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/Institutions/Messiah-College/json/2024-2025/ADP-Catalog.json

Semester (term)

A semester or term is a session within the academic year in which courses are offered. Students may register for more than one course in a semester.

The ADP academic calendar at Messiah consists of three semesters: Fall, Spring and Summer. 

Fall semester. The Fall semester begins in late August and ends mid-December. The semester is divided into two 8-week terms, with different courses offered during both 8-week terms. There is a one-week Fall break mid-semester in addition to a Thanksgiving break.

Spring semester. The Spring semester begins in mid-January and ends late April/early May. The semester is divided into two 8-week terms, with different courses offered during both 8-week terms. There is a one week Spring break mid-semester in addition to an extended weekend for Easter.

Summer semester. The Summer semester consists of two 6-week terms, with different courses offered during both 6-week terms. There is a one-week Summer break mid-semester, in addition to an extended weekend for Memorial Day.