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 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 University.
Predolin Hall Lobby | August 24, 2025
Mass at Queen Of Peace Parish
Join Campus Ministry for Mass at Queen of Peace Parish during new student orientation and stay for the Monroe St. Farmers market and get a free treat or coffee!
RSVP link – https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=0mYoSGR4CU6WbNe6WY9hhKJXqusjfPxHm0Tou5tss4NUQlBCVEdUUTJZMTEwWlpWQ0lTTVdNM1U4Sy4u&route=shorturlWashburn Heritage Room | August 25, 2025
Edgewood University Part-Time Job Fair
Are you looking for part time job while you attend Edgewood University? Stop by the Washburn Heritage Room (Right across for Phil’s Cafe in Regina)
The Part Time Job Fair will feature employers who are looking for students like you!
There will be employers from both On Campus and Off Campus jobs.
Find out how they can work around your class schedule and discuss what kind of experience they can offer you.
What to know:
– Business Casual attire strongly recommended
– Please bring an updated version of your resume or be willing to discuss your strengths and interests in the positions offered.
– Check out the list of employers that will be joining us and start to look in to any ones that you may be interested in to talk to at the event!
New organizations are registering every day, so be sure to register yourself today and get excited to interact with all Madison-based organizations during this fair.
Anderson Aud | August 26, 2025
Welcome Week: Movie Night
Come watch How to Train Your Dragon! Movie theater candy and popcorn.