Academic Calendar

2025-26

Fall 2025 Semester
August 26	Start of fall semester Classes begin, 8 a.m.
October 10-12	Homecoming and Family Weekend (Fri - Sun)
October 15	Session 1 ends for traditional undergraduate programs
October 16	Mid-semester recess begins
October 20	Classes resume Session 2 classes begin at 8 a.m.
November 26	Thanksgiving recess begins
December 1	Classes resume, 8 a.m.
December 8	Last day of classes
December 9	Final exams begin, 8 a.m.
December 12	Final exams end, 1 p.m. End of fall semester
Spring 2025 Semester
January 6	New undergraduate orientation and registration
January 7	Start of spring semester Classes begin, 8 a.m.
January 19	MLK, Jr Day of Service and Learning
February 27	Session 1 ends for traditional undergraduate programs
February 28	Mid-semester recess begins
March 9	Classes resume Session 2 classes begin at 8 a.m.
April 1	LovEMU Day
April 3	Good Friday, Easter Recess
April 6	Classes resume, 8 a.m.
April 16	Academic & Creative Excellence Festival
April 24	Last day of classes
April 27	Final exams begin, 8 a.m.
April 30	Final exams end, 3:30 p.m. End of spring semester
May 2	University Baccalaureate
May 3	University Commencement
May 8	Lancaster Commencement
2025 Summer Term (15 weeks)
May 4 - August 14