Academic Calendar

Fall Quarter begins

(individual course schedules vary)

August 5, 12, 19, 2025

6:00-7:30pm ET

Miami Fall Start "Pre-Launch" sessions
EMBA cohort 145

Required, virtual; orientation and prep sessions

August 20, 27, September 3, 2025

5:30-7:00pm CT

Chicago Fall Start "Pre-Launch" sessions
EMBA cohort 144

Required, virtual; orientation and prep sessions

August 25-29, 2025
(check-in August 24)

Miami Fall Start "Launch Week"
EMBA cohort 145

Required, in-person; orientation sessions and credit-bearing courses

September 9-13, 2025
(check-in September 8)

Chicago Fall Start "Launch Week"
EMBA cohort 144

Required, in-person; orientation sessions and credit-bearing courses

Fall Graduation Ceremony
EMBA cohorts 138 and 139

Chicago

Fall Graduates' Degree Conferral
EMBA cohorts 138 and 139

December/January dates coming soon

6:00-7:30pm ET

Miami Winter Start "Pre-Launch" sessions
EMBA cohort 147

Required, virtual; orientation and prep sessions

December/January dates coming soon

5:30-7:00pm CT

Chicago Winter Start "Pre-Launch" sessions
EMBA cohort 146

Required, virtual; orientation and prep sessions

January 13-18, 2026
(check-in January 12)

Miami Winter Start "Launch Week"
EMBA cohort 147

Required, in-person; orientation sessions and credit-bearing courses

January 25-30, 2026
(check-in January 24)

Chicago Winter Start "Launch Week"
EMBA cohort 146

Required, in-person; orientation sessions and credit-bearing courses

Winter Graduates' Degree Conferral 
(Off-cycle students)

Spring Graduation Ceremony
EMBA cohorts 140 and 141

Chicago