The University Major Events Calendar is intended to provide an overview of University wide events and key dates. It should not be considered an exhaustive list. For more information on events and key dates please visit:
- Academic Calendars go to https://laverne.edu/academics/calendars/
- Student Events go to laverne.campuslabs.com/engage (log-in required)
- Leopard Athletic Events go to https://www.leopardathletics.com/landing/index
- Dining Services days of operation go to https://laverne.cafebonappetit.com/#board-calendar
To schedule an event on campus go to https://laverne.edu/acc/events/. To request an event or key date be added to University Major Events Calendar contact vashcroft@laverne.edu.
(Updated 7.19.24)
Fall 2024
| Date | Event | Sponsoring Office | Contact |
| Mon, Aug. 12 | 1st Day of Classes – College of Law & Public Service (CLPS) | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Sat, Aug. 17 | On-Campus Housing Student Move-in Day | HRL | housing@laverne.edu |
| Mon, Aug. 19 | 1st Day of Classes- Fall Semester, Fall Session I | Academic Calendar | |
| Mon – Fri, Aug. 19-23 | Welcome Week | CAB | cab@laverne.edu |
| Wed, Aug. 21 | University Convocation | Scheduling & Events | events@laverne.edu |
| Sat, Aug. 24 | 12th Annual FLEX and New Student Community Engagement Day | OCCE | engagement@laverne.edu |
| Mon – Fri, Aug. 26 – 30 | #GetInvolved Week | OSEL | engageandlead@laverne.edu |
| Mon, Sep. 2 | Labor Day – University Holiday | ||
| Thu, Sep. 19 | Pathways to Peace Lecture Series | ORSL | interfaith@laverne.edu |
| Wed, Oct. 2 | Fasnacht Lecture | Advancement | srodriguez3@laverne.edu |
| Wed, Oct. 9 | Benazir Bhutto & Ahmed Ispahani International Lecture | Advancement | mhernandez@laverne.edu |
| TBA | One Book, One University Lecture | CAS | mbrown@laverne.edu |
| Mon – Fri, Oct 7-11 | Homecoming Week | Alumni Engagement & CAB | alumni@laverne.edu, engageandlead@laverne.edu |
| Sat – Sun, Oct 12-13 | Homecoming Weekend | Alumni Engagement & CAB | alumni@laverne.edu, engageandlead@laverne.edu |
| Sat, Oct 12 | Open House | Office of Admissions | admission@laverne.edu |
| Sun, Oct. 13 | Last Day of Fall Session I | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Mon – Sun, Oct. 14-20 | Fall Break | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Mon, Oct. 21 | First Day of Fall Session II | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Thu, Oct. 24 | Pathways to Peace Lecture Series | ORSL | interfaith@laverne.edu |
| Mon, Oct. 28 | ULV Golf Tournament | Advancement | srodriguez3@laverne.edu |
| Sat – Tue, Nov. 2 – 5 | Presidential Election Voting Site | OCCE | engagement@laverne.edu |
| Mon, Nov. 11 | Veteran’s Day (Observed) – University Holiday | ||
| TBA | Kristallnacht Lecture | Advancement | srodriguez3@laverne.edu |
| Thu, Nov. 21 | Pathways to Peace Lecture Series | ORSL | interfaith@laverne.edu |
| Thu – Fri, Nov 28-29 | Thanksgiving Break – University Holiday | ||
| Sun – Sat, Dec. 1 – 7 | Silent Week (minimal activities) | OSEL | engageandlead@laverne.edu |
| Sun, Dec. 8 | Last Day of Fall Trimester I | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Sun – Sat, Dec. 8 – 14 | Finals Week | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | Last Day of the Semester, Fall Session II, CLPS | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Mon – Sun, Dec. 16 – Jan 5 | Student Winter Break | ||
| Tue – Wed, Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 | Winter Break (Campus Closed) |
January (Winter) 2025
| Date | Event | Sponsoring Office | Contact |
| Wed, Jan. 1 | New Year’s Day – University Holiday | ||
| Mon, Jan. 6 | First Day of January Interterm, Spring Trimester | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Mon, Jan. 6 | 1st Day of Classes – College of Law & Public Service (CLPS) | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| TBA | MLK Day of Service | OCCE | engagement@laverne.edu |
| Mon, Jan. 20 | Martin Luther King Day (Observed) – University Holiday | n/a | n/a |
| Thu, Jan. 30 | New International Student Orientation (Spring) | OISE | international@laverne.edu |
| Fri, Jan. 31 | Spring Orientation | OSEL | orientation@laverne.edu |
| Sun, Feb. 2 | Last Day of January Interterm | Academic Calendar | n/a |
Spring 2025
| Date | Event | Sponsoring Office | Contact |
| Mon, Feb. 3 | 1st Day of Classes- Spring Semester, Spring Session I | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Mon – Fri, Feb. 3 – 7 | Spring Welcome Back Week | CAB | cab@laverne.edu |
| Wed, Feb. 12 | Involvement Fair | OSEL | engageandlead@laverne.edu |
| Mon, Feb. 19 | President’s Day (Observed) – University Holiday | n/a | n/a |
| TBA | Frederick Douglas Lecture Series | CAS | mbrown@laverne.edu |
| Sun, Mar. 30 | Last Day of Classes Spring Session I | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Mon – Sun, Mar. 3 – Apr. 6 | Spring Break | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Mon, Apr. 7 | 1st Day of Classes Spring Session II | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Sat, Apr. 12 | ULV: Admitted Student Day | Office of Admissions | admission@laverne.edu |
| Sun, Apr. 20 | Last Day of Spring Trimester | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| TBA | University Gala | Advancement | TBA |
| Mon, Apr. 28 | 1st Day of Classes Spring Trimester | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Thu, May 1 | New Student National Commitment Day | Office of Admissions | admission@laverne.edu |
| TBA | LavernePalooza | CAB | cab@laverne.edu |
| Sat, May 11 | Last Day of Classes CLPS | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Sun – Sat, May 18 – 24 | Silent Week (minimal activities) | OSEL | engageandlead@laverne.edu |
| TBA | Multicultural Graduation Ceremony | CMS | dloera@laverne.edu |
| Mon – Fri, May 20-24 | Finals Week | Academic Calendar | n/a |
| Fri, May 24 | On-Campus Housing Student Move-Out Day | HRL | housing@laverne.edu |
| Mon, May 26 | Memorial Day – University Holiday | n/a | n/a |
| Fri, May 30 | Blessing of the Graduates (Baccalaureate) | Commencement | zwagoner@laverne.edu |
| Fri – Sat, May 30 – 31 | Commencement | Commencement | commencement@laverne.edu |
| Sun, Jun. 1 | Last Day of Spring Semester, Spring Session II | Academic Calendar | n/a |