The academic calendar is subject to change. Please view the academic calendar on the website for the most up-to-date version.
Fall Semester 2020-21 (2020F)
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 2021 graduation |
| August 19 | New Faculty Orientation/Adjunct Faculty Orientation |
| August 21 | Cougar Trax |
| August 24 | Fall (full semester) begins Fall I accelerated session begins |
| September 7 | Labor Day: no classes |
| September 14 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| September 23 | Spirit of Mercy Day Celebrated (noon classes canceled) |
| October 5-10 | Homecoming |
| October 15 | Deadline to petition for spring 2021 graduation |
| October 17 |
Fall I accelerated session ends |
| October 19 | Fall II accelerated session begins |
| October 20 |
Faculty Professional Development Day: all full semester classes between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. are canceled. |
| October 21 | Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| October 21-November 5 | Registration for spring 2021 classes for currently enrolled students |
| November 2 | Incomplete grades due from spring 2020 semester and summer 2020 term |
| November 6 | Registration for May term 2021 and summer 2021 begins for currently enrolled students |
| November 26-November 27 | Thanksgiving holiday |
| December 7-12 | Final examinations |
| December 12 | Fall (full semester) ends Fall II accelerated session ends |
Spring Semester 2020-21 (2021S)
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 2021 and winter 2021 graduation |
| January 11 | Spring (full semester) begins Spring I accelerated session begins |
| January 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day: no classes |
| February 1 | Final day to change a class from audit to credit |
| March 6 | Spring I accelerated session ends |
| March 8-14 | Spring Break |
| March 10 | Final day to change a class from credit to audit or pass/fail |
| March 15 | Deadline to petition for summer 2021 and winter 2021 graduation |
| March 15 | Spring II accelerated session begins |
| March 17-April 1 | Registration for fall 2021 classes for currently enrolled students |
| March 22 | Incomplete grades due from fall 2020 semester |
| March 16 | Grad Fest 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| March 24 | Mission Heritage Day |
| April 1-4 | Easter Holiday |
| May 3-8 | Final examinations |
| May 8 | Spring (full semester) ends Spring II accelerated session ends |
| May 8 | Annual Commencement Ceremonies |
Summer 2020-21 (2021U)
Note: For refund and withdrawal dates and information, please see the note at the end of the page.
| May 10-May 29 | May term |
| May 10-August 11 | Summer terms |
| May 31 | Memorial Day observed: no classes |
| July 2 | Staff Appreciation Day: no classes |
| July 5 | 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 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.
| # 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 |