BAU is a traditional university where the academic year is divided into two main semesters, Fall and Spring. Each semester provides 15 weeks of instruction, including final exams, with classes meeting once a week for three hours. Courses are also offered during the summer in two, optional, 8-week sessions, during which classes meet six hours per week. The academic calendar is subject to change. If any changes are made, they will be published on our website immediately, indicating the effective date.
Current Year
2022
SPRING 2022:15 weeks (January 18 – April 25, 2022)
Spring Term Advising Period
December 17 – January 17
Registration for Spring 2021
January 3 – January 17
New Student Orientation
January 11
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (BAU CLOSED)
January 17, 2022
First Day of Class
January 18
Last day of Add/Drop period
January 28
Presidents Day (BAU CLOSED)
February 21
Mid-Semester Evaluation Survey by Students and Faculty
March 1 – March 3
Spring Break
March 14 – March 18
Withdrawal Deadline
March 23
Last Day of Classes
April 25
Make up Day For Presidents Day
April 26
Final Week of Classes (Exam Week)
April 27 – May 4
Grades due by faculty
May 6
End of Semester Survey by Students and Faculty
May 6
Spring Commencement Ceremony
May 13
Incomplete grade change due to Registrar
June 6
Summer 2022:8 weeks (May 23 – July 11, 2022)
Summer Term Advising Period
May 2 – May 23
Registration for Summer 2021
May 9 – May 23
New Student Orientation
May 19
First Day of Class
May 23
Memorial Day (BAU CLOSED)
May 30
Last day of Add/Drop period
June 3
Withdrawal Deadline
June 17
Independence Day (BAU CLOSED)
July 4
Last Day of Classes
July 11
Make up Day For Independence Day
July 12
Final Week of Classes (Exam Week)
July 12 – July 20
Grades due by faculty
July 22
End of Semester Survey by Students and Faculty
July 22
Incomplete grade change due to Registrar
August 22
Past Year
SPRING 2021: 15 weeks (January 11 – May 3, 2021)
Spring Term Advising Period
December 1 – January 8
Registration for Spring 2021
December 28 – January 11
New Student Orientation
Jan 07
First Day of Class
Jan 11
Last day of Add/Drop period
Jan 22
Mid-Semester Evaluation Survey by Students and Faculty
Mar 1-15
Withdrawal Deadline
March 05
Spring break (Cancelled due to the pandemic)
Final Week of Classes (Exam Week)
April 19 – 24
Grades due by faculty
April 27
End of Semester Survey by Students and Faculty
April 27
Spring Commencement Ceremony
May 7
Incomplete grade change due to Registrar
May 25
SUMMER 2021: 8 weeks (May 14 – July 19, 2021)
Summer Term Advising Period
May 1 – May 21
Registration for Summer 2021
May 10 – May 24
New Student Orientation
May 20
First Day of Class
May 24
Memorial Day (BAU CLOSED)
May 31
Last day of Add/Drop period
June 04
Withdrawal Deadline
June 18
Independence Day (BAU CLOSED)
July 5
Final Week of Classes (Exam Week)
July 13 – July 19
Grades due by faculty
July 21
End of Semester Survey by Students and Faculty
July 21
Incomplete grade change due to Registrar
August 18
FALL 2021: 15 weeks (August 30- December 6, 2021)
Fall Term Advising Period
August 2 – August 30
Registration for Fall 2021
August 16 – August 30
New Student Orientation
August 26
First Day of Class
August 30
Labor Day (BAU CLOSED)
September 6
Last day of Add/Drop period
September 10
Mid-Semester Evaluation Survey by Students and Faculty
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Phuong Do
I love the experience here at Bay Atlantic University. The university is in the center of Washington D.C., the capital of the US. My friends and I have a wonderful time here at BAU and love the learning experience. It is really an honor to study in a high quality university that gives us top notch education, paving the way for success in our future careers.
Enkhjinzaya Ganbold
I love the fact that the university is so diverse.
Izel Ugur
The professors at Bay Atlantic University are diverse, not only in terms of their international backgrounds, but also their professional backgrounds. Being able to hear how the theories connect to their real-life experiences has been invaluable to my studies.
Qazi Khan
It is great to be a part of such an international environment in my everyday life because it has provided me with a different perspective of the world. And now I have good friends from many different countries.
Uyanga Batsukh
After completing the MBA Entrepreneurship program at BAU, I feel more confident in taking the next step towards starting my own business.
Daniel Giraldo
Great location, great staff, and great learning experience. Qualified teachers with an extended work
experience.
Aghamirza Fazel
It has been a great experience here at BAU. Especially learning from the professors who are great and very helpful at any given circumstance. They are always friendly.
Mauricio Facciolla
I had great professors who taught me important skills and concepts that I applied daily in my job. These skills helped me to grow and stand out in the company I work for. The location and the building are awesome, providing great experiences. The student body is very diverse; great to learn about different cultures.
Phuong Vo, Vietnam
“I am a normal girl, but I have a big ambition. That’s living the truest and most beautiful life. I think the risk is always better than the regret. I am happy to be here at BAU and living a life I have always dreamed of. I prayed faithfully and worked hard for this opportunity. Moreover, thank you so much my beloved family for all their unlimited support and unconditional love. Thank you BAU for this opportunity!”