Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community dedicated to teaching and learning, scholarship and service, truth and justice, as inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the social teaching of the Church, and the principles of wisdom in the Rule of St. Benedict.
Our Vision
Benedictine University aspires to be a thought leader in Catholic higher education. We seek to provide a transformative and integrative educational experience grounded in Benedictine values, helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.
New Year's Holiday; all University offices closed; no classes
11
Mon
MOD 4 and Online Session 3 BEGIN
14
Thu
End of Add/Drop Course Changes and Late Registration for Online Session 3 classes
18
Mon
Celebration of Martin Luther King Day; no SEM/MOD classes; all University offices open
19
Tue
SEM SPRING BEGINS
25
Mon
End of Add/Drop Course Changes and Late Registration for SEM 15 week classes
29
Fri
Last Day to Add SEM 15 week classes by Special Permission
February
14
Sun
MOD 4 ENDS
15
Mon
MOD 5 BEGINS; Application Deadline for Graduation for August 2021 Degree/Certificate Recipients
21
Sun
Last Day to withdraw from Online Session 3 classes
March
1
Mon
Summer 2021 Term Registration Begins
7
Sun
Online Session 3 ENDS
8
Mon
Online Session 4 BEGINS
11
Thu
End of Add/Drop Course Changes and Late Registration for Online Session 4 classes
15
Mon
Application Deadline for Graduation for December 2021 Degree/Certificate Recipients
21
Sun
MOD 5 ENDS
22-28
Mon-Sun
Spring Break; no SEM/MOD classes; all University offices open
29
Mon
MOD 6 BEGINS
April
2-3
Fri-Sat
Good Friday and Holy Saturday; no SEM/MOD classes all University offices closed
4
Sun
Easter Sunday; no SEM/MOD classes; all University offices closed
5
Mon
Easter Monday; MOD classes in session; no SEM classes; all University offices closed
6
Tue
Last day to withdraw from SEM 15 week classes; Fall 2021 Term Registration Begins
18
Sun
Last Day to withdraw from Online Session 4 classes
30
Fri
Last Day to file for Fall 2021 Pre-clinicals; Last Day to file application for Spring 2022 Student Teaching
May
2
Sun
MOD 6 and Online Session 4 END
10-14
Mon-Fri
SEM Spring Official Final Exam Period
14
Fri
Interfaith Hooding Ceremony
15
Sat
Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremony
16
Sun
SEM SPRING ENDS
31
Mon
May Degree Conferral
SUMMER 2021
May
3
Mon
MOD 7 and Online Session 5 BEGIN
6
Thu
End of Add/Drop Course Changes and Late Registration for Online Session 5 classes
31
Mon
Memorial Day; all University offices closed; no MOD classes
June
6
Sun
MOD 7 ENDS
7
Mon
SEM SUMMER and SUMMER Session I BEGIN
13
Sun
End of Add/Drop Course Changes and Late Registration for SEM 10 week classes and Summer Session I classes; Last day to withdraw from Online Session 5 classes
14
Mon
MOD 8 BEGINS
27
Sun
Online Session 5 ENDS
28
Mon
Online Session 6 BEGINS
July
1
Thu
End of Add/Drop Course Changes and Late Registration for Online Session 6 classes
4
Sun
Last Day to withdraw from SUMMER Session I classes
5
Mon
Independence Day Observance; no SEM/MOD classes; all University offices closed
11
Sun
SUMMER Session I ENDS
12
Mon
SUMMER Session II BEGINS
18
Sun
MOD 8 ENDS; End of Add/Drop Course Changes and Late Registration for SUMMER Session II classes
19
Mon
MOD 9 BEGINS
25
Sun
Last Day to withdraw from SEM 10 week classes
August
8
Sun
Last Day to withdraw from SUMMER Session II and Online Session 6 classes
15
Sun
SEM SUMMER and SUMMER Session II ENDS
22
Sun
MOD 9 and Online Session 6 END
31
Tue
August Degree Conferral
Doctoral and Graduate Quarter (QTR) and Online Delivery Formats