CURRICULUM AND SCHEDULES
Through Villanova’s varied courses, students examine taxation from multiple perspectives — allowing exploration of how both tax law and accounting affect the field’s ever-changing landscape.
The curriculum consists of six (6) required courses and numerous electives in all areas of taxation.
An LLM student requires a total of 24 credit hours, which consists of six (6) required courses and three (3) electives.
A MT student requires a total of 30 credit hours, which consists of six (6) required courses and six (6) electives.
A student can mix and match electives across practice areas, or opt for an in-depth examination of one specialty area of taxation leading to completion of a Certificate. You can also obtain a stand-alone Certificate without pursuing a full Master’s degree.
All courses are carefully developed for your chosen mode of learning, on-campus or online, and are live and in real time, allowing you to actively participate and learn.
COURSES
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SCHEDULE
ACADEMIC CALENDARS
SUMMER 2024
| Date |
Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5: BREAK | |
Monday, May 6 |
Summer Session Course Week Begins |
| Monday, May 13 | Drop/Add Period Ends- Summer Session A Courses |
| Friday, June 21 | Summer Session Course Week Ends |
| Monday, June 24 | Final Examinations Begin |
| Friday, June 28 | Final Examinations End |
| Monday, July 1 | Summer Session B Begins |
| Tuesday, July 2 | Summer Session Grades Due |
| Friday, July 5 | Drop/Add period ends- Session B Courses |
| Friday, August 16 | Session B Course Week Ends |
| Monday, August 19 | Final Examination Period Begins- Session B Courses |
| Friday, August 23 | Final Examinations Period Ends- Session B Courses |
| Tuesday, August 27 | Summer Session B Grades Due |
FALL 2024
| Date |
Event |
|---|---|
Monday, August 26 |
Session A Course Week Begins |
| Wednesday, August 28 | Mandatory New Student Orientation for Campus (4:30-5:30 PM) |
Friday, August 30 |
Drop/Add Period Ends - Session A Courses |
Friday, October 11 |
Session A Course Week Ends |
Monday, October 14 |
Final Examinations Begin-Session A Courses |
Friday, October 18 |
Final Examinations End- Session A Courses |
Monday, October 21 |
Session B Course Week Begins |
Tuesday, October 22 |
Session A Grades Due |
Friday, October 25 |
Drop/Add period ends- Session B Courses |
Friday, December 6 |
Session B Course Week Ends |
Monday, December 9 |
Final Examination Period Begins- Session B Courses |
Friday, December 13 |
Final Examinations Period Ends- Session B Courses |
| Monday, December 30 | Session B Grades Due |
SPRING 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Monday, January 6 |
Session A Course Week Begins |
| Wednesday, January 8 | Mandatory New Student Orientation for Campus (4:30pm-5:30 PM) |
Friday, January 10 |
Drop/Add Period Ends- Full semester Courses and Session A Courses |
Friday, February 21 |
Session A Course Week Ends |
Monday, February 24 |
Final Examinations Begin-Session A Courses |
Friday, February 28 |
Final Examinations End- Session A Courses |
Monday, March 3 |
Session B Course Week Begins |
Tuesday, March 4 |
Session A Grades Due |
Friday, March 7 |
Drop/Add period ends- Session B Courses |
Friday, April 18 |
Session B Course Week Ends |
| Monday, April 21 |
Final Examinations Period Begins - Session B Courses |
Friday, April 25 |
Final Examinations Period Ends- Session B Courses |
Tuesday, April 29 |
Session B Grades Due |
| Monday, April 28 – Sunday, May 4: BREAK | |
Monday, May 5 |
Summer Session A Begins |
May 16-17 (TBD) |
MT & LLM Commencement |
SUMMER 2025
| Date |
Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, April 28 to Sunday, May 4: BREAK | |
Monday, May 6 |
Summer Session A Begins |
| Monday, May 12 | Drop/Add Period Ends- Summer Session A Courses |
| Friday, June 20 | Summer Session A Course Week Ends |
| Monday, June 23 | Final Examinations Begin |
| Friday, June 27 | Final Examinations End |
| Monday, June 30 | Summer Session B Begins |
| Tuesday, July 1 | Summer Session A Grades Due |
| Friday, July 4 | Drop/Add period ends- Session B Courses |
| Friday, August 15 | Session B Course Week Ends |
| Monday, August 18 | Final Examination Period Begins- Session B Courses |
| Friday, August 22 | Final Examinations Period Ends- Session B Courses |
| Tuesday, August 26 | Summer Session B Grades Due |
FALL 2025
| Date |
Event |
|---|---|
Monday, August 25 |
Session A Course Week Begins |
| Wednesday, August 27 | Mandatory New Student Orientation for Campus (4:30-5:30 PM) |
Friday, August 29 |
Drop/Add Period Ends- Session A Courses |
Friday, October 10 |
Session A Course Week Ends |
Monday, October 13 |
Final Examinations Begin-Session A Courses |
Friday, October 17 |
Final Examinations End- Session A Courses |
Monday, October 20 |
Session B Course Week Begins |
Tuesday, October 21 |
Session A Grades Due |
Friday, October 24 |
Drop/Add period ends- Session B Courses |
Friday, December 5 |
Session B Course Week Ends |
Monday, December 8 |
Final Examination Period Begins- Session B Courses |
Friday, December 12 |
Final Examinations Period Ends- Session B Courses |
| Monday, December 29 | Session B Grades Due |
SPRING 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Monday, January 5 |
Session A Course Week Begins |
| Wednesday, January 7 | Mandatory New Student Orientation for Campus (4:30-5:30 PM) |
Friday, January 9 |
Drop/Add Period Ends- Full semester Courses and Session A Courses |
Friday, February 20 |
Session A Course Week Ends |
Monday, February 23 |
Final Examinations Begin-Session A Courses |
Friday, February 27 |
Final Examinations End- Session A Courses |
Monday, March 2 |
Session B Course Week Begins |
Tuesday, March 3 |
Session A Grades Due |
Friday, March 6 |
Drop/Add period ends- Session B Courses |
Friday, April 17 |
Session B Course Week Ends |
| Monday, April 20 |
Final Examinations Period Begins - Session B Courses |
Friday, April 24 |
Final Examinations Period Ends- Session B Courses |
Tuesday, April 28 |
Session B Grades Due |
| Monday, April 27 – Sunday, May 3: BREAK | |
Monday, May 4 |
Summer Session A Begins |
May 16–17 (TBD) |
MT & LLM Commencement |
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