The academic calendar of Washington University in St. Louis is designed to provide an optimal amount of classroom instruction and examination within a manageable time frame, facilitating our educational mission to promote learning among both students and faculty.
Academic Calendar
Washington University in St. Louis primarily follows a standard semester-based academic calendar: a fall and spring semester of approximately 16 weeks, including sessions of half-semester lengths and intersessions beginning before the term start date, and a summer term of 13 weeks, including sessions of half-term length, an intersession beginning before the term start date, and 3-, 5- and 8-week lengths. The Doctor of Medicine program follows a yearlong calendar supporting modular curriculum delivery.
Registration Dates
& Deadlines
Review the registration schedules for Spring 2025.
Final Exams
The Office of the University Registrar coordinates the scheduling of both Final and Evening exams and works diligently to ensure equitability among all those administering and taking exams.