Academic Calendar
February 12, 2025 2026-01-21 19:58Master of Educational Leadership
Academic Calendar
Fall 2025 Deadlines
July28
Fall Semester Begins
Official start of the academic term.
July28-30
MEL Mandatory Orientation
In-person week for leadership cohorts.
July30
Last Day to Add
Final registration deadline for courses.
Aug06
Last Day to Drop
Deadline for course withdrawal without penalty.
Dec16
End of Semester
Last day of the Fall academic term.
Dec23
Final Grades Due
Faculty submission deadline for the Registrar.
Fall 2025 Course Schedule
Short Format & Intensives
July 28 – July 30
EDL500: Foundations of Educational Leadership
Aug 5 – Sept 2
EDL560: Organizational Change
Sept 9 – Oct 7
EDL570: Public School Curriculum
Sept 9 – Oct 7
EDL662: School Superintendent Challenges
Oct 14 – Nov 11
EDL505: Dimensions of Ed. Leadership I
Oct 14 – Nov 11
EDL693: Personnel and Collective Bargaining
Nov 18 – Dec 16
EDL575: School and Community Relationships
Nov 18 – Dec 16
EDL665: District Results & Role of Superintendent
Semester-Long Practicums
Aug 5 – Dec 16
EDL590: Seminar
Aug 5 – Dec 16
EDL690/691: Superintendent Admin Practicum
*All dates and courses are subject to change per the request of the Registrar’s office due to circumstances beyond the control of the RMC MEL Program.
Spring 2026 Deadlines
Jan06
Spring Semester Begins
Official start of classes.
Jan08
Last Day to Add
Deadline for course registration.
Jan15
Last Day to Drop
Final day to withdraw without penalty.
Apr25
Commencement
Celebrating our graduating leaders.
Jun08-12
Mandatory Seminar Week
In-person intensive for MEL Students.
Jun12
End of Semester
Conclusion of Spring term.
Jun18
Final Grades Due
Faculty submission to Registrar.
Spring 2026 Course Schedule
8-Week Intensive Blocks
Jan 6 – Feb 3
EDL520: Supervision of Educational Personnel
Feb 10 – Mar 10
EDL530: Montana School Law
Mar 17 – Apr 14
EDL510: Dimensions of Ed. Leadership II
Apr 21 – May 19
EDL554: Montana School Finance
June 8 – June 12
EDL683: Ed. Leadership Capstone Course
Full Term Practicums
Jan 6 – May 19
EDL590: Seminar
Jan 6 – May 19
EDL591: Administrative Practicum II
Jan 6 – May 19
EDL690/691: Superintendent Admin Practicum
*All dates and courses are subject to change per the request of the Registrar’s office due to circumstances beyond the control of the RMC MEL Program.
Program Contact
Connor Hall
