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 2024
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Sept. 3 |
| University of St. Thomas Classes Begin* | Sept. 4 |
| Saint Paul Seminary Classes Begin | Sept. 5 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Oct. 2 |
| MAT Written Comprehensive Exams | Oct. 10-11 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day | Oct. 14 |
| Midterm Break | Oct. 25-27 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Nov. 8 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 28-Dec. 1 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Dec. 9 |
| Fall Classes End | Dec. 13 |
| Study Day | Dec. 16 |
| Final Exams | Dec. 17-20 |
Spring 2025
| University of St. Thomas Classes Begin* | Feb. 3 |
| Saint Paul Seminary Classes Begin | Feb. 5 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Feb. 12 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians (Ash Wednesday) | March 5 |
| MAT Written Comprehensive Exams | March 13-14 |
| Midterm Break | March 24-30 |
| Easter Break | April 18-21 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | April 29 |
| Spring Classes End | May 16 |
| Study Day | May 19 |
| Final Exams | May 20-23 |
| Graduation Mass and St. Thomas Commencement | May 25 |
| ASPM Presbyteral Ordination | May 31 |