DePaul Academic Calendar 2025‑2026: Important Dates

The DePaul Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 is your essential roadmap for every key deadline, from DePaul enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to university holidays and final exam schedules.

By consulting the DePaul academic calendar, students can stay ahead of DePaul term dates, plan around the DePaul exam schedule, track DePaul registration windows, and never miss the last day to withdraw without academic penalty or the opening of Summer Session registration.

DePaul University follows a quarter system, with four main sessions each year:

• Fall Quarter (mid‑September to late November; 10 weeks of instruction + finals week)
• Winter Quarter (early January to mid‑March; 10 weeks + finals)
• Spring Quarter (late March to early June; 10 weeks + finals)
• Summer Session (divided into Summer I and II, each ~6 weeks)

Each quarter offers a mid‑session add/drop period, flexible credit/D/Fail election deadlines, and a week‑long exam period.

Whether you’re mapping out a 10‑week Fall Quarter course load, registering for accelerated Summer Session classes, or budgeting for quarter‑based DePaul tuition fees, the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025‑2026 ensures you have all the dates and deadlines you need to thrive at DePaul University.

DePaul Academic Calendar Fall 2025

1. Autumn Quarter Registration begins on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
2. Labor Day Holiday (University closed) occurs on Monday, September 1, 2025.
3. Immersion Week or Discover Chicago Program begins on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
4. Annual Academic Convocation is held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
5. Tuition Payment Deadline for Autumn Quarter is Friday, September 5, 2025.
6. Immersion Week or Discover Chicago Program ends on Monday, September 8, 2025.
7. New Student Convocation takes place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
8. DePaul Autumn Quarter Classes Begin on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. It is the first day of classes for Fall 2025.
9. Deadline to Add Autumn Quarter Classes is Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
10. Last Day to Drop Autumn Quarter Classes Without Penalty (100% refund) is Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
11. The Last Day to Select Pass/Fail Option for Autumn Quarter classes is Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
12. Grades of “W” Assigned for Autumn Quarter classes dropped on or after Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
13. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for Autumn Quarter classes is Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
14. Deadline to Apply for Autumn Degree Conferral is Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
15. Optional Mid-Term Exams for Autumn Quarter begin on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
16. Optional Mid-Term Exams for Autumn Quarter end on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
17. Last Day to Withdraw from Autumn Quarter classes is Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
18. Autumn Quarter Day & Evening Classes End on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
19. Final Exams for Autumn Quarter begin on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
20. Final Exams for Autumn Quarter end on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
21. Autumn Quarter Ends on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
22. Thanksgiving Holiday (University closed) runs from Thursday, November 27, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025.
23. Grades due for the Autumn Quarter are due by Friday, December 5, 2025.
24. R Grades from Autumn 2024 Lapse to “F” on Friday, December 5, 2025.
25. IN Grades from Autumn 2025 Lapse to “F” on Friday, March 27, 2026.
26. Autumn 2026 Registration Begins on Thursday, April 23, 2026, according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2026-2027.

DePaul Academic Calendar Winter 2026

December Term/Graduate Intersession 2025

1. December Term/Graduate Intersession Registration begins on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
2. Tuition Payment Deadline for December Term/Graduate Intersession is Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
3. December Term/Graduate Intersession Classes Begin on Monday, December 1, 2025.
4. Deadline to Add December Term/Graduate Intersession Classes is Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
5. Last Day to Drop December Term/Graduate Intersession Classes Without Penalty is Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
6. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for December Term/Graduate Intersession classes is Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
7. The Last Day to Select Pass/Fail Option for December Term/Graduate Intersession classes is Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
8. Grades of “W” are assigned for December Term/Graduate Intersession classes dropped on or after Thursday, December 4, 2025.
9. Last Day to Withdraw from December Term/Graduate Intersession classes is Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
10. December Term/Graduate Intersession Ends on Friday, December 19, 2025.
11. St. Vincent dePaul Day (University closed) is observed on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
12. Christmas Holiday Break (University closed) runs from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to Thursday, January 1, 2026.
13. Grades due for the December Term/Graduate Intersession are due by Friday, January 2, 2026.

Winter Quarter 2026

1. Winter Quarter 2026 Registration begins on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
2. IN Grades from Winter 2025 Lapse to “F” on Friday, December 5, 2025, according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
3. Tuition Payment Deadline for Winter Quarter 2026 is Friday, December 5, 2025.
4. Winter Quarter 2026 Classes Begin on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
5. Deadline to Add Winter Quarter 2026 Classes is Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
6. Deadline to Apply for Winter Degree Conferral is Thursday, January 15, 2026.
7. Last Day to Drop Winter Quarter 2026 Classes Without Penalty (100% refund) is Friday, January 16, 2026.
8. The Last Day to select the Pass/Fail Option for Winter Quarter 2026 classes is Friday, January 16, 2026.
9. Grades of “W” Assigned for Winter Quarter 2026 classes dropped on or after Saturday, January 17, 2026.
10. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University closed) is observed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
11. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for Winter Quarter 2026 classes is Friday, January 23, 2026.
12. Optional Mid-Term Exams for Winter Quarter 2026 begin on Saturday, January 31, 2026, according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
13. Optional Mid-Term Exams for Winter Quarter 2026 end on Friday, February 6, 2026.
14. The Last Day to withdraw from Winter Quarter 2026 classes is Friday, February 20, 2026.
15. Winter Quarter 2026 Day & Evening Classes End on Friday, March 13, 2026.
16. Final Exams for Winter Quarter 2026 begin on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
17. Winter Quarter 2026 Ends on Friday, March 20, 2026.
18. Final Exams for Winter Quarter 2026 end on Friday, March 20, 2026.
19. DePaul Spring Break 2026 (University closed) runs from Monday, March 23, 2026, to Friday, March 27, 2026.
20. Grades due for the Winter Quarter 2026 are due by Friday, March 27, 2026.
21. R Grades from Winter 2025 Lapse to “F” on Friday, March 27, 2026.

DePaul Academic Calendar Spring 2026

1. IN Grades from Spring/Summer 2025 Lapse to “F” on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
2. Spring 2026 Registration begins on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
3. Tuition Payment Deadline for Spring Quarter 2026 is Friday, March 20, 2026.
4. Spring Quarter 2026 Classes Begin on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
5. Deadline to Apply for Spring Degree Conferral is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
6. Good Friday Holiday (University closed) is observed on Friday, April 3, 2026.
7. Easter Holiday (University closed) runs from Saturday, April 4, 2026, to Sunday, April 5, 2026.
8. Deadline to Add Spring Quarter 2026 Classes is Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
9. Last Day to Drop Spring Quarter 2026 Classes Without Penalty (100% refund) is Friday, April 10, 2026.
10. The Last Day to select the Pass/Fail Option for Spring Quarter 2026 classes is Friday, April 10, 2026.
11. Grades of “W” Assigned for Spring Quarter 2026 classes dropped on or after Saturday, April 11, 2026.
12. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for Spring Quarter 2026 classes is Friday, April 17, 2026.
13. Optional Mid-Term Exams for Spring Quarter 2026 begin on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
14. Optional Mid-Term Exams for Spring Quarter 2026 end on Friday, May 1, 2026.
15. The Last Day to withdraw from Spring Quarter 2026 classes is Friday, May 15, 2026.
16. Memorial Day Holiday (University closed) is observed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
17. Spring Quarter 2026 Day & Evening Classes End on Friday, June 5, 2026.
18. Final Exams for Spring Quarter 2026 begin on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
19. Spring Quarter 2026 Ends on Friday, June 12, 2026.
20. Final Exams for Spring Quarter 2026 end on Friday, June 12, 2026.
21. Commencement for Spring 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, and Sunday, June 14, 2026.
22. Grades due for the Spring Quarter 2026 are due by Monday, June 22, 2026.
23. R Grades from Spring 2025 Lapse to “F” on Monday, June 22, 2026.

DePaul Academic Calendar Summer 2026

Summer Session I (5-Week Term)

1. Tuition Payment Deadline for Summer Session I and 10-Week Term is Friday, June 12, 2026.
2. Summer Session I 2026 Classes Begin on Monday, June 15, 2026.
3. Deadline to Add Summer Session I 2026 Classes is Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
4. Juneteenth Holiday (University closed) is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
5. Last Day to Drop Summer Session I 2026 Classes Without Penalty is Monday, June 22, 2026, according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
6. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for Summer Session I 2026 classes is Monday, June 22, 2026.
7. The Last Day to select the Pass/Fail Option for Summer Session I 2026 classes is Monday, June 22, 2026.
8. Grades of “W” are assigned for Summer Session I 2026 classes dropped on or after Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
9. Independence Day Holiday (University closed) is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
10. Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Session I 2026 classes is Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
11. Deadline to Apply for Summer Degree Conferral is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
12. Summer Session I 2026 Ends on Friday, July 17, 2026.
13. Grades Due for Summer Session I 2026 are due by Friday, August 28, 2026.
14. R Grades from Summer 2025 Lapse to “F” on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Summer Session II (5-Week Term)

1. Deadline to Apply for Summer Degree Conferral is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
2. Tuition Payment Deadline for Summer Session II 2026 is Friday, July 17, 2026.
3. Summer Session II 2026 Classes Begin on Monday, July 20, 2026.
4. Deadline to Add Summer Session II 2026 Classes is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
5. Last Day to Drop Summer Session II 2026 Classes Without Penalty is Friday, July 24, 2026.
6. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for Summer Session II 2026 classes is Friday, July 24, 2026.
7. The Last Day to select the Pass/Fail Option for Summer Session II 2026 classes is Friday, July 24, 2026.
8. Grades of “W” are assigned for Summer Session II 2026 classes dropped on or after Saturday, July 25, 2026.
9. The Last Day to withdraw from Summer Session II 2026 classes is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
10. Summer Session II 2026 Ends on Friday, August 21, 2026, according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
11. Grades Due for Summer Session II 2026 are due by Friday, August 28, 2026.
12. R Grades from Summer 2025 Lapse to “F” on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Summer 2026 Term (10-Week Term)

1. Tuition Payment Deadline for Summer 2026 Term is Friday, June 12, 2026.
2. Summer 2026 Term Begins on Monday, June 15, 2026.
3. Juneteenth Holiday (University closed) is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
4. Deadline to Add Summer 2026 Term Classes is Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
5. Last Day to Drop Summer 2026 Term Classes Without Penalty is Friday, June 26, 2026.
6. The Last Day to select the Pass/Fail Option for Summer 2026 Term classes is Friday, June 26, 2026.
7. Grades of “W” are assigned for Summer 2026 Term classes dropped on or after Saturday, June 27, 2026.
8. Independence Day Holiday (University closed) is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
9. The Last Day to Select Auditor Status for Summer 2026 Term classes is Friday, July 3, 2026.
10. Deadline to Apply for Summer Degree Conferral is Wednesday, July 15, 2026, according to the DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026.
11. The Last Day to withdraw from Summer 2026 Term classes is Sunday, August 2, 2026.
12. Summer 2026 Term Ends on Friday, August 21, 2026.
13. Grades due for the Summer 2026 Term are due by Friday, August 28, 2026.
14. R Grades from Summer 2025 Lapse to “F” on Friday, August 28, 2026

For more on DePaul Academic Calendar 2025-2026, visit the DePaul University academic calendar website.