sun) | Pinning Ceremony for Summer, 2020 Graduates |
