Academic Calendar
Welcome to Lincoln University's Academic Calendar page. Here, you’ll find important dates and deadlines for the academic year, including registration periods, holidays, and final exams. It is essential to check the calendar regularly, as dates may change to accommodate evolving circumstances.
For questions about commencement, please visit our Graduation page or email your inquiries to commencement@lincolnu.edu.
For a comprehensive list of university-wide events, explore our Events Calendar.
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Date |
Event |
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January 8 |
Spring Institute |
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January 9-10 |
Advisement and registration for all students; All tuition and fees due and payable at the time of registration |
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January 10 |
FINAL day to pay tuition/fees for spring 2025 1st 8-week and 16-week courses in full or to set up a satisfactory payment plan to avoid risk of classes being deactivated |
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January 11-17 |
Late registration with fee assessed |
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January 13 |
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES |
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January 13-17 |
DROP-ADD WEEK for students already registered for current semester (16-week) or 1st 8-week classes; registration for 2nd 8-week classes continues |
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January 16 |
FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION |
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January 17 |
Last day to add classes for 1st 8-week and 16-week sessions; Final business day to drop a 1st 8-week or 16-week class without financial/academic obligations; Last day to use book advances/vouchers |
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January 20 |
MARTIN LUTHER KING’S BIRTHDAY (University closed for the holiday) |
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February 3 |
“X” and “I” grades due in the Office of the Registrar |
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February 10 |
LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY celebrated (University closed for the holiday) |
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February 11 |
Last day for candidates to file and pay for degrees for spring 2025 semester graduation |
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February 18 |
Last day to withdraw from a course in the 1st 8-week session |
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February 24 |
Last day to file for comprehensive examinations and/or portfolios for master’s and specialist degree candidates |
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March 7 |
Midterm grades posted by 12 noon |
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March 8 |
1st 8-week classes end |
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March 10 |
Final grades posted for the 1st 8-week session by 12 noon |
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March 10-14 |
SPRING BREAK |
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March 17 |
Classes resume; 2nd 8-week classes begin; advanced registration for summer and fall 2025 semesters begins; All tuition and fees due and payable at the time of registration |
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March 18 |
Last day to register for 2nd 8-week classes; All tuition fees due and payable at the time of registration |
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March 20 |
Comprehensive examinations for master’s degree candidates (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST) |
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March 24-28 |
ASSESSMENT WEEK Major Field Exams General Education Test and student surveys |
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April 17 |
HONORS CONVOCATION (11 a.m.; Mitchell Auditorium); Last day to withdraw from a course for this 2nd 8-week and/or 16-week sessions |
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April 18 |
CAMPUS FREE DAY |
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May 1-2 |
Final Examinations for May graduates |
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May 3 |
Spring 2025 classwork ends |
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May 5-8 |
Spring 2025 FINAL EXAMINATIONS |
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May 10 |
Spring 2025 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES |
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May 12 |
Final Grades posted by 12:00 noon |
The Board of Curators approves the academic calendar, which was last revised on April 25, 2024.
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Date |
Event |
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May 9 |
FINAL day to pay tuition/fees for Summer Intersession or to set up a satisfactory payment plan to avoid risk of classes being deactivated |
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May 12-23 |
Summer Intersession 2025 |
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May 27 |
Final Grades posted by 12:00 noon |
The Board of Curators approves the academic calendar, which was last revised on April 25, 2024.
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Date |
Event |
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May 23 |
FINAL day to pay tuition/fees in full or set up a satisfactory payment plan to avoid risk of classes being deactivated |
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May 26 |
MEMORIAL DAY (Campus Closed) |
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May 27-29 |
Advisement and registration for all students; All tuition and fees due and payable at the time of registration |
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May 27 |
SUMMER 2025 CLASSES BEGIN; Final day to drop a 1st 4-week class without financial/academic obligations |
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May 29 |
Final day to drop an 8-week class without financial/academic obligations; Final day to use book advances/vouchers |
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June 4 |
Final day to file for comprehensive examinations and/or portfolios for master’s and specialist degree candidates; Final day to drop 1st 4-week class |
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June 9 |
Final day to file and pay for degrees for summer 2025 graduation |
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June 15 |
DEADLINE FOR FALL 2025 INCOMING FRESHMAN PRIORITY APPLICATIONS |
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June 19 |
JUNETEENTH (University closed for the holiday) |
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June 23 |
1st 4-week classes end |
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June 24 |
1st 4-week session final examinations |
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June 25 |
2nd 4-week session begins; Final day to drop a 2nd 4-week class without financial/academic obligations; Comprehensive examinations for master’s degree candidates |
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June 27 |
Final grades for 1st 4-week session posted by 12:00 noon |
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July 3 |
JULY 4TH INDEPENDENCE DAY celebrated (campus closed) |
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July 7 |
SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM BEGINS |
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July 8 |
ASSESSMENT DAY Major Field Exams General Education Test and student surveys |
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July 22 |
SUMMER 2025 CLASSES END |
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July 23 |
SUMMER 2025 FINAL EXAMINATIONS |
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July 26 |
SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM ENDS |
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July 28 |
Final grades for summer 8-week session posted by 12:00 noon |
The Board of Curators approves the academic calendar, which was last revised on April 25, 2024.