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Academic Calendar


The academic calendar is subject to change. Please view the academic calendar on the website for the most up-to-date version.

Fall Semester 2024-25 (2024F)

Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.

August 1 to January 15 Apply on Self-Service for spring, summer, and winter 2025 graduation
August 14 Faculty Convocation
August 15 New Faculty Orientation/Adjunct Faculty Orientation
August 22 and 23 Cougar Trax
August 26 Fall (full semester) begins
Fall I accelerated session begins
September 2 Labor Day: no classes
September 16 Final day to change a class from audit to credit
September 25 Spirit of Mercy Day (noon classes canceled)
October 14 to 20 Homecoming
October 16 Advising and Career Success Day
October 19 Fall I accelerated session ends
October 21 Fall II accelerated session begins
October 23 Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail
October 23 to November 7 Registration for spring, May Term and summer 2025 classes for currently enrolled students
November 4 Incomplete grades due from spring 2024 and summer 2024 terms
November 28 and 29 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 9 to 14 Final examinations
December 14 Fall (full semester) ends
Fall II accelerated session ends

Spring Semester 2024-25 (2025S)

Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.

August 1 to January 15 Apply on Self-Service for summer 2025 and winter 2025 graduation
January 13 Spring (full semester) begins
Spring I accelerated session begins
January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: no classes
February 3 Final day to change a class from audit to credit
March 9 Spring I accelerated session ends
March 10 to 16 Spring Break
March 12 Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail
March 17 Spring II accelerated session begins
TBD Advising and Career Success Day
March 19 to April 3 Registration for fall 2025 classes for currently enrolled students
March 24 Incomplete grades due from fall 2024 semester
March 26 Mission Heritage Day (noon classes canceled)
April 17 to 20 Easter Holiday
May 5 to 10 Final examinations
May 10 Spring (full semester) ends
Spring II accelerated session ends
May 10 Annual Commencement Ceremonies

Summer 2024-25 (2025U)

Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.

May 12 to August 9 Summer sessions
May 26 Memorial Day Observed: no classes
June 19 Juneteenth: no classes
July 3 and 4 Independence Day Observed: University Closed
TBD by Instructor Final examinations for summer

Refund and Withdrawal Information

In order to accommodate our diverse population, Saint Xavier University is committed to offering courses in a variety of formats and timelines. The following table reflects refund policies based on the start date of the section:

Contact the Office of Records and Registration in room A-203 of the Warde Academic Center on the Chicago Campus or call 773-298-3501 for information on specific courses.

Students who register for a class are responsible for tuition unless they officially drop their course either in the Office of Records and Registration or through Self-Service on mySXU according to the refund schedule listed below. Fees are not refundable. Notifying the instructor or ceasing to attend the class does not constitute an authorized withdrawal.

A student may withdraw from a course without academic penalty until the 3/4 point of the semester or term. (Dates to be determined and published each semester by the Office of Records.) A grade of W will appear on the record for any class dropped after the official refund date. For students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits, if your withdrawal results in an overpayment, you will need to work with the Office of Student Accounts/Office of Financial Aid to pay any outstanding balance for tuition and fees.

# of Weeks Class Meets 100% Refund within:
14 weeks or more 14 calendar days, counting the start date
5 to 13 weeks 10 calendar days, counting the start date
4 weeks or less 3 calendar days, counting the start date