Professional Education Programs Calendars

All Education majors will meet with the Professional Education Program office at certain points. These calendars have respective meeting days for Traditional (on-campus) students, Online Elementary and Special Education Students, and MAT students.

Pre-Teacher Meeting - attend the semester before the Residency 1 course
Intent - attend while enrolled in the Residency 1 course
Orientation - attend at the beginning of the Residency 1 & 2 semesters
Seminar - attend while enrolled in the Residency 2 course
Exit - attend at the end of the Residency 2 semester

Traditional Undergraduate Calendar for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

This calendar is for traditional (in-person) Capstone and Residency undergraduate students for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Click FY 26-27 Traditional Undergraduate to download a PDF copy. (Recommended)

August 7, 2026

Fall 2026 Residency II Orientation

All undergraduate students in Residency II for Fall 2026.
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (Location: via TEAMS)

August 18, 2026

Fall 2026 Residency I & Capstone Orientation

All Campuses, all undergraduate Fall 2026 Residency I & Capstone Intern students

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Location: TBD)

August 20, 2026

Fall 2026 Residency I, Residency II, & Capstone Teacher Interns

First day of teaching internship for all ELED, Secondary 7-12, and K-12 Education majors. Check with your Mentor Teacher for your report time.

October 14, 2026

Fall 2027-Spring 2028 Residency Information Session - Mid-South Campus

 Time - TBD  (Location: In person)

October 15, 2026

Fall 2026 Residency II & Capstone Teacher Intern Seminar - ALL Campuses

All Undergraduate Elementary, Secondary 7-12 and K-12 Education majors join an in-person meeting at Arkansas State University (Exact location TBD)

8:30 am – 12:00 pm & rejoin the in-person session from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

October 20, 2026

 

Fall 2027-Spring 2028 Residency Information Session- Beebe Campus 

Time- TBD  (Location: In person)

 

October 27, 2026

Fall 2027-Spring 2028 Residency Information Session- Mountain Home Campus

Time- TBD  (Location: In person)

November 14, 2026

Intent to Graduate Application due for Fall 2026 Commencement

If you are graduating December 2026, you must fill out the intent to graduate form.

This is required whether you are walking at commencement or not!

December 3, 2026

Fall 2026 All Residency I, Residency II, & Capstone Teacher Interns

Last full day of teaching internship for all teacher interns

*Note any make-up days need to be made after this date.

December 4, 2026

Study Day

December 7, 2026

Fall 2026 Residency II & Capstone Teacher Interns - Exit Evaluation

Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary 7-12, and K-12 Education majors.

Specific time schedules for each group are TBD. You will be notified of your time by email.

Location: via TEAMS

December 12, 2026

Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony

See the Commencement Website for specific times for all majors

December 12, 2026

Degree Conferral Date

Please note that this is the date that will be printed on your transcript and diploma. It will not be until the end of January for this date to be conferred on your degree, so please wait until then to apply for licensure.

December 14, 2026

Fall 2026 All Teacher Interns

Final Grades due at 12:00 pm (noon) for all graduating teacher interns (Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary 7-12, and K-12) must be posted by University Supervisors.

January 8, 2027

Spring 2026 Residentcy II Undergraduate Teacher Intern Orientation – All Campuses 

Elementary, Middle Level, Special Education, Secondary, and K-12 Education majors

9:00 am - 12:00 pm and report back from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: TBD

January 11, 2027

Spring 2026 Residency II Teacher Interns

First day of teaching internship for all Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary 7-12, and K-12 Education majors. Check with your Mentor Teacher for your report time.

February 11, 2027

 

Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 Pre-Residency Resident Check Form Meetings

This meeting will include all Mountain Home, Beebe, and Mid-South Students (OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS ONLY) Elementary, Middle Level Education majors

10:30 am

Location: TEAMS meeting

February 16, 2027

Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 Jonesboro Pre-Residency Resident Check Form Meetings
Elementary, Middle Level Education majors - 3:30 pm

Secondary 7-12 and K-12 Education majors - 4:30 pm

Location: TBD

February 17, 2027

Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 Jonesboro Pre-Residency Resident Check Form Meetings
Secondary 7-12 and K-12 Education majors - 3:30 pm

Elementary, Middle Level Education majors - 4:30 pm 

Location: TBD

March 8, 2027

Pre-Residency Forms Due

All Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 Residents, submit pre-residency forms to Canvas – PEP Intern Information

March 16, 2027

Spring 2027 Residency II Teacher Intern Seminar - All Campuses

All Undergraduate Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary 7-12, and K-12 Education majors join an in-person meeting

Location: TBD

March 16, 2027

 

Career Fair

All education students are invited!

April 9, 2027

Intent to Graduate Application due for Spring 2027 Commencement

If you are graduating May 2-27, you must fill out the intent to graduate form.

This is required whether you are walking at commencement or not!

April 29, 2027

Spring 2027 Residency II Teacher Interns

Last full day of teaching internship for all teacher interns.

*Note any make-up days need to be made after this date.

April 30, 2027

Study Day

May 3 & 4, 2027

Spring 2027 Residency II Teacher Interns - Exit Evaluation

Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all Elementary, Middle Level, Special Education, Secondary 7-12, and K-12 Education majors.

Specific time schedules for each group are TBD, and you will be notified by email.

Location: via TEAMS

May 8, 2027 Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony

See the Commencement Website for specific times for all majors

May 8, 2027 Degree Conferral Date

Please note that this is the date that will be printed on your transcript and diploma. It will take a minimum of 4 weeks for this date to be conferred on your degree, so please wait until then to apply for licensure.

May 10, 2027

Spring 2027 All Teacher Interns

Final Grades due at 12:00 pm (noon) for all graduating teacher interns (Elementary, Middle Level, Special Education, Secondary 7-12, and K-12) must be posted by University Supervisors.

Online Undergraduate Calendar for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

This calendar is for all Online Undergraduate Residency I & II Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education K-12 majors for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Click FY 26-27 Online Undergraduate to download a PDF copy. (Recommended)

August 17, 2026

Fall 2026 Residency I Orientation

All Residency I Online Undergraduate Elementary and Special Education majors

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location: via TEAMS

August 19, 2026

Fall 2025 Residency I & II Teacher Interns

First day of teaching internship for all education majors.

Check with your Mentor Teacher for your report time.

October 7, 2026

 

Fall 2026 Residency I Seminar

All Residency I Online Undergraduate Elementary and Special Education majors

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: via TEAMS

 

November 10, 2026

Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 - Residency Informational Meetings

Online Undergraduate Elementary and Special Education majors.

3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Location: via TEAMS

November 14, 2026

Intent to Graduate Application due for Fall 2026 Commencement

If you are graduating December 2026, you must fill out the intent to graduate form.

This is required whether you are walking at commencement or not!

December 3, 2026

Fall 2026 All Teacher Interns

Last full day of Residency I & II for all education majors

December 4, 2026 Study Day
December 7, 2026

Fall 2026 Residency II Teacher Interns – Exit Evaluation

Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all Education majors.

Specific time schedules for each group are TBD.

Location: via TEAMS

December 13, 2025

Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony

See the Commencement Website for specific times for all majors

December 13, 2025

Degree Conferral Date

Please note that this is the date that will be printed on your transcript and diploma. It will not be until the end of January for this date to be conferred on your degree, so please wait until then to apply for licensure.

January 7, 2027

Spring 2027 Residency II Seminar

All Residency II Online Elementary and Special Education majors

9:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: via TEAMS

January 11, 2027

Spring 2027 Residency II Teacher Interns

First day of Residency II for all Elementary and Special Education majors. Check with your Mentor Teacher for your report time.

February 9, 2027

Fall 2027 Residency I Online Undergraduate Pre-Residency Intern Check Form Meetings

Elementary Education - 3:30 p.m.

Location: via TEAMS

February 10, 2027

Fall 2027 Residency I Online Undergraduate Pre-Residency Intern Check Form Meetings

Special Education - 3:30 p.m. 

Location: via TEAMS

March 3, 2027

Fall 2027 Residency I Online Elementary Education and Special Education 

Pre-Residency forms due.

Submit to Canvas - PEP Intern Information Online.

March 11, 2027

Spring 2027 Online Elementary Education and Special Education - Licensure Seminar

4:00 - 5:30 pm 

Location: via TEAMS

March 16, 2027

Education Career Fair

All online undergraduate Elementary and Special Education majors are invited to attend the Education Career Fair at the Cooper Alumni Center on A-State’s campus from 10:00 am – 12:00pm

April 9, 2027

Intent to Graduate Application due for May 2027 Commencement

April 29, 2027

Spring 2027 All Teacher Interns

Last full day of Residency II for Elementary and Special Education majors

April 30, 2027 Study Day
May 3 & 4, 2027

Spring 2027 Rersidency II Teacher Interns – Exit Evaluation

Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all Education majors.

Specific time schedules for each group are TBD.

Location: via TEAMS

May 8, 2027

Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony

See the Commencement Website for specific times for all majors

May 8, 2026

Degree Conferral Date

Please note that this is the date that will be printed on your transcript and diploma. It will be 4 - 8 weeks for this date to be conferred on your degree, so please wait until then to apply for licensure.

May 10, 2027

Spring 2027 All Teacher Interns

Final Grades due at 12:00 pm/noon for all graduating teacher interns must be posted by University Supervisors.

MAT Calendar for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

This calendar is for Capstone and Residency I & II students in the Elementary, Middle Level, Business, Art, and Special Education Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs and the Certificate for PreK Academy program for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Click FY 26-27 Calendar MAT & PreK to download a PDF copy. (Recommended)

July 23, 2026

Fall 2026 MAT Capstone, Residency I, and PreK Academy Orientation

All Prek Academy and MAT Art, Business, Elementary Education, Middle-Level Education, and Special Education majors

9:00 am - 12:00 pm and report back from 1:00 – 3:30 pm.

Location: via TEAMS

August 19, 2026

Fall 2026 MAT Capstone, Residency I, and PreK Academy Interns

First day of teaching internship for all PreK Academy and MAT Education majors. Check with your Mentor Teacher for your report time.

October 13, 2026

Fall 2026 MAT Capstone Interns Seminar

All CAPSTONE MAT Art, Business, Elementary, Mid-Level, and Special Education majors 

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: via TEAMS

October 13, 2026

Fall 2026 MAT and PreK Academy Residency I Seminar

All RESIDENCY I PreK Academy and  MAT Art, Business, Elementary, Mid-Level, and Special Education majors 

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: via TEAMS

November 13, 2026

Intent to Graduate Application due for Fall 2026 Commencement

If you are graduating December 2026, you must fill out the intent to graduate form.

This is required whether you are walking at commencement or not!

December 3, 2026

Fall 2026 MAT Capstone, Residency I, and PreK Academy Interns

Last full day of teaching internship for all MAT and PreK Academy Teacher Interns.

December 4, 2026

Study Day

December 7, 2026

Fall 2026 MAT Capstone Teacher Interns 

Exit Evaluation and Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all MAT Capstone Elementary, Middle Level, Business, Art, and Special Education majors.

Specific time schedules for each group are TBD. You will be notified of your time by email.

Location: via TEAMS

December 12, 2026

Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony

See the Commencement Website for specific times for all majors

December 12, 2026

Degree Conferral Date

Please note that this is the date that will be printed on your transcript and diploma. It will not be until the end of January for this date to be conferred on your degree, so please wait until then to apply for licensure.

January 7, 2027

Spring 2027 MAT and PreK Academy Residency II Orientation

All PreK Academy and MAT Art, Business, Elementary Education, Middle-Level Education, and Special Education (K-12) majors

8:30 am - 12:00 pm and report back from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

Location: via TEAMS

January 11, 2027

Spring 2027 MAT & Pre-K Academy Residents

First day of Residency II for all majors. Check with your Mentor Teacher for your report time.

February 11, 2027

 

Fall 2027- Spring 2028 MAT & Pre-K Academy Pre- Residency Meeting

This meeting is for all MAT and PreK Academy students who plan to start Residency I in Fall of 2027 and Residency II in Spring 2028. 

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: via TEAMS

February 18, 2027

 

Fall 2027- Spring 2028 MAT & Pre-K Academy Pre- Residency Meeting

This meeting is for all MAT and PreK Academy students who plan to start Residency I in Fall of 2027 and Residency II in Spring 2028. 

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: via TEAMS

March 2, 2027

Fall 2027- Spring 2028 MAT & Pre-K Academy Interns

Pre-Residency Intent forms due

Submit to Canvas - PEP Intern Information MAT

March 9, 2027

Spring 2027 MAT and PreK Academy Residency II Seminar

All RESIDENCY II PreK Academy and MAT Art, Business, Elementary, Mid-Level, and Special Education majors 

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: via TEAMS

April 9, 2027

Intent to Graduate Application due for Spring 2027 Commencement

If you are graduating May 2027, you must fill out the intent to graduate form.

This is required whether you are walking at commencement or not!

April 29, 2027

Spring 2027 PreK Academy and MAT Residency II

Last full day of Residency II for all PreK Academy and MAT Teacher Interns.

April 30, 2027

Study Day

May 3-4, 2027

Spring 2027 PreK Academy and MAT Residency II 

Exit Evaluation and Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all PreK Academy and MAT Elementary, Middle Level, Business, Art, and Special Education majors.

Specific time schedules for each group are TBD. You will be notified of your time by email.

Location: via TEAMS

May 8, 2027

Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony

See the Commencement Website for specific times for all majors

May 8, 2027

Degree Conferral Date

Please note that this is the date that will be printed on your transcript and diploma. It will be 4 - 8 weeks for this date to be conferred on your degree, so please wait until then to apply for licensure.