Chamberlain University Academic Calendar 2025-2026

Important Notes for Chamberlain University Students:

• Chamberlain University operates on a student-centric calendar.  
• Each semester is 16 weeks long and divided into two 8-week sessions.  
• The calendar is based on two overlapping cycles.  
• Cycle 1 designates months corresponding to Chamberlain’s summer, fall and spring semesters as: Summer: May and July, Fall: September and November, Spring: January and March.  
• Cycle 2 designates months corresponding to Chamberlain’s summer, fall and spring semesters as: Summer: July and September, Fall: November and January, Spring: March and May.  
• Each session ends on Saturday of week eight.  
• Classes do not meet on holidays. Online classes remain open during holidays.  
• The last day to withdraw refers to the last date a student may withdraw according to the program’s withdrawal policy. The last day to withdraw and receive a refund varies. The last day to withdraw from an MPAS course is the day before the last day of the course.  
• Information is subject to change, and Chamberlain reserves the right to change it at any time without notice. Students are responsible for checking with Chamberlain University for updates.  

Academic Calendar – Cycle 1

• Semester: 16 weeks | Session-length: 8 weeks  

2025 Summer Semester | Cycle 1: May 5, 2025 – August 30, 2025  

Monday	May 5	May session begins
Monday	May 26	Memorial Day holiday
Sunday	June 15	Last day to withdraw from courses
Thursday	June 19	Juneteenth
Saturday	June 28	May session ends
Sunday-Sunday	June 29-July 6	Summer break
Monday	July 7	July session begins
Sunday	August 17	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	August 30	July session ends

2025 Fall Semester | Cycle 1: September 1, 2025 – December 20, 2025  

Monday	September 1	September session begins
Monday	September 1	Labor Day holiday
Sunday	October 12	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	October 25	September session ends
Monday	October 27	November session begins
Thursday-Friday	November 27-28	Thanksgiving break
Sunday	December 7	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	December 20	November session ends
Sunday-Sunday	December 21-January 4	Winter break

2026 Spring Semester | Cycle 1: January 5, 2026 – April 25, 2026  

Monday	January 5	January session begins
Monday	January 19	Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
Sunday	February 15	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	February 28	January session ends
Monday	March 2	March session begins
Friday	April 3	Spring holiday
Sunday	April 12	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	April 25	March session ends
Sunday-Sunday	April 26-May 3	Spring break

Academic Calendar – Cycle 2

• Semester: 16 weeks | Session-length: 8 weeks  

2025 Summer Semester | Cycle 2: July 7, 2025 – October 25, 2025  

Monday	July 7	July session begins
Sunday	August 17	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	August 30	July session ends
Monday	September 1	September session begins
Monday	September 1	Labor Day holiday
Sunday	October 12	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	October 25	September session ends

2025 Fall Semester | Cycle 2: October 27, 2025 – February 28, 2026  

Monday	October 27	November session begins
Thursday-Friday	November 27-28	Thanksgiving break
Sunday	December 7	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	December 20	November session ends
Sunday-Sunday	December 21-January 4	Winter break
Monday	January 5	January session begins
Monday	January 19	Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
Sunday	February 15	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	February 28	January session ends

2026 Spring Semester | Cycle 2: March 2, 2026 – June 27, 2026  

Monday	March 2	March session begins
Friday	April 3	Spring holiday
Sunday	April 12	Last day to withdraw from courses
Saturday	April 25	March session ends
Sunday-Sunday	April 26-May 3	Spring break
Monday	May 4	May session begins
Monday	May 25	Memorial Day holiday
Sunday	June 14	Last day to withdraw from courses
Friday	June 19	Juneteenth
Saturday	June 27	May session ends
Sunday-Sunday	June 28-July 5	Summer break

Important Notes from the Original Document

• Classes do not meet on holidays. Online classes remain open for student convenience.  
• “Last day to withdraw” refers to the last date to withdraw according to the program’s withdrawal policy. The last day to withdraw and receive a refund varies.  
• For MPAS courses, the last day to withdraw is the day before the last day of the course.  

Download Chamberlain university academic calendar 2025-2026 (pdf) from the school website.

Based on the Chamberlain University Academic Calendar 2025-2026, the most important dates for students generally revolve around the start and end of sessions, withdrawal deadlines, and holidays. Here’s a breakdown:

Key Dates by Category:

• Session Starts: These mark the beginning of your classes and the point at which you need to be ready to engage with coursework.
  • May session begins (for Summer sessions)  
  • July session begins (for Summer sessions)  
  • September session begins (for Fall sessions)  
  • November session begins (for Fall sessions)  
  • January session begins (for Spring sessions)  
  • March session begins (for Spring sessions)  
• Session Ends: These signify the conclusion of a set of classes, often followed by final exams or assessments.
  • May session ends (for Summer sessions)  
  • July session ends (for Summer sessions)  
  • September session ends (for Fall sessions)  
  • November session ends (for Fall sessions)  
  • January session ends (for Spring sessions)  
  • March session ends (for Spring sessions)

• Withdrawal Deadlines: These are critical dates by which you must withdraw from a course to avoid academic penalty. Note that the last day to withdraw from all classes and receive a refund varies and the last day to withdraw from an MPAS course is the day before the last day of the course.
  • Last day to withdraw from courses  
• Holidays: These are days when classes are not held.
  • Memorial Day holiday  
  • Labor Day holiday  
  • Thanksgiving break  
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday  
  • Spring holiday  
  • Juneteenth  
• Breaks: These are periods between sessions or semesters when there are no classes.
  • Summer break  
  • Winter break  
  • Spring break  

It is crucial for students to keep track of these dates to manage their academic progress effectively.