The academic calendar is subject to change. Please view the academic calendar on the website for the most up-to-date version.
Fall Semester 2018-19 (2018F)
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 2019 graduation |
| August 22 | New Faculty Orientation/Adjunct Faculty Orientation |
| August 23-24 | Cougar Trax |
| August 27 | Fall (full semester) begins Fall I accelerated session begins |
| September 3 | Labor Day: no classes |
| September 17 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| September 19 | Spirit of Mercy Day Celebrated (noon classes canceled) |
| September 17-22 | Homecoming |
| October 15 | Deadline to petition for spring 2019 graduation |
| October 24 | Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| October 24-November 8 | Registration for spring 2019 classes for currently enrolled students |
| October 20 | Fall I accelerated session ends |
| October 22 | Fall II accelerated session begins |
| October 23 | Faculty Professional Development Day: all full semester classes between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. are canceled |
| November 5 | Incomplete grades due from spring 2018 semester and summer 2018 term |
| November 9 | Registration for May term 2019 and summer 2019 begins for currently enrolled students |
| November 21-25 | Thanksgiving holiday |
| December 10-15 | Final examinations |
| December 15 | Fall (full semester) ends Fall II accelerated session ends |
Spring Semester 2018-19 (2019S)
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 2019 and winter 2019 graduation |
| January 14 | Spring (full semester) begins Spring I accelerated session begins |
| January 21 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day: no classes |
| February 4 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| March 9 | Spring I accelerated session ends |
| March 11-17 | Spring Break |
| March 13 | Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| March 15 | Deadline to petition for summer 2019 and winter 2019 graduation |
| March 18 | Spring II accelerated session begins |
| March 20-April 4 | Registration for fall 2019 classes for currently enrolled students |
| March 25 | Incomplete grades due from fall 2018 semester |
| March 19 | Grad Fest 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| March 27 | Mission Heritage Day |
| April 18-21 | Easter Holiday |
| May 6-11 | Final examinations |
| May 11 | Spring (full semester) ends Spring II accelerated session ends |
| May 11 | Annual Commencement Ceremonies |
Summer 2018-19 (2019U)
Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.
| May 13-June 1 | May term |
| May 13-August 10 | Summer terms |
| May 27 | Memorial Day observed: no classes |
| July 4 | Independence Day: no classes |
| July 5 | Staff Appreciation Day: 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:
| # 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 |
For information on the start date of specific courses, access the "Search for Classes" feature on Self-Service and look at the "Section Information," or contact the Office of Records and Advising at 773-298-3501. Students who register for a class are responsible for tuition unless they officially withdraw either in the Office of Records and Advising or through Self-Service. Fees are not refundable. Notifying the instructor or ceasing to attend the class does not constitute an authorized withdrawal.
A class may be dropped without academic penalty until the 3/4 point of the section. For information on the drop date of specific courses, access the "Search for Classes" feature on Self-Service and look at the "Drop Deadline" column, or contact the Office of Records and Advising at 773-298-3501. A grade of "W" will appear on the record for any class dropped after the official refund date.
