Pacific Lutheran University uses a 4-1-4 calendar, which consists of two 15-week semesters bridged by a four-week January Term.
Undergraduate Programs
2023-24 End of term dates
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- May 24, 2024 – Friday, Spring Semester ends
- May 27, 2024 – Monday, Memorial Day Holiday (PLU closed)
Summer Sessions 2024 (June 7 – August 6)
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- Term I: Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 28
- Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19 (No classes, PLU offices are closed)
- Independence Day: Thursday, July 4 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Term II: Monday, July 8 – Friday, August 2
- Accelerated BSN Full Summer Term: Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, August 30
- Summer Session Diploma Dates: Undergraduate – Friday, August 2; Accelerated BSN – Friday, August 30
*Summer Term I and II grades are due 5 business days after the end of the term. Accelerated BSN Summer Full Term grades are due before the first day of the Fall semester.
Fall Semester 2024 (September 3 – December 13)
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- Labor Day: Monday, September 2 (PLU offices closed)
- Opening Convocation: Tuesday, September 3 at 10:00 a.m.
- Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 3 at 11:50 a.m.
- Mid-Semester Break: Friday, October 18 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Veterans Day: Monday, November 11 (Observance at Chapel)
- Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 27 at 1:35 p.m. – Sunday, December 1
(PLU offices are closed Thursday and Friday, November 28-29)
Classes resume on Monday, December 2 at 8:00 a.m. - Classes End: Saturday, December 7 (Saturday classes take final exam this day)
- Final Examinations: Monday, December 9 – Friday, December 13
- Fall Semester Ends: Friday, December 13
- Final Grades Due: Friday, December 20 by 5:00 p.m.
January Term 2025 (January 6 – January 31)
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- Classes Begin: Monday, January 6
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Holiday: Monday, January 20 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Classes End: Friday, January 31
- Final Grades Due: Tuesday, February 4 by 5:00 p.m.
Spring Semester 2025 (February 5 – May 23)
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- Classes Begin: Wednesday, February 5
- Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 17 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Spring Break: Monday, March 24 – Friday, March 28 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Easter Break: Friday, April 18 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
Classes resume Monday, April 21 at 8:00 a.m.
- Classes End: Saturday, May 17 (Saturday classes take final exam this day.)
- Final Examinations: Monday, May 19 – Wednesday, May 21
- Commencement Ceremonies: Thursday, May 22 – Friday, May 23
- Spring Semester Ends: Friday, May 23
- Final Grades Due: Friday, May 30 by 5:00 p.m.
Graduate Programs
Students should consult with their program for specific calendar information on meeting dates.
Summer Session 2024 (May 28 – August 23)
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- Session Begins: Tuesday, May 28
- Juneteenth: Wednesday, July 19 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Independence Day: Thursday, July 4 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Sessions Ends: Friday, August 23 (Diploma date for graduate students)
- Final Grades Due: Friday, August 30 at 5:00 p.m.
Fall Semester 2024 (September 3 – December 13)
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- Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 3
- Mid-Semester Break: Friday, October 18 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Veterans Day Observed: Monday, November 11th (Observance at chapel)
- Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 27 at 1:35 p.m. – Sunday, December 1
(PLU offices are closed Thursday and Friday, November 28-29) - Fall Semester Ends: Friday, December 13
- Final Grades Due: Friday, December 20 at 5:00 p.m.
January Term 2025 (January 6 – January 31)
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- Classes Begin: Monday, January 6
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Holiday: Monday, January 20 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Classes End: Friday, January 31
- Final Grades Due: Tuesday, February 4 by 5:00 p.m.
Spring Semester 2025 (February 5 – May 23)
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- Classes Begin: Wednesday, February 5
- Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 17 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
- Spring Break: Monday, March 24 – Friday, March 28 (No classes, PLU offices open)
- Easter Break: Friday, April 18 (No classes, PLU offices closed)
(Classes resume Monday, April 21 at 8:00 a.m) - Spring Semester Ends: Friday, May 23
- Final Grades Due: Friday, May 30 at 5:00 p.m.