2024 Academic Calendar
*The academic calendar for all clock hour programs - programs which started in 2023 or earlier - is provided here.
Academic Calendar Dates for Semester Programs
The dates below apply to all associate degree programs and the Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program.
Semester / Term Dates
Winter | January 16, 2024 - April 26, 2024 |
Spring | May 6, 2024 – August 16, 2024 |
Fall | September 3, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 |
Add/Drop Dates
Winter | January 19, 2024 |
Spring | May 10, 2024 |
Fall | September 6, 2024 |
Withdrawal Dates
Winter | April 5, 2024 |
Spring | July 26, 2024 |
Fall | November 22, 2024 |
Make-up Dates
Winter | April 29, 2024 April 30, 2024 May 1, 2024 |
Spring | August 19, 2024 August 20, 2024 |
Fall | December 16, 2024 December 17, 2024 December 18, 2024 |
Scheduled Breaks
Spring Break | May 2, 2024 – May 3, 2024 |
Summer Break | August 21, 2024 – September 2, 2024 |
Winter Break | December 19, 2024 – January 3, 2025 |
Observed Holidays for the 2024 Academic Year:
Classes will not be held on the following days:
January | 1 15 | Monday Monday | New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
February | 19 | Monday | Presidents Day |
March | 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
May | 27 | Monday | Memorial Day |
June | 21 | Friday | Juneteenth (Observed) |
July | 4 | Thursday | Independence Day |
September | 2 | Monday | Labor Day |
October | 14 | Monday | Columbus Day |
November | 11 28 29 30 | Monday Thursday Friday Saturday | Veterans Day Thanksgiving School Holiday School Holiday |
December | 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Class Schedules
The semester-based programs at AIMS Education are delivered using a hybrid learning environment which utilizes synchronous online classes. There are three semesters each year, and each semester is scheduled for 15 weeks. The daily schedule and weekly hours will vary each semester based on the required lecture, lab, and clinical hours. Standard courses are typically scheduled Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm, but clinical internship courses may be scheduled outside those hours. Students enrolled in a semester-based program must have flexible schedules and be able to attend classes during morning, day, and evening hours.
Clinical Internship Schedule for Semester-Based Programs
The clinical internship will be completed Monday to Friday, during normal business hours. Evening and weekend schedules are typically not available. Clinical internship courses will follow the standard academic calendar for semester-based programs, including observed holidays and scheduled breaks.
Academic Calendar Dates for Non-Term Programs
The dates below apply to all non-degree programs (excluding Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography).
Non-term programs will observe the same holidays as semester-based programs, but program start dates, end dates, and scheduled breaks will differ. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well. Please keep in mind that students enrolled in weekend classes will typically take longer to complete their programs. Start dates for non-term programs are provided on each program page.
Add/Drop Dates
The last day to enroll in a program, or drop a program, is the 4th day of scheduled class for the student. For programs scheduled exclusively on Saturdays, the last day to enroll in the program, or drop the program, is within 10 calendar days from the start date.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal date for non-term programs will be the 80% date of the course. The 80% date is calculated based on the total hours in a course.
Observed Holidays and Days Off
See Observed Holidays and Days Off.
Scheduled Breaks
Summer Break | July 1, 2024 – July 6, 2024 |
Winter Break | December 23, 2024 – January 1, 2025 |
Class Schedules
The non-term programs at AIMS Education are delivered using a hybrid learning environment which utilizes synchronous online classes. Below are the daily schedules for all online and in-person classes.
Day Class
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Evening Class
Monday - Thursday
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Weekend Class
Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evening/Weekend Class
Monday - Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
*This schedule is only available for the Medical Billing and Coding program.
Pharmacy Technician Program
Day Class
Monday - Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Evening Class
Monday - Wednesday
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Pharmacy Technician students will be required to attend online classes 15 hours per week and on-site clinical hours an additional 14 hours per week. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site.
Clinical Internship Schedule
The clinical internship will be completed Monday to Friday, during normal business hours. Evening and weekend schedules are typically not available. Clinical internship courses will follow the scheduled breaks for non-term programs, including all observed holidays.
School Closures
The school reserves the right to close during weather emergencies or natural disasters. The AIMS website will provide updates regarding any school closings or delayed openings. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm any class cancellations or school closures.
National and State Emergencies
National or state emergencies, including public health emergencies, weather-related emergencies, and natural disasters, may impact the continuity of your education. As a result of these emergency situations, it may be necessary to alter class schedules, change the method of instruction, cancel classes, or delay internships.AIMS Education cannot guarantee when your clinical internship will start, but we will work with our clinical site partners to ensure all students are able to complete the valuable clinical experience. The institution will consider all options and methods to maintain the continuity of education, but we must follow the guidance provided by federal, state, and local authorities, as well as our accrediting agencies. Any gaps in your education may also result in delays to graduation.