Important Dates
The calendar below includes information from the academic calendar for the fall semester and spring semester. While important dates are noted below, you may be interested in more detailed information from specific websites, such as the Office of the Bursar, and Financial Aid Office. Those websites will be the most accurate and updated as they are managed by the departments noted.
The calendar below also includes a number of major events and campus traditions (some are listed with some details to be confirmed closer to the date). Because there are so many events, resources, and opportunities from which students can benefit, it will not be possible to capture everything here. Throughout the year, additional information will be provided for parents and family members through the Rambler Families newsletter, and for students through the Kettle newsletter. Students can always check LUCommunity (an online portal for student organizations and activities) and the University Calendar for upcoming events and opportunities. Please note that some links for events are associated with our online engagement platform, which current students can access. If you have questions, please email RamblerFamilies@LUC.edu.
September 2024
| 2 | Labor Day holiday (no classes) |
| 3 | Last day to add and swap classes |
| 3 & 6 | St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen Outreach begins for fall semester (every Tuesday and Friday) |
| 4 | Part-Time Job, Internship, & Service Fair: Fair to help students find opportunities for part-time employment, internships, and volunteering in the community. Students can find information through HandShake, a platform coordinated by Career Services. |
| 5 | Loyola4Chicago applications due for fall: Students who are interested in making a semester-long commitment to do weekly service with groups of their peers should complete the application by this date. |
| 6 | New students should finish AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Universities (SAPU) online modules. |
| 6 | Immunization forms due |
| 8 | Last day to drop with 100% Bursar credit |
| 8 | Last day to withdraw without a "W" assigned |
| 13-15 | Leaf Retreat: The Loyola Eco-spirituality Adventure Fall Retreat is a retreat for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone who loves encountering the Divine in the outdoors. |
| 20 - 22 | Family Weekend: Families of current Loyola students are invited to join students, faculty, and staff on campus in an exciting two-day event celebrating our shared Loyola Family.Over the weekend, families can explore life at Loyola, and learn more about what makes the university special. Register online (discounted rate for adult guests who register before September 6). |
| 21-22 | Transfer Retreat: The Transfer Retreat is a great way to build community with other transfer students and develop ways of putting down roots at Loyola. We focus on the theme of “find your way, find your home” and honor the unique journey each individual has taken to arrive at Loyola. |
October 2024
| TBA |
File the new FAFSA for the next academic year |
| TBA |
Last day to opt out of Annual Student Health Insurance |
| 2 |
Wellness Fair: At the Wellness Fair, students can get free flu shots, visit wellness booths, receive swag, and more! |
| 7-8 | Mid-semester fall break (no classes |
| 14 | J-Term registration begins |
November 2024
| 1 | Catholic Mass of All Saints: Madonna della Strada Chapel, 12 pm |
| 1 | Last day to withdraw by 5pm with a grade of 'W'. 'WF' s assigned after this date. |
| 4 | Spring class registration begins |
| 10 | Catholic Mass of Remembrance: Madonna della Strada Chapel10:30AM |
| 11 | Veteran's Day (classes meet) |
| 27-30 | Thanksgiving break – No classes. Note: Wednesday classes do not meet, this applies to all meeting times for the entire day |
December 2024
| 7 | Last day of fall semester classes |
| 7 | Lessons and Carols: Madonna della Strada Chapel, 7:30pm |
| 9-14 | Final examinations |
| 10 | Fall Finals Breakfast: Damen Student Center, 7:30 – 10:00pm. This free, late-night breakfast for students is a tradition that provides students with a chance to take a study break, refuel, and catch up with their friends before the last stretch of final exams. Faculty and staff participate by serving students' meals and helping with activities to provide support and boost morale at the end of the semester. |
| 11 | Our Lady of Guadelupe Celebrations: Madonna della Strada Chapel, 12pm |
| 11 | Study Day |
| 14 | Semester break begins |
January 2025
| 12 | Open registration ends at midnight |
| 13 | Spring semester classes begin |
| 13 | Late and change of registration begins (fees apply) |
| 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (no classes) |
| 21 | Last day to add or swap classes |
| 21 & 24 | St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen Outreach begins for spring semester (every Tuesday and Friday) |
| 23 | Loyola4Chicago applications due for spring - www.luc.edu/l4c - a semester-long commitment |
| 26 | Last day to withdraw without a 'W' assigned |
| 26 | Last day to drop classes with 100% Bursar credit |
| 27 | Last day to convert from credit to audit (or vice versa). Last day to request or cancel pass / no pass option. |
February 2025
| TBA | Last day to drop classes with 50% Bursar credit |
| 10 | Summer class registration begins |
| TBA | 2025-2026 Housing Application and Prepayment Due |
| TBA | Last day to drop classes with 20% Bursar credit |
| TBA | Last day to opt out of Spring Term Student Health Insurance |
March 2025
|
3-8 |
Spring break (no classes) |
|
24 |
Last day (by 5 p.m.) to withdraw with a grade of 'W'. 'WF' s assigned after this date |
April 2025
|
7 |
Fall semester undergraduate class registration begins |
|
17-21 |
Easter break - No classes Thursday evening (classes that start 4:15 p.m. or later are canceled) through Monday afternoon. On Monday, classes beginning on or after 4:00pm will be held. |
|
7 |
Undergraduate Research & Engagement Symposium: The Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium features presentations on undergraduate research and community engagement projects supported by LUROP fellowships, external programs, academic courses, service-learning experiences, internships, or community partnerships. |
|
10 |
Excellence Awards Ceremony: Every year, outstanding Ramblers are recognized for their commitment to excellence in exemplifying Loyola's mission and values. Students being recognized will be invited to attend and are able to bring up to 2 guests. |
|
25 |
Last day of spring semester classes |
|
28 |
Spring Finals Breakfast: Damen Student Center, 7:30 – 10:00pm. This free, late-night breakfast for students is a tradition that provides students with a chance to take a study break, refuel, and catch up with their friends before the last stretch of final exams. Faculty and staff participate by serving students' meals and helping with activities to provide support and boost morale at the end of the semester. |
|
28 |
Final examinations begin |
May 2025
| 3 |
Final Examinations End |
| 4 |
Legacy Celebration: Rooney Hall, 10:00am. The Center for Diversity & Inclusion formally celebrates graduating Ramblers during the Legacy Celebration. The 17th Annual Legacy Celebration will commemorate the undergraduate, graduate, and professional students leaving their mark at Loyola and representing communities with storied legacies of strength, perseverance, excellence and diversity. All Ramblers are welcome. |
| 4 |
Latinx* Familia Celebration: Rooney Hall, 12:00pm. This celebration is focused on Latinx graduating students (undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional studies) and will be a chance to highlight their accomplishments. All Ramblers are welcome. |
| 4 |
Sankofa Celebration: Rooney Hall, 2:00pm. The Sankofa Celebration is an official celebration that serves as a venue to honor the achievements of our graduating students who self-identify as Black. It is an occasion to acknowledge and celebrate these accomplishments in the company of their loved ones, acquaintances, and other attendees. All Ramblers are welcome. |
| 4 |
APIDA Celebration: Rooney Hall, 4:00pm. This celebration is focused on Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American graduating students (undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional studies) and will be a chance to highlight their accomplishments. All Ramblers are welcome. |
| 4 |
Graduate, Professional & Adult Toast: - East Quad, 6:00pm. The Graduate, Professional & Adult Toast is a tradition that encompasses a monumental champagne toast and reception for graduates and guests. The program celebrates the accomplishments of our graduate, professional, and adult student community. |
| 5 |
Senior Toast: East Quad (Rain location: Gentile Arena), 5:00 – 8:00pm. The Senior Toast is a beloved campus tradition that encompasses a monumental champagne toast. The event will begin in Gentile Arena with the traditional toast, followed by walking through the green doors of Cudahy Library leading into a celebration reception at the East Quad. |
| TBA |
The calendar below includes information from the academic calendar for the fall semester and spring semester. While important dates are noted below, you may be interested in more detailed information from specific websites, such as the Office of the Bursar, and Financial Aid Office. Those websites will be the most accurate and updated as they are managed by the departments noted.
The calendar below also includes a number of major events and campus traditions (some are listed with some details to be confirmed closer to the date). Because there are so many events, resources, and opportunities from which students can benefit, it will not be possible to capture everything here. Throughout the year, additional information will be provided for parents and family members through the Rambler Families newsletter, and for students through the Kettle newsletter. Students can always check LUCommunity (an online portal for student organizations and activities) and the University Calendar for upcoming events and opportunities. Please note that some links for events are associated with our online engagement platform, which current students can access. If you have questions, please email RamblerFamilies@LUC.edu.
September 2024
| 2 | Labor Day holiday (no classes) |
| 3 | Last day to add and swap classes |
| 3 & 6 | St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen Outreach begins for fall semester (every Tuesday and Friday) |
| 4 | Part-Time Job, Internship, & Service Fair: Fair to help students find opportunities for part-time employment, internships, and volunteering in the community. Students can find information through HandShake, a platform coordinated by Career Services. |
| 5 | Loyola4Chicago applications due for fall: Students who are interested in making a semester-long commitment to do weekly service with groups of their peers should complete the application by this date. |
| 6 | New students should finish AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Universities (SAPU) online modules. |
| 6 | Immunization forms due |
| 8 | Last day to drop with 100% Bursar credit |
| 8 | Last day to withdraw without a "W" assigned |
| 13-15 | Leaf Retreat: The Loyola Eco-spirituality Adventure Fall Retreat is a retreat for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone who loves encountering the Divine in the outdoors. |
| 20 - 22 | Family Weekend: Families of current Loyola students are invited to join students, faculty, and staff on campus in an exciting two-day event celebrating our shared Loyola Family.Over the weekend, families can explore life at Loyola, and learn more about what makes the university special. Register online (discounted rate for adult guests who register before September 6). |
| 21-22 | Transfer Retreat: The Transfer Retreat is a great way to build community with other transfer students and develop ways of putting down roots at Loyola. We focus on the theme of “find your way, find your home” and honor the unique journey each individual has taken to arrive at Loyola. |
October 2024
| TBA |
File the new FAFSA for the next academic year |
| TBA |
Last day to opt out of Annual Student Health Insurance |
| 2 |
Wellness Fair: At the Wellness Fair, students can get free flu shots, visit wellness booths, receive swag, and more! |
| 7-8 | Mid-semester fall break (no classes |
| 14 | J-Term registration begins |
November 2024
| 1 | Catholic Mass of All Saints: Madonna della Strada Chapel, 12 pm |
| 1 | Last day to withdraw by 5pm with a grade of 'W'. 'WF' s assigned after this date. |
| 4 | Spring class registration begins |
| 10 | Catholic Mass of Remembrance: Madonna della Strada Chapel10:30AM |
| 11 | Veteran's Day (classes meet) |
| 27-30 | Thanksgiving break – No classes. Note: Wednesday classes do not meet, this applies to all meeting times for the entire day |
December 2024
| 7 | Last day of fall semester classes |
| 7 | Lessons and Carols: Madonna della Strada Chapel, 7:30pm |
| 9-14 | Final examinations |
| 10 | Fall Finals Breakfast: Damen Student Center, 7:30 – 10:00pm. This free, late-night breakfast for students is a tradition that provides students with a chance to take a study break, refuel, and catch up with their friends before the last stretch of final exams. Faculty and staff participate by serving students' meals and helping with activities to provide support and boost morale at the end of the semester. |
| 11 | Our Lady of Guadelupe Celebrations: Madonna della Strada Chapel, 12pm |
| 11 | Study Day |
| 14 | Semester break begins |
January 2025
| 12 | Open registration ends at midnight |
| 13 | Spring semester classes begin |
| 13 | Late and change of registration begins (fees apply) |
| 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (no classes) |
| 21 | Last day to add or swap classes |
| 21 & 24 | St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen Outreach begins for spring semester (every Tuesday and Friday) |
| 23 | Loyola4Chicago applications due for spring - www.luc.edu/l4c - a semester-long commitment |
| 26 | Last day to withdraw without a 'W' assigned |
| 26 | Last day to drop classes with 100% Bursar credit |
| 27 | Last day to convert from credit to audit (or vice versa). Last day to request or cancel pass / no pass option. |
February 2025
| TBA | Last day to drop classes with 50% Bursar credit |
| 10 | Summer class registration begins |
| TBA | 2025-2026 Housing Application and Prepayment Due |
| TBA | Last day to drop classes with 20% Bursar credit |
| TBA | Last day to opt out of Spring Term Student Health Insurance |
March 2025
|
3-8 |
Spring break (no classes) |
|
24 |
Last day (by 5 p.m.) to withdraw with a grade of 'W'. 'WF' s assigned after this date |
April 2025
|
7 |
Fall semester undergraduate class registration begins |
|
17-21 |
Easter break - No classes Thursday evening (classes that start 4:15 p.m. or later are canceled) through Monday afternoon. On Monday, classes beginning on or after 4:00pm will be held. |
|
7 |
Undergraduate Research & Engagement Symposium: The Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium features presentations on undergraduate research and community engagement projects supported by LUROP fellowships, external programs, academic courses, service-learning experiences, internships, or community partnerships. |
|
10 |
Excellence Awards Ceremony: Every year, outstanding Ramblers are recognized for their commitment to excellence in exemplifying Loyola's mission and values. Students being recognized will be invited to attend and are able to bring up to 2 guests. |
|
25 |
Last day of spring semester classes |
|
28 |
Spring Finals Breakfast: Damen Student Center, 7:30 – 10:00pm. This free, late-night breakfast for students is a tradition that provides students with a chance to take a study break, refuel, and catch up with their friends before the last stretch of final exams. Faculty and staff participate by serving students' meals and helping with activities to provide support and boost morale at the end of the semester. |
|
28 |
Final examinations begin |
May 2025
| 3 |
Final Examinations End |
| 4 |
Legacy Celebration: Rooney Hall, 10:00am. The Center for Diversity & Inclusion formally celebrates graduating Ramblers during the Legacy Celebration. The 17th Annual Legacy Celebration will commemorate the undergraduate, graduate, and professional students leaving their mark at Loyola and representing communities with storied legacies of strength, perseverance, excellence and diversity. All Ramblers are welcome. |
| 4 |
Latinx* Familia Celebration: Rooney Hall, 12:00pm. This celebration is focused on Latinx graduating students (undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional studies) and will be a chance to highlight their accomplishments. All Ramblers are welcome. |
| 4 |
Sankofa Celebration: Rooney Hall, 2:00pm. The Sankofa Celebration is an official celebration that serves as a venue to honor the achievements of our graduating students who self-identify as Black. It is an occasion to acknowledge and celebrate these accomplishments in the company of their loved ones, acquaintances, and other attendees. All Ramblers are welcome. |
| 4 |
APIDA Celebration: Rooney Hall, 4:00pm. This celebration is focused on Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American graduating students (undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional studies) and will be a chance to highlight their accomplishments. All Ramblers are welcome. |
| 4 |
Graduate, Professional & Adult Toast: - East Quad, 6:00pm. The Graduate, Professional & Adult Toast is a tradition that encompasses a monumental champagne toast and reception for graduates and guests. The program celebrates the accomplishments of our graduate, professional, and adult student community. |
| 5 |
Senior Toast: East Quad (Rain location: Gentile Arena), 5:00 – 8:00pm. The Senior Toast is a beloved campus tradition that encompasses a monumental champagne toast. The event will begin in Gentile Arena with the traditional toast, followed by walking through the green doors of Cudahy Library leading into a celebration reception at the East Quad. |
| TBA |