Southern Seminary's course schedule is designed to give our students maximum flexibility.
You can view the on-campus and online course schedules below.
2024-2025 On-Campus Schedule
| Term | Dates | Add/Drop Dates |
| Fall Semester | Aug. 19 – Nov. 21 | First day of class |
| Final Exams | Nov. 22-23, 25-26 | |
| Winter Term* | Dec. 2 | First day of class |
| Spring Semester | Jan. 21 – Apr. 25 | First day of class |
| Final Exams | Apr. 28 – May 2 | |
| Summer Term* | June 2 | First day of class |
*Winter & Summer courses are held over 8 weeks and in-person schedules vary. See the Public Course List for more information.
2025-2026 On-Campus Schedule
| Term | Dates | Add/Drop Dates |
| Fall Semester | Aug. 18 – Nov. 20 | First day of class |
| Final Exams | Nov. 21-22, 24-25 | |
| Winter Term* | Dec. 1 | First day of class |
| Spring Semester | Jan. 20 – Apr. 24 | First day of class |
| Final Exams | Apr. 27 – May 1 | |
| Summer Term* | June 1 | First day of class |
2024-2025 Online Learning Schedule
| Term | Dates | Add / Drop Dates |
| Fall 1 (F1) | Aug. 5 – Sep. 29 | Aug. 5 / Aug. 9 |
| Break Week | Sep. 30 – Oct. 4 | |
| Fall 2 (F2) | Oct 7 – Dec. 1 | Oct. 7 / Oct. 11 |
| Winter (JA) | Dec. 2 – Feb. 2 Christmas Break: Dec. 22 – 28 | Dec. 2 / Dec. 6 |
| Spring 1 (S1) | Feb. 3 – Mar. 30 | Feb. 3 / Feb. 7 |
| Break Week | Mar. 31 – Apr. 4 | |
| Spring 2 (S2) | Apr. 7 – June 1 | Apr. 7 / Apr. 11 |
| Summer (SU) | Jun. 2 – Jul. 27 | Jun. 2 / Jun. 6 |
| Break Week | Jul. 27 – Aug. 2 |
2025-2026 Online Learning Schedule
| Term | Dates | Add / Drop Dates |
| Fall 1 (F1) | Aug. 4 – Sep. 28 | Aug. 4 / Aug. 8 |
| Break Week | Sep. 29 – Oct. 3 | |
| Fall 2 (F2) | Oct 6 – Nov. 30 | Oct. 6 / Oct. 10 |
| Winter (JA) | Dec. 1 – Feb. 1 Christmas Break: Dec. 21 – 27 | Dec. 1 / Dec. 5 |
| Spring 1 (S1) | Feb. 2 – Mar. 29 | Feb. 2 / Feb. 6 |
| Break Week | Mar. 29 – Apr. 4 | |
| Spring 2 (S2) | Apr. 6 – May 31 | Apr. 6 / Apr. 10 |
| Summer (SU) | Jun. 1 – Jul. 26 | Jun. 1 / Jun. 5 |
| Break Week | Jul. 26 – Aug. 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Modulars and J-Terms are hybrid courses at Southern that blend both on-campus and online formats.
Students will complete the course work online as well as attend a two-day on-campus experience (for Modulars) or a 1 week on-campus experience (for J-terms).
J-Terms are only held during winter or summer terms.
Yes, on-campus students are allowed to take online, modular, or J-Term courses during winter or summer terms.
Yes, students may apply for any of our terms and begin taking classes in the fall, winter, spring, or summer.
Click here to start your application.
Academic Calendar
For a complete schedule of the Southern Seminary academic year, click the link below.
View Academic Calendar