University Calendars

From Bellevue University student events and public business workshops to graduation — find out what is happening, where. Official Bruin team schedules can be found on the Athletics site, http://www.bubruins.com.

Calendar of Events

Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Fall 2024


  • August 26
    Classes Begin
  • September 1
    Last Day to Add/Drop Class
  • September 2
    Labor Day
    University Closed
  • October 16
    Last Day to Withdraw from Class
  • November 17
    Fall Session Ends

Winter 2024–2025


  • November 25, 2024
    Classes Begin
  • November 28, 2024
    Holiday Break
    University Closed
  • November 29, 2024
    Holiday Break
    University Closed
  • December 1, 2024
    Last Day to Add/Drop Class
  • December 23, 2024
    Holiday Break
    Begins at 8 a.m.
  • January 6, 2025
    Classes Resume
  • January 29, 2025
    Last Day to Withdraw from Class
  • March 2, 2025
    Winter Session Ends
  • January 25, 2025
    2025 Winter Commencement

Spring 2025


  • March 10
    Classes Begin
  • March 16
    Last Day to Add/Drop Class
  • April 30
    Last Day to Withdraw from Class
  • May 26
    Memorial Day
    University Closed
  • June 1
    Spring Session Ends
  • June 7
    Spring Commencement

Summer 2025


10-Week Session

  • June 2
    Classes Begin
  • June 8
    Last Day to Add/Drop Class
  • July 4
    Independence Day
    University Closed
  • July 15
    Last Day to Withdraw from Class
  • August 10
    Summer Session Ends

11-Week Session

  • June 2
    Classes Begin
  • June 8
    Last Day to Add/Drop Class
  • July 4
    Independence Day
    University Closed
  • July 19
    Last Day to Withdraw from Class
  • August 17
    Summer Session Ends

Calendar of Events

Library on the Go

Nov

21

2024

11-12:30 p.m.
Upper Level Lobby of the Educational Services Building (ESB)

Stop by our table to browse books, hear about Library programming, and more! This month we are bringing books for World Beard Day, Camping & Survival, Local Authors, and New Arrivals. Scan the QR code to view the full list of titles and make requests.

Winter Bruin Week Grocery Bingo

Nov

25

2024

11am-1pm
Margre H Durham Student Center

Stock up on dorm essentials over lunch by playing Bingo! Round 1 at 11am and round 2 at 12pm.

 

 

Winter Bruin Week Cash Cube 

Nov

26

2024

11am-1pm
Margre H Durham Student Center

 Take a turn in the cash cube to win some BU merch, gift cards, and more!

 

 

Wellbeing Wednesday - Beat The Winter Blues

Dec

04

2024

11am-1pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

Being inside all winter got you down?
Come learn about mental health in the winter,win prizes and decorate a sugar cookie!

Fidget Jewelry

Dec

05

2024

2-3 p.m.
Freeman Lozier Library

Come create fun fidget-friendly jewelry or keychains! Supplies and instructions will be provided.

Ugly Sweater Party

Dec

10

2024

5:30-7pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

Throw on your ugliest sweater and join us for games, presents, and free dinner for students!

 

PEP Session: Goal Setting for Beginners

Dec

11

2024

4-5pm
John B. Muller Administrative Services Building, Garden-Level

Learn how to create realistic goals and stick to them.

Hot Cocoa Station

Dec

17

2024

 Freeman Lozier Library

Drop by the Library and make yourself a tasty cup of cocoa. Choose from a variety of mix-ins while supplies last!

Wellbeing Wednesday: Digital Detox

Jan

15

2025

11am-1pm
Margre H Durham Student Center

Enjoy the health benefits of taking time away from screens—we will have games, crafts, and more!

 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Jan

16

2025

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

John B Muller Administrative Services Builidng
812 Bruin Blvd.
Lower level Multi-Purpose room

PEP Session: Cooking for Healthy Eating

Jan

16

2025

4-5pm
Marge H. Durham Student Center

Practice hands-on ways to prepare healthy and easy meals.

Limited space, must register in advance with link: https://bellevue.libcal.com/event/13449481

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Jan

20

2025

11am-1pm

Margre H Durham Student Center

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. legacy by serving the community! Drop in any time to participate in our service project! 

GRADUATION: Cap and Gown Pick-Up

Jan

21

2025

Bellevue University Main Campus: Hitchcock Humanities Center
1040 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, NE 68005.

  • Tuesday, January 21, 2025
    4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, January 22, 2025
    11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 23, 2025
    11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, January 24, 2025
    4:00 – 7:00 p.m. during Open House

All times listed for Cap and Gown Pick-Up are Central Standard Time (CST)

Doctoral regalia not picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be available for candidates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony location in the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building at 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, NE.

All graduate and undergraduate caps and gowns not picked up by 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, will be available at the Mid-America Center when you arrive at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

GRADUATION: Cap and Gown Pick-Up

Jan

22

2025

Bellevue University Main Campus: Hitchcock Humanities Center
1040 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, NE 68005.

  • Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 23, 2025
    11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, January 24, 2025
    4:00 – 7:00 p.m. during Open House

All times listed for Cap and Gown Pick-Up are Central Standard Time (CST)

Doctoral regalia not picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be available for candidates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony location in the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building at 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, NE.

All graduate and undergraduate caps and gowns not picked up by 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, will be available at the Mid-America Center when you arrive at
8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

 

GRADUATION: Cap and Gown Pick-Up

Jan

23

2025

Bellevue University Main Campus: Hitchcock Humanities Center
1040 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, NE 68005.

  • Thursday, January 23, 2025
    11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, January 24, 2025
    4:00 – 7:00 p.m. during Open House

All times listed for Cap and Gown Pick-Up are Central Standard Time (CST)

Doctoral regalia not picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be available for candidates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony location in the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building at 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, NE.

All graduate and undergraduate caps and gowns not picked up by 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, will be available at the Mid-America Center when you arrive at
8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

 

GRADUATION: Cap and Gown Pick-Up

Jan

24

2025

Bellevue University Main Campus: Hitchcock Humanities Center
1040 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, NE 68005.

  • Friday, January 24, 2025
    4:00 – 7:00 p.m. during Open House

All times listed for Cap and Gown Pick-Up are Central Standard Time (CST)

Doctoral regalia not picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be available for candidates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony location in the John B. Muller Administrative Services Building at 812 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, NE.

All graduate and undergraduate caps and gowns not picked up by 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, will be available at the Mid-America Center when you arrive at
8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

 

2025 Winter Commencement Ceremony

Jan

25

2025

Bellevue University streams the Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement live on Saturday, January 25, 2025 beginning at 8:30 a.m. C.S.T. 

Commencement is held at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, located at 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501.
9:10 a.m. — Ceremony begins with procession of graduates

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