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 2023

New Student Convocation

Thursday, Aug. 24

First Day of Class

Monday, Aug. 28

Labor Day Recess

Saturday, Sept. 2-Monday, Sept. 4

Note: Classes will not meet on Sept. 2 or 4

Book Orders Due for J-Term and Spring '24

Friday, Oct. 6

Indigenous Peoples' Day Recess

Monday, Oct. 9

Note: Classes will meet on Oct. 7 and after 5:00pm Oct. 9

Fall Recess

Tuesday, Nov. 7

Note: Classes will meet after 5:00pm

Thanksgiving Recess

Thursday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Nov. 26

Note: Recess begins 5:00pm Nov. 22

Last Day of Class

Friday, Dec. 8

Finals

Saturday, Dec. 9-Thursday, Dec. 14

Final Grades Due

Wednesday, Dec. 20 (9:00am)

January Term 2024

First Day of Class

Tuesday, Jan. 2

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess

Monday, Jan. 15

Note: Classes will meet on Jan. 13

Last Day of Class

Friday, Jan. 26

Final Grades Due

Wednesday, Jan. 31 (9:00am)

Spring Term 2024

First Day of Class

Monday, Jan. 29

Book Orders Due for Summer '24

Monday, Feb. 5

Book Orders Due for Fall '24

Friday, Mar. 8

Spring Recess

Monday, Mar. 18-Sunday, Mar. 24

Easter Recess

Friday, Mar. 29-Sunday, Mar. 31

Last Day of Class

Friday, May 10

Finals

Saturday, May 11-Thursday, May 16

Commencement

Saturday, May 18

Final Grades Due

Wednesday, May 22 (9:00am)

Memorial Day

Monday, May 27

Summer Term 2024

Eight-Week Session

Monday, Jun. 3-Friday, Jul. 26

First Four-Week Session

Monday, Jun. 3-Friday, Jun. 28

Juneteenth Holiday

Wednesday, Jun. 19

Second Four-Week Session

Monday, Jul. 1-Friday, Jul. 26

Independence Day Recess

Thursday, Jul. 4

Final Grades Due

Wednesday, Jul. 31 (9:00am)

*All dates subject to change