About the Academic Calendars
Midwestern University's integrated and exemplary curriculum prepares future leaders of the healthcare community. Academic Calendars vary by campus and program and contain important dates such as when classes begin, clinical rotations, last day of classes, commencement, etc. We reserve the right to alter calendars to address evolving goals and resources.
Select your campus to view important dates for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Downers Grove Academic Term Calendar
Please note that quarterly beginning and end dates differ per college program. The Downers Grove program specific calendars provide detailed program start, end, and completion dates, rotation dates and other dates specific to a program.
View Downers Grove Program Specific Calendars
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 25, 2026 |
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| Summer Term Begins | June 8, 2026 |
| Juneteenth (No Classes; Offices Closed) | June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day (Observed) (No Classes; Offices Closed) | July 3, 2026 |
| Summer Term Ends | August 14, 2026 |
| Commencement | August 27, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.: College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove (Physician Assistant and Clinical Psychology) |
| Labor Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | September 7, 2026 |
| Fall Term Begins | September 8, 2026 |
| White Coat Ceremony | More information coming soon |
| Fall Term Ends | November 24, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26 - 30, 2026 |
| Winter Term Begins | November 30, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 21 - January 2, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | January 18, 2027 |
| Winter Term Ends | February 26, 2027 |
| Spring Term Begins | March 8, 2027 |
| Spring Term Ends | May 21, 2027 |
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 31, 2027 |
| Commencement Schedule | May 26, 2027:
May 27, 2027:
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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. The Glendale program specific calendars provide detailed program start, end, and completion dates, rotation dates and other dates specific to a program.
View Glendale Program Specific Calendars
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 25, 2026 |
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| Summer Term Begins | June 1, 2026 |
| Juneteenth (No Classes; Offices Closed) | June 19, 2026 |
| Independence Day (Observed) (No Classes; Offices Closed) | July 3, 2026 |
| Summer Term Ends | August 14, 2026 |
| Commencement | August 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.: College of Health Sciences - Glendale Nurse Anesthesia, Clinical Psychology, Graduate Nursing (M.S.N. Adult Gerontology Primary Care]) |
| Fall Term Begins | August 24, 2026 |
| Labor Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | September 7, 2026 |
| White Coat Ceremony | More information coming soon |
| Fall Term Ends | November 6, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 9 - 27, 2026 |
| Winter Term Begins | November 30, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 21 - January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | January 18, 2027 |
| Winter Term Ends | February 26, 2027 |
| Spring Term Begins | March 8, 2027 |
| Spring Term Ends | May 21, 2027 |
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 31, 2027 |
| Commencement Schedule | May 29, 2027:
June 2, 2027:
June 3, 2026:
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Learn More about Commencement
Visit the Commencement page for details including upcoming ceremony dates and other important information for graduates, family, and friends.