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2023-2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Spring 2024 Semester | |||
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January | 8 | Monday | Registration and drop/add begins for all sessions; 8 week 1 MW and 16 Week 1 night classes begin |
9 | Tuesday | 16 week and 8 week 1 TR classes begin | |
12 | Friday | Drop/add ends for 16 week and 8 week session I classes | |
15 | Monday | Martin Luther King Day - No classes | |
February | 14 | Wednesday | Last day to offcially withdraw from 8 week I class with a "W" |
27 | Tuesday | 8 week I TR classes end | |
28 | Wednesday | 8 week I MW classes end | |
29 | Thursday | Final Exam: 8 week I TR 6:00 classes | |
March | 2-10 | Saturday-Sunday | Mid-semester break No 16 week classes (Exams for 8 week session I will take place) |
4 | Monday | Final Exam: 8 week I MW 6:00 classes | |
5 | Tuesday | Final Exam: 8 week I TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
6 | Wednesday | Final Exam: 8 week I MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
7 | Thursday | 8 week II TR Classes begin | |
11 | Monday | 8 week II MW Classes begin | |
20 | Wednesday | 8 week I final grades and traditional mid-semester grades due in the Registrar's Office by noon; last day to drop/add 8 week II classes | |
21 | Thursday | St. Benedict's Day - College Closed No classes for Any Sessions | |
28-April 1 | Thursday-Monday | Easter Holidays Begin - No classes for Any Sessions | |
April | 15 | Monday | Last day to withdraw officially from traditional or 8 week II classes with a "W" |
17 | Wednesday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled seniors and juniors | |
18 | Thursday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled sophomores | |
19 | Friday | Fall pre-registration: currently enrolled freshmen | |
29 | Monday | Last day of traditional classes; Last day for 8 week II MW classes | |
30 | Tuesday | Reading Day for traditional classes; Last day for 8 week II TR classes | |
May | 1 | Wednesday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final exam: 8 week II MW 6:00 classes |
2 | Thursday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final Exam: 8 week II TR 6:00 classes | |
3 | Friday | Final exams - traditional classes | |
6 | Monday | Final exams - traditional classes; 8 week II MW 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
7 | Tuesday | Final exams - traditional classes; Final exam: 8 week II TR 8:15 classes note: exam begins at 6:00 p.m. | |
8 | Wednesday | Senior grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon | |
11 | Saturday | Baccalaureate Mass (9:00 am) and Commencement (11:00 am) | |
12 | Sunday | Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors | |
13 | Monday | All final grades due in the Registrar's Office by 12:00 noon | |
27 | Monday | Memorial Day - College Closed | |
N.B.: Fall 2024 semester payment is due on or before July 1, 2024 |
2024-2025 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall 2024 Semester | |||||
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August | 16 | Friday | Orientation begins; residence halls open for new students | ||
18 | Sunday | 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 | |||||
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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 | 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 |
Easter Triduum – College Closed
Vigils of Good Friday
Lauds of Good Friday
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1 event,
Women’s Tennis vs. West Virginia Wesleyan
Come support your women's tennis team as they play West Virginia Wesleyan at the Reidy Tennis Center.
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.
Women’s Tennis vs. Augusta
Women’s Tennis vs. Augusta
Come support your women's tennis team as they play Augusta at 10:30 and 2 at the Reidy Tennis Center.
Women’s Tennis vs. Augusta
Women’s Tennis vs. Augusta
Come support your women's tennis team as they play Augusta at 10:30 and 2 at the Reidy Tennis Center.
9 events,
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.
Softball vs. Fayetteville State
Softball vs. Fayetteville State
Come support our softball team as they play Fayetteville State at 12 on Friday!
6 events,
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.
7 events,
The Ideal of Democratic Capitalism
The Ideal of Democratic Capitalism
"The Ideal of Democratic Capitalism"
Emmett McGroarty
Part of the five-part series titled, "The Political Though of Michael Novak."
Time: 7 PM
Location: Belmont House on Capitol Hill
Click here to learn more.
4 events,
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,
Men’s Tennis vs. West Virginia Wesleyan
Men’s Tennis vs. West Virginia Wesleyan
Support your men's tennis team at the Reidy Tennis Center as they play West Virginia Wesleyan at 1 on the 8th.
Women’s Tennis vs. Gardner Web
Women’s Tennis vs. Gardner Web
Come support your women's tennis team as they play Gardner Web at the Reidy Tennis Center.
4 events,
Men’s Lacrosse vs. Embry Riddle
Men’s Lacrosse vs. Embry Riddle
Come cheer on your men's lacrosse team as they take on Embry Riddle!
4 events,
6 events,
Softball vs. Southern Wesleyan
Softball vs. Southern Wesleyan
Come support our softball team as they play Southern Wesleyan at 1 and 3 PM!
Softball vs. Southern Wesleyan
Softball vs. Southern Wesleyan
Come support our softball team as they play Southern Wesleyan at 1 and 3 PM!
5 events,
Baseball vs. Catawba
Baseball vs. Catawba
Come support your baseball team as they play Catawba in the Abbey Yard at 5 PM on March 12th!
Men’s Group Meeting
Men’s Group Meeting
Join the BAC Men’s Group for a meeting on Tuesday, March, at 6:00 PM in the Harris Center on the third floor of Stowe Hall! Food and drinks will be provided!
7 events,
Women’s Lacrosse vs. North Greenville
Our women's lacrosse team takes on North Greenville on the alumni field at 6 PM. Come and support our Crusaders!
Women’s Tennis vs. Averett
Women’s Tennis vs. Averett
Come support your women's tennis team as they compete against Averett at 2 PM at the Reidy Tennis Center.
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.
Men’s Tennis vs. Averett
Men’s Tennis vs. Averett
Support your men's tennis team at the Reidy Tennis Center as they play Averett at 10 AM.
Women’s Tennis vs. Fairmont State
Women’s Tennis vs. Fairmont State
Come support your women's tennis team as they compete against Fairmont State at 1:30 PM at the Reidy Tennis Center.
6 events,
BAC Annual Crawfish Boil
BAC Annual Crawfish Boil
Join us in the Quad this Friday, March 15th, at 4:00PM for the annual BAC Crawfish Boil! This event is open to all members of our campus community! All food and drinks are FREE!
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.
5 events,
Converging Roads Healthcare Ethics Conference
Medical professionals, students, and interested laypeople are invited to the seventh annual Converging Roads healthcare ethics conference on Saturday, March 16, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Charlotte! This one-day conference will offer continuing education credits for healthcare professionals with presentations centered on the theme of Catholic Medicine in a Secular Society. For more information or to register, visit convergingroads.com/charlotte.
6 events,
Kickstart Your Career Mini Conference
Kickstart Your Career Mini Conference
Come and learn about career opportunities in the area at our Career Fair's mini conference!
7 events,
Kickstart Your Career Mini Conference
Kickstart Your Career Mini Conference
Come and learn about career opportunities in the area at our Career Fair's mini conference!
Tennis vs. Columbus State
Tennis vs. Columbus State
Support your men's and women's tennis teams at the Reidy Tennis Center as they playColumbus State at 1 PM.
8 events,
Kickstart Your Career Mini Conference
Kickstart Your Career Mini Conference
Come and learn about career opportunities in the area at our Career Fair's mini conference!
9 events,
College Closed: St. Benedict’s Feast Day
In celebration of St. Benedict's Feast Day on Thursday, March 21, the College will be closed, and there will be no classes.
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.
Women’s Tennis vs. Lander
Women’s Tennis vs. Lander
Come support your women's tennis team as they compete against Lander at 3:15 PM at the Reidy Tennis Center.
9 events,
9 events,
5 events,
7 events,
4 events,
Music Club Meeting
Music Club Meeting
Join the BAC Music Club every Tuesday at 7:00PM in Holy Grounds! Click the link below to join the club’s GroupMe!
6 events,
4 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.
Yarn and Thread Club
Yarn and Thread Club
Interested in sewing, knitting, and everything in between? Join the Yarn and Thread Club every Thursday at 6:00PM in the Mezzanine!
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Join the monks as they begin the solemnities of the Triduum with the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
5 events,
Vigils of Good Friday
Vigils of Good Friday
Join the monastic community to pray the psalms with Christ as he endures his passion.
Lauds of Good Friday
Lauds of Good Friday
Join the Monastic Community for morning prayer of Good Friday, reflecting through scripture on Christ's passion.
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Join the monks as they commemorate the death of Jesus on the second day of Triduum.
6 events,
Vigils of Holy Saturday
Vigils of Holy Saturday
Join the monastic community to pray the psalms with Christ as he descends to the realm of the dead on Holy Saturday.
Lauds of Holy Saturday
Lauds of Holy Saturday
Pray the prayer of the Church on Holy Saturday, when creation is silent while Christ experiences human death.