The academic calendar is subject to change. Please view the academic calendar on the website for the most up-to-date version.
Fall Semester 2019-20 (2019F)
Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.
| August 1-October 15 | Petition on Self-Service for spring 2020 graduation |
| August 21 | New Faculty Orientation/Adjunct Faculty Orientation |
| August 22-23 | Cougar Trax |
| August 26 | Fall (full semester) begins Fall I accelerated session begins |
| September 2 | Labor Day: no classes |
| September 16 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| September 25 | Spirit of Mercy Day Celebrated (noon classes canceled) |
| September 23-28 | Homecoming |
| October 15 | Deadline to petition for spring 2020 graduation |
| October 19 |
Fall I accelerated session ends |
| October 21 | Fall II accelerated session begins |
| October 22 |
Faculty Professional Development Day: all full semester classes between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. are canceled. |
| October 23 | Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| October 23-November 7 | Registration for spring 2020 classes for currently enrolled students |
| November 4 | Incomplete grades due from spring 2019 semester and summer 2019 term |
| November 8 | Registration for May term 2020 and summer 2020 begins for currently enrolled students |
| November 27-December 1 | Thanksgiving holiday |
| December 9-14 | Final examinations |
| December 14 | Fall (full semester) ends Fall II accelerated session ends |
Spring Semester 2019-20 (2020S)
Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.
| January 1-March 15 | Petition on Self-Service for summer 2020 and winter 2020 graduation |
| January 13 | Spring (full semester) begins Spring I accelerated session begins |
| January 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day: no classes |
| February 3 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| March 7 | Spring I accelerated session ends |
| March 9-15 | Spring Break |
| March 11 | Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| March 15 | Deadline to petition for summer 2020 and winter 2020 graduation |
| March 16 | Spring II accelerated session begins |
| March 18-April 2 | Registration for fall 2020 classes for currently enrolled students |
| March 23 | Incomplete grades due from fall 2019 semester |
| March 18 | Grad Fest 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| March 25 | Mission Heritage Day |
| April 9-12 | Easter Holiday |
| May 4-9 | Final examinations |
| May 9 | Spring (full semester) ends Spring II accelerated session ends |
| May 9 | Annual Commencement Ceremonies |
Summer 2019-20 (2020U)
Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.
| May 11-May 30 | May term |
| May 11-August 15 | Summer terms |
| May 25 | Memorial Day observed: no classes |
| July 2 | Staff Appreciation Day: no classes |
| July 3 | Independence Day Celebrated: no classes |
| TBD by Instructor | Final examinations for summer |
Refund and Withdrawal Information
In order to accommodate our diverse population, Saint Xavier University is committed to offering courses in a variety of formats and timelines. The following table reflects refund policies based on the start date of the section:
Contact the Office of Records in room A-203 of the Warde Academic Center on the Chicago Campus or call 773-298-3501 for information on specific courses.
Students who register for a class are responsible for tuition unless they officially withdraw either in the Office of Records or through Self-Service on mySXU. Fees are not refundable. Notifying the instructor or ceasing to attend the class does not constitute an authorized withdrawal. An additional fee will be charged for dropped courses resulting from non attendance.
A class may be dropped without academic penalty until the 3/4 point of the semester or term. (Dates to be determined and published each semester by the Office of Records.) A grade of W will appear on the record for any class dropped after the official refund date.
| # of Weeks Class Meets | 100% Refund within: |
| 14 weeks or more | 14 days counting the start date |
| 3 to 13 weeks | 10 days counting the start date |
| 2 weeks or less | During the first day of class |
| May Term | 3 calendar days counting the start date |
