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Academic Calendar
Elmhurst University offers programs for traditional and adult students. The University operates on a 4-1-4 calendar, consisting of both a Fall and Spring Term, a four-week January Term, and an eight-week Summer Term.
Past calendars available at https://www.elmhurst.edu/academics/registration-records/academic-calendars/
Fall Term 2024 | ||
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New Student Convocation | Thursday, Aug. 22 | |
First Day of Class | Monday, Aug. 26 | |
Labor Day Recess | Saturday, Aug. 31 - Monday, Sept. 2 | Note: Classes will not meet on Aug. 31 or Sept. 2 |
Book Orders Due for J-Term and Spring '25 | Monday, Oct. 7 | |
Indigenous Peoples' Day Recess | Monday, Oct. 14 | Note: Classes will meet on Oct. 12 and after 5:00pm on Oct. 14 |
Election Day Recess | Tuesday, Nov. 5 | Note: Classes will meet after 5:00pm |
Thanksgiving Recess | Thursday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Dec. 1 | Note: Recess begins 5:00pm on Nov. 27 |
Last Day of Class | Friday, Dec. 6 | |
Finals | Saturday, Dec. 7 - Thursday, Dec. 12 | |
Final Grades Due | Tuesday, Dec. 17 (12:00pm) | |
January Term 2025 | ||
First Day of Class | Monday, Jan. 6 | |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess | Monday, Jan. 20 | Note: Classes will meet on Jan. 18 |
Last Day of Class | Friday, Jan. 31 | |
Final Grades Due | Tuesday, Feb. 4 (12:00pm) | |
Spring Term 2025 | ||
First Day of Class | Monday, Feb. 3 | |
Book Orders Due for Summer '25 | Monday, Feb. 3 | |
Book Orders Due for Fall '25 | Monday, Mar. 10 | |
Spring Recess | Monday, Mar. 24 - Sunday, Mar. 30 | Note: Classes will meet on Mar. 22 |
Easter Recess | Friday, Apr. 18 - Sunday, Apr. 20 | |
Last Day of Class | Friday, May 16 | |
Finals | Saturday, May 17 - Thursday, May 22 | |
Commencement | Saturday, May 24 | |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 26 | |
Final Grades Due | Tuesday, May 27 (12:00pm) | |
Summer Term 2025 | ||
Eight-Week Session | Monday, Jun. 9 - Friday, Aug. 1 | |
First Four-Week Session | Monday, Jun. 9 - Friday, Jul. 3 | |
Juneteenth Holiday | Thursday, Jun. 19 | |
Independence Day Recess | Friday, Jul. 4 | |
Second Four-Week Session | Monday, Jul. 7 - Friday, Aug. 1 | |
Final Grades Due | Tuesday, Aug. 5 (12:00pm) |
*All dates subject to change