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.

Downers Grove Campus Calendar

Glendale Campus Calendar

Orientation

Find orientation dates for your specific campus and program.

Orientation Dates

 

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.

Downers Grove, IL 2024-2025 Academic Term Calendar
 
Memorial Day 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
May 27, 2024
Summer Term BeginsJune 10, 2024
Juneteenth 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
June 19, 2024
Independence Day (Observed) 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
July 4, 2024
Summer Term EndsAugust 23, 2024
CommencementAugust 29, 2024:
College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove
(Physician Assistant and Clinical Psychology)
Labor Day 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
September 2, 2024
Fall Term BeginsSeptember 9, 2024
Fall Term EndsNovember 22, 2024
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 23 - December 1, 2024
Winter Term BeginsDecember 2, 2024
Winter BreakDecember 21 - January 5, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
January 20, 2025
Winter Term EndsFebruary 28, 2025
Spring Term BeginsMarch 10, 2025
Spring Term EndsMay 23, 2025
Memorial Day 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
May 26, 2025
Commencement WeekMay 28, 2025:
College of Graduate Studies - Downers Grove (Biomedical Sciences, Masters of Science in Precision Medicine, Precision Medicine Certificate, and Master of Public Health), Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Chicago College of Optometry 

May 29, 2025:
College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology), College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, and College of Pharmacy-Downers Grove

 

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.

Glendale, AZ 2024-2025 Academic Term Calendar
 
Memorial Day 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
May 27, 2024
Summer Term BeginsJune 3, 2024
Juneteenth 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
June 19, 2024
Independence Day (Observed) 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
July 4, 2024
Summer Term EndsAugust 16, 2024
CommencementAugust 22, 2024
College of Health Sciences - Glendale
(Occupational Therapy, Nurse Anesthesia, Clinical Psychology, Graduate Nursing (M.S.N.[Adult Gerontology Primary Care])
Fall Term BeginsAugust 26, 2024
Labor Day 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
September 2, 2024
Fall Term EndsNovember 8, 2024
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 9 - December 1, 2024
Winter Term BeginsDecember 2, 2024
Winter BreakDecember 23 - January 3, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
January 20, 2025
Winter Term EndsFebruary 28, 2025
Spring Term BeginsMarch 10, 2025
Spring Term EndsMay 23, 2025
Memorial Day 
(No Classes; Offices Closed)
May 26, 2025
Commencement WeekMay 31, 2025:
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Dental Medicine-Arizona 

June 3, 2025:
College of Pharmacy-Glendale, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, and College of Veterinary Medicine

June 4, 2025:
College of Health Sciences-Glendale (Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Science, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Graduate Nursing (D.N.P. & M.S.N [Nurse Leadership]), College of Graduate Studies-Glendale (Biomedical Sciences, Masters of Science in Precision Medicine, Precision Medicine Certificate, and Master of Public Health) and Arizona College of Optometry 

 

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

East View of IL Campus July 21, 2021

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.

Glendale Campus Outside Saguaro Hall