University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

University Calendar

Fall Semester

2024-25

Day(s)

2025-26

Fall Semester

Aug. 26

Mon.

Aug. 25

Semester begins: Classes begin at 8:10 a.m.

Aug. 26

Mon.

Aug. 25

Late registration begins

Aug. 30

Fri.

Aug. 29

Last day to cancel registration with full tuition refund

Aug. 30

Fri.

Aug. 29

Last day to register or change registration (drop/add)

Sept. 2

Mon.

Sept. 1

Labor Day (classes in session, offices closed)

Oct. 1

Varies

Oct. 1

Last day to apply for degree in May

Oct. 11
Fri. Oct. 10 Mid-semester (academic warnings)
Oct. 14-18 Mon.-Fri. Oct. 13-17
Fall vacation, no classes

Nov. 4-7

Mon.-Thurs.

Nov. 3-6

Online advanced registration for spring semester, seniors and juniors

Nov. 10-13

Sun.-Wed.

Nov. 9-12

Online advanced registration for spring semester,

sophomores and first-year students

Nov. 25

Mon.

Nov. 24

Last day to change pass/no pass

Nov. 25

Mon.

Nov. 24

Last day to withdraw from courses

Nov. 28-29 Thurs.-Fri. Nov. 27-28 Thanksgiving vacation - no classes (begins 4 p.m. Wednesday)

Dec. 6

Fri.

Dec. 5

Last day of classes

Dec. 9-12

Mon.-Thurs.

Dec. 8-11

Semester examinations

Dec. 12

Thurs.

Dec. 11

Meal service ends with evening meal

Dec. 13

Fri.

Dec. 12

Christmas vacation begins, residence halls close

Dec. 17

Tue.

Dec. 16

All grades due in registrar’s office, 9:00 a.m.

Spring Semester

2024-25 Day(s) 2025-26 Spring Semester
Jan. 13 Mon. Jan. 12 Semester begins
Jan. 13 Mon. Jan. 12 Late registration begins
Jan. 17 Fri. Jan. 16 Last day to cancel registration with full tuition refund
Jan. 17 Fri. Jan. 16
Last day to register or change registration (drop/add)
Jan. 20 Mon. Jan. 19 MLK Day (no classes, offices closed)
Feb. 3 Varies Feb. 2 Last day to apply for degree in August
Feb. 28 Fri. Feb. 27  Mid-semester (academic warnings)
Mar. 3-7 Mon.-Fri. Mar. 2-6
Spring vacation, no classes
Mar. 10 Varies Mar. 9 Last day to apply for a degree in December
Mar. 10 Mon. Mar. 9 Advanced registration for Summer Session begins
Mar. 17-20 Mon.-Thurs. Mar. 16-19
Online advanced registration for fall semester, seniors and juniors
Mar. 23-26 Sun.-Wed. Mar. 22-25 Online advanced registration for fall semester, sophomores and first-year students
Apr. 14 Mon. Apr. 13
Last day to change pass/no pass
Apr. 14 Mon. Apr. 13
Last day to withdraw from courses
Apr. 8 Tue. Apr.14

Founders' Day  (special schedule)

Classes with 4 p.m. or later start times are in session.

Apr. 18-21 Fri.-Mon. Apr. 3-6 Easter vacation – no classes (begins 4 p.m. Thursday, ends 4 p.m. Monday. Monday classes with 4 p.m. or later start times are in session.)
Apr. 25
Fri. Apr. 24 Last day of classes
Apr. 28-May 1 Mon.-Thurs. Apr. 27-30 Semester examinations
May 1 Thurs. Apr. 30 Meal service ends with evening meal
May 4
Sun. May 3
Commencement
May 5
Mon. May 4
Residence halls close for graduating students
May 6
Tue. May 5
All grades due in registrar’s office, 9:00 a.m.
May 12 Mon. May 18
Continuous registration for Summer Session

Summer Session

Summer Session Calendar 2025


First 6-week Second 6-week First 8-week Second 8-week
Registration for Summer Session begins                                             Mon. 3/10
Classes begin Mon. 5/12 Mon. 6/23 Mon. 5/12 Mon. 6/9
Last day to pay tuition & fees Mon. 5/12 Mon. 5/12 Mon. 5/12 Mon. 5/12
Last date to register for a directed study, practicum, thesis, research, or internship**                                              Thu. 6/26
Last day to add or drop courses Thu. 5/15 Thu. 6/26 Fri. 5/16 Fri. 6/13
Last day to withdraw from classes with full tuition refund Thu. 5/15 Thu. 6/26 Fri. 5/16 Fri. 6/13
Memorial Day observed, University closed                                              Mon. 5/26
Last day to withdraw from classes with 40% tuition refund* Tue. 5/20 Tue. 7/1 Fri. 5/23 Fri. 6/20
Last day to change from pass/no pass Fri. 6/6 Fri. 7/18 Fri. 6/6 Thu. 7/3
Last day to withdraw from classes Fri. 6/6 Fri. 7/18 Fri. 6/6 Thu. 7/3
Last date to apply for August degree                                              Fri. 2/2
Last day of classes Wed. 6/18 Thu. 7/31 Thu. 7/3 Thu. 7/31

Juneteenth observed - no classes

                                             Thu. 6/19             
Independence Day observed, University closed                                              Fri. 7/4
Official transcript from other institutions due for graduation candidates                                              Mon. 7/28
Incomplete/In Progress grade removals due                                              Mon. 7/28
Grades due at 9:00 am Tue. 6/24 Tue. 8/5 Tue. 7/8 Tue. 8/5
Grades available online                                              Wed. 8/6 

*Please note the registration fee is non-refundable.

**One-hour music performance may be added through 7/2.

Summer Session Calendar 2024


First 6-week Second 6-week First 8-week Second 8-week
Registration for Summer Session begins Mon. 3/11
Classes begin Mon. 5/13 Mon. 6/24 Mon. 5/13 Mon. 6/10
Last day to pay tuition & fees Mon. 5/12 Mon. 5/12 Mon. 5/12 Mon. 5/12
Last date to register for a directed study, practicum, thesis, research, or internship**                                              Thu. 6/27
Last day to add or drop courses Thu. 5/16 Thu. 6/27 Fri. 5/17 Fri. 6/14
Last day to withdraw from classes with full tuition refund Thu. 5/16 Thu. 6/27 Fri. 5/17 Fri. 6/14
Memorial Day observed, University closed Mon. 5/27
Last day to withdraw from classes with 40% tuition refund* Tue. 5/21 Tue. 7/2 Fri. 5/24 Fri. 6/21
Last day to change from pass/no pass Fri. 6/7 Fri. 7/19 Fri. 6/7 Wed. 7/3
Last day to withdraw from classes Fri. 6/7 Fri. 7/19 Fri. 6/7 Wed. 7/3
Last date to apply for August degree Fri. 2/2
Last day of classes Thu. 6/20 Thu. 8/1 Wed. 7/3 Thu. 8/1

Juneteenth observed - no classes

Classes normally in session Wednesday 6/19 will be held on Friday 6/21

Wed. 6/19

Independence Day observed, University closed                                              Thur. 7/4 and Fri. 7/5
Official transcript from other institutions due for graduation candidates                                              Mon. 7/29
Incomplete/In Progress grade removals due                                              Mon. 7/29
Grades due at 9:00 am Tue. 6/25 Tue. 8/6 Tue. 7/9 Tue. 8/6
Grades available online                                              Wed. 8/7

*Please note the registration fee is non-refundable.

**One-hour music performance may be added through 7/3.