Academic Calendar

Important dates, deadlines, and events for the academic year.

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Fall Semester 2024

Current Term

August 2024

  • 15-17 New Student Orientation
  • 18 Residence Halls Open
  • 19 Faculty Workshop
  • 20 Advising/Registration
  • 21 Classes Begin
  • 27 Last Day to Add/Drop

September 2024

  • 2 Labor Day (No Classes)
  • 16-20 Spiritual Emphasis Week
  • 30 Last Day to Withdraw (W)

October 2024

  • 7-11 Midterm Exams
  • 14-15 Fall Break (No Classes)
  • 16 Classes Resume
  • 25-27 Homecoming Weekend

November 2024

  • 1 Spring Registration Opens
  • 15 Last Day to Withdraw (WF)
  • 27-29 Thanksgiving Break

December 2024

  • 6 Last Day of Classes
  • 9-13 Final Exams
  • 14 Residence Halls Close
  • 16 Final Grades Due
  • 20 Winter Commencement

Important Deadlines

  • Add/Drop Deadline: Aug 27
  • Withdraw (W) Deadline: Sep 30
  • Withdraw (WF) Deadline: Nov 15
  • Spring Registration: Nov 1-Dec 6
  • Tuition Payment Due: Aug 15

Spring Semester 2025

January 2025

  • 5 Residence Halls Open
  • 6 Faculty Workshop
  • 7 Advising/Registration
  • 8 Classes Begin
  • 14 Last Day to Add/Drop
  • 20 MLK Day (No Classes)

February 2025

  • 17 Last Day to Withdraw (W)
  • 24-28 Midterm Exams

March 2025

  • 3-7 Spring Break (No Classes)
  • 10 Classes Resume
  • 31 Fall Registration Opens

April 2025

  • 7 Last Day to Withdraw (WF)
  • 18-21 Easter Break (No Classes)
  • 22 Classes Resume

May 2025

  • 2 Last Day of Classes
  • 5-9 Final Exams
  • 10 Residence Halls Close
  • 12 Final Grades Due
  • 17 Spring Commencement

Important Deadlines

  • Add/Drop Deadline: Jan 14
  • Withdraw (W) Deadline: Feb 17
  • Withdraw (WF) Deadline: Apr 7
  • Fall Registration: Mar 31-May 2
  • Tuition Payment Due: Jan 3

Summer Term 2025

Summer Session I

  • May 19 Classes Begin
  • May 21 Last Day to Add/Drop
  • May 26 Memorial Day (No Classes)
  • Jun 6 Last Day to Withdraw
  • Jun 20 Classes End
  • Jun 23 Final Grades Due

Summer Session II

  • Jun 30 Classes Begin
  • Jul 2 Last Day to Add/Drop
  • Jul 4 Independence Day (No Classes)
  • Jul 18 Last Day to Withdraw
  • Aug 1 Classes End
  • Aug 4 Final Grades Due

Full Summer Session

  • May 19 Classes Begin
  • May 23 Last Day to Add/Drop
  • May 26 Memorial Day (No Classes)
  • Jul 4 Independence Day (No Classes)
  • Jul 11 Last Day to Withdraw
  • Aug 1 Classes End
  • Aug 4 Final Grades Due

Special Events 2024-2025

Fall Semester

  • September 16-20, 2024
    Spiritual Emphasis Week

    A week dedicated to spiritual growth and renewal featuring special chapel services and guest speakers.

  • October 25-27, 2024
    Homecoming Weekend

    Alumni return to campus for reunions, sporting events, and special celebrations.

  • December 5, 2024
    Christmas Festival

    Annual celebration featuring music performances, tree lighting ceremony, and holiday festivities.

  • December 20, 2024
    Winter Commencement

    Graduation ceremony for fall semester graduates.

Spring Semester

  • February 10-14, 2025
    Faith & Learning Symposium

    Academic conference exploring the integration of faith and scholarly inquiry.

  • March 24-28, 2025
    Missions Emphasis Week

    Special focus on global missions with guest speakers, workshops, and opportunities to learn about mission work.

  • April 10-12, 2025
    Spring Arts Festival

    Celebration of student creativity featuring art exhibitions, music performances, and theatrical productions.

  • May 17, 2025
    Spring Commencement

    Graduation ceremony for spring semester graduates.

Final Exam Schedule

Fall 2024 Final Exams: December 9-13

Exam Day 8:00-10:00 AM 11:00-1:00 PM 2:00-4:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM
Monday, Dec 9 MWF 8:00 AM MWF 11:00 AM MWF 2:00 PM Monday Evening
Tuesday, Dec 10 TR 8:00 AM TR 11:00 AM TR 2:00 PM Tuesday Evening
Wednesday, Dec 11 MWF 9:00 AM MWF 12:00 PM MWF 3:00 PM Wednesday Evening
Thursday, Dec 12 TR 9:30 AM TR 12:30 PM TR 3:30 PM Thursday Evening
Friday, Dec 13 MWF 10:00 AM MWF 1:00 PM Make-up Exams Friday Evening

Spring 2025 Final Exams: May 5-9

Exam Day 8:00-10:00 AM 11:00-1:00 PM 2:00-4:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM
Monday, May 5 MWF 8:00 AM MWF 11:00 AM MWF 2:00 PM Monday Evening
Tuesday, May 6 TR 8:00 AM TR 11:00 AM TR 2:00 PM Tuesday Evening
Wednesday, May 7 MWF 9:00 AM MWF 12:00 PM MWF 3:00 PM Wednesday Evening
Thursday, May 8 TR 9:30 AM TR 12:30 PM TR 3:30 PM Thursday Evening
Friday, May 9 MWF 10:00 AM MWF 1:00 PM Make-up Exams Friday Evening

Final Exam Policies:

  • • Students are required to take final exams at the scheduled time.
  • • Requests for exam time changes must be approved by the instructor and academic dean.
  • • Three or more exams on the same day qualifies for possible rescheduling of one exam.
  • • Make-up exams are only available for documented emergencies or approved conflicts.
  • • Students must bring their university ID to all final exams.

For questions about the academic calendar, please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@elroi.edu or (555) 123-4567.

Calendar dates are subject to change. Please check regularly for updates.