Academic Calendar: Dates and Deadlines
PLU’s current 4-1-4 calendar took effect in 1969-70. There are two terms of 15 weeks (including finals week) surrounding a month-long term in January (‘J-term’). The PLU Academic Calendar is approved by the Faculty Assembly each year. Graduate programs may follow a different academic calendar, especially in summer. Students must contact those programs for specific information. These calendars are for planning purposes only. Past academic calendars can be found in the corresponding year’s catalog.
Fall Semester 2023
Labor Day: Monday, September 4 – PLU offices closed
Opening Convocation: Tuesday, September 5 – 10:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 5 – 11:50 a.m.
Mid-Semester Break: Friday, October 20 – No classes, PLU offices open
Veteran’s Day: Saturday, November 11 (Observance at Chapel, Friday, November 10)
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 22 at 1:35p.m. – Sunday, November 26
PLU Offices Closed: Thursday-Friday, Nov 23-24
Classes Resume: Monday, November 27 at 8:00 a.m.
Classes End: Saturday, December 9 (Saturday classes take final exam this day)
Final Examinations: Monday, December 11 – Friday, December 15
Fall Semester Ends: Friday, December 15
Final Grades Due: Friday, December 22, 5:00 p.m.
January Term 2024
Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 2
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15 – No classes, PLU offices closed
Classes End: Tuesday, January 30
Final Grades Due: Tuesday, February 6, 5:00 p.m.
Spring Semester 2024
Classes Begin: Wednesday, February 7
Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 19 – No classes, PLU offices closed
Spring Break: Monday, March 25 – Friday, March 29 – No classes, PLU offices open
Easter Break: Friday, March 29 – No classes, PLU offices closed
Classes Resume: Monday, April 1 at 8:00 a.m.
Classes End: Saturday, May 18 (Saturday classes take final exam this day)
Final Examinations: Monday, May 20 – Friday, May 24
Spring Semester Ends: Friday, May 24
Commencement Ceremonies: Thursday, May 23 – Friday, May 24
Final Grades Due: Friday, May 31, 5:00 p.m.
Downloadable Academic Calendars
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
| UG SUMMER 2024 - DEADLINE | PART OF TERM | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| First day of classes | Full Term (UG) | 06-04-24 |
| First day of classes | Term I | 06-04-24 |
| Add a class w/o fee, last day | Term I | 06-04-24 |
| Add a class with fee & instructor signature, first day | Term I | 06-05-24 |
| Add a class w/o fee, last day | Full Term (UG) | 06-07-24 |
| Drop a class, last day | Term I | 06-07-24 |
| Add a class with fee & instructor signature, first day | Full Term (UG) | 06-10-24 |
| Withdraw from a class, first day | Term I | 06-10-24 |
| Drop a class, last day | Full Term (UG) | 06-07-24 |
| Pass/Fail, last day to file | Term I | 06-17-24 |
| Withdraw from a class, first day | Full Term (UG) | 06-10-24 |
| Juneteenth Holiday Holiday (No classes, offices closed) | 06-19-24 | |
| Withdraw from a class, last day | Term I | 06-26-24 |
| Last day of classes | Term I | 06-28-24 |
| First day of classes | Term II | 07-08-24 |
| Add a class w/o fee, last day | Term II | 07-09-24 |
| Add a class with fee & instructor signature, first day | Term II | 07-10-24 |
| Pass/Fail, last day to file | Full Term (UG) | 07-03-24 |
| Independence Day Holiday (No classes, offices closed) | 07-04-24 | |
| Drop a class, last day | Term II | 07-12-24 |
| Grades due from faculty (by 5p) | Term I | 07-08-24 |
| Withdraw from a class, first day | Term II | 07-15-24 |
| Pass/Fail, last day to file | Term II | 07-22-24 |
| Withdraw from a class, last day | Term II | 07-31-24 |
| Last day of classes | Term II | 08-02-24 |
| Withdraw from a class, last day | Full Term (UG) | 07-29-24 |
| Grades due from faculty (by 5p) | Term II | 08-09-24 |
| Last day of classes | Full Term (UG) | 08-02-24 |
| Grades due from faculty (by 5p) | Full Term (UG) | 08-09-24 |