Important Academic Year Dates

Below find important dates and deadlines for Contextual Education during this academic year. Please email sthope@bu.edu with any questions.

Fall 2023

All Supervisor Orientation August 29
Fall Classes Begin September 5
Learning Agreement Draft Due September 20
Supervisors Sign Learning Agreement by October 4
Final Version of Learning Agreement Due October 4
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday (No Classes)  October 9
Substitute Monday Schedule October 10
New & Certified Supervisors’ Meeting October 10 (via Zoom, 10am-12pm)
Springboard Funding Spring Semester Applications Due November 1
New & Certified Supervisors’ Meeting November 28 (via Zoom, 10am-12pm)
Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes)  November 22 — November 26
Last Day of Classes December 12
Mid-Year Review Due (for students continuing into the spring semester) December 8
Fall Only Students: Final Evaluation Due December 8

Spring 2024

MLK Jr. Holiday  January 15
Spring Classes Begin January 18
New & Certified Supervisors’ Meeting January 23 (via Zoom, 10am-12pm)
Fall 2024 students schedule initial Placement Meeting with ConEd office (email sthope@bu.edu or stop by suite 107) February 1 – March 31
Springboard Funding Summer Semester Applications Due February 1
President’s Day Holiday (No Classes) February 19
Substitute Monday Schedule February 21
Spring Recess (No Classes) March 9 — March 17
New & Certified Supervisors’ Meeting March 12 (via Zoom, 10am-12pm)
Summer 2024 Contextual Education Approval Deadline March 15
ConEd Placement Request Form due for Fall/Summer 2024 Students March 15
Patriots’ Day Holiday (No Classes) April 15
New & Certified Supervisors’ Meeting April 16 (in-person)
Springboard Funding for Fall Semester Applications Due May 1
Last Day of Classes May 1
Final Spring 2024 Evaluation Due May 1
Commencement Weekend May 16 — May 19

Summer 2024

Final Evaluation Report for Summer Students Due August 15

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