Academic Calendars
Midwestern University's academic calendars for the Downers Grove and Glendale campuses.
About the Academic Calendars
Midwestern University's integrated and exemplary curriculum prepares future leaders of the healthcare community. The Academic Calendar varies by campus and program and contains important dates such as when classes begin, clinical rotations, last day of classes, commencement, etc. We reserve the right to alter the calendar to address evolving goals and resources.
Select your campus to view important dates for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Orientation
Find orientation dates for your specific campus and program.
Downers Grove Academic Term Calendar
Please note that quarterly beginning and end dates differ per college program. For detailed program start, end, and completion dates, refer to the Downers Grove, IL Academic and Rotation Calendars in the Course Catalog.
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Summer Term Begins | June 10, 2024 |
| Juneteenth (No Classes; Offices Closed) | June 19, 2024 |
| Independence Day (Observed) (No Classes; Offices Closed) | July 4, 2024 |
| Summer Term Ends | August 23, 2024 |
| Labor Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | September 2, 2024 |
| Fall Term Begins | September 9, 2024 |
| Fall Term Ends | November 22, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23 - December 1, 2024 |
| Winter Term Begins | December 2, 2024 |
| Winter Break | December 21 - January 5, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | January 20, 2025 |
| Winter Term Ends | February 28, 2025 |
| Spring Term Begins | March 10, 2025 |
| Spring Term Ends | May 23, 2025 |
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 26, 2025 |
| Commencement Week | June 3 - 6, 2025 |
Learn More about Commencement
Visit the Commencement page for details including upcoming ceremony dates and other important information for graduates, family, and friends.
Glendale Academic Term Calendar
Please note that quarterly beginning and end dates differ per college program. For detailed program start, end, and completion dates, refer to the Glendale, AZ Academic and Rotation Calendars in the Course Catalog.
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Summer Term Begins | June 3, 2024 |
| Juneteenth (No Classes; Offices Closed) | June 19, 2024 |
| Independence Day (Observed) (No Classes; Offices Closed) | July 4, 2024 |
| Summer Term Ends | August 16, 2024 |
| Fall Term Begins | August 26, 2024 |
| Labor Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | September 2, 2024 |
| Fall Term Ends | November 8, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 9 - December 1, 2024 |
| Winter Term Begins | December 2, 2024 |
| Winter Break | December 23 - January 3, 2025 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | January 20, 2025 |
| Winter Term Ends | February 28, 2025 |
| Spring Term Begins | March 10, 2025 |
| Spring Term Ends | May 23, 2025 |
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 26, 2025 |
| Commencement Week | June 3 - 6, 2025 |
Learn More about Commencement
Visit the Commencement page for details including upcoming ceremony dates and other important information for graduates, family, and friends.
Orientation Dates
Downers Grove Orientations
June 5 - 7, 2024: Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy
August 6 - 8, 2024: Osteopathic Medicine
September 3 - 4, 2024: Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology
September 3 - 5, 2024: Dental Medicine
September 3 - 6, 2024: Optometry
Glendale Orientations
May 28 - 30, 2024: Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy
August 5 - 7, 2024: Osteopathic Medicine and Podiatric Medicine
August 19 - 21, 2024: Biomedical Sciences, Cardiovascular Science, Clinical Psychology, Dental Medicine, Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, Optometry, Speech-Language Pathology, and Veterinary Medicine.
