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2025-2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| Fall 2025 Semester | |||
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| August | 15 | Friday | Orientation begins; residence halls open for new students |
| 17 | Sunday | Residence halls open for returning students at 12:00 noon | |
| 18 | Monday | Registration and drop/add begins for all sessions; 8 week 1 MW and 16 week 1 night hybrid classes begin | |
| 19 | Tuesday | 16 week classes, and 8 week I TR classes begin | |
| 22 | Friday | Drop/add ends at 4:00 p.m. for all sessions except 8 week 2 | |
| September | 1 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday - No Classes |
| 10 | Wednesday | Last day to withdraw officially from an 8 week 1 class with a "W" | |
| October | 7 | Tuesday | Last day for 8 week I TR classes |
| 8 | Wednesday | Last day for 8 Week 1 MW classes | |
| 9 | Thursday | Final exam: 8 week 1 TR 6:00 classes | |
| 13 | Monday | Final exam: 8 week 1 MW 6:00 classes | |
| 14 | Tuesday | Final exam: 8 week 1 TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 15 | Wednesday | Final exam: 8 week 1 MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 16-19 | Thursday-Sunday | Mid-semester break No 16 week classes (8 Week Session II begins) | |
| 16 | Thursday | 8 week II TR classes begin | |
| 17 | Friday | 8 week 1 final grades and 16 week mid-semester grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon | |
| 20 | Monday | 8 week II MW classes begin | |
| 23 | Thursday | Drop/add ends for 8 week II classes | |
| 27 | Monday | Last day to withdraw officially from a 16 week class with a "W" | |
| November | 4 | Tuesday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled seniors |
| 5 | Wednesday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled juniors | |
| 6 | Thursday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled sophomores; last day to withdraw from 8 week II class with a "W" | |
| 7 | Friday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled freshmen | |
| 26-30 | Wednesday-Sunday | Thanksgiving holidays - No classes | |
| December | 1 | Monday | Spring 2025 Payment Due |
| 4 | Thursday | Last day of TR 8 week II classes | |
| 5 | Friday | Last day of 16 week session classes | |
| 8 | Monday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception No Classes | |
| 9 | Tuesday | Final exams- 16 week classes; 8 week II TR 6:00 p.m. exam note: exam begins at 6 p.m. | |
| 10 | Wednesday | Final exams- 16 week classes; last day 8 week II MW clases | |
| 11 | Thursday | Final exams- 16 week classes; 8 week II TR 8:15 p.m. class exam note: exam begins at 6 p.m. | |
| 12 | Friday | Final exams - 16 week classes | |
| 15 | Monday | Final Exams - 16 week classes; 8 week II MW 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6 p.m. | |
| 16 | Tuesday | Residence Halls Close at 12:00 noon | |
| 17 | Wednesday | Final exam: 8 week II MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6 p.m. | |
| 18 | Thursday | Final exam: 8 week II TR 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m.; FINAL GRADES FOR ALL CLASSES DUE AT NOON | |
| Spring 2026 Semester | |||
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| January | 11 | Sunday | Residence Halls re-open at 10:00 a.m. |
| 12 | Monday | Registration and drop/add begins for all sessions; 8 week 1 MW and 1 night a week Monday Hybrid Classes begin | |
| 13 | Tuesday | 16 week, and 8 week 1 TR classes begin | |
| 16 | Friday | Drop/add ends at 4:00 p.m. for all sessions except 8 week 2 | |
| 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Day - No classes | |
| February | 9 | Monday | Last day to offcially withdraw from 8 week I class with a "W" |
| March | 3 | Tuesday | 8 week I TR classes end |
| 4 | Wednesday | 8 week I MW classes end | |
| 5 | Thursday | Final Exam: 8 week I TR 6:00 classes | |
| 7-15 | Saturday-Sunday | Mid-semester break no 16 week classes (Exams for 8 week session I will take place) | |
| 9 | Monday | Final Exam: 8 week I MW 6:00 classes | |
| 10 | Tuesday | Final Exam: 8 week I TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 11 | Wednesday | Final Exam: 8 week I MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 12 | Thursday | 8 week II TR Classes begin | |
| 13 | Friday | 8 week I final grades and traditional mid-semester grades due in the Registrar's Office by noon | |
| 16 | Monday | 8 week II MW Classes begin | |
| 19 | Thursday | Last day to drop/add 8 week II classes | |
| 20 | Friday | St. Benedict's Day - College closed no classes for any Sessions | |
| April | 2-6 | Thursday-Monday | Easter Holidays Begin - No classes for Any Sessions |
| 13 | Monday | Last day to withdraw officially from traditional or 8 week II classes with a "W" | |
| 14 | Tuesday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled seniors and juniors | |
| 15 | Wednesday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled sophomores | |
| 16 | Thursday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled freshmen | |
| May | 4 | Monday | Last day of traditional classes; Last day for 8 week II MW classes |
| 5 | Tuesday | Reading Day for traditional classes; Last day for 8 week II TR classes | |
| 6 | Wednesday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final exam: 8 week II MW 6:00 classes | |
| 7 | Thursday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final Exam: 8 week II TR 6:00 classes | |
| 8 | Friday | Final exams - traditional classes | |
| 11 | Monday | Final exams - traditional classes; 8 week II MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 12 | Tuesday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final exam: 8 week II TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 13 | Wednesday | Senior grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon; Residence Halls close at 12:00 noon for all but graduating seniors | |
| 16 | Saturday | Baccalaureate Mass (9:00 am) and Commencement (11:00 am) | |
| 17 | Sunday | Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors | |
| 18 | Monday | All final grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon | |
| 25 | Monday | Memorial Day - College Closed | |
| N.B.: Fall 2026 semester payment is due on or before July 1, 2026 | |||
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5 events,
Registration and drop/add begins for all sessions; 8 week 1 MW and 1 night a week Monday Hybrid Classes begin 
Come cheer on your Crusaders in the Wheeler Center!
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Come glorify God at Praise and Worship Night every Tuesday. All are welcome!
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Awake the Dawn is for students who wish to take their faith to a deeper level. It is designed for students who need more but don’t know where to find it. This group is led by our Chaplain, Fr. James. |
5 events,
Come cheer on your Crusaders in the Wheeler Center! |
10 events,This week at Abbot Vincent Taylor Library, watch for two exhibit openings: Tuesday, March 3: "Visions of the Cosmos: Art, Literature, and Science" in the large exhibition case Friday, March 6: "Phrenology and 'Scientific' Racism" in the flat cases through the foyer |
10 events,
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings. |
9 events,
Come cheer on your Crusaders in the Wheeler Center! This week at Abbot Vincent Taylor Library, watch for two exhibit openings: Tuesday, March 3: "Visions of the Cosmos: Art, Literature, and Science" in the large exhibition case Friday, March 6: "Phrenology and 'Scientific' Racism" in the flat cases through the foyer |
11 events,
Mid-semester break no 16 week classes (Exams for 8 week session I will take place)
Come cheer on your Crusaders in the Wheeler Center!
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Every first Saturday of the month at 10:15am, pray the Rosary and offer a Communion of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Refreshments on the piazza to follow Mass. |
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6 events,
Come cheer on your Crusaders in the Wheeler Center!
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Come glorify God at Praise and Worship Night every Tuesday. All are welcome!
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Awake the Dawn is for students who wish to take their faith to a deeper level. It is designed for students who need more but don’t know where to find it. This group is led by our Chaplain, Fr. James. |
5 events, |
8 events,
Final Exam: 8 week I TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. |
11 events,
Final Exam: 8 week I MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. |
7 events,
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings. 
Do you have questions about God? Do you think the Catholic Church gets things wrong? Bring ALL your questions to Ringside Seating - a new weekly discussion hosted by Fr. James every Thursday at 8pm in the Mezz. Whether you are searching for what to believe in or you want to know how to answer tough questions about faith, come down to the ring. Students of all faith backgrounds are invited! You bring the questions, we bring the popcorn. |
8 events,
8 week I final grades and traditional mid-semester grades due in the Registrar's Office by noon |
11 events, |
6 events,
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Come glorify God at Praise and Worship Night every Tuesday. All are welcome! |
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10 events,
Charlotte Knights College Night Purchase your ticket below! Date: Thursday, April 9th Time: 7:00 PM Location: Truist Field: 324 South Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202 Ticket Price: $10 Rules: Wear Abbey apparel, represent the Abbey well, and have fun! The ticket will be sent to your Abbey Email. Please print it out before going to the game. Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from the game. Reach out to Mariayarussi@bac.edu if you have any questions or need your ticket printed out. Ticket Payment Form
$10.00
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10 events,
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings. |
9 events,
St. Benedict's Day - College closed no classes for any Sessions |
11 events, |
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5 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
Join in the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with music that was performed in Boston, Philadelphia, and Williamsburg in colonial America. Carolina Pro Musica performs vocal and instrumental music including marches, sonatas and a different tune to the Star-Spangled Banner. Click here to learn more! |
10 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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12 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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The Bring Your Own Book club is a group of avid readers who gather to enjoy books in a quiet environment and silent companionship. Bring whatever you are currently reading, whether it be leisurely or academic, and join us for a relaxing tea time for however long you can stay. Grab a quick cup of tea or coffee and a treat while reading a page or two in between a busy class schedule, or stay as long as you like. Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome! Relax and refresh your Wednesday with us from 1-4 pm in Clancy’s. |
10 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings.
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The Department of Philosophy will be hosting a colloquium by Dr. Matthew Siebert on Thursday, March 26th, from 11:50 AM to 12:50 PM in Stowe 213. It will be entitled “Plato and Aristotle’s Blindspot: Testimonial Knowledge.” All are welcome!
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Ladies, join Student Activities and the girls' club in the Haid Ballroom to search for a Spring Formal Dress! Dresses are free, and there will be snacks and refreshments. |
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The 5th annual Undergraduate Research Conference provides undergraduate students the opportunity to share their research and academic projects with faculty, students, family members, and alumni. The conference is open to all current undergraduate students in all majors, and participants will be presenting using either a digital or a paper poster. Make Your Submission on our Google Form Here The Deadline for Submission is Friday, March 27th. Students will receive acceptance emails within one day. Learn more here.
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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16 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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Join the Psychology Club at Bit of Hope Ranch on Saturday! |
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15 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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13 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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19 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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15 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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Please join the Honors College for a lecture on Wednesday, April 1 at 12:00pm in the Haid Ballroom.
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The Bring Your Own Book club is a group of avid readers who gather to enjoy books in a quiet environment and silent companionship. Bring whatever you are currently reading, whether it be leisurely or academic, and join us for a relaxing tea time for however long you can stay. Grab a quick cup of tea or coffee and a treat while reading a page or two in between a busy class schedule, or stay as long as you like. Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome! Relax and refresh your Wednesday with us from 1-4 pm in Clancy’s. |
17 events,
Easter Holidays Begin - No classes for Any Sessions
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings.
Do you have questions about God? Do you think the Catholic Church gets things wrong? Bring ALL your questions to Ringside Seating - a new weekly discussion hosted by Fr. James every Thursday at 8pm in the Mezz. Whether you are searching for what to believe in or you want to know how to answer tough questions about faith, come down to the ring. Students of all faith backgrounds are invited! You bring the questions, we bring the popcorn. |
18 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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19 events,
Spring Formal is just around the corner! Make sure to purchase your tickets before the slots are full!
$10
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Every first Saturday of the month at 10:15am, pray the Rosary and offer a Communion of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Refreshments on the piazza to follow Mass. |
