Academic Calendar
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.
Current and past calendars available at https://www.elmhurst.edu/academics/registration-records/academic-calendars/
Fall Term 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
New Student Convocation | Thursday, Aug. 27 | |
First Day of Class | Monday, Aug. 31 | |
Labor Day Recess | Saturday, Sep. 5 - Monday, Sept. 7 | Note: Classes will not meet on Sep. 5 or Sept. 7 |
Book Orders Due for J-Term and Spring '27 | Friday, Oct. 2 | |
Indigenous Peoples' Day Recess | Monday, Oct. 12 | Note: Classes will meet on Oct. 10 and after 5:00pm on Oct. 12 |
Election Day | Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Note: Classes will meet after 5:00pm |
Thanksgiving Recess | Thursday, Nov. 26 - Sunday, Nov. 29 | Note: Recess begins 5:00pm on Nov. 26 |
Last Day of Class | Friday, Dec. 11 | |
Finals | Saturday, Dec. 12 - Thursday, Dec. 17 | |
Final Grades Due | Tuesday, Dec. 22 (12:00pm) | |
January Term 2027 | ||
First Day of Class | Monday, Jan. 4 | |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess | Monday, Jan. 18 | Note: Classes will meet on Jan. 16 |
Last Day of Class | Friday, Jan. 29 | |
Final Grades Due | Tuesday, Feb. 2 (12:00pm) | |
Spring Term 2027 | ||
First Day of Class | Monday, Feb. 1 | |
Book Orders Due for Summer '27 | Monday, Feb. 1 | |
Book Orders Due for Fall '27 | Monday, Mar. 8 | |
Spring Recess^ & Easter Recess | Monday, Mar. 22 - Sunday, Mar. 28 | Note: Classes will meet on Mar. 20 |
Last Day of Class | Friday, May 14 | |
Finals | Saturday, May 15 - Thursday, May 20 | |
Commencement | Friday, May 21 | |
Final Grades Due | Tuesday, May 25 (12:00pm) | |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 31 | |
Summer Term 2027 | ||
Eight-Week Session | Monday, Jun. 7 - Friday, Jul. 30 | |
First Four-Week Session | Monday, Jun. 7 - Saturday, Jul. 3 | |
Juneteenth Holiday | Friday, Jun. 18 | |
Independence Day Recess | Monday, Jul. 5 | |
Second Four-Week Session | Tuesday, Jul. 6 - Friday, Jul. 30 | |
Final Grades Due | Tuesday, Aug. 3 (12:00pm) |
*All dates subject to change
^Graduate courses may need to meet over Spring Recess