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
2025-26 End of term dates
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- May 22, 2026 – Friday, Spring Semester ends
- May 25, 2026 – Monday, Memorial Day Holiday
Summer Sessions 2026
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- Term I: Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 26
- Juneteenth: Friday, June 19th (No classes)
- Independence Day: Friday, July 3 (No classes)
- Term II: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 31
- Accelerated BSN Full Summer Term: Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, August 28
- Summer Session Diploma Dates: Undergraduate Friday, July 31; Accelerated BSN Friday, August 28
*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 2026
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- Opening Convocation: Tuesday, September 8 at 10 a.m.
- Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 8 at 12:15 p.m.
- Mid-Semester Break: Friday, October 23 (No classes)
- Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11
(Observance during Well-being Break) - Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 25 at 1:45 p.m. – Sunday, November 29
Classes resume on Monday, November 30 at 8:15 a.m. - Classes End: Saturday, December 12 (Saturday classes take final exam this day)
- Final Examinations: Monday, December 14 – Friday, December 18
- Fall Semester Ends: Friday, December 18
- Final Grades Due: Wednesday, December 23 at 5:00 p.m.
January Term 2027
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- Classes Begin: Monday, January 4
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 18 (No classes)
- Classes End: Friday, January 29
- Final Grades Due: Friday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m.
Spring Semester 2027
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- Classes Begin: Monday, February 8
- Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 15 (No classes)
- Easter Break: Friday, March 26 (No classes)
- Spring Break: Monday, March 29 – Friday, April 2nd
- Classes End: Saturday, May 22 (Saturday classes take final exam this day.)
- Final Examinations: Monday, May 24 – Wednesday, May 26
- Commencement Ceremonies: Thursday, May 27 – Friday, May 28
- Spring Semester Ends: Friday, May 28
- Final Grades Due: Friday, June 4 at 5:00 p.m.
Graduate Programs
Students should consult with their program for specific calendar information on meeting dates.
Summer Session 2026
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- Session Begins: Tuesday, May 26
- Juneteenth: Friday, June 19 (No classes)
- Independence Day: Friday, July 3 (No classes)
- Sessions Ends: Friday, August 21 (Diploma date for graduate students)
- Final Grades Due: Friday, August 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Fall Semester 2026
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- Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 2 at 11:50 a.m.
- Mid-Semester Break: Friday, October 23 (No classes)
- Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11
(Observance during Well-being Break) - Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 25 at 1:45 p.m. – Sunday, November 29
- Fall Semester Ends: Friday, December 18
- Final Grades Due: Wednesday, December 23 5:00 p.m.
January Term 2027
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- Classes Begin: Monday, January 4
- Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: Monday, January 18 (No classes)
- Classes End: Friday, January 29
- Final Grades Due: Friday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m.
Spring Semester 2027
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- Classes Begin: Monday, February 8
- Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 15 (No classes)
- Easter Break: Friday, March 26
- Spring Break: Monday, March 29 – Friday, April 2nd (No classes)
- Spring Semester Ends: Friday, May 28
- Final Grades Due: Friday, June 4 at 5:00 p.m.