The academic calendar is subject to change. Please view the academic calendar on the website for the most up-to-date version.
Fall Semester 2021-22 (2021F)
Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.
| August 1 to October 15 | Petition on Self-Service for spring 2022 graduation |
| August 18 | New Faculty Orientation/Adjunct Faculty Orientation |
| August 20 | Cougar Trax |
| August 23 | Fall (full semester) begins Fall I accelerated session begins |
| September 6 | Labor Day: no classes |
| September 13 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| September 23 | Spirit of Mercy Day Celebrated (noon classes canceled) |
| October 5 to 10 | Homecoming |
| October 15 | Deadline to petition for spring 2022 graduation |
| October 16 | Fall I accelerated session ends |
| October 18 | Fall II accelerated session begins |
| October 19 | Faculty Professional Development Day: all full semester classes between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. are canceled. |
| October 20 | Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| October 20 to November 4 | Registration for spring 2022 classes for currently enrolled students |
| November 1 | Incomplete grades due from spring 2021 semester and summer 2021 term |
| November 5 | Registration for May term 2022 and summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled students |
| November 25 and 26 | Thanksgiving holiday |
| December 6 to 11 | Final examinations |
| December 11 | Fall (full semester) ends Fall II accelerated session ends |
January Term 2021-22 (2022J)
Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.
| December 13, 2021 to January 8, 2022 | January Term |
Spring Semester 2021-22 (2022S)
Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.
| January 1 to March 15 | Petition on Self-Service for summer 2022 and winter 2022 graduation |
| January 10 | Spring (full semester) begins Spring I accelerated session begins |
| January 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day: no classes |
| January 31 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| March 5 | Spring I accelerated session ends |
| March 7 to 13 | Spring Break |
| March 9 | Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| March 15 | Deadline to petition for summer 2022 and winter 2022 graduation |
| March 14 | Spring II accelerated session begins |
| March 16 to 31 | Registration for fall 2022 classes for currently enrolled students |
| March 21 | Incomplete grades due from fall 2021 semester |
| March 17 | Grad Fest 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| March 23 | Mission Heritage Day |
| April 14 to 17 | Easter Holiday |
| May 2 to 7 | Final examinations |
| May 7 | Spring (full semester) ends Spring II accelerated session ends |
| May 7 | Annual Commencement Ceremonies |
Summer 2021-22 (2022U)
Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.
| May 9 to 27 | May Term |
| May 9 to August 10 | Summer terms |
| May 30 | Memorial Day observed: no classes |
| July 4 | Independence Day Celebrated: 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:
Contact the Office of Records and Registration 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. For students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits, if your withdrawal results in an overpayment, you will need to work with the Office of Bursar/Office of Financial Aid to pay any outstanding balance for tuition and fees.
| # 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 |
| January/May Term | 3 calendar days counting the start date |