Academic Calendar
Plan ahead with important dates for the next several semesters. The following timetables include start and end dates for session courses and alternate-week courses, as well as the dates of breaks, holidays, commencement, and more.
Fall Semester 2024
| Seminar Week Begins (Faculty and Staff) | Wednesday | August 21 |
| Classes Begin (Graduates) | Monday | August 26 |
| Classes Begin (Undergraduates) | Wednesday | August 28 |
| Labor Day* | Monday | September 2 |
| Fall Break (For Undergraduates Only) | Monday–Tuesday | October 7–8 |
| Session 2 Classes Begin | Monday | October 21 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | Wednesday | November 27 (no afternoon/evening classes) |
| Thanksgiving Holiday* | Thursday–Sunday | November 28–December 1 |
| Classes Resume | Monday | December 2 |
| Last Class Day (Full-semester Courses) | Friday | December 13 |
| Evaluation Week (Full-semester Courses) | Monday–Friday | December 16–December 20 |
| Commencement | Saturday | December 21 |
| Christmas Holiday* | Tuesday–Wednesday | December 24–January 1 |
Winterim 2025
| Classes Begin | Monday | January 6 |
| Last Day of Class | Friday | January 17 |
Spring Semester 2025
| Seminar Week Begins (Faculty and Staff) | Monday | January 13 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day* | Monday | January 20 |
| Classes Begin (All students) | Tuesday | January 21 |
| Spring Break | Monday–Friday | March 17–March 21 |
| Classes Resume | Monday | March 24 |
| Session 2 Classes Begin | Monday | March 24 |
| Easter Holiday Break* | Friday–Monday | April 18–April 21 |
| Classes Resume | Tuesday | April 22 |
| Last Class Day (Full-semester Courses) | Friday | May 9 |
| Evaluation Week (Full-semester Courses) | Monday–Friday | May 12–May 16 |
| Commencement | Saturday | May 17 |
Summer Session 2025
| Full Semester Classes start | Monday | May 19 |
| Session 1 begins | Monday | May 19 |
| Session 2 begins | Monday | July 7 |
| Last Day of Summer Semester | Friday* | Aug 22 |
| Memorial Day* | Monday | May 26 |
| Juneteenth* | Thursday | June 19 |
| Independence Day* | Friday | July 4 |
* Academic, faculty, and staff offices are closed.
Fall Semester 2025
| Seminar Week Begins (Faculty and Staff) | Monday | August 18 |
| Classes Begin | Monday | August 25 |
| Labor Day* | Monday | September 1 |
| Fall Break (For Undergraduates Only) | Monday–Tuesday | October 6–7 |
| Session 2 Classes Begin | Monday | October 20 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday* | Thursday–Sunday | November 27–30 |
| Classes Resume | Monday | December 1 |
| Final Exam Week (Full-semester courses) | Monday–Wednesday | December 8 – 10 |
| Commencement | Saturday | December 13 |
| Christmas Break* | Wednesday– Friday | December 24–January 2 |
Winterim 2025
| Classes Begin | Monday | January 5 |
| Last Day of Class | Friday | January 16 |
Spring Semester 2026
| Seminar Week Begins (Faculty and Staff) | Monday | January 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day* | Monday | January 19 |
| Classes Begin (All students) | Tuesday | January 20 |
| Spring Break | Monday–Friday | March 16–March 20 |
| Classes Resume | Monday | March 23 |
| Session 2 Classes Begin | Monday | March 23 |
| Easter Holiday Break* | Friday–Monday | April 3–April 6 |
| Classes Resume | Tuesday | April 7 |
| Final Exam Week (Full-semester Courses) | Monday–Wednesday | May 11–May 13 |
| Commencement | Saturday | May 16 |
Summer Session 2026
| Full Semester Classes start | Monday | May 18 |
| Session 1 begins | Monday | May 18 |
| Session 2 begins | Monday | July 6 |
| Last Day of Summer Semester | Friday | Aug 21 |
| Memorial Day* | Monday | May 25 |
| Juneteenth* | Friday | June 19 |
| Independence Day (observed)* | Friday | July 3 |
* Academic, faculty, and staff offices are closed.
Enjoy the Journey
There’s always something new to do at Edgewood College.
Wingra Commons | March 25, 2025
Vote Early On Campus!
All Madison residents are encouraged to vote early in Wingra Commons from March 24-28!
On election day, April 1, there is no on-campus polling place. Edgewood College residents and residents of Ward 70 will vote off-campus at the Society of Friends Community Room, 1704 Roberts Ct., Madison, WI 53711.
Local elections are essential determinants of policies that impact your day-to-day lives! Make an informed vote–see candidates on your ballot here: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-On-My-Ballot
Questions? Contact osi@edgewood.edu!
Todd Wehr Edgedome | March 26, 2025
Men’s Volleyball vs Lakeland
Edgewood College men’s volleyball hosts Lakeland in conference action.
St. Joseph Chapel | March 26, 2025
Morning Prayer Laudato Si’ Lent
Join us every Wednesday from 9–9:30 AM in St. Joseph Chapel for Morning Prayer. Start your day with reflection and community. All are welcome! Coffee and tea provided.