Academic Calendar: MSN and DNP Programs
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Fall Semester 2016
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 17, 18, 19 (Wed - Fri) | MSN Pre-Specialty Level New Student Orientation |
| August 17, 18 (Wed - Thurs) | ASN-MSN Level New student orientation |
| August 19 (Fri) | ASN-MSN Level – 1st day of class |
| August 22 (Mon) | MSN Pre-Specialty Level classes begin |
| August 22, 23 (Mon - Tues) | MSN Specialty Level orientation (BSN and MSN entry) |
| August 23 (Tues)
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Orientation for MSN students progressing from the Pre-Specialty year (academic year 2015-16) to the MSN Specialty Level (afternoon only) |
| August 24 (Wed) | MSN Specialty Level classes begin Important: Please check your specialty class schedule for specific information on start dates for required classes |
| August 29 – Sept 1 (Mon - Thurs) | DNP student orientation and intensive |
| September 5 (Mon) | Labor Day – no VUSN Classes |
| October 15 (Sat) | MSN and DNP Fall Open House |
| November 19 – November 27 (Sat Sun) | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 9 (Friday) | Last day of classes for all students |
| December 9 (Friday) | December Pinning Ceremony |
| December 12, 13, 14 (Mon – Wed) | Final Exams |
Spring Semester 2017
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 3 (Tues) | 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 9 - 12 (Mon – Thurs) | DNP intensive |
| January 16 (Mon) | MLK Holiday for all students – No VUSN Classes |
| March 4 - 12 (Sat – Sun) | Spring Break |
| March 4 (Sat) | MSN and DNP Spring Open House |
| April 14 (Fri) | Classes end |
| April 17, 18, 19 (Mon – Wed) | Final Exams Important: MSN Pre-Specialty Clinical continues during the week of final exams |
| April 22 – April 30 (Sat – Sun) | Vacation week for all students No VUSN classes |
Summer Semester 2017
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 1 (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 8 - 11 (Mon – Thurs) | DNP intensive |
| May 11 (Thursday) | Reception for Graduates |
| May Pinning Ceremony | |
| May 12 (Friday) | Commencement |
| May 29 (Monday) | Memorial Day holiday - No VUSN classes |
| July 4 (Tues) | July 4 holiday – No VUSN classes |
| August 4 (Fri) | Classes end for all students |
| August 6 (Sunday) | Pinning Ceremony for Summer 2017 Graduates |
Fall Semester 2017
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 16 (Wed) | Proposed Pre-Specialty orientation start date |
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