Bethel University MN Calendar: Comprehensive Overview and Key Dates Key Dates and Events Campus Events Table 1: Academic Calendar Overview Table 2: Key Dates and Events Table 3: Registration Deadlines Table 4: Campus Events Highlights
Academic Calendar
Bethel University follows a semester system, with the fall semester beginning in late August and ending in mid-December, and the spring semester beginning in mid-January and ending in early May.
Fall Semester 2023
- Classes Begin: August 28, 2023
- Labor Day (No Classes): September 4, 2023
- Fall Break: October 9-13, 2023
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23-27, 2023
- Classes End: December 8, 2023
- Final Exams: December 11-15, 2023
Spring Semester 2024
- Classes Begin: January 17, 2024
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes): January 16, 2024
- Presidents’ Day Break: February 19-23, 2024
- Spring Break: March 11-15, 2024
- Classes End: April 26, 2024
- Final Exams: May 1-5, 2024
Orientation
- Freshman Orientation: August 25-26, 2023
- Transfer Orientation: August 26, 2023
Registration
- Registration for Fall 2023: April 10-May 5, 2023
- Registration for Spring 2024: October 16-November 17, 2023
Deadlines
- Payment Deadline: August 1, 2023 (Fall Semester)
- Payment Deadline: December 1, 2023 (Spring Semester)
- Withdrawal Deadline: Last day of classes
In addition to academic events, Bethel University hosts a wide range of campus events throughout the year. These events include:
- Convocation: A gathering of the campus community for worship and learning
- Homecoming: A weekend of festivities celebrating Bethel’s alumni and history
- Fine Arts Series: Performances by renowned artists in music, theater, and dance
- Academic Symposia: Presentations and discussions on current research and topics
- Student Life Events: Social events, clubs, and organizations
| Semester | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | August 28, 2023 | December 8, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | January 17, 2024 | April 26, 2024 |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 25-26, 2023 | Freshman Orientation |
| August 26, 2023 | Transfer Orientation |
| August 28, 2023 | Classes Begin (Fall Semester) |
| October 9-13, 2023 | Fall Break |
| November 23-27, 2023 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 8, 2023 | Classes End (Fall Semester) |
| December 11-15, 2023 | Final Exams (Fall Semester) |
| January 17, 2024 | Classes Begin (Spring Semester) |
| January 16, 2024 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes) |
| February 19-23, 2024 | Presidents’ Day Break |
| March 11-15, 2024 | Spring Break |
| April 26, 2024 | Classes End (Spring Semester) |
| May 1-5, 2024 | Final Exams (Spring Semester) |
| Semester | Registration Period | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | April 10-May 5, 2023 | August 1, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | October 16-November 17, 2023 | December 1, 2023 |
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Convocation | A gathering of the campus community for worship and learning |
| Homecoming | A weekend of festivities celebrating Bethel’s alumni and history |
| Fine Arts Series | Performances by renowned artists in music, theater, and dance |
| Academic Symposia | Presentations and discussions on current research and topics |
| Student Life Events | Social events, clubs, and organizations |
