Academic Calendar: MSN and DNP Programs
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*Dates are subject to the VU Return to Campus Policy
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 |
Summer 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 3 (Monday) | First day of summer semester for specialty courses Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes |
| May 17 - 19 | DNP Intensive |
| May 20 (Thursday) | End of student change period |
| June 11 (Friday) | Last day to withdraw with a 'W' |
| August 6 | Last day of summer semester |
Fall 2021
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
|
August 18, 19 (Wed -Thurs) |
MSN Pre-Specialty Level New Student Orientation, On Campus |
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August 18, 19 (Wed - Thurs) |
ASN-MSN Level New Student Orientation, On Campus |
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August 20 (Fri) |
MSN Pre-Specialty Level Classes Begin , On Campus |
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August 20 (Fri) |
ASN-MSN Level Classes Begin, On Campus |
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August 23 (Mon) |
MSN Specialty Level and Post Master’s Certificate Orientations (BSN and MSN entry), Virtual |
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August 24 (Tues) |
MSN Specialty Level and Post Master’s Certificate Classes Begin, (+ Virtual or On Campus, depending on specialty Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes. |
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August 30 – Sept. 1 (Mon – Wed) |
DNP New Student Orientation and Intensive , On Campus |
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Sept. 1 – Sept. 3 (Wed – Fri) |
DNP Return Student Orientation and Intensive, On Campus |
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September 6 (Mon) |
Labor Day – no VUSN Classes |
| October 2 (Sat) | MSN and DNP Fall Open House |
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November 20 – November 28 (Sat – Sun) |
Thanksgiving Break |
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December 10 (Friday) |
Last Day of Fall Semester |
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December 10 (Friday) |
December Pinning Ceremony |
Spring 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
|
January 3 (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 |
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January 10 - 13 (Mon – Thurs) |
DNP and PhD Intensive* |
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January 17 (Mon) |
MLK Holiday for all students – No VUSN Classes |
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March 5 – March 13 (Sat – Sun) |
Spring Break |
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March 5 (Sat) |
MSN and DNP Spring Open House |
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April 22 (Fri) |
Last Day of Spring Semester |
Summer 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
|
May 2 (Mon) |
First Day of Summer Semester for MSN Pre-Specialty and MSN Specialty Level Students Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes |
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May 12 (Thurs) |
May Pinning Ceremony and Reception |
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May 13 (Fri) |
Commencement |
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May 16 - 19 (Mon – Thurs) |
DNP and PhD Intensive* |
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May 30 (Mon) |
Memorial Day Holiday – No VUSN Classes |
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July 4 (Mon) |
July 4 Holiday – No VUSN Classes |
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August 5 (Fri) |
Last Day of Summer Semester |
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August 7 (Sun) |
Pinning Ceremony for Summer, 2022 Graduates |
*The URO has not provided dates for the 2021-2022 AY which may impact tentative PhD dates.
