Bradley University Academic Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide
The academic calendar at Bradley University is subject to revision, and students should always refer to the most recent Schedule of Classes and Academic Dates and Deadlines for the most up-to-date information. This article provides a structured overview of the academic calendars for upcoming semesters and interims, offering a comprehensive guide for students, faculty, and staff.
Fall Semester
2025-2026 Academic Year
The Fall Semester for the 2025-2026 academic year begins with faculty reporting on August 18, Monday. Residence halls open on August 23, Saturday, followed by the commencement of Fall Semester and Fall Session 1 (1st half) classes on August 27, Wednesday.
Key dates include:
- October 10, Friday: Fall Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- October 11, Saturday: Fall Recess begins.
- October 15, Wednesday: Fall Semester classes resume; Fall Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- October 20, Monday: Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- November 26, Wednesday: Thanksgiving Recess begins (no classes).
- December 1, Monday: Fall Semester and Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes resume.
- December 9, Tuesday: Fall Semester & Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- December 10, Wednesday: Study Day.
- December 11, Thursday: Fall Semester Final Examinations begin.
- December 17, Wednesday: Fall Semester Final Examinations end.
- December 20, Saturday: Commencement (grades due by 10 AM). Fall term ends.
2026-2027 Academic Year
For the 2026-2027 academic year, the Fall Semester schedule is as follows:
- August 17, Monday: Reporting date for faculty.
- August 22, Saturday: Residence halls open.
- August 26, Wednesday: Fall Semester & Fall Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- October 9, Friday: Fall Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- October 10, Saturday: Fall Recess begins.
- October 14, Wednesday: Fall Semester classes resume; Fall Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- October 19, Monday: Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- November 25, Wednesday: Thanksgiving Recess begins (no classes).
- November 30, Monday: Fall Semester and Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes resume.
- December 8, Tuesday: Fall Semester and Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- December 9, Wednesday: Study Day.
- December 10, Thursday: Fall Semester Final Examinations begin.
- December 16, Wednesday: Fall Semester Final Examinations end.
- December 19, Saturday: Commencement (grades due by 10 am). Fall term ends.
2027-2028 Academic Year
The Fall Semester for the 2027-2028 academic year includes the following dates:
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- August 16, Monday: Reporting date for faculty.
- August 21, Saturday: Residence halls open.
- August 25, Wednesday: Fall Semester & Fall Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- October 8, Friday: Fall Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- October 9, Saturday: Fall Recess begins.
- October 13, Wednesday: Fall Semester classes resume; Fall Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- October 18, Monday: Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- November 24, Wednesday: Thanksgiving Recess begins (no classes).
- November 29, Monday: Fall Semester and Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes resume.
- December 7, Tuesday: Fall Semester and Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- December 8, Wednesday: Study Day.
- December 9, Thursday: Fall Semester Final Examinations begin.
- December 15, Wednesday: Fall Semester Final Examinations end.
- December 18, Saturday: Commencement (grades due by 10 am). Fall term ends.
2028-2029 Academic Year
The Fall 2028 Academic Calendar outlines the following schedule:
- August 14, Monday: Reporting date for faculty.
- August 19, Saturday: Residence halls open.
- August 23, Wednesday: Fall Semester & Fall Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- October 6, Friday: Fall Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- October 7, Saturday: Fall Recess begins.
- October 11, Wednesday: Fall Semester classes resume; Fall Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- October 16, Monday: Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- November 22, Wednesday: Thanksgiving Recess begins (no classes).
- November 27, Monday: Fall Semester and Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes resume.
- December 5, Tuesday: Fall Semester & Fall Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- December 6, Wednesday: Study Day.
- December 7, Thursday: Fall Semester Final Examinations begin.
- December 13, Wednesday: Fall Semester Final Examinations end.
- December 16, Saturday: Commencement. Grades due by 10AM. Fall term ends.
January Interim
2026 Academic Year
The January Interim 2026 calendar includes:
- January 2, Friday: First day of classes (Classes meet Monday - Saturday).
- January 19, Monday: January Interim ends.
- January 20, Tuesday: Grades due by 3 PM.
2027 Academic Year
The January Interim 2027 schedule is as follows:
- January 4, Monday: First day of classes (Classes meet Monday - Saturday).
- January 18, Monday: January Interim ends.
- January 19, Tuesday: Grades due by 3 PM.
2028 Academic Year
The January Interim 2028 academic calendar outlines these dates:
- January 3, Monday: First day of classes (Classes meet Monday - Saturday).
- January 17, Monday: January Interim ends.
- January 18, Tuesday: Grades due by 3 PM.
2029 Academic Year
The January Interim 2029 calendar includes:
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- January 2, Tuesday: First day of classes (Classes meet Monday - Saturday).
- January 15, Monday: January Interim ends.
- January 16, Tuesday: Grades due by 3 PM.
Spring Semester
2026 Academic Year
The Spring Semester 2026 calendar includes:
- January 12, Monday: Reporting date for new faculty.
- January 18, Sunday: Residence halls open.
- January 21, Wednesday: Spring Semester & Spring Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- March 10, Tuesday: Spring Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- March 13, Friday: Spring Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- March 14, Saturday: Spring Recess begins.
- March 23, Monday: Spring Semester classes resume and Spring Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- May 5, Tuesday: Spring Semester and Spring Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- May 6, Wednesday: Study Day.
- May 7, Thursday: Spring Semester Final Examinations begin.
- May 13, Wednesday: Spring Semester Final Examinations end.
- May 16, Saturday: Commencement (grades due by 10 AM). Spring term ends.
2027 Academic Year
The Spring Semester 2027 schedule is as follows:
- January 11, Monday: Reporting date for new faculty.
- January 17, Sunday: Residence halls open.
- January 20, Wednesday: Spring Semester & Spring Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- March 9, Tuesday: Spring Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- March 12, Friday: Spring Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- March 13, Saturday: Spring Recess begins.
- March 22, Monday: Spring Semester classes resume & Spring Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- May 4, Tuesday: Spring Semester and Spring Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- May 5, Wednesday: Study Day.
- May 6, Thursday: Spring Semester Final Examinations begin.
- May 12, Wednesday: Spring Semester Final Examinations end.
- May 15, Saturday: Commencement (grades due by 10 AM). Spring term ends.
2028 Academic Year
The Spring Semester 2028 academic calendar outlines these dates:
- January 10, Monday: Reporting date for new faculty.
- January 16, Sunday: Residence halls open.
- January 19, Wednesday: Spring Semester & Spring Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- March 7, Tuesday: Spring Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- March 10, Friday: Spring Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- March 11, Saturday: Spring Recess begins.
- March 20, Monday: Spring Semester classes resume & Spring Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- May 2, Tuesday: Spring Semester and Spring Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- May 3, Wednesday: Study Day.
- May 4, Thursday: Spring Semester Final Examinations begin.
- May 10, Wednesday: Spring Semester Final Examinations end.
- May 13, Saturday: Commencement. Grades due by 10 AM. Spring term ends.
2029 Academic Year
The Spring Semester 2029 calendar includes:
- January 8, Monday: Reporting date for new faculty.
- January 14, Sunday: Residence halls open.
- January 17, Wednesday: Spring Semester & Spring Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- March 6, Tuesday: Spring Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- March 9, Friday: Spring Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- March 10, Saturday: Spring Recess begins.
- March 19, Monday: Spring Semester classes resume and Spring Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- May 1, Tuesday: Spring Semester and Spring Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- May 2, Wednesday: Study Day.
- May 3, Thursday: Spring Semester Final Examinations begin.
- May 9, Wednesday: Spring Semester Final Examinations end.
- May 12, Saturday: Commencement. Grades due by 10 AM. Spring term ends.
May Interim
2026 Academic Year
The May Interim 2026 calendar includes:
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- May 18, Monday: First day of classes.
- May 25, Monday: No classes on Memorial Day.
- June 5, Friday: May Interim ends.
- June 8, Monday: Grades due by 3 PM.
2027 Academic Year
The May Interim 2027 schedule is as follows:
- May 17, Monday: First day of classes.
- May 31, Monday: No classes on Memorial Day.
- June 4, Friday: May Interim ends.
- June 7, Monday: Grades due by 3 PM.
2028 Academic Year
The May Interim 2028 academic calendar outlines these dates:
- May 15, Monday: First day of classes.
- May 29, Monday: No classes on Memorial Day.
- June 2, Friday: May Interim ends.
- June 5, Monday: Grades due by 3 PM.
2029 Academic Year
The May Interim 2029 calendar includes:
- May 14, Monday: First day of classes.
- May 28, Monday: No classes on Memorial Day holiday.
- June 1, Friday: May Interim ends.
- June 4, Monday: Grades due by 3 PM.
Summer Semester
2026 Academic Year
The Summer Semester 2026 calendar includes:
- May 20, Wednesday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- May 25, Monday: No classes on Memorial Day Holiday.
- July 1, Wednesday: Summer Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- July 2, Thursday: Summer Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- July 3, Friday: No classes on Fourth of July Holiday (observed).
- July 7, Tuesday: Summer Session 1 (1st half) grades posted.
- July 8, Wednesday: Summer Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- August 19, Wednesday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- August 21, Friday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 2 (2nd half) grades due by 3 PM. Summer term ends.
2027 Academic Year
The Summer Semester 2027 schedule is as follows:
- May 19, Wednesday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- May 31, Monday: No classes on Memorial Day Holiday.
- June 30, Wednesday: Summer Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- July 2, Friday: Summer Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- July 5, Monday: No classes on Fourth of July Holiday (observed).
- July 7, Wednesday: Summer Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- August 18, Wednesday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- August 20, Friday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 2 (2nd half) grades due 3 PM. Summer term ends.
2028 Academic Year
The Summer Semester 2028 academic calendar outlines these dates:
- May 17, Wednesday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- May 29, Monday: No classes on Memorial Day Holiday.
- June 28, Wednesday: Summer Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- June 30, Friday: Summer Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- July 4, Tuesday: No classes on Fourth of July Holiday (observed).
- July 5, Wednesday: Summer Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- August 16, Wednesday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- August 18, Friday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 2 (2nd half) grades due by 3 PM. Summer term ends.
2029 Academic Year
The Summer Semester 2029 calendar includes:
- May 16, Wednesday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 1 (1st half) classes begin.
- May 28, Monday: No classes on Memorial Day holiday.
- June 27, Wednesday: Summer Session 1 (1st half) classes end.
- June 29, Friday: Summer Session 1 (1st half) grades due by 3 PM.
- July 4, Wednesday: No classes on Fourth of July holiday.
- July 5, Thursday: Summer Session 2 (2nd half) classes begin.
- August 15, Wednesday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 2 (2nd half) classes end.
- August 17, Friday: Summer Semester & Summer Session 2 (2nd half) grades due by 3 PM.
Additional Information
Bradley University estimates its enrollment will include about 4,600 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students. The undergrads will fill more than 100 programs in five colleges, including the Foster College of Business, Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts, College of Education and Health Sciences, Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Fall Events
Here's a list of planned events for Bradley students this fall, including move-in days, fall break and the last day of the semester:
- Honors students move-in: Aug. 17-25.
- Freshman/new student move-in: Aug. 18.
- Late Night BU: Aug. 19.
- Academic Receptions & Orientation: Aug. 20.
- Classes begin: Aug. 21.
- Holiday, Labor Day: Sept. 2 (students have classes, university offices closed).
- Family weekend: Sept. 13-14.
- Fall break: Oct. 5-8 (residence halls remain open).
- Late Night BU: Oct. 11.
- Holiday break, Thanksgiving, begins: Nov. 3.
- Late Night BU: Dec. 3.
- Study day: Dec. 4.
- Final exams: Dec. 5-11.
- Residence Halls close: Dec.
Registration Dates
- Oct. 27 - Nov. 13 Academic Advisement
- Nov. 6 - Nov. 13 Early Registration
- January 21, Wednesday Classes begin
- January 25, Sunday Last day of open registration
- January 28, Wednesday Last day to add a class with special permission
- January 28, Wednesday Last day to drop classes without a “W” on transcript
- February 27, Friday Last day to drop classes with a “W” on the transcript
- March 10, Tuesday Spring Session I (1st half) classes end
- March 13, Friday Spring Session I (1st half) semester ends.
- Oct. 27 - Nov. 13 Academic Advisement
- Nov. 6 - Nov. 13 Early Registration
- January 30, Friday Last day of open registration
- March 23, Monday Classes begin
- March 30, Monday Last day to add a class with special permission
- March 30, Monday Last day to drop classes without a “W” on transcript
- May 2, Saturday Last day to drop classes with a “W” on the transcript
- May 5, Tuesday Spring Session II (2nd half) classes end
- May 16, Saturday Spring Session II (2nd half) semester ends.
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