Program Start Dates
All Students
Lakewood University has rolling admissions and Monday starts for students enrolling. The start date will always be on Monday. For degree students the academic year shall consist of two 16-week terms. The degree program or term start dates for the 2024 – 2025 academic year are as follows:
| Start Date: Monday, January 1, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, April 21, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, January 8, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, April 28, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, January 15, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, May 5, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, January 22, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, January 29, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, February 5, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, May 26, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, February 12, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, June 2, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, February 19, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, June 9, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, February 26, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, June 16, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, March 4, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, June 23, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, March 11, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, March 25, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, July 21, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, April 8, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, July 28, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, August 4, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, April 22, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, August 11, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, April 29, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, May 6, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, August 25, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, May 13, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, September 1, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, May 20, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, September 8, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, May 27, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, June 3, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, September 22, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, June 10, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, June 17, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, October 6, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, June 24, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, October 13, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, July 1, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, October 20, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, July 8, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, October 27, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, November 3, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, July 22, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, November 10, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, July 29, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, November 17, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, August 5, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, November 24, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, August 19, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, December 8, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, August 26, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, December 15, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, September 2, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, December 29, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, January 5, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, January 12, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, September 30, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, January 19, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, October 7, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, January 26, 2024 |
| Start Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, February 2, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, October 21, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, February 9, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, February 16, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, November 11, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, November 18, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, November 25, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, March 16, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, December 2, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, December 16, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, December 23, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
| Start Date: Monday, December 30, 2024 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
| 2025 Spring Semester | |
| Start Date: Monday, January 13, 2025 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, May 4, 2025 |
2025 Summer Semester | |
| Start Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
2025 Fall Semester | |
| Start Date: Mondy, August 25, 2025 | End Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
Course Schedules
Due to the flexible nature of Lakewood University’s programs, coupled with rolling admission practices, student’s program start and end dates will vary among themselves. Every academic program at Lakewood University has a specified start and end date recommended for program completion. Upon enrollment, students will receive an enrollment agreement that outlines the start and end date of their program. Veteran and Associate Degree students must select a start date from one of the approved term start dates provided by the college. Non-degree students must select a start date within thirty (30) days of completing their admissions application. The table below outlines the allotted program completion length for the degree and vocational programs offered at Lakewood University.
Program Completion Chart
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| Course | Start Date | End Date |
| All Degree Courses | Chosen from Registration date list | 16 weeks from start date |
| Administrative Medical Assisting Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Criminal Justice Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Entrepreneurship Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Grant Writer | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Group Fitness | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Mediation Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Medical Billing Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Medical Coding Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Motivational Speaker Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Online & Traditional Personal Trainer Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Paralegal/Legal Assistant Diploma | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 36 weeks from start date |
| Minister Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Motivational Speaker Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Pharmacy Technician Diploma | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Professional Coaching | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Real Estate Management Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Virtual Assistant Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 16 weeks from start date |
| Combination Criminal Justice & Mediation | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 32 weeks from start date |
| Combination Mediator-Paralegal Diploma | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 52 weeks from start date |
| Combo Medical Billing & Admin Medical Assistant | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 32 weeks from start date |
| Combo Medical Coding & Admin Medical Assistant | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 32 weeks from start date |
| Combo Paralegal & Criminal Justice | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 32 weeks from start date |
| Combo Pharmacy Tech & Admin Medical Assistant | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 32 weeks from start date |
| Medical Billing and Coding Certificate | Provided on Enrollment Agreement | 32 weeks from start date |
Non-Degree Start Dates:
Monday, January 8, 2024
Monday, January 15, 2024
Monday, January 22, 2024
Monday, January 29, 2024
Monday, February 5, 2024
Monday, February 12, 2024
Monday, February 19, 2024
Monday, February 26, 2024
Monday, March 4, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
Monday, April 22, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
Monday, May 20, 2024
Monday, May 27, 2024
Monday, June 3, 2024
Monday, June 10, 2024
Monday, June 17, 2024
Monday, June 24, 2024
Monday, July 1, 2024
Monday, July 8, 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
Monday, July 22, 2024
Monday, July 29, 2024
Monday, August 5, 2024
Monday, August 12, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024
Monday, September 2, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
Monday, October 7, 2024
Monday, October 14, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 28, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday, November 25, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024
Monday, December 23, 2024
Monday, December 30, 2024
Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday, February 10, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Monday, February 24, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025
Monday, April 14, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
Monday, May 5, 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025
Monday, May 26, 2025
Monday, June 2, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
Monday, June 30, 2025
Monday, July 7, 2025
Monday, July 14, 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Monday, July 28, 2025
Monday, August 4, 2025
Monday, August 11, 2025
Monday, August 18, 2025
Monday, August 25, 2025
Monday, September 1, 2025
Monday, September 8, 2025
Monday, September 15, 2025
Monday, September 22, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, October 20, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025
Monday, November 3, 2025
Monday, November 10, 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025
Monday, November 24, 2025
Monday, December 1, 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025
Monday, December 15, 2025
Monday, December 22, 2025
Monday, December 29, 2025