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 2026
| University of St. Thomas Classes Begin | Sept. 9 |
| Saint Paul Seminary Classes Begin | Sept. 10 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Oct. 5 |
| MAT Written Comprehensive Exams | Oct. 8-9 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day | Oct. 12 |
| Midterm Break | Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Nov. 4 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 25-29 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Dec. 8 |
| Fall Classes End | Dec. 15 |
| Study Day & Evening Final Exams Begin | Dec. 16 |
| Final Exams | Dec. 17, 18, 21, 22 |
Spring 2027
| University of St. Thomas Classes Begin | Feb. 1 |
| Saint Paul Seminary Classes Begin | Feb. 3 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians (Ash Wednesday) | Feb. 10 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Mar. 11 |
| MAT Written Comprehensive Exams | Mar. 11-12 |
| Midterm & Easter Break | Mar. 22-29 |
| Day of Recollection for Seminarians | Apr. 16 |
| Spring Classes End | May 14 |
| Study Day & Evening Final Exams Begin | May 17 |
| Final Exams | May 18-21 |
| Graduation Mass and St. Thomas Commencement | May 23 |
| ASPM Presbyteral Ordination | May 29 |