Academic Calendar 2028-2029
Fall Semester 2028
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 21 | Classes begin. |
| August 27 | Last day for late registration or changes in registration for full-term classes. |
| September 4 | Labor Day Holiday, University closed. |
| September 15 | Deadline to submit Application for Graduation for Fall 2028 graduation. |
| October 5 and 6 | Fall Break, no classes except evening one day a week lecture classes. Please check your class syllabus. Offices are open. |
| November 7 | Election Day, classes meet according to their regular schedule |
| November 14 | Final day for withdrawal from full-term classes for Undergraduate students. |
| November 22 - Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday, classes do not meet; university closed. |
| December 1 | Last day of full-term classes. Final day for withdrawal from full-term classes for Graduate students. |
| December 2-3 | Study Weekend. |
| December 4-8 | Final Examinations. |
| December 8 | Last day of Fall Semester. Official Fall 2028 graduation date.* |
| December 12 | Final grades due. |
Spring Semester 2029
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 8 -12 | X-Week |
| January 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, University closed. |
| January 16 | Full-term classes begin. |
| January 22 | Last day for late registration or changes in registration for full-term classes. |
| February 9 | Deadline to submit Application for Graduation for Spring 2029 graduation. |
| March 5-9 | Spring Break. No classes March 5-9 |
| March 19 - April 2 |
Easter Holiday. No Classes March 19 - April 2, with the exception of Monday once-a-week classes which meet after 4 PM on April 2. University closes on 3 PM on March 19 and reopens at 4 PM on April 2. |
| April 11 |
Final day for withdrawal from full-term classes for Undergraduate students. |
| April 27 | Last day of full-term classes. Final day for withdrawal from full-term classes for graduate students. |
| April 28 - 29 | Study Weekend |
| May 1 - 5 | Final examinations. |
| May 4 | Last day of Spring Semester. Official Spring 2029 graduation date. |
| May 8 | Final grades due. |
| May 12 | Commencement |
Summer Semester 2029
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 14 | Summer sessions begin. |
| May 18 | Deadline to submit Application for Graduation for Summer 2028 graduation. |
| May 28 | Memorial Day Holiday, University closed. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday Observation, University closed. |
| June 26 | Last day of Summer Session I |
| June 27 | Summer Session II classes begin |
| July 3 | 1st session final grades due. |
| July 4 | Independence Day Holiday, University closed. |
| August 10 | Last day of Full Summer Session and Summer Session II. Official Summer 2029 graduation date.* |
| August 14 | 2nd session final grades due. |
* Xavier hosts commencement ceremonies in May of each academic year. Students who complete their degree requirements the prior August or December are eligible to participate in the May commencement ceremonies.
When make-up days are needed due to Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4), classes may meet on the Friday following the holiday.
The University reserves the right to change these dates as deemed necessary.