MAT Calendar for 2026 - 2027

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

Study Day

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

Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony

See the Commencement Website for specific times for all majors

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.

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

Spring 2027 MAT & Pre-K Academy Residents

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

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

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

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

Pre-Residency Intent forms due

Submit to Canvas - PEP Intern Information MAT

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

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!

Spring 2027 PreK Academy and MAT Residency II

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

Study Day

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

Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony

See the Commencement Website for specific times for all majors

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.