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2024-2025 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| Fall 2024 Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 16 | Friday | Orientation begins; residence halls open for new students |
| 17 | Saturday | Residence halls open for returning students | |
| 19 | Monday | Registration and drop/add begins for all sessions; 8 week 1 MW and 16 week classes begin | |
| 20 | Tuesday | 8 week I TR classes begin | |
| 23 | Friday | Drop/add ends for all sessions except 8 week 2 | |
| September | 2 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday - No Classes |
| 11 | Wednesday | Last day to withdraw officially from an 8 week 1 class with a "W" | |
| October | 8 | Tuesday | Last day for 8 week I TR classes |
| 9 | Wednesday | Last day for 8 Week 1 MW classes | |
| 10 | Thursday | Final exam: 8 week 1 TR 6:00 classes | |
| 14 | Monday | Final exam: 8 week 1 MW 6:00 classes | |
| 15 | Tuesday | Final exam: 8 week 1 TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 16 | Wednesday | Final exam: 8 week 1 MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 17-20 | Thursday-Sunday | Mid-semester break No 16 week classes (8 Week Session II begins) | |
| 17 | Thursday | 8 week II TR classes begin | |
| 19 | Friday | 8 week 1 final grades and 16 week mid-semester grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon | |
| 21 | Monday | 8 week II MW classes begin | |
| 24 | Thursday | Drop/add ends for 8 week II classes | |
| 28 | Monday | Last day to withdraw officially from a 16 week class with a "W" | |
| November | 1 | Friday | College Closed for All Saints Day - 16 Week Classes Do Not Meet; 8 Week Classes Will Be Held |
| 5 | Tuesday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled seniors | |
| 6 | Wednesday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled juniors | |
| 7 | Thursday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled sophomores; last day to withdraw from 8 week II class with a "W" | |
| 8 | Friday | Spring pre-registration: currently enrolled freshmen | |
| 26 | Tuesday | Last day of 16 week session classes | |
| 26 | Tuesday | Residence Halls Close | |
| 27-Dec-01 | Wednesday-Sunday | Thanksgiving holidays - No classes | |
| December | 2 | Monday | Spring 2025 Payment Due |
| 2 | Monday | Final exams- 16 week classes; exams will be given remotely | |
| 3 | Tuesday | Final exams- 16 week classes; exams will be given remotely | |
| 4 | Wednesday | Final exams- 16 week classes; exams will be given remotely | |
| 5 | Thursday | Final exams - 16 week classes, exams will be given remotely; last day of TR 8 Week II classes | |
| 6 | Friday | Final exams- 16 week classes; exams will be given remotely | |
| 9 | Monday | Last day for 8 week II MW classes | |
| 10 | Tuesday | Final exam: 8 week II TR 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m.; FINAL GRADES FOR 16 week CLASSES DUE AT NOON | |
| 11 | Wednesday | Final exam: 8 week II MW 6:00 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 12 | Thursday | Final exam: 8 week II TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
| 16 | Monday | Final exam: 8 week II MW 8:15 classes | |
| 18 | Wednesday | Final Grades for 8 week II due at noon | |
| Spring 2025 Semester | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | Monday | Registration and drop/add begins for all sessions; 8 week 1 MW and 16 week classes begin | ||
| 14 | Tuesday | 8 week 1 TR classes begin | |||
| 17 | Friday | Drop/add ends for 16 week and 8 week session I classes | |||
| 20 | Monday | Martin Luther King Day - No classes | |||
| February | 10 | Monday | Last day to offcially withdraw from 8 week I class with a "W" | ||
| March | 4 | Tuesday | 8 week I TR classes end | ||
| 5 | Wednesday | 8 week I MW classes end | |||
| 6 | Thursday | Final Exam: 8 week I TR 6:00 classes | |||
| 8-16 | Saturday-Sunday | Mid-semester break no 16 week classes (Exams for 8 week session I will take place) | |||
| 10 | Monday | Final Exam: 8 week I MW 6:00 classes | |||
| 11 | Tuesday | Final Exam: 8 week I TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |||
| 12 | Wednesday | Final Exam: 8 week I MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |||
| 13 | Thursday | 8 week II TR Classes begin | |||
| 14 | Friday | 8 week I final grades and traditional mid-semester grades due in the Registrar's Office by noon | |||
| 17 | Monday | 8 week II MW Classes begin | |||
| 20 | Thursday | Last day to drop/add 8 week II classes | |||
| 21 | Friday | St. Benedict's Day - College Closed No classes for Any Sessions | |||
| April | 9 | Wednesday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled seniors and juniors | ||
| 10 | Thursday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled sophomores | |||
| 11 | Friday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled freshmen | |||
| 14 | Monday | Last day to withdraw officially from traditional or 8 week II classes with a "W" | |||
| 17-21 | Thursday-Monday | Easter Holidays Begin - No classes for Any Sessions | |||
| May | 5 | Monday | Last day of traditional classes; Last day for 8 week II MW classes | ||
| 6 | Tuesday | Reading Day for traditional classes; Last day for 8 week II TR classes | |||
| 7 | Wednesday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final exam: 8 week II MW 6:00 classes | |||
| 8 | Thursday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final Exam: 8 week II TR 6:00 classes | |||
| 9 | Friday | Final exams - traditional classes | |||
| 12 | Monday | Final exams - traditional classes; 8 week II MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |||
| 13 | Tuesday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final exam: 8 week II TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |||
| 14 | Wednesday | Residence Halls Close for Underclassmen; Senior grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon | |||
| 17 | Saturday | Baccalaureate Mass (9:00 am) and Commencement (11:00 am) | |||
| 18 | Sunday | Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors | |||
| 19 | Monday | All final grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon | |||
| 26 | Monday | Memorial Day - College Closed | |||
| N.B.: Fall 2025 semester payment is due on or before July 1, 2025 | |||||
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Trunk or Treat on Abbey Lane
Trunk or Treat on Abbey Lane
We are partnering with Queen of the Apostles to host a Trunk-or-Treat event to join our communities for a night of trick-or-treating, games, and fellowship. There will be a trunk-or-treat in the Haid parking lot, games and trick-or-treating on Abbey Lane, a hay ride, and many other fun opportunities!
9 events,
Agora Interest Meeting
Agora Interest Meeting
Agora is calling for editors for the spring, 2025 edition. New and veteran editors alike are invited to join. Activities will include planning the edition, selecting the submissions to be published, editing the issue, and organizing campus open mic nights to celebrate the beauty of music and spoken word. All editors will be credited in the issue and earn one credit for EN 198: Journal Publication. Build professional experience and experience the world of publication from the side of the editors! Interest Meeting Who: Anyone with a love of beauty When: Tuesday, October 29, 4:00pm Where: Under the tent by the Science Building Contact Dr. Ransom with any questions: emilyransom@bac.edu
10 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Life Teen Tabling Event
Life Teen Tabling Event
The goal of Life Teen and Edge is to provide a safe and fun place for youth to find a solid Catholic community, get answers to their questions, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Come to the BAC Seal to learn more about their mission!
4 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
6 events,
Hearts United Holy Hour
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings.
Psychology Club Meeting
Psychology Club Meeting
Join the Psychology Club every first and third Thursday of the month at noon in Room 111 of the William Gaston Science Building! Food and drinks are provided!
7 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Every first Friday of the month, come to the 11am Mass to offer a Communion of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Refreshments on the piazza to follow Mass.
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First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
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.
4 events,
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Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Last month's Blood Drive generated so much interest and generosity that we had to turn people away! As a great Second Act and another opportunity to help those still suffering the effects of Hurricane Helene, you can help by donating blood on campus next Tuesday, November 5, 2024! Appointments are encouraged, so please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 42510. See the attached flyer for more details.
6 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
11 events,
Hearts United Holy Hour
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings.
Talk on End of Life Issues with a Bioethics Attorney
Talk on End of Life Issues with a Bioethics Attorney
Nikolas Nikas, with the Bioethics Defense Fund, a pro-life legal and educational advocacy group. Mr. Nikas is the president and has spoken at numerous Catholic organizations before including the Catholic Medical Association. He is also joining the board of the Catholic Bar Association. He has published an end of life book with Ignatius Press and has another one in the works regarding In Vitro Fertilization. Join the Philosophy, Theology, and Biology departments from 11am-12pm on Thursday, November 7th, in Stowe Hall 214 for a talk on end-of-life issues with this expert!
9 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
6 events,
5 events,
6 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
7 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
8 events,
Hearts United Holy Hour
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings.
Psychology Club Meeting
Psychology Club Meeting
Join the Psychology Club every first and third Thursday of the month at noon in Room 111 of the William Gaston Science Building! Food and drinks are provided!
7 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
4 events,
5 events,
7 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
7 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
9 events,
Hearts United Holy Hour
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings.
Psychology Club
Psychology Club
The Psychology club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 12:20-12:50. Pizza is provided.
7 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
2 events,
4 events,
7 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
4 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
6 events,
Hearts United Holy Hour
Honor Jesus' abandonment to the Father's Will in His Agony in the Garden by praying a Holy Hour Thursday evenings.
7 events,
Confessions
Confessions
Confessions are available in the Basilica from 9:00AM-10:30AM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Belmont Abbey Bluegrass/Folk Jam
Belmont Abbey Bluegrass/Folk Jam
Join us every Friday evening from 7:00-9:00 pm at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop on the beautiful campus of Belmont Abbey College. All ages and skill levels are welcome. The focus of this jam is building confidence while gaining familiarity with the (mostly) bluegrass repertoire. You’ll play a mixture of bluegrass and folk, with some gospel, country, and Irish. The jam also references the Queen City Bluegrass Jam songbook. Please note that while the location given is Holy Grounds Coffee Shop, and this will remain normative going forward unless otherwise noted, we will also meet in front of the adjacent Haid theater once the weather gets cooler. Contact Stephen Tomlinson with any questions at stephentomlinson@bac.edu.
