Introduction

Are you a student or parent looking for information about the Merrimack academic calendar for the year 2024-2025? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will provide you with all the important dates and deadlines you need to know.

What is the Merrimack Academic Calendar?

The Merrimack academic calendar is a schedule of important dates and deadlines for the academic year. It includes dates for the start and end of each semester, holidays, breaks, and other important events.

When does the academic year start and end?

The academic year at Merrimack typically starts in late August and ends in early May. For the year 2024-2025, the first day of classes is scheduled for August 26, 2024, and the last day of classes is scheduled for May 3, 2025.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Registration Dates

Registration for the fall semester typically begins in early April and ends in mid-August. For the spring semester, registration begins in early November and ends in mid-January.

Important Deadlines

The deadline to add or drop classes for the fall semester is typically in mid-September, and for the spring semester, it’s typically in mid-February. The deadline to withdraw from a class without penalty is typically in mid-November for the fall semester and mid-April for the spring semester.

Holidays and Breaks

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break is typically a four-day weekend that begins on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and ends on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

Winter Break

Winter Break is typically a three-week break that begins in mid-December and ends in early January.

Spring Break

Spring Break is typically a one-week break that begins in mid-March.

Question and Answer

Q: When do final exams take place?

Final exams typically take place during the last week of each semester. For the fall semester, they are scheduled for December 16-20, 2024, and for the spring semester, they are scheduled for April 28-May 2, 2025.

Q: When are grades due?

Grades for the fall semester are typically due in mid-January and for the spring semester, they are typically due in mid-May.

Q: Is there a summer session?

Yes, there is a summer session at Merrimack. The schedule for the summer session is typically released in late March or early April.