Washington Campus

Academic Calendar

2011 Fall Semester

June 15		Online Registration Opens
August 29		Classes begin
September 5		Labor Day/RTS Closed
November 21-25		Fall Break
November 24-25		Thanksgiving/RTS Closed
December 5		Last day of classes
December 9		Term paper deadline
December 12-16		Examination period

*A student may add a course on the 1st day of class
**Please consult the Student Handbook about Drop dates.
***Weekend classes have their own schedules. Please check your course syllabus.

2012 Winter Semester

November 1		Registration Online Opens
January 2		Classes begin
January 31		Winter session ends

2012 Spring Semester

December 1		Registration Online Opens
December 31		Graduation Applications Due
February 1		Classes begin
March 13		Integrative Papers Due
April 2-6		Spring Break
April 6		Good Friday/RTS Closed
May 8		Last day of classes
May 11		Term paper deadline
May 14-18		Examination period
May 25		Graduation

*A student may add a course on the 1st day of class
**Please consult the Student Handbook about Drop dates.
***Weekend classes have their own schedules. Please check your course syllabus.

2012 Summer Semester

April 1		Registration Online Opens
June 4		Classes begin
June 30		Summer session ends
July 4		Independence Day/RTS Closed

2012 Fall Semester

June 15		Registration Online Opens
August 27		Classes begin
September 3		Labor Day/RTS Closed
November 19-23		Fall Break
November 22-23		Thanksgiving/RTS Closed
December 4		Last day of classes
December 7		Term paper deadline
December 10-14		Examination period

*A student may add a course on the 1st day of class
**Please consult the Student Handbook about Drop dates.
***Weekend classes have their own schedules. Please check your course syllabus.

2013 Winter Semester

November 1		Registration Online Opens
January 2		Classes begin
February 1		Winter session ends

2013 Spring Semester

December 1		Registration Online Opens
December 31		Graduation Applications Due
February 4		Classes begin
March 13		Integrative Papers Due
March 25-29		Spring Break
March 29		Good Friday/RTS Closed
May 10		Last day of classes
May 13		Term paper deadline
May 13-17		Examination period
June 7		Graduation

*A student may add a course on the 1st day of class
**Please consult the Student Handbook about Drop dates.
***Weekend classes have their own schedules. Please check your course syllabus.

Do you offer classes in any other locations?

Yes, we offer regular classes at McLean Presbyterian Church and occasional classes in Charlottesville VA and Richmond VA.
Which degrees are offered at RTS Washington DC?

The MAR and the MDiv degrees are offered by RTS Washington DC.
Are you accredited?

RTS Washington DC is a fully accredited Graduate School by the Association of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. We are also licensed by the Commission on Higher Education of the State of Maryland and the State of Virginia Council for Higher Education.
Can I take classes part-time at RTS Washington DC?

Yes, you can take classes part-time at RTS Washington DC.
In what format are the courses offered at RTS Washington DC?

To make classes more assessable they are usually offered in one of various formats.
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How long will it take for me to complete my degree from RTS Washington DC?

Attending classes full time, you can complete an MAR degree in two years and an MDiv in three years.
Can I sit in on a class to see what it is like?

Yes, contact our office to make the arrangements.
Do you have student housing?

RTS Washington DC does not have student housing.
Do you have a library?

Yes, we have a library at our Tysons campus. We are also part of the Washington Theological Consortium which gives our students access to Consortium members’ library (11 libraries and the Library of Congress). Our students also have access to several online research databases.