Elmhurst Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

The Elmhurst Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 schedule contains all the key dates from application and enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays and final exam schedules for Fall, January Term, Spring, and Summer sessions.

The Elmhurst academic calendar helps to plan around when classes start at Elmhurst, track Elmhurst recess and break dates, never miss the last day of class (e.g., December 5 for Fall Term), and stay on top of finals windows and final grades due deadlines.

Elmhurst University operates on a four‑term structure:

• Fall Term: 14 instructional weeks + finals.
• January Term (J‑Term): Intensive 4‑week coursework in January.
• Spring Term: 14 instructional weeks + finals.
• Summer Term: Eight‑Week Session (June –July) plus two 4‑Week Sessions.

Whether you’re mapping out a 14‑week semester load, enrolling in a 4‑week J‑Term course, or choosing between Summer Session formats, the Elmhurst University Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your authoritative guide to every date and deadline, so you can focus on succeeding at Elmhurst.

Elmhurst Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The first day of January Term 2027 class is on Monday, January 4, 2027.
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and classes meet on January 16, 2027.
3. The last day of January Term 2027 class is on Friday, January 29, 2027.
4. January Term 2027 Final grades are due on Tuesday, February 2, 2027, at 12:00 p.m.
5. Spring 2027 classes start on Monday, February 1, 2027. It is the first day of classes for the Spring 2027 semester.
6. Book orders for Summer 2027 are due on Monday, February 1, 2027.
7. Book orders for Fall 2027 are due on Monday, March 8, 2027.
8. Elmhurst Spring Break 2027 and Easter Recess run from Monday, March 22, 2027, through Sunday, March 28, 2027, and classes meet on March 20, 2027, with some graduate courses possibly meeting during the recess.
9. The last day of class is on Friday, May 14, 2027.
10. Final examinations take place from Saturday, May 15, 2027, through Thursday, May 20, 2027.
11. Commencement is held on Friday, May 21, 2027; ceremony times and details are provided on the Commencement webpage.
12. Final grades are due on Tuesday, May 25, 2027, at 12:00 p.m.
13. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 31, 2027.

Elmhurst Academic Calendar Summer 2026

1. The Eight-Week Summer Session begins on Monday, June 8, 2026.
2. The First Four-Week Summer Session begins on Monday, June 8, 2026.
3. Juneteenth Recess is observed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
4. Independence Day Recess is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
5. The First Four-Week Summer Session ends on Friday, July 3, 2026.
6. The Second Four-Week Summer Session begins on Monday, July 6, 2026.
7. The Eight-Week Summer Session ends on Friday, July 31, 2026.
8. The Second Four-Week Summer Session ends on Friday, July 31, 2026.
9. All Summer Term final grades are due by noon on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

For more on the Elmhurst Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Elmhurst University Calendar website.