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