SOE Calendar & Events

School of Education Calendars

The following calendars provide helpful dates and deadlines:

The academic year is divided into four terms: Fall, Intersession, Spring, and Summer.  Each term may be referred to by key numbers, such as the following appearing on student registration forms:

  • Intersession 2026 = 202610 = 26I
  • Spring 2026 = 202620 = 26S
  • Summer 2026 = 202630 = 26M
  • Fall 2026 = 202640 = 25F

Since most of the students enrolled in the School of Education are full-time working professionals, the majority of class meetings are scheduled weekday evenings and on Saturdays. Generally, master’s and credential level courses meet once a week on a designated day and time.

  • Teaching Weekend Saturdays: The program manager and program assistants will be in the School of Education every Teaching Weekend Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm.
  • You can also email the Dean's Office with any inquiries: soedeansoffice@usfca.edu.

Additional Campus Schedules

The additional campus schedules are created before the cohort begins and are based on strict State licensing requirements designating appropriate seat times for class units. Altering class meeting dates and/or times is not allowed.

Teaching Weekend Schedule

The SOE uses a Teaching Weekend Schedule for all doctoral level classes and many master's level classes. This schedule is designed for working adults to attend graduate school and obtain advanced degrees by taking classes on weekends. Course schedules for all semesters are established well in advance of the scheduled dates.

Courses following the Teaching Weekend Schedule are noted in the schedule of classes each semester. Teaching Weekend classes will meet only on those Thursday, Friday and Saturday dates:

  • Thursday evenings remote
  • Friday evenings (remote, in-person, or hybrid)
  • Saturday mornings and Saturday afternoons in-person 

Intersession

Between the fall and spring semesters, a three-week intersession is conducted at the Hilltop campus.

Summer Session

For the summer session, Department Chairpersons will contact faculty regarding course availability.

Census Date

The census date of the University represents a calendar date in each term when the general enrollment statistics of the University are established. Particulars of these statistics are identified among colleges, classes and student levels. The census dates are identified in the Schedule of Classes for a term. Following the census date in any term, classes dropped will receive a “W” symbol representing the fact that the class was dropped after the census date; the only exceptions to be made are classes canceled by the dean of the college, or a change from one section to another of the same course. Students are liable for the tuition for all courses withdrawn after the census dates.  This is noted in the academic regulations section of the USF catalogue.

Leave of Absence and Withdrawal from the University

Registered students in good standing (academic and disciplinary) who wish to leave the University temporarily should file a Leave of Absence form with the Office of the University Registrar. Leave of Absence forms are available online.  For more information about University Policy about Leaves of Absences, please refer to the academic regulations section of the USF catalogue.

Students planning to withdraw from the University are encouraged to make an appointment with their dean’s office or advisor prior to initiating withdrawal procedures.  Petition to Withdraw forms are available in the Office of the University Registrar, most deans’ offices, and online. The withdrawal becomes final only when the completed form or an intention to withdraw has been filed with the Office of the University Registrar.  For more information about University Policy about Withdrawals, please refer to the academic regulations section of the USF catalogue.