Academic Calendar
Please be advised that dates in this calendar are tentative and subject to change, particularly the start / end dates of a semester, until the final schedule is posted on LOCUS by the University Registrar. Students should not book airline tickets until the academic calendar has been officially finalized.
Fall Semester |
Day(s) |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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Group flight departs Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Tue | Aug 31 | Aug 30 | Aug 29 |
Group flight arrives Rome [Leonardo da Vinci Aeroporto] (FCO) | Wed | Sep 1 | Aug 31 | Aug 30 |
Official Move-In Day. All students due on campus. | Wed | Sep 1 | Aug 31 | Aug 30 |
On-campus / on-site orientation activities (mandatory) | Wed-Sun | Sep 1-5 | Aug 31-Sep 4 | Aug 30-Sep 3 |
Classes begin for Fall semester | Mon | Sep 6 | Sep 5 | Sep 4 |
Late and change of registration | Mon-Sun | Sep 6-12 | Sep 5-11 | Sep 4-10 |
Weekend orientation activities (mandatory) |
Fri-Sun | Sep 10-12 | Sep 9-11 | Sep 8-10 |
Deadline to convert a class from Credit to Audit | Mon | Sep 20 | Sep 19 | Sep 18 |
Deadline to elect Pass/No Pass option (one course limit) | Mon | Sep 20 | Sep 19 | Sep 18 |
Fall semester break |
Fri-Sun | Oct 15-24 | Oct 14-23 | Oct 13-22 |
Opening date for registration for Spring semester | Mon | Nov 8 | Nov 7 | Nov 6 |
Deadline to withdraw from class with a grade of "W" on transcript.After this date, the penalty grade of "WF" will be assigned. |
Mon | Nov 15 | Nov 14 | Nov 13 |
NO CLASSES: Thanksgiving Recess | Thu-Sun | Nov 25-28 | Nov 24-27 | Nov 23-26 |
Study Day | Fri | Dec 10 | Dec 9 | Dec 8 |
Final Examinations | Mon-Thu | Dec 13-16 | Dec 12-15 | Dec 11-14 |
Mandatory departure for all Fall-semester-only students | Fri | Dec 17 | Dec 16 | Dec 15 |
Spring Semester |
Day(s) |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
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Group flight departs Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Tue | Jan 11 | Jan 10 | Jan 9 |
Group flight arrives Rome [Leonardo da Vinci Aeroporto] (FCO) | Wed | Jan 12 | Jan 11 | Jan 10 |
Official Move-In Day. All new students due on campus. | Wed | Jan 12 | Jan 11 | Jan 10 |
On-campus / on-site orientation activities (mandatory) | Wed-Sun | Jan 12-16 | Jan 11-15 | Jan 10-14 |
Classes begin for Spring semester | Mon | Jan 17 | Jan 16 | Jan 15 |
Late and change of registration. | Mon-Sun | Jan 17-23 | Jan 16-22 | Jan 15-21 |
Weekend orientation activities (mandatory). |
Fri-Sun | Jan 21-23 | Jan 20-22 | Jan 19-21 |
Deadline to convert a course from Credit to Audit. | Mon | Jan 31 | Jan 30 | Jan 29 |
Deadline to elect Pass/No Pass option (one course limit). | Mon | Jan 31 | Jan 30 | Jan 29 |
Spring semester break |
Fri-Sun | Mar 4-13 | Mar 3-12 | Mar 1-10 |
Deadline to withdraw from class with a grade of "W" on transcript.After this date, the penalty grade of "WF" will be assigned. |
Mon | Mar 28 | Mar 27 | Mar 25 |
NO CLASSES. Easter Recess | Fri-Mon | Apr 15-18 | Apr 7-10 | Mar 29-Apr 1 |
Opening date for registration for Fall semester. | Mon | Apr 4 | Apr 17 | Apr 15 |
Study Day. | Fri | Apr 29 | Apr 28 | Apr 26 |
Final Examinations. |
Mon-Thu | May 2-5 | May 1-4 | Apr 29-May 2 |
Mandatory departure for all students. | Fri | May 6 | May 5 | May 3 |
Summer I: 5-Week Session |
Day |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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Students due on campus | Fri | May 21 | May 20 | May 19 |
Orientation day trip | Sun | May 23 | May 22 | May 21 |
Classes begin | Mon | May 24 | May 23 | May 22 |
Classes / exams end | Thu | June 24 | June 23 | June 22 |
Departure | Fri | June 25 | June 24 | June 23 |
Summer II: 4-Week Fusion Experience |
Day |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
Students due on campus | Sat | June 26 | June 25 | June 24 |
Orientation day trip | Sun | June 27 | June 26 | June 25 |
Classes begin | Mon | June 28 | June 27 | June 26 |
Classes / exams end | Fri | July 23 | July 22 | July 21 |
Departure | Sat | July 24 | July 23 | July 22 |
Loyola University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel, modify or otherwise change the academic calendar, scheduling, credit or content of the courses, the books used, the fees charged, and regulations affecting students, as announced on this website.