The Saint Paul Seminary follows an academic calendar with two semesters, each approximately 15 weeks in length, a one-month January term, and summer sessions. January term provides time for research projects, language study, or special offerings of the Minnesota Consortium of Theological Schools. *Pre-Theology students in University of St. Thomas Philosophy courses follow the University of St. Thomas academic calendar. This calendar can be found here.
Fall 2023
MAT Written Comprehensive Exams |
August 17-18 |
Day of Recollection for Seminarians |
September 5 |
University of St. Thomas Classes Begin* |
September 6 |
Saint Paul Seminary Classes Begin |
September 7 |
Indigenous Peoples Day |
October 10 |
Day of Recollection for Seminarians |
October 17 |
MAT Written Comprehensive Exams |
October 19-20 |
Midterm Break |
October 27-29 |
Day of Recollection for Seminarians |
November 1 |
Thanksgiving Break |
November 23-26 |
Day of Recollection for Seminarians |
December 8 |
Morning of Recollection for Graduate Students |
December 9 |
Fall Classes End |
December 15 |
Study Day |
December 18 |
Final Exams |
December 19-22 |
Spring 2024
University of St. Thomas Classes Begin* |
February 5 |
Saint Paul Seminary Classes Begin |
February 7 |
Day of Recollection for Seminarians (Ash Wednesday) |
February 14 |
Day of Recollection for Seminarians |
March 12 |
MAT Written Comprehensive Exams |
March 21-22 |
Midterm Break |
March 25-28 |
Easter Break |
March 29-April 1 |
Day of Recollection for Seminarians |
April 19 |
Spring Classes End |
May 17 |
Study Day |
May 20 |
Final Exams |
May 21-24 |
ASPM Ordination to the Priesthood |
May 25 |
Graduation Mass and St. Thomas Commencement |
May 26 |