2027-2028 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

Summer Sessions 2027

May 2027

TBD Summer 2027 Early Start Classes begin - see instructor/syllabus or course section dates for details
28-31 Memorial Day Observed (University Closed)

June 2027

2 Registration ends for first Summer Session 
2 First Summer Session begins
2 September 2027 Program Completion Application Deadline
2-3 Late Registration for first Summer Session
4 Course Withdrawal Period begins for first Summer Session
18 Juneteenth Observed (University Closed)
TBD Summer Orientation
TBD Summer Orientation
TBD Summer Orientation
TBD Summer Orientation

July 2027

2-5 Independence Day Observed (University Closed)
6 Course Withdrawal Period ends for first Summer Session; last day to withdraw with a grade of W
13 First Summer Session ends
19 Registration ends for second Summer Session 
19 Second Summer Session begins
19-20 Late Registration for second Summer Session
20 Last day for students with approved withdrawals for alternate Summer Session internships to obtain a full tuition refund
21 Enrollment Credit Overload Period begins (formerly 6th course registration period) for Fall 2027 Semester
21 Course Withdrawal Period begins for second Summer Session

August 2027

19 Course Withdrawal Period ends for second Summer Session; last day to withdraw with a grade of W
26 Second Summer Session ends

Fall Semester 2027

August 2027

26 First-year resident students report to residence halls
27-29 Fall Welcome Weekend
28-29 Upper class resident students report to residence halls
30 Fall Semester begins
30  January 2028 Program Completion Application Deadline 
 30-9/6 Late Registration: Add/Drop Period 

September 2027

8/30-9/6 Late Registration: Add/Drop Period
3-12 Initium Activities
6 Labor Day (No Classes)
6 Labor Day (University Closed)
6 Add/Drop Period ends for Fall Semester
7 Course Withdrawal Period begins for Fall Semester
12 Mass of the Holy Spirit, 12:00 p.m.

October 2027

TBD Family Weekend
15 Midsemester Holiday (No Classes)
15 Midterm grades due in Workday by 3:00 p.m.*
20 Registration opens in Workday for Seniors for Spring 2028. Senior class standing is  determined by having earned 90+ credits. This includes in-progress credits.
27 Registration opens in Workday for Juniors for Spring 2028. Junior class standing is  determined by having earned 60-89 credits. This includes in-progress credits.

November 2027

1 All Saints Day
3 Registration opens in Workday for Sophomores for Spring 2028. Sophomore class standing is  determined by having earned 30-59 credits. This includes in-progress credits.
10 Registration opens in Workday for Freshmen for Spring 2028. Freshman class standing is  determined by having earned less than 30 credits. This includes in-progress credits.
12 Enrollment Credit Overload Period begins (formerly 6th course registration period) for Spring 2028 Semester
22-23 Classes held virtually - see instructor/syllabus for details
23 Thanksgiving Break begins after last class
24-28 Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
25-28 Thanksgiving Break (University Closed)
29 Classes resume
29 Course Withdrawal Period ends for Fall Semester; last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of W

December 2027

3 Last day of classes for Fall Semester
6-14 Exams and close of Fall Semester, including Saturday, December 11
7 Feast of the Immaculate Conception
22-1/2 Christmas Break (University Closed)

Spring Semester 2028

January 2028

12/22-2 Christmas Break (University Closed)
3 University Opens
15-16 Resident students report to residence halls
17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University Closed) 
18 Spring Semester begins
18 May 2028 Program Completion Application Deadline
18-24 Late Registration: Add/Drop Period
24 Add/Drop Period ends for Spring Semester
25 Course Withdrawal Period begins for Spring Semester

February 2028

   

March 2028

1 Ash Wednesday
3 Interim grades due in Workday by 3:00 p.m. 
6-12 Spring Break
13 Registration opens in Workday for Summer 2028 Sessions
13 Classes resume
22 Registration opens in Workday for Seniors for Fall 2028. Senior class standing is  determined by having earned 90+ credits. This includes in-progress credits.
24 Maryland Day Celebration
29 Registration opens in Workday for Juniors for Fall 2028. Junior class standing is  determined by having earned 60-89 credits. This includes in-progress credits.

April 2028

5 Registration opens in Workday for Sophomores for Fall 2028. Sophomore class standing is  determined by having earned 30-59 credits. This includes in-progress credits.
13-17 Easter Break (No Classes)
14-17 Easter Break (University Closed)
18 Course Withdrawal Period ends for Spring Semester; last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of W

May 2028

2 Last Day of classes for Spring Semester
3 Study Day
4-12 Exams and close of Spring Semester, including Saturday, May 6
19 Academic Honors and Departmental Awards Ceremony: McManus Theatre, 11 a.m. (Tentative)
19 Baccalaureate Mass: Reitz Arena, 1:30 p.m. (Tentative)
20 Commencement: Location TBD (Tentative)
TBD Summer 2028 Early Start Classes begin - see instructor/syllabus or course section dates for details

Note: Loyola University Maryland reserves the right to change the Academic Calendar.  
All dates are subject to change.

Updated on: September 21, 2026

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