2026-2027 Academic Calendar
University Master Academic Calendar
Benedictine University 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
| Semester | Academic Calendar 2026-2027 | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Orientation – Ben Beginnings | 08/19/2026-08/23/2026 | |
| Fall Semester | 8/31/2026-12/20/2026 | |
| Start of Fall Semester | 8/31/26 | |
| Start of 8-Week Session 2 | 10/26/26 | |
| Thanksgiving Wednesday through Friday – no classes, offices closed | 11/25/2026-11/27/2026 | |
| Regular Finals Week | 12/14/2026-12/18/2026 | |
| End of Regular Fall Semester | 12/20/26 | |
| Christmas Holidays – offices closed | 12/21/26-12/31/26 | |
| New Year Holiday Observance- offices closed | 1/1/27 | |
| Spring Semester | 1/11/2027-5/9/2027 | |
| Start of Spring Semester | 1/11/27 | |
| MLK Day – no classes, offices open | 1/18/27 | |
| Spring Break – no classes, offices open | 3/8/2027-3/14/2027 | |
| Start of 8-Week Session 2 | 3/15/27 | |
| Start of Fall Registration | 3/22/2027 for 2027 | |
| Good Friday and Holy Saturday – no classes, offices closed | 03/26/2027-03/27/2027 | |
| Easter Sunday – no classes, offices closed | 3/28/27 | |
| Easter Monday – no Trad UG classes, offices closed | 3/29/27 | |
| Night of Honor & Gratitude: Interfaith Convocation & Awards Ceremony – Lisle Campus | 5/7/27 | |
| Regular Finals Week | 05/03/2027-05/07/2027 | |
| Commencement Ceremony – Lisle Campus | 5/8/27 | |
| Night of Honor & Gratitude: Interfaith Convocation & Awards Ceremony – Mesa Campus | 5/11/27 | |
| Commencement Ceremony – Mesa Campus | 5/12/27 |