Academic Calendar

Download a multi-year academic calendar

2024-25

Fall 2024 Semester
August 27

Start of fall semester

Classes begin, 8 a.m.

October 11-13

Homecoming and Family Weekend (Fri - Sun)

October 16

Session 1 ends for traditional undergraduate programs

October 17

Mid-semester recess begins

October 21

Classes resume

Session 2 classes begin at 8 a.m. 

November 27 Thanksgiving recess begins 
December 2 Classes resume, 8 a.m.
December 9 Last day of classes
December 10 Final exams begin, 8 a.m.
December 13

Final exams end, 1 p.m.

End of fall semester

Spring 2025 Semester
January 7 New undergraduate orientation and registration
January 8

Start of spring semester

Classes begin, 8 a.m.

January 20 MLK, Jr Day of Service and Learning
February 28 Session 1 ends for traditional undergraduate programs
March 1

Mid-semester recess begins

March 10

Classes resume 

Session 2 classes begin at 8 a.m. 

April 2

LovEMU Day


LovEMU Giving Day; periods 3 and 4 for undergraduate courses are asynchronous, all other classes meet as regularly scheduled.

April 17 Academic & Creative Excellence Festival
April 18 Good Friday, Easter Recess
April 21 Classes resume, 8 a.m.
April 25 Last day of classes
April 28 Final exams begin, 8 a.m.
May 2

Final exams end, 3:30 p.m.

End of spring semester

May 3 University Baccalaureate
May 4 University Commencement
May 9 Lancaster Commencement
2025 Summer Term (15 weeks)
May 5 - August 15
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