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 to Add/Drop a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • October 24
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class
  • November 23
    Fall Session Ends

Winter Session 2025-2026


  • December 1, 2025
    Classes Begin
  • December 7, 2025
    Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • 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
  • March 8, 2026
    Winter Session Ends

Spring Session 2026


  • March 16
    Classes Begin
  • March 22
    Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • May 1
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class
  • 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 to Add/Drop a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • July 4
    Independence Day
    University Closed
  • July 24
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class
  • August 23
    Summer Session Ends

Fall Session 2026


  • September 7
    Classes Begin
  • September 13
    Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • October 23
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class
  • November 22
    Fall Session Ends

Winter Session 2026-2027


  • November 30, 2026
    Classes Begin
  • December 6, 2026
    Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • 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
  • March 7, 2027
    Winter Session Ends

Spring Session 2027


  • March 15
    Classes Begin
  • March 21
    Last Day to Add/Drop a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • April 30
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class
  • 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 to Add/Drop a Class or Change to "Audit"
  • July 4
    Independence Day
    University Closed
  • July 23
    Last Day to Withdraw a Class
  • August 22
    Summer Session Ends

Calendar of Events

Black History Month Bingo

Feb

10

2026

11 am-1 pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

February is Black History Month! Celebrate and test your knowledge of history and achievements. Get a BINGO and win a gift card!

Winter Bowling Night

Feb

18

2026

7-9 pm
The Alley
601 Chateau Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005

Time to lace up those bowling shoes and show off your skills. Our once-a-term bowling night is your chance to bowl for free, chill with friends, and maybe even win big! Two free games and a shoe rental for the first 50 students!

Intramural Olympic Games

Feb

24

2026

6:30pm
Margre H. Durham Student Center

Gold, Silver, or Bronze! Will your team place in our Olympic Games competition?

Teams of two will compete to win in our table curling, hockey game, and skee-ball to achieve top overall status. An awards ceremony will occur after 1 hour of competition time!

PEP Session- Polish Your Professionalism: Stand Out in the Workplace

Feb

26

2026

4-5 pm

Virtual via Handshake

Show future employers you are ready to succeed by exploring key elements of career professionalism— communication skills, workplace etiquette, navigating common challenges, and how to present yourself confidently both in-person & online!

Register before 2/25/26 at 3 p.m. using the following link: https://bellevue.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1852744

Bob Ross Paint Along

Mar

03

2026

2:00 PM
Freeman/ Lozier Library Room 480

Embrace your inner artist and come to the Library for a painting event. We’ll follow along with the beloved Bob Ross as he instructs us on how to capture the beauty of nature! Supplies will be provided.

 

Spring Bruin Week: DIY Bruin Swag

Mar

16

2026

11 AM – 1 PM
Margre H. Durham Student Center

Come create your own Bruin-inspired accessories! Students can decorate a visor or sunglasses and add personal touches to make it truly one-of-a-kind.

Spring Bruin Week: Softball Home Opener

Mar

17

2026

6:00 PM
Renner Dennis Outdoor Athletic Complex

Cheer on your Bruins at the Softball Home Opener at the new field! Stop by our table before the game for fun giveaways and a chance to win prizes. Come out, show your spirit, and unleash the roar.

Spring Bruin Week: Bruin Bingo

Mar

18

2026

11 AM – 1 PM
Margre H Durham Student Center

The Midday Bingo Break is back! Take a pause and enjoy a round of bingo with useful prizes, good vibes, and FUN memories - just a little lunchtime luck!

Library on the Go

Mar

19

2026

11-12:30 PM 
Educational Services Building - Upper Lobby ASB

Stop by our Library on the Go table to browse books, enjoy snacks, and hear about Library programming! We will be bringing books for Gardening, Radiation, Books by Disabled Authors, and New Arrivals.

 

Makerspace Expo

Mar

26

2026

1-4 PM
Freeman/ Lozier Library Room 460

Come learn about what makes up a Makerspace! Drop in any time during the expo to explore the different tools and technologies available and see example projects for each.

2:00 PM:  Attend a hands-on demonstration where guests will be able to test out the Cricut Explore machine! 

  • Cricut Explore 3
  • Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer
  • Metal stamping
  • Singer sewing machine
  • Button makers, and more!