# 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

<p class="callout info">This calendar is for **traditional** (in-person) **Capstone and Residency undergraduate** students for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.</p>

Click [FY 26-27 Traditional Undergraduate](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/2534) to download a PDF copy. (Recommended)

<table border="0" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-" style="width: 102.738%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: hidden; height: 2100.47px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 62.8906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 62.8906px;">August 7, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 62.8906px;">**<span style="color: #ff0000;">Fall 2026 Residency II Orientation</span>**

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">All undergraduate students in Residency II for Fall 2026.  
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (Location: via TEAMS)</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 63.3906px;">August 18, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 63.3906px;">**<span style="color: #ff0000;">Fall 2026 *Residency* *I*</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">&amp; *Capstone* </span><span style="color: #ff0000;">Orientation</span>**

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

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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 63.3906px;">August 20, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 63.3906px;">**<span style="color: #ff0000;">Fall 2026 *Residency I*, Residency *II,* &amp; *Capstone* Teacher Interns</span>**

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.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 46.5938px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 46.5938px;">October 14, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 46.5938px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2027-Spring 2028 Residency Information Session - Mid-South Campus** </span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Time - TBD </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(Location: In person)</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 80.1875px;">October 15, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**Fall 2026 *Residency II* &amp; *Capstone* Teacher Intern Seminar -** </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**ALL Campuses** </span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">All Undergraduate Elementary, Secondary 7-12 and K-12 Education majors join an in-person meeting at Arkansas State University (Exact location TBD) </span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8:30 am – 12:00 pm &amp; rejoin the in-person session from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 46.5938px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 46.5938px;">October 20, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 46.5938px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**Fall 2027-Spring 2028 Residency Information Session- Beebe Campus** </span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Time- TBD (Location: In person)</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 46.5938px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 46.5938px;">October 27, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 46.5938px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2027-Spring 2028 Residency Information Session- Mountain Home Campus** </span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Time- TBD (Location: In person)</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 63.3906px;">November 14, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Intent to Graduate Application due for Fall 2026 Commencement**</span>

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

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">This is required whether you are walking at commencement or not!</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 63.3906px;">December 3, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 All *Residency I*, Residency *II,* &amp; *Capstone* Teacher Interns** </span>

Last full day of teaching internship for all teacher interns

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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 29.7969px;">December 4, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 29.7969px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Study Day**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 96.9844px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 96.9844px;">December 7, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 96.9844px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Residency II* &amp; *Capstone*</span> Teacher Interns <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">- </span>**</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**Exit Evaluation**</span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 52.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 52.1875px;">December 12, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 52.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony**</span>

See the [Commencement Website](https://www.astate.edu/academics/classes-and-registration/graduation/ceremony-information.html) for specific times for all majors

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 63.3906px;">December 12, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Degree Conferral Date**</span>

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.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 63.3906px;">December 14, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 All Teacher Interns**</span>

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.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.9844px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 80.9844px;">January 8, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 80.9844px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2026 *Residentcy II* Undergraduate Teacher Intern Orientation – All Campuses** </span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 63.3906px;">January 11, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2026 *Residency II* Teacher Interns**</span>

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.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 96.9844px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 96.9844px;">February 11, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 96.9844px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 Pre-Residency Resident Check Form Meetings**</span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 80.1875px;">February 16, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 Jonesboro Pre-Residency Resident Check Form Meetings**</span>  
Elementary, Middle Level Education majors - 3:30 pm

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

**Location: TBD**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 80.1875px;">February 17, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 Jonesboro Pre-Residency Resident Check Form Meetings**</span>  
Secondary 7-12 and K-12 Education majors - 3:30 pm

Elementary, Middle Level Education majors - 4:30 pm

**Location: TBD**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 46.5938px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 46.5938px;">March 8, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 46.5938px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Pre-Residency Forms Due**</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">All Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 Residents, submit pre-residency forms to Canvas – PEP Intern Information</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 80.1875px;">March 16, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 *Residency II* Teacher Intern Seminar - All Campuses**</span>

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

**Location: TBD**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 46.5938px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 46.5938px;">March 16, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 46.5938px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**Career Fair**</span>

All education students are invited!

</td></tr><tr style="height: 70.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 70.1875px;">April 9, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 70.1875px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Intent to Graduate Application due for Spring 2027 Commencement**</span>

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

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">This is required whether you are walking at commencement or not!</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 63.3906px;">April 29, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 *Residency II* Teacher Interns**</span>

Last full day of teaching internship for all teacher interns.

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

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 18.5714%;">April 30, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Study Day**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 96.9844px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 96.9844px;">May 3 &amp; 4, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 96.9844px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 *Residency II* Teacher Interns -** </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**Exit Evaluation**</span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 52.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 52.1875px;">May 8, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 52.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony**</span>See the [Commencement Website](https://www.astate.edu/academics/classes-and-registration/graduation/ceremony-information.html) for specific times for all majors

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 63.3906px;">May 8, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 63.3906px;">**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.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 62.8906px;"><td style="width: 18.5714%; height: 62.8906px;">May 10, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.4286%; height: 62.8906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 All Teacher Interns** </span>

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.

</td></tr></tbody></table>

# Online Undergraduate Calendar for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

<p class="callout info">This calendar is for all **Online** Undergraduate **Residency I &amp; II** Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education K-12 majors for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.</p>

Click [FY 26-27 Online Undergraduate](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/2559) to download a PDF copy. (Recommended)

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-august-14%2C-2025-fall" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: hidden; height: 1556.44px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 79.6875px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 79.6875px;">August 17, 2026</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 79.6875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 *Residency I* Orientation**</span>

All Residency I Online Undergraduate Elementary and Special Education majors

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

**Location: via TEAMS**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 63.3906px;">August 19, 2026</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2025 *Residency I* &amp; *II* Teacher Interns** </span>

First day of teaching internship for all education majors.

Check with your Mentor Teacher for your report time.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 113.781px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 113.781px;">October 7, 2026</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 113.781px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**Fall 2026 *Residency I* Seminar** </span>

All Residency I Online Undergraduate Elementary and Special Education majors

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

**Location: via TEAMS**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 80.1875px;">November 10, 2026</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2027 - Spring 2028 - Residency Informational Meetings**</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Online Undergraduate Elementary and Special Education majors. </span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.</span>

**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: via TEAMS</span>**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 63.3906px;">November 14, 2026</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Intent to Graduate Application due for Fall 2026 Commencement**</span>

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

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">This is required whether you are walking at commencement or not!</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 57px;">December 3, 2026</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 57px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 All Teacher Interns**</span>

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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 29.7969px;">December 4, 2026</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 29.7969px;">**Study Day**</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 80.1875px;">December 7, 2026</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 *Residency II* Teacher Interns – Exit Evaluation**</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all Education majors. </span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Specific time schedules for each group are TBD. </span>

**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: via TEAMS</span>**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 52.1875px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 52.1875px;">December 13, 2025</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 52.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony** </span>

See the [Commencement Website](https://www.astate.edu/academics/classes-and-registration/graduation/ceremony-information.html) for specific times for all majors

</td></tr><tr style="height: 68px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 68px;">December 13, 2025</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 68px;">**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.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 80.1875px;">January 7, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 *Residency II* Seminar** </span>

All Residency II Online Elementary and Special Education majors

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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 63.3906px;">January 11, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 *Residency II* Teacher Interns**</span>

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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 63.3906px;">February 9, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2027 Residency I Online Undergraduate Pre-Residency Intern Check Form Meetings**</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Elementary Education - 3:30 p.m. </span>

**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: via TEAMS</span>**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 71.1875px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 71.1875px;">February 10, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 71.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2027 Residency I Online Undergraduate Pre-Residency Intern Check Form Meetings**</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Special Education - 3:30 p.m. </span>

**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: via TEAMS</span>**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 63.3906px;">March 3, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 63.3906px;">**<span style="color: #ff0000;">Fall 2027 Residency I Online Elementary Education and Special Education </span>**

**<span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pre-Residency forms due.</span></span>**

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Submit to Canvas - PEP Intern Information Online.</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 66px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 66px;">March 11, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 66px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 Online Elementary Education and Special Education - Licensure Seminar**</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4:00 - 5:30 pm </span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Location: via TEAMS**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 63.3906px;">March 16, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 63.3906px;">**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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 35px;">April 9, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 35px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Intent to Graduate Application due for May 2027 Commencement**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 57px;">April 29, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 57px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 All Teacher Interns**</span>

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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 32px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 32px;"><span style="color: #000000;">April 30, 2027</span></td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 32px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Study Day**</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 86px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 86px;"><span style="color: #000000;">May 3 &amp; 4, 2027</span></td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 86px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 *Rersidency II* Teacher Interns** </span><span style="color: #ff0000;">**– Exit Evaluation**</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all Education majors. </span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Specific time schedules for each group are TBD. </span>

**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: via TEAMS</span>**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 57px;">May 8, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 57px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony**</span>

See the [Commencement Website](https://www.astate.edu/academics/classes-and-registration/graduation/ceremony-information.html) for specific times for all majors

</td></tr><tr style="height: 68px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 68px;">May 8, 2026</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 68px;">**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.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 62.8906px;"><td style="width: 17.381%; height: 62.8906px;">May 10, 2027</td><td style="width: 82.619%; height: 62.8906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 All Teacher Interns**</span>

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

</td></tr></tbody></table>

# MAT Calendar for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

<p class="callout info">This calendar is for **Capstone** and **Residency I &amp; 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.</p>

Click <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);">[FY 26-27 Calendar MAT &amp; PreK](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/2544)</span> to download a PDF copy. (Recommended)

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-%C2%A0-" style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: hidden; height: 1818.12px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 96.4844px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 96.4844px;">July 23, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 96.4844px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 MAT Capstone, Residency I, and PreK Academy Orientation**</span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 63.3906px;">August 19, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 63.3906px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 MAT Capstone, Residency I, and PreK Academy Interns**</span>

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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 80.1875px;">October 13, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 MAT Capstone Interns Seminar**</span>

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

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

**Location: via TEAMS**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 80.1875px;">October 13, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 MAT and PreK Academy Residency I Seminar**</span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 63.3906px;">November 13, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 63.3906px;">**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!

</td></tr><tr style="height: 43.5938px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 43.5938px;">December 3, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 43.5938px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 MAT Capstone, Residency I, and PreK Academy Interns**</span>

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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 29.7969px;">December 4, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 29.7969px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Study Day**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 96.9844px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 96.9844px;">December 7, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 96.9844px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 MAT Capstone Teacher Interns** </span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 52.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 52.1875px;">December 12, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 52.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony** </span>

See the [Commencement Website](https://www.astate.edu/academics/classes-and-registration/graduation/ceremony-information.html) for specific times for all majors

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 63.3906px;">December 12, 2026</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 63.3906px;">**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.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 96.9844px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 96.9844px;">January 7, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 96.9844px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 MAT and PreK Academy Residency II Orientation**</span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 50px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 50px;">January 11, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 50px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**Spring 2027 MAT &amp; Pre-K Academy Residents**</span>

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

</td></tr><tr style="height: 113.781px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 113.781px;">February 11, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 113.781px;">**<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fall 2027- Spring 2028 MAT &amp; Pre-K Academy Pre- Residency Meeting</span>**

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 113.781px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 113.781px;">February 18, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 113.781px;">**<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fall 2027- Spring 2028 MAT &amp; Pre-K Academy Pre- Residency Meeting</span>**

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 64px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 64px;">March 2, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 64px;">**<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fall 2027- Spring 2028 MAT &amp; Pre-K Academy Interns</span>**

Pre-Residency Intent forms due

Submit to Canvas - PEP Intern Information MAT

</td></tr><tr style="height: 80.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 80.1875px;">March 9, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 80.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 MAT and PreK Academy Residency II Seminar**</span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 63.3906px;">April 9, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 63.3906px;">**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!

</td></tr><tr style="height: 46.5938px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 46.5938px;">April 29, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 46.5938px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 PreK Academy and MAT Residency II**</span>

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

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 18.0952%;">April 30, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Study Day**</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 96.9844px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 96.9844px;">May 3-4, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 96.9844px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 PreK Academy and MAT Residency II** </span>

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**

</td></tr><tr style="height: 52.1875px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 52.1875px;">May 8, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 52.1875px;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">**Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony** </span>

See the [Commencement Website](https://www.astate.edu/academics/classes-and-registration/graduation/ceremony-information.html) for specific times for all majors

</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td style="width: 18.0952%; height: 63.3906px;">May 8, 2027</td><td style="width: 81.9048%; height: 63.3906px;">**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.

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