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Winter Semester Schedule – January 2, 2025 Start Date

Stratagem Institute operates on a 12-week semester schedule, with classes starting on January 2, 2025. Below is a detailed semester plan for the Winter term.


Semester Timeline

Milestone/ActivityDateDetails
Semester StartJanuary 2, 2025First day of classes; orientation for new students.
Add/Drop Period BeginsJanuary 2, 2025Students can add or drop courses without penalty.
Add/Drop Period EndsJanuary 9, 2025No course changes allowed after this date.
Midterm Exams/ProjectsFebruary 17-21, 2025Midterm evaluations for all programs.
Final Exams/ProjectsMarch 24-28, 2025Final assessments and project submissions.
Semester EndsMarch 28, 2025Last day of the Winter semester.
Grades ReleasedApril 4, 2025Final grades available to students via the portal.

Class Schedule

Weekly Format

  • Monday to Friday Classes:
    • Morning Sessions: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Afternoon Sessions: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    • Evening Sessions (Online Only): 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday Workshops/Labs (Optional):
    • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    • Specialized sessions for practical training (e.g., event planning labs, teaching practicum).

Important Dates

EventDateDetails
New Student OrientationDecember 30, 2024Campus tour, program overview, and technology setup.
Payment DeadlineDecember 20, 2024Tuition and fees must be paid in full or on a payment plan.
Holiday ClosureJanuary 1, 2025Closed for New Year’s Day.
Career Fair (Virtual)March 5, 2025Open to all programs; networking with potential employers.
Graduation CeremonyApril 5, 2025For students completing certificate programs.

Weekly Breakdown Example

Week 1: January 2-6, 2025

  • Class Focus: Introduction to program topics and course requirements.
  • Activities: Icebreakers, syllabus reviews, and initial assessments.

Week 6: February 10-14, 2025

  • Class Focus: Advanced concepts and midterm preparation.
  • Activities: Group projects, case studies, and skill assessments.

Week 12: March 24-28, 2025

  • Class Focus: Final assessments, project presentations, and wrap-up.

Winter Semester Flexibility

  • Full-Time Students: Enroll in up to 4 courses (12-16 credits).
  • Part-Time Students: Enroll in 1-2 courses (3-6 credits).
  • Self-Paced Online Options: Available for select courses for students unable to attend live sessions.

Spring Semester Schedule – February 10, 2025 Start Date

Stratagem Institute operates on a 12-week semester schedule, with classes starting on February 10, 2025. Below is a detailed semester plan for the Spring term.


Semester Timeline

Milestone/ActivityDateDetails
Semester StartFebruary 10, 2025First day of classes; orientation for new students.
Add/Drop Period BeginsFebruary 10, 2025Students can add or drop courses without penalty.
Add/Drop Period EndsFebruary 17, 2025No course changes allowed after this date.
Midterm Exams/ProjectsMarch 24-28, 2025Midterm evaluations for all programs.
Spring BreakApril 7-14, 2025No classes; campus and online services remain open.
Final Exams/ProjectsMay 5-9, 2025Final assessments and project submissions.
Semester EndsMay 9, 2025Last day of the Spring semester.
Grades ReleasedMay 16, 2025Final grades available to students via the portal.

Class Schedule

Weekly Format

  • Monday to Friday Classes:
    • Morning Sessions: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Afternoon Sessions: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    • Evening Sessions (Online Only): 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday Workshops/Labs (Optional):
    • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    • Specialized sessions for practical training (e.g., event planning labs, teaching practicum).

Important Dates

EventDateDetails
New Student OrientationFebruary 8, 2025Campus tour, program overview, and technology setup.
Payment DeadlineFebruary 3, 2025Tuition and fees must be paid in full or on a payment plan.
Holiday ClosureNone during semesterRegular operations throughout the semester.
Career Fair (In-Person)April 16, 2025Open to all programs; networking with potential employers.
Graduation CeremonyMay 17, 2025For students completing certificate programs.

Weekly Breakdown Example

Week 1: February 10-14, 2025

  • Class Focus: Introduction to program topics and course requirements.
  • Activities: Icebreakers, syllabus reviews, and initial assessments.

Week 6: March 17-21, 2025

  • Class Focus: Advanced concepts and midterm preparation.
  • Activities: Group projects, case studies, and skill assessments.

Week 12: May 5-9, 2025

  • Class Focus: Final assessments, project presentations, and wrap-up.

Spring Semester Flexibility

  • Full-Time Students: Enroll in up to 4 courses (12-16 credits).
  • Part-Time Students: Enroll in 1-2 courses (3-6 credits).
  • Self-Paced Online Options: Available for select courses for students unable to attend live sessions.

Semester Schedules for Summer and Fall 2025

Below are the schedules for Summer and Fall 2025 semesters, following Stratagem Institute’s 12-week semester structure.


Summer Semester Schedule – May 19, 2025 Start Date

Milestone/ActivityDateDetails
Semester StartMay 19, 2025First day of classes; orientation for new students.
Add/Drop Period BeginsMay 19, 2025Students can add or drop courses without penalty.
Add/Drop Period EndsMay 26, 2025No course changes allowed after this date.
Midterm Exams/ProjectsJune 30 – July 4, 2025Midterm evaluations for all programs.
Summer BreakJuly 7-11, 2025No classes; campus and online services remain open.
Final Exams/ProjectsAugust 11-15, 2025Final assessments and project submissions.
Semester EndsAugust 15, 2025Last day of the Summer semester.
Grades ReleasedAugust 22, 2025Final grades available to students via the portal.

Fall Semester Schedule – August 25, 2025 Start Date

Milestone/ActivityDateDetails
Semester StartAugust 25, 2025First day of classes; orientation for new students.
Add/Drop Period BeginsAugust 25, 2025Students can add or drop courses without penalty.
Add/Drop Period EndsSeptember 1, 2025No course changes allowed after this date.
Midterm Exams/ProjectsOctober 6-10, 2025Midterm evaluations for all programs.
Fall BreakOctober 13-17, 2025No classes; campus and online services remain open.
Final Exams/ProjectsNovember 17-21, 2025Final assessments and project submissions.
Semester EndsNovember 21, 2025Last day of the Fall semester.
Grades ReleasedNovember 28, 2025Final grades available to students via the portal.

General Class Schedules for Summer and Fall

Class Formats and Timings

  • Monday to Friday Classes:
    • Morning Sessions: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Afternoon Sessions: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    • Evening Sessions (Online Only): 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday Workshops/Labs (Optional):
    • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    • Specialized sessions for practical training (e.g., teaching labs, project-based workshops).

Important Notes:

  • Self-Paced Online Options remain available for students needing flexibility.
  • Programs with heavy lab components may have extended schedules for in-person practicum weeks during midterms and finals.