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.
Commencement
Find commencement 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 |
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| 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 |
| Commencement | August 29, 2024: College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove (Physician Assistant and Clinical Psychology) |
| 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 | May 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.
| 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 |
| Commencement | August 22, 2024 College of Health Sciences - Glendale (Occupational Therapy, Nurse Anesthesia, Clinical Psychology, Graduate Nursing (M.S.N.[Adult Gerontology Primary Care]) |
| 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 | May 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.
Commencement Dates
Downers Grove Commencement
May 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
Glendale Commencement
May 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
