The Butler University academic calendar for 2025–26 outlines important advising sessions, registration windows, deadlines, holidays, and examination periods. This structured timeline is designed to help students manage their coursework, plan for graduation, and balance academic responsibilities with campus life.
Fall 2025 Semester
The Fall 2025 semester at Butler begins with early advising and course registration in the spring and runs through December with final examinations.
Key Highlights
- Advising for Fall 2025: Begins March 24, 2025
- Self-Service Registration: Opens April 7, 2025
- Graduation Application Deadline (December 2025): May 1, 2025
- Admission Deadline: August 20, 2025
- First Day of Classes: August 27, 2025
- Labor Day Holiday: September 1, 2025 (no classes)
Registration Deadlines
- Add a Class: September 3, 2025
- Drop a Class: September 10, 2025
- Pass/Fail Change: September 24, 2025
- Academic Progress Reports Due: September 30, 2025
Mid-Semester Events
- Fall Break: October 23–24, 2025
- Advising for Spring 2026: Begins October 27, 2025
- Graduation Application (May 2026): November 1, 2025
- Withdrawal Deadline: November 7, 2025
- Spring 2026 Registration Opens: November 10, 2025
Semester Closure
- Thanksgiving Break: November 24–28, 2025
- Last Class Day: December 12, 2025
- Reading Day: December 13, 2025
- Final Exams: December 15–19, 2025
- Grades Due: December 23, 2025 (10 AM)
📝 The Fall semester is front-loaded with advising and graduation deadlines, making early preparation key. Students should secure classes by early September and take advantage of October advising to plan for the spring.
Spring 2026 Semester
The Spring 2026 semester continues the academic journey with new advising sessions, critical deadlines, and the much-anticipated commencement ceremonies.
Important Dates
- Admission Deadline: January 5, 2026
- First Day of Classes: January 12, 2026
- Last Day to Add a Class: January 16, 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: January 19, 2026 (no classes)
- Drop Deadline: January 26, 2026
- Summer Registration Opens: February 2, 2026
Mid-Semester Deadlines
- Pass/Fail to Credit Change: February 9, 2026
- Progress Reports Due: February 17, 2026
- Spring Break: March 9–13, 2026
- Advising for Fall 2026: Begins March 23, 2026
- Withdrawal Deadline: March 27, 2026
- Fall 2026 Registration Opens: April 6, 2026
End-of-Semester Events
- Last Class Day: April 27, 2026
- Reading Day: April 28, 2026
- Final Exams: April 29 – May 5, 2026
- Graduation Application (December 2026): May 1, 2026
- Grades Due: May 7, 2026
- Commencement: May 8 (University) & May 9 (College Celebrations)
📝 Spring is a semester of transition. Students should plan ahead for summer opportunities, complete degree audits before March deadlines, and celebrate achievements at commencement.
Summer 2026 Term
Butler’s summer term is split into two sessions, offering flexible opportunities for accelerated learning or lighter academic loads.
First Session
- Registration Opens: February 2, 2026
- Application Deadline (Non-degree): May 4, 2026
- Classes Begin: May 11, 2026
- Memorial Day Holiday: May 25, 2026
- Juneteenth Holiday: June 19, 2026
- Last Class Day: June 26, 2026
- Grades Due: June 30, 2026
Second Session
- Registration Opens: February 1, 2026 (midnight)
- Application Deadline: June 22, 2026
- Classes Begin: June 29, 2026
- Independence Day Holiday: July 3, 2026
- Last Class Day: August 14, 2026
- Grades Due: August 18, 2026
📝 Summer terms are short and intensive, perfect for catching up or getting ahead. Students should be mindful of quick turnaround deadlines and limited break days.
Why This Calendar Matters
The Butler University calendar serves as more than a timetable. It:
- Keeps students on track for graduation.
- Provides clarity for registration and course planning.
- Highlights breaks that help balance academic workload.
- Ensures timely exam preparation and smooth commencement.
Staying ahead of these dates means fewer academic surprises and better planning for internships, research, or extracurriculars.
FAQs – Butler University Academic Calendar 2025–26
Q1. When do Fall 2025 classes begin?
Classes begin on August 27, 2025.
Q2. What are the major holidays in 2025–26?
Labor Day (Sep 1, 2025), Thanksgiving (Nov 24–28, 2025), MLK Day (Jan 19, 2026), Memorial Day (May 25, 2026), Juneteenth (Jun 19, 2026), Independence Day (Jul 3, 2026).
Q3. When is Fall Break 2025?
October 23–24, 2025.
Q4. When are final exams?
Fall 2025: Dec 15–19 | Spring 2026: Apr 29 – May 5
Q5. When is Commencement 2026?
May 8 (University) & May 9 (College Celebrations).
Q6. When are grades due?
Fall 2025: Dec 23, 2025 | Spring 2026: May 7, 2026 | Summer 2026: June 30 & Aug 18