University Academic & Events 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

Spring Session 2025


  • March 3 - 9
    Spring Break
  • March 10
    Classes Begin
  • March 16
    Last Day to Add/Drop Class
  • April 30
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • May 26
    Memorial Day
    University Closed
  • June 1
    Spring Session Ends
  • June 7
    Spring Commencement

Summer Session 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 a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • 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 a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • August 17
    Summer Session Ends

Fall Session 2025


  • September 8
    Classes Begin
  • September 14
    Last day for Late Registration or Adding a Class
  • October 24
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • November 23
    Fall Session Ends

Winter Session 2025-2026


  • December 1, 2025
    Classes Begin
  • December 7, 2025
    Last Day for Late Registration or Adding a Class
  • December 22, 2025
    Holiday Break Begins at 8:00 a.m.
  • January 12, 2026
    Classes Resume
  • January 31, 2026
    Winter Commencement Ceremony
  • February 6, 2026
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • March 8, 2026
    Winter Session Ends

Spring Session 2026


  • March 16
    Classes Begin
  • March 22
    Last Day for Late Registration or Adding a Class
  • May 1
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • May 25
    Memorial Day
    University Closed
  • May 31
    Spring Session Ends
  • June 6
    Spring Commencement Ceremony

Summer Session 2026


  • June 8
    Classes Begin
  • June 14
    Last Day for Late Registration or Adding a Class
  • July 4
    Independence Day
    University Closed
  • July 24
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • August 23
    Summer Session Ends

Fall Session 2026


  • September 7
    Classes Begin
  • September 13
    Last day for Late Registration or Adding a Class
  • October 23
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • November 22
    Fall Session Ends

Winter Session 2026-2027


  • November 30, 2026
    Classes Begin
  • December 6, 2026
    Last Day for Late Registration or Adding a Class
  • December 21, 2026
    Holiday Break Begins at 8:00 a.m.
  • January 11, 2027
    Classes Resume
  • January 30, 2027
    Winter Commencement Ceremony
  • February 5
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • March 7, 2027
    Winter Session Ends

Spring Session 2027


  • March 15
    Classes Begin
  • March 21
    Last Day for Late Registration or Adding a Class
  • April 30
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • May 30
    Spring Session Ends
  • May 31
    Memorial Day
    University Closed
  • June 5
    Spring Commencement Ceremony

Summer Session 2027


  • June 7
    Classes Begin
  • June 13
    Last Day for Late Registration or Adding a Class
  • July 4
    Independence Day
    University Closed
  • July 23
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • August 22
    Summer Session Ends

Calendar of Events

Earth Day DIY Bouquets

Apr

22

2025

11am - 1pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

Bring nature into your home this Earth Day! Join Student Life and stop by to create your own small bouquet of flowers.

Spring 2025 Career Fair

Apr

24

2025

10 am – 3 pm
Platform: Handshake

Current students and alumni are invited to attend the Spring 2025 Virtual Career Fair. For more information about the event, visit the Career Fair Information and Guide.

Brutus' Birthday Party!

Apr

25

2025

2:30pm
John Stella Field at Brown Park
5441 S 18th St, Omaha, NE 68107

Brutus is turning another year older! Join us at the baseball games to celebrate between the 1pm game and the 3:30pm game.

Intramural Wiffle Ball

Apr

30

2025

6pm
Outside of the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center

Create a team or join one when you come! Who will take home the championship?

Seed Starters

May

01

2025

2-3 PM
Freeman Lozier Library

Come get your hands dirty and learn to make seed starter kits and seed bombs! Supplies will be provided

BU Bowling Night

May

06

2025

7-9 pm
The Alley (601 Chateau Drive)

Come bowl for free with your fellow Bruins! Winners will get prizes!
Two games and shoes are included.

*Bowling is limited to the first 50 students.

The Books He Didn’t Burn

May

07

2025

2 - 3:30 PM
Criss Auditorium located in the Hitchcock Humanities Center

Join the Library for a showing of the documentary The Books He Didn't Burn. This film follows American historian Timothy Ryback takes a critical look at the history of Western thought as he examines the remains of Adolf Hitler’s private library, which contained 16,000 books at the end of his life, 1,200 of which are kept in the Library of Congress in Washington D.C today.

 

Wellbeing Wednesday: Financial Aid

May

07

2025

11am - 1pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

It is important to prepare for your financial future! Discuss the FAFSA and Scholarships for the 2025-2026 year

PEP Session: Building Your Future- Developing the 8 Career Readiness Competencies

May

08

2025

4-5pm
Virtual via Handshake

Learn about the eight Career Readiness Competencies and self-assess how to develop each.

Register for this session in advance by Wednesday, May 7th at 3pm CDT. https://bellevue.joinhandshake.com/events/1679940/share_preview

Mental Health Matters

May

13

2025

11 am-1 pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

May is mental health awareness month. Come by this event to show support for yourself and others and help to break down stereotypes around mental health.

Library on the Go

May

15

2025

11 AM-12:30 PM 
Upper Lobby of ESB

Stop by our table to browse books, enjoy snacks, hear about Library programming, and be entered into a book raffle! We will be bringing books for the themes of Bird Day, Military History, Global Love Day, and New Arrivals.

 

The Hidden Garden

May

19

2025

May 19-30 in the Freeman Lozier Library - LIB 460

Can you make your way out of the mysterious, hidden garden safely? Sign up for the Library’s escape room and test your puzzle solving skills! Groups may contain up to 6 plays and should book in advance.

End of Year Student Cookout

May

20

2025

5:30-7 pm

Margre H Durham Student Center Patio (SC rain location)

Join us to celebrate the end of the academic year! Free dinner included.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Jun

17

2025

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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