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 2025-2026 academic year.
Orientation Dates
Find orientation 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 .
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 26, 2025 |
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| Summer Term Begins | June 2, 2025 |
| Juneteenth (No Classes; Offices Closed) | June 19, 2025 |
| Independence Day (Observed) (No Classes; Offices Closed) | July 4, 2025 |
| Commencement | August 28, 2025: College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove (Physician Assistant and Clinical Psychology) |
| Summer Term Ends | August 29, 2025 |
| Labor Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | September 1, 2025 |
| Fall Term Begins | September 8, 2025 |
| White Coat Ceremony | October 3, 2025: College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove (Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Speech-Language Pathology) October 4, 2025: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago College of Optometry, College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, and College of Dental Medicine-Illinois |
| Fall Term Ends | November 21, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 27 - 28, 2025 |
| Winter Term Begins | December 1, 2025 |
| Winter Break | December 22 - January 2, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | January 19, 2026 |
| Winter Term Ends | February 27, 2026 |
| Spring Term Begins | March 9, 2026 |
| Spring Term Ends | May 22, 2026 |
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 25, 2026 |
| Commencement Week | May 28, 2025: College of Health Sciences - Downers Grove (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology), College of Graduate Studies - Downers Grove (Biomedical Sciences, Masters of Science in Precision Medicine, Precision Medicine Certificate, and Master of Public Health), and Chicago College of Optometry May 29, 2025: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 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 .
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 26, 2025 |
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| Summer Term Begins | June 2, 2025 |
| Juneteenth (No Classes; Offices Closed) | June 19, 2025 |
| Independence Day (Observed) (No Classes; Offices Closed) | July 4, 2025 |
| Summer Term Ends | August 15, 2025 |
| Commencement | August 21, 2025: College of Health Sciences - Glendale Nurse Anesthesia, Clinical Psychology, Graduate Nursing (M.S.N. Adult Gerontology Primary Care]) |
| Fall Term Begins | August 25, 2025 |
| Labor Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | September 1, 2025 |
| White Coat Ceremony | September 26, 2025: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine September 27, 2025: College of Dental Medicine-Arizona, College of Pharmacy, Glendale, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Health Sciences (Clinical Psychology, Graduate Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Nurse Anesthesia, Speech-Language Pathology), and Arizona College of Optometry |
| Fall Term Ends | November 07, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 10 - 28, 2025 |
| Winter Term Begins | December 1, 2025 |
| Winter Break | December 22 - January 2, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | January 19, 2026 |
| Winter Term Ends | February 27, 2026 |
| Spring Term Begins | March 9, 2026 |
| Spring Term Ends | May 22, 2026 |
| Memorial Day (No Classes; Offices Closed) | May 25, 2026 |
| Commencement Week | May 30, 2025: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Dental Medicine-Arizona June 2, 2026: College of Pharmacy-Glendale, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, and College of Veterinary Medicine June 3, 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]) and Occupational Therapy), 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.
Orientation Dates
Downers Grove Orientations
June 4 - 6, 2025: Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy.
August 5 - 7, 2025: Osteopathic Medicine.
September 2 - 3, 2025: Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology.
September 2 - 4, 2025: Dental Medicine.
September 2 - 5, 2025: Optometry.
Glendale Orientations
May 27 - 30, 2025: Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy.
August 4 - 6, 2025: Osteopathic Medicine and Podiatric Medicine.
August 18 - 20, 2025: Biomedical Sciences, Cardiovascular Science, Clinical Psychology, Dental Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Speech-Language Pathology, and Veterinary Medicine.
