MAT Calendar for 2026 - 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 CAPSTONE 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 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! |
| November 20, 2025 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Intern Orientation All MAT (Art, Business, Elementary, Middle Level, & Special Education) attend from 8:30 am -12:00 VIRTUAL Zoom Meeting |
| December 5, 2025 |
Fall 2025 All MAT Teacher Interns All SL&L portfolios for all majors are due and should be submitted to your university supervisors on this day in order for the supervisors to have enough time to review and grade them prior to grades being due to the PEP Microsoft One Drive on December 15. |
| December 5, 2025 |
Fall 2025 All MAT Teacher Interns Last full day of teaching internship for all MAT Teacher Interns. |
| December 8, 2025 |
Fall 2025 MAT Teacher Interns Exit Evaluation and Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all 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 Zoom |
| December 9, 2025 |
Fall 2025 MAT Teacher Interns Evaluation form packets for all MAT teacher interns must be collected, completed, and submitted by University Supervisors to the PEP Microsoft One Drive. |
| December 13, 2025 |
Fall 2025 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. |
| December 15, 2025 |
Fall 2025 All MAT Teacher Interns Final Grades due at 12:00 pm (noon) for all MAT teacher interns and must be posted by University Supervisors. |
| January 12, 2026 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Interns First day of teaching internship for all MAT Education majors. |
| February 17, 2026 |
Fall 2026 MAT Special Education Capstone Teacher Interns - Intent Meeting 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm VIRTUAL Teams Meeting This is for students who plan to do a 1-semester internship during the Fall 2026 semester. |
| February 18, 2026 |
Fall 2026 MAT Elementary, Middle Level, Business, Art Teacher Interns - Intent Meeting 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm VIRTUAL Teams Meeting This is for students who plan to do a 1-semester internship during the Fall 2026 semester. |
| February 21, 2026 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Interns with two placements All SL&L portfolios for these majors are due and should be submitted to your university supervisors on this day in order for the supervisors to have enough time to review and grade them prior to grades being due to the PEP Microsoft One Drive on February 27. |
| February 24, 2026 |
Fall 2026 MAT Special Education Pre-Residency Meeting VIRTUAL TEAMS Meeting This meeting is for students who plan to start Residency I in Fall of 2026 and Residency II in Spring 2027. |
| February 25, 2026 |
Fall 2026 MAT Elementary, Middle Level, Business, and Art Pre-Residency Meeting 3:30- 4:30 VIRTUAL TEAMS Meeting This meeting is for students who plan to start Residency I in Fall of 2026 and Residency II in Spring 2027. |
| February 25, 2026 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Interns University supervisors must complete the Professional Dispositions Assessment (EDA) on SL&L for all Capstone Interns. |
| March 6, 2026 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Interns End of 1st 8-week teaching sessions for MAT Education majors who have two placements. Evaluation packets for MAT Elementary Education must be collected and completed by the University and Experienced Mentor Teacher, and submitted by the University Supervisor to the PEP Microsoft One Drive. |
| March 9, 2026 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Interns Beginning of 2nd 8-week teaching internship session for MAT Education majors with two placements. Check with your Mentor Teacher for your report time. |
| March 13, 2026 |
Fall 2026 Capstone and Residency I MAT Teacher Interns Pre-Residency AND Capstone Intent forms due to the Professional Education Programs office Submit Canvas, PEP Intern Information MAT. |
| April 3, 2026 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Interns Submit edTPA Tasks 1, 2, & 3 for submission to the Pearson system to be scored. Check with your University Supervisor for due dates. |
| April 24, 2026 |
Spring 2026 All MAT Teacher Interns All SL&L portfolios for all majors are due and should be submitted to your university supervisors on this day in order for the supervisors to have enough time to review and grade them prior to grades being due to the PEP Microsoft One Drive on May 1. |
| May 1, 2026 |
Spring 2026 All MAT Teacher Interns Last full day of teaching internship for all MAT Teacher Interns. |
| May 4, 2026 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Interns Exit Evaluation and Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all 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. VIRTUAL TEAMS Meeting |
| May 5, 2026 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Interns Exit Evaluation and Evaluation of Teaching Internship Experiences for all 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. VIRTUAL TEAMS Meeting |
| May 5, 2026 |
Spring 2026 MAT Teacher Interns Evaluation form packets for all MAT teacher interns must be collected, completed, and submitted by University Supervisors to the PEP Microsoft One Drive. |
| May 9, 2026 |
Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony See the Commencement Website for specific times for all majors |
| May 9, 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 11, 2026 |
Spring 2026 All MAT Teacher Interns Final Grades due at 12:00 pm (noon) for all MAT teacher interns and must be posted by University Supervisors. |