When do classes begin and end?

Class Start and End Dates

Troy University offers courses on term and semester schedules.

Terms

Term courses last for 9 weeks and are offered through the Montgomery Campus, Dothan Campus, and Online. TROY offers five terms per year as follows:

Term I  -  early August –  mid October

Term II – mid October – mid December

Term III – early January – early March

Term IV – mid March – late May

Term V – late May – late July

Semesters

Semester courses last for 16 weeks. Most semester courses are offered on the Troy, Alabama campus, but there are some semester-based courses online. 

Fall Semester – early August – mid December

Spring Semester – early January – mid May

Summer Semester – late May – late July

Calendars  

Please refer to the Academic Calendar for more specific dates and important academic information regarding start and end dates of classes, registration deadlines, commencements, holidays, and breaks.

Refer to the “Where can I find an academic calendar” response to view an Alabama Campus, TROY Support Center, or TROY Online calendar which indicates the specific start date and end date of classes.