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.
9
Mon
MOD 4 and Online Session 3 BEGIN
12
Thu
New Student Orientation; end of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 3
16
Mon
Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no SEM/OD classes; all University offices open; application for August 2017 graduation degree/certificate recipients due
17
Tue
SEM SPRING BEGINS
23
Mon
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for 15-week classes
February
12
Sun
MOD 4 ENDS
13
Mon
MOD 5 BEGINS
26
Sun
Last day to withdraw from Online Session 3 classes
March
1
Wed
Summer 2017 registration begins
5
Sun
Online Session 3 ENDS
6
Mon
Online Session 4 BEGINS
9
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 4
15
Wed
Application for December 2017 graduation degree/certificate recipients due
19
Sun
MOD 5 ENDS
20-26
Mon-Sun
Spring Break; no SEM/MOD classes; all University offices open
27
Mon
MOD 6 BEGINS
April
3
Mon
Fall 2017 registration begins
14-16
Fri-Sun
Good Friday, Saturday and Easter; no SEM/MOD classes; all University offices closed.
16
Sun
Last day to withdraw from courses (15-week classes)
17
Mon
Easter Monday; MOD classes in session; no SEM classes; all University offices closed.
23
Sun
Last day to withdraw from Online Session 4 classes
28
Fri
Last day to file for Fall 2017 pre-clinicals; last day to file application for Spring 2018 Student Teaching
30
Sun
MOD 6 and Online Session 4 END
May
1
Mon
MOD 7 BEGINS
5
Fri
Interfaith Baccalaureate Convocation
8-12
Mon-Fri
SEM Spring Official Final Exam Period
12
Fri
Commencement Mass
13
Sat
Undergraduate Commencement Convocation
14
Sun
SEM SPRING ENDS
29
Mon
Memorial Day; all University offices closed; no SEM/MOD classes.
31
Wed
May degree conferral
June
4
Sun
MOD 7 ENDS
SUMMER 2017
May
1
Mon
Online Session 5 BEGINS
4
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 5
June
5
Mon
SEM SUMMER Session 1 BEGINS
12
Mon
MOD 8 BEGINS
18
Sun
Last day to withdraw from Online Session 5 classes
25
Sun
Online Session 5 ENDS
26
Mon
Online Session 6 BEGINS
29
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 6
July
4
Tue
Independence day; no SEM/MOD classes; all University offices closed.
9
Sun
SEM SUMMER Session 1 ENDS
10
Mon
SEM SUMMER Session 2 BEGINS
16
Sun
MOD 8 ENDS
17
Mon
MOD 9 BEGINS
August
13
Sun
SEM SUMMER Session 2 ENDS; last day to withdraw from Online Session 6 classes
20
Sun
MOD 9 and Online Session 6 END
31
Thu
August degree conferral
Doctoral and Graduate Quarter (QTR) and Online Programs
New Year's Holiday; all University offices closed.
9
Mon
WINTER QTR and Online Session 3 BEGIN
12
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 3
16
Mon
Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no QTR classes; all University offices open; application for August 2017 graduation degree/certificate recipients due
February
26
Sun
Last day to withdraw from Online Session 3 classes
March
1
Wed
Summer 2017 registration begins
5
Sun
Online Session 3 ENDS
15
Wed
Application for December 2017 graduation degree/certificate recipients due
19
Sun
WINTER QTR ENDS
20-26
Mon-Sun
Spring break; no QTR classes; all University offices open.
31
Fri
March degree conferral
SPRING 2017
March
6
Mon
Online Session 4 BEGINS
9
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 4
27
Mon
SPRING QTR BEGINS
April
3
Mon
Fall 2017 registration begins
14-16
Fri-Sun
Good Friday, Saturday and Easter; no QTR classes; all University offices closed.
17
Mon
Easter Monday; QTR classes in session; all University offices closed.
23
Sun
Last day to withdraw from Online Session 4 classes
30
Sun
Online Session 4 ENDS
May
1
Mon
Online Session 5 BEGINS
4
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 5
5
Fri
Interfaith Baccalaureate Convocation
12
Fri
Commencement Mass
29
Mon
Memorial Day; all University offices closed; no QTR classes.
June
3
Sat
Graduate Commencement Convocation
4
Sun
SPRING QTR ENDS
18
Sun
Last day to withdraw from online Session 5 classes
25
Sun
Online Session 5 ENDS
30
Fri
June degree conferral
SUMMER 2017
June
12
Mon
SUMMER QTR BEGINS
26
Mon
Online Session 6 BEGINS
29
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 6
July
4
Tue
Independence day; no QTR classes; all University offices closed.
August
13
Sun
Last day to withdraw from Online Session 6 classes
20
Sun
SUMMER QTR and Online Session 6 END
31
Thu
August degree conferral
LATE SUMMER INTERIM 2017
August
28
Mon
LATE SUMMER INTERIM BEGINS
October
1
Sun
LATE SUMMER INTERIM ENDS
Doctoral and Graduate Semester (GSEM) and Online Programs
New Year's Holiday; all University offices closed.
9
Mon
Online Session 3 BEGINS
12
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 3
16
Mon
Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no GSEM classes; all University offices open; Application for August 2017 graduation degree/certificate recipients due
17
Tue
GSEM SPRING BEGINS
February
26
Sun
Last day to withdraw from Online Session 3 classes
March
1
Wed
Summer 2017 registration begins
5
Sun
Online Session 3 ENDS
6
Mon
Online Session 4 BEGINS
9
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 4
15
Wed
Application for December 2017 graduation degree/certificate recipients due
20-26
Mon-Sun
Spring Break; no GSEM classes; all University offices open.
April
3
Mon
Fall 2017 registration begins
14-16
Fri-Sun
Good Friday, Saturday and Easter; no GSEM classes; all University offices closed.
17
Mon
Easter Monday; GSEM classes in session; all University offices closed.
23
Sun
Last day to withdraw from Online Session 4 classes
28
Fri
Last day to file for Fall 2017 pre-clinicals; last day to file application for Spring 2018 Student Teaching
30
Sun
Online Session 4 ENDS
May
5
Fri
Interfaith Baccalaureate Convocation
8-12
Mon-Fri
GSEM Spring Official Final Exam Period
12
Fri
Commencement Mass
14
Sun
GSEM SPRING ENDS
29
Mon
Memorial Day; all University offices closed; no GSEM classes.
31
Wed
May degree conferral
June
3
Sat
Graduate Commencement Convocation
SUMMER 2017
May
1
Mon
Online Session 5 BEGINS
4
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 5
June
5
Mon
GSEM SUMMER BEGINS
18
Sun
Last day to withdraw from online Session 5 classes
25
Sun
Online Session 5 ENDS
26
Mon
Online Session 6 BEGINS
29
Thu
End of add/drop course changes and late registration for Online Session 6
July
4
Tue
Independence Day; no GSEM classes; all University offices closed.
August
13
Sun
GSEM SUMMER ENDS; last day to withdraw from Online Session 6 classes
