ABSN Academic Calendar
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University
Second Degree Accelerated BSN Program ONLY
Academic Calendar
2023-2024
Fall 2023
Session One
First Day of Classes August 28
Labor Day Holiday September 4
Drop/Add Ends September 5
White Coat Ceremony September 15, 2pm, Sheffield Student Center (Summer & Fall Cohorts)
Last Day Course W/D September 27
Graduation Application Deadline
For Spring and Summer 2024 October 16
Last Day of Classes October 16
Final Exams October 17 – 18
Grades Due October 20
Session Two
First Day of Classes October 23
Drop/Add Ends October 30
Last Day Course W/D November 22
Thanksgiving Holiday November 23-24
Last Class Day December 12
Final Exams December 13 – 14
Grades Due December 15
Pinning Ceremony December 15, 10am, Day Hall Auditorium
Spring 2024
Session One
First Day of Classes January 10
MLK Holiday January 15
Drop/Add Ends January 17
White Coat Ceremony January 26, 10am, Day Hall Auditorium
Last Day Course W/D February 9
Last Day of Classes February 28
Final Exams February 29 – March 1
Grades Due March 4
Session Two
First Day of Classes March 7
Drop/Add Ends March 14
Good Friday Holiday March 29
Last Day Course W/D April 8
Last Class Day April 24
Final Exams April 29 – 30
Grades Due May 2
Pinning Ceremony May 9, 10am, Sheffield Student Center
Commencement May 12, time TBD, Gas South Arena
Summer 2024
Session One
First Day of Classes May 6
Drop/Add Ends May 13
Memorial Day Holiday May 27
Last Day Course W/D June 5
Last Day of Classes June 24
Final Exams June 25 – 26
Grades Due June 28
Session Two
First Day of Classes July 1
Independence Holiday July 4
Drop/Add Ends July 9
Last Day Course W/D July 31
Last Class Day August 19
Final Exams August 20 – 21
Grades Due August 23
Pinning Ceremony August 23, 10am Day Hall Auditorium