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