Academic Calendar | Baker College

2020-2021 Academic Year

August 24, 2020—December 13, 2020

Freshman Kickoff event: June 19, 2020
For all new fall 2020 incoming freshman students.
Fall textbook sales begin: August 3, 2020
Application deadline for fall semester 2020: August 14, 2020
Fall Kickoff event: August 20, 2020
For all new and returning students
OneStop Saturday hours: August 22, 2020
9:00 a.m. —12:00 p.m.
Semester begins: August 24, 2020
On-ground and online first session
Add/drop period for classes: August 24-30, 2020
On-ground (16-weeks) and online first session (8-weeks)
Campuses closed: September 7, 2020
Labor Day holiday. On-ground campuses only.
Limited Enrollment Health Science Application Period: September 14- November 13, 2020
Programs: Nursing (BSN), Veterinary Technology (AAS)
Application deadline for online second session: October 9, 2020
Online first session ends: October 18, 2020
Online second session begins: October 19, 2020
Add/drop period for classes: October 19-25, 2020
Online second session (8-weeks)
Campuses closed: November 26-27, 2020
Thanksgiving holiday. On-ground campuses only.
Semester ends: December 13, 2020
Application deadline for Fall 2021 direct admit programs: December 15, 2020
Campuses closed: December 24-25, 2020
Christmas holiday. All campuses

January 11, 2021—May 9, 2021

Spring textbook sales begin: December 7, 2020
Application deadline for spring semester 2021: January 1, 2021
OneStop Saturday hours: January 9, 2021
9:00 a.m. —12:00 p.m.
Semester begins: January 11, 2021
On-ground and online first session
Add/drop period for classes: January 11-17, 2021
On-ground (16-weeks) and online first session (8-weeks)
Campuses closed: January 18, 2021
Martin Luther King Day holiday. On-ground campuses only.
Limited Enrollment Health Science Application Period: February 1-April 9, 2021
Programs: Cardiac Sonography (AAS), Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS), Nursing (BSN), Occupational Therapy (MSOT), Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS), Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS), Radiologic Technology (AAS), Surgical Technology (AAS)
Application deadline for online second session: March 5, 2020
Online first session ends: March 7, 2021
Spring Break: March 8-14, 2021
No classes. On-ground and online campuses.
Online second session begins: March 15, 2021
Add/drop period for classes: March 15-21, 2021
Online second session (8-weeks)
Semester ends: May 9, 2021
Commencement Ceremony: May 9, 2021

May 24, 2021—August 15, 2021

Summer textbook sales begin: May 3, 2021
Application deadline for summer semester 2021: May 14, 2021
OneStop Saturday hours: May 22, 2021
9:00 a.m. —12:00 p.m.
Semester begins: May 24, 2021
On-ground and online first session
Add/drop period for classes: May 24-30, 2021
On-ground (12-weeks) and online first session (6-weeks)
Campuses closed: May 31, 2021
Memorial Day holiday. On-ground campuses only.
Application deadline for online second session: June 25, 2021
Online first session ends: July 4, 2021
Online second session begins: July 5, 2021
Campuses closed: July 5, 2021
Independence Day holiday. On-ground campuses only.
Add/drop period for classes: July 5-11, 2021
Online second session (6-weeks)
Semester ends: August 15, 2021