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
2024-25 End of term dates
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- May 23, 2025 – Friday, Spring Semester ends
- May 26, 2025 – Monday, Memorial Day Holiday (PLU closed)
Summer Sessions 2025 (June 2 – August 1)
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- Term I: Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 27
- Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19th (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Independence Day: Friday, July 4 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Term II: Monday, July 7 – Friday, August 1
- Accelerated BSN Full Summer Term: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, August 29
- Summer Session Diploma Dates: Undergraduate Friday, August 1; Accelerated BSN Friday, August 29
*Summer Term I and II grades are due 5 business days after the end of the term. Accelerated BSN Full Term grades are due before the first day of the Fall Semester.
Fall Semester 2025 (September 2 – December 12)
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- Labor Day: Monday, September 1 (PLU offices closed)
- Opening Convocation: Tuesday, September 2 at 10 a.m.
- Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 2 at 11:50 a.m.
- Mid-Semester Break: Friday, October 17 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11
(Classes canceled 10:55am – 11:40am; classes resume at 11:50am) - Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26 at 1:35 p.m. – Sunday, November 30
(PLU offices are closed Thursday and Friday, November 27-28)
Classes resume on Monday, December 1 at 8 a.m. - Classes End: Saturday, December 6 (Saturday classes take final exam this day)
- Final Examinations: Monday, December 8 – Friday, December 12
- Fall Semester Ends: Friday, December 12
- Final Grades Due: Friday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m.
January Term 2026 (January 3 – January 31)
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- Classes Begin: Monday, January 5
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Classes End: Friday, January 30
- Final Grades Due: Tuesday, February 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Spring Semester 2026 (February 4 – May 22)
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- Classes Begin: Wednesday, February 4
- Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Spring Break: Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27 (PLU offices open)
- Easter Break: Friday, April 3 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
Classes resume Monday, April 6 at 8 a.m.
- Classes End: Saturday, May 16 (Saturday classes take final exam this day.)
- Final Examinations: Monday, May 18 – Friday, May 22
- Spring Semester Ends: Friday, May 22
- Commencement Ceremonies: Thursday, May 21 – Friday, May 22
- Final Grades Due: Friday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m.
Graduate Programs
Students should consult with their program for specific calendar information on meeting dates.
Summer Session 2025 (May 27 – August 22)
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- Session Begins: Tuesday, May 27
- Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Independence Day: Friday, July 4 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Sessions Ends: Friday, August 22 (Diploma date for graduate students)
- Final Grades Due: Friday, August 29 at 5:00 p.m.
Fall Semester 2025 (September 2 – December 12)
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- Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 2 at 11:50 a.m.
- Mid-Semester Break: Friday, October 17 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11
(Classes canceled 10:55am – 11:40am; classes resume at 11:50am) - Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26 at 1:35 p.m. – Sunday, November 30
(PLU offices are closed Thursday and Friday, November 27-28) - Fall Semester Ends: Friday, December 12
- Final Grades Due: Friday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m.
January Term 2026 (January 5 – January 30)
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- Classes Begin: Monday, January 5
- Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: Monday, January 19 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Classes End: Friday, January 30
- Final Grades Due: Tuesday, February 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Spring Semester 2026 (February 4 – May 22)
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- Classes Begin: Wednesday, February 4
- Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Spring Break: Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Easter Break: Friday, April 3 (PLU offices closed)
- Spring Semester Ends: Friday, May 22
- Final Grades Due: Friday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m.