Academic Calendars
Academic Year Definition
Lewis University’s academic year for Traditional undergraduate programs begins on the first day of classes in August and ends on the last day of classes or examinations which is in May.
Lewis University’s academic year for Adult programs and Graduate programs begins on the first day of classes in August and ends on the last day of classes or examinations in August.
2021-2022
| August 30 |
Monday |
Full Day of Classes |
| September 6 |
Monday |
Labor Day: No Classes |
| September 15 |
Wednesday |
Mass of the Holy Spirit (11am-1pm)
(Only 11am Classes Cancelled ) |
| October 7, 8 |
Thursday, Friday |
Fall Break: No Classes |
| November 24 |
Wednesday |
Thanksgiving Holiday Recess Begins: No Classes |
| November 29 |
Monday |
Classes Resume |
| December 11 |
Saturday |
Final Day of Classes |
| December 13-18 |
Monday-Saturday |
Final Exams |
| December 17-18 |
Friday, Saturday |
Commencement Weekend |
| January 10 |
Monday |
Full Day of Classes |
| January 17 |
Monday |
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr: No Classes |
| March 7-12 |
Monday-Saturday |
Spring Break: No Classes |
| March 14 |
Monday |
Classes Resume |
| April 14-18 |
Thursday-Monday |
Easter Holiday Recess: No Classes |
| April 30 |
Saturday |
Final Day of Classes |
| May 2-7 |
Monday-Saturday |
Final Exams |
| May 6-7 |
Friday, Saturday |
Commencement Weekend |
| May 9 |
Monday |
Start of First 8-Week Session |
| May 9 |
Monday |
May Term 4-Week Session (dates may vary) (standard end date June 3) |
| May 9 |
Monday |
Standard 10-Week Session (dates may vary) (standard end date July 22 |
| May 30 |
Monday |
Memorial Day: No Classes |
| May 31 |
Tuesday |
Standard 6-Week session (dates may vary) (standard end date July 8) |
| May 31 |
Tuesday |
Standard 8-Week session (dates may vary) (standard end date July 8) |
| June 20 |
Monday |
Juneteenth Observed: No Classes |
| July 2 |
Saturday |
End of First 8-Week Session |
| July 4 |
Monday |
Independence Day: No Classes |
| July 5 |
Tuesday |
Start of Second 8-Week Session |
| August 27 |
Saturday |
Final Day of the Semester |
| September 2 |
Friday |
Summer Term Degree Conferral Date |
2022-2023
| August 29 |
Monday |
Full Day of Classes for the 16-Week Term and First 8-Week Session |
| September 5 |
Monday |
Labor Day: No Classes |
| October 6, 7 |
Thursday, Friday |
Fall Break: No Classes for 16-Week Classes |
| October 22 |
Saturday |
Last Day of Classes for First 8-Week Session |
| October 24 |
Monday |
Beginning of Second 8-Week Session |
| November 23 |
Wednesday |
Thanksgiving Holiday Recess Begins: No Classes |
| November 28 |
Monday |
Classes Resume |
| December 10 |
Saturday |
Final Day of Classes for 16-Week Term |
| December 12-17 |
Monday-Saturday |
Final Exams |
| December 16-17 |
Friday, Saturday |
Commencement Weekend |
| December 17 |
Saturday |
Final Day of Second 8-Week Session |
| December 23 |
Friday |
Fall Term Degree Conferral Date |
| January 9 |
Monday |
Full Day of Classes for the 16-Week Term and First 8-Week Session |
| January 16 |
Monday |
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr: No Classes |
| March 4 |
Saturday |
Last Day of Classes for First 8-Week Session |
| March 6-11 |
Monday-Saturday |
Spring Break: No Classes |
| March 13 |
Monday |
Classes Resume for 2nd 8-Week Session and 16-Week Term |
| April 6-10 |
Thursday-Monday |
Easter Holiday Recess: No Classes |
| April 29 |
Saturday |
Final Day of Classes for 16-Week Term |
| May 1-6 |
Monday-Saturday |
Final Exams for 16-Week Term |
| May 6 |
Saturday |
Final Day of Classes for Second 8-Week Session |
| May 5-6 |
Friday, Saturday |
Commencement Weekend |
| May 12 |
Friday |
Spring Term Degree Conferral Date |
| May 8 |
Monday |
Start of First 8-Week Session |
| May 8 |
Monday |
Standard 4-Week Session (dates may vary) (standard end date June 10) |
| May 8 |
Monday |
Standard 10-Week Session (dates may vary) (standard end date July 22) |
| May 29 |
Monday |
Standard 6-Week session (dates may vary) (standard end date July 8) |
| May 29 |
Monday |
Standard 8-Week Session (dates may vary) (standard end date July 15) |
| May 29 |
Monday |
Memorial Day: No Classes |
| June 19 |
Monday |
Juneteenth Observed: No Classes |
| July 3, 4 |
Monday, Tuesday |
Independence Day: No Classes |
| July 5 |
Wednesday |
Start of Second 8-Week Session |
| August 26 |
Saturday |
Final Day of the Semester |
| September 1 |
Friday |
Summer Term Degree Conferral Date |
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2021-2022
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2022-2023