Detailed Program Calendars are located in each program's section of the catalog.
Summer
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 25, 2026 |
| Summer Term Begins | June 8, 2026 |
| Juneteenth Observed (No Classes; Offices Closed) | June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day (Observed) (No Classes; Offices Closed) | July 3, 2026 |
| Summer Term Ends | August 14, 2026 |
| Commencement - CHS (Physician Assistant/Clinical Psychology) | August 27, 2026 9:30 a.m. |
Fall
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Labor Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | September 7, 2026 |
| Fall Term Begins | September 8, 2026 |
| White Coat Ceremony | TBA by Each College |
| Fall Term Ends | November 24, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26 - 30, 2026 |
Winter
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Winter Term Begins | November 30, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 21 - January 2, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | January 18, 2027 |
| Winter Term Ends | February 26, 2027 |
Spring
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring Term Begins | March 8, 2027 |
| Spring Term Ends | May 21, 2027 |
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 31, 2027 |
Commencements
| College | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| College of Graduate Studies | May 26, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine | May 26, 2027 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Chicago College of Optometry | May 26, 2027 | 3:00 p.m. |
| College of Health Sciences | May 27, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. |
| College of Dental Medicine | May 27, 2027 | 12:00 p.m. |
| College of Pharmacy | May 27, 2027 | 3:00 p.m. |
Last Revision: 05/13/2026