Pacific Lutheran University uses a 4-1-4 calendar, which consists of two 15-week semesters bridged by a four-week January Term.
Undergraduate Programs
2020-21 End of term dates
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- May 28, 2021 – Friday, Spring Semester ends
- May 31, 2021 – Monday, Memorial Day Holiday (PLU closed)
Summer Sessions 2021 (June 7 – August 6)
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- Term I: Monday, June 7 – Friday, July 2
- Term II: Tuesday, July 6 – Friday, July 30
- Independence Day: Sunday, July 4 – Monday, July 5 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Workshop Week: Monday, August 2 – Friday, August 6
- Summer Session Ends: Friday, August 6 (Diploma date for undergraduates)
- Final Grades Due: Friday, August 13 by 5:00 p.m.
- Labor Day: Monday, September 6 (PLU offices closed)
Fall Semester 2021 (September 7 – December 17)
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- Opening Convocation: Tuesday, September 7 at 10 a.m.
- Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 7 at 11:50 a.m.
- Mid-Semester Break: Friday, October 22 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Veterans Day: Thursday, November 11 (Observance at Chapel)
- Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 24 at 1:35 p.m. – Sunday, November 28
(PLU offices are closed Thursday and Friday, November 25-26)
Classes resume on Monday, November 29 at 8 a.m. - Classes End: Saturday, December 11 (Saturday classes take final exam this day)
- Final Examinations: Monday, December 13 – Friday, December 17
- Fall Semester Ends: Friday, December 17
- Final Grades Due: Thursday, December 23 by 5:00 p.m.
January Term 2022 (January 3 – January 28)
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- Classes Begin: Monday, January 3
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Holiday: Monday, January 17 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Classes End: Friday, January 28
- Final Grades Due: Friday, February 4 by 5:00 p.m.
Spring Semester 2022 (February 7 – May 27)
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- Classes Begin: Monday, February 7
- Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 21 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Spring Break: Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Easter Break: Friday, April 15 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
Classes resume Monday, April 18 at 8 a.m.
- Classes End: Saturday, May 21 (Saturday classes take final exam this day.)
- Final Examinations: Monday, May 23 – Friday, May 27
- Spring Semester Ends: Friday, May 27
- Commencement: Saturday, May 28
- Final Grades Due: Friday, June 3 by 5:00 p.m.
Graduate Programs
Students should consult with their program for specific calendar information on meeting dates.
Summer Session 2021 (June 1 – August 20)
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- Session Begins: Tuesday, June 1
- Independence Day: Monday, July 5 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Sessions Ends: Friday, August 20 (Diploma date for graduate students)
- Final Grades Due: Friday, August 27
Fall Semester 2021 (September 7 – December 17)
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- Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 7
- Mid-Semester Break: Friday, October 22 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Veterans Day Observed: Thursday, November 11th
(Observance events throughout the day, classes meet as usual, PLU offices are open) - Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 24 at 1:35 p.m. – Sunday, November 28
(PLU offices are closed Thursday and Friday, November 25-26) - Fall Semester Ends: Friday, December 17
- Final Grades Due: Thursday, December 23
January Term 2022 (January 3 – January 28)
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- Classes Begin: Monday, January 3
- Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Holiday: Monday, January 17
(No classes, PLU offices closed) - Classes End: Friday, January 28
- Final Grades Due: Friday, February 4
Spring Semester 2022 (February 7 – May 27)
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- Classes Begin: Monday, February 7
- Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 21 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Spring Break: Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Easter Break: Friday, April 15 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
(Classes resume Monday, April 18 at 8:00 a.m) - Spring Semester Ends: Friday, May 27
- Final Grades Due: Friday, June 3