2025-26 Academic Calendar
*The academic calendar for all clock hour programs - programs which started in 2023 or earlier - is provided here.
Academic Calendar Dates for Semester Programs
The dates below apply to all associate degree programs and the Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography and Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist programs.
Semester / Term Dates
Fall | September 2, 2025 – December 12, 2025 |
Winter | January 5, 2026 – April 17, 2026 |
Spring | May 4, 2026 – August 14, 2026 |
Add/Drop Dates
Fall | September 5, 2025 |
Winter | January 9, 2026 |
Spring | May 8, 2026 |
Withdrawal Dates
Fall | November 21, 2025 |
Winter | March 27, 2026 |
Spring | July 24, 2026 |
Make-up Dates
Fall | December 15, 2025 December 16, 2025 |
Winter | April 20, 2026 April 21, 2026 |
Spring | August 17, 2026 August 18, 2026 |
Scheduled Breaks
Summer Break | August 20, 2025 – September 1, 2025 |
Winter Break | December 17, 2025 – January 2, 2026 |
Spring Break | April 22, 2026 – May 1, 2026 |
Summer Break | August 19, 2026 – August 28, 2026 |
Observed Holidays for the 2025-26 Academic Year:
Classes will not be held on the following days:
November | 27-29 | Thursday-Saturday | Thanksgiving Break |
December | 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
January | 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
January | 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
February | 16 | Monday | Presidents Day |
April | 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
May | 25 | Monday | Memorial Day |
June | 19 | Friday | Juneteenth (Observed) |
July | 3 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) |
July | 4 | Saturday | Independence Day |
September | 7 | Monday | Labor Day |
October | 12 | Monday | Columbus Day |
November | 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day |
November | 26-28 | Thursday-Saturday | Thanksgiving Break |
December | 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
January | 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
Class Schedules
The semester-based programs at AIMS Education are delivered using a hybrid learning environment which utilizes synchronous online classes. There are three semesters each year, and each semester is scheduled for 15 weeks. The daily schedule and weekly hours will vary each semester based on the required lecture, lab, and clinical hours. Standard courses are typically scheduled Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm, but clinical internship courses may be scheduled outside those hours. Students enrolled in a semester-based program must have flexible schedules and be able to attend classes during morning, day, and evening hours.
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist program is semester based, but it will typically have an evening schedule. The first semester will be Monday to Thursday, from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. The weekly schedule will vary in subsequent semesters based on the required lecture and lab hours.
Clinical Internship Schedule for Semester-Based Programs
The clinical internship will be completed Monday to Friday, during normal business hours. Evening and weekend schedules are typically not available. Clinical internship courses will not follow the standard academic calendar for semester-based programs.
Students are permitted to complete clinical hours on make-up dates as long as it doesn’t conflict with other scheduled make-up classes.
Academic Calendar Dates for Non-Term Programs
The dates below apply to non-degree programs (excluding Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist and Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography).
Non-term programs will observe the same holidays as semester-based programs, but program start dates, end dates, and scheduled breaks will differ. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well. Start dates for non-term programs are provided on each program page.
Add/Drop Dates
The last day to enroll in a program, or drop a program, is the 4th day of scheduled class for the student.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal date for non-term programs will be the 80% date of the course. The 80% date is calculated based on the total hours in a course.
Observed Holidays and Days Off
See Observed Holidays and Days Off.
Scheduled Breaks
Winter Break | December 25, 2025 – January 2, 2026 |
Summer Break | June 29, 2026 – July 4, 2026 |
Winter Break | December 25, 2026 – January 2, 2027 |
Class Schedules
Most non-term programs at AIMS Education utilize synchronous online classes. Below are the daily schedules for all online and in-person classes.
Day Class
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Evening Class
Monday - Thursday
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Pharmacy Technician Program
Day Class
Monday - Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Evening Class
Monday - Wednesday
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Pharmacy Technician students will be required to attend online classes 15 hours per week and on-site clinical hours an additional 14 hours per week. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site.
Clinical Internship Schedule
The clinical internship will be completed Monday to Friday, during normal business hours. Evening and weekend schedules are typically not available. Clinical internship courses will follow the scheduled breaks for non-term programs, including all observed holidays.
School Closures
The school reserves the right to close during weather emergencies or natural disasters. The AIMS website will provide updates regarding any school closings or delayed openings. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm any class cancellations or school closures.
National and State Emergencies
National or state emergencies, including public health emergencies, weather-related emergencies, and natural disasters, may impact the continuity of your education. As a result of these emergency situations, it may be necessary to alter class schedules, change the method of instruction, cancel classes, or delay internships.AIMS Education cannot guarantee when your clinical internship will start, but we will work with our clinical site partners to ensure all students are able to complete the valuable clinical experience. The institution will consider all options and methods to maintain the continuity of education, but we must follow the guidance provided by federal, state, and local authorities, as well as our accrediting agencies. Any gaps in your education may also result in delays to graduation.
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