Welcome United States Postal Service Employees!
Explore your education partner benefits
The foundation of our strategic partnership is in the shared set of values surrounding the importance of higher education, ethical leadership and service to the community.
Welcome to Stritch! We look forward to a long partnership.
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As an education partner, United States Postal Service employees receive:
- 20% tuition reduction toward undergraduate degree and graduate degree programs.
Additional program benefits:
- Take one course at a time
- Choose the format (online, face to face or blended)
- Earn credits for life experience and training
- Receive instruction from experts in their fields
- Military benefits also apply (see the "Veterans and active duty military" tab below for more details)
Additional Details
Funding your education
Financial aid is available for graduate students:
- Half-Time enrollment (3 credits per semester) required to receive federal loan funds.
- File a FAFSA.
- Can use federal funding with employer reimbursement.
Contact Stritch's Office of Financial Aid for more information
Veterans and active duty military
In appreciation of your service
Whether transitioning to a new career or seeking education to advance within the military, Stritch has helped veterans and active duty personnel succeed. Stritch participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program so we can help an unlimited number of active-duty personnel and veterans continue their education.
We also offer the Stritch Military Grant. It is awarded to full-time undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who are in active military duty, veteran(s) or have proof of an honorable discharge, and to students who are married to an individual currently deployed. Eligible students can receive up to a 25% tuition reduction.
We also offer the Stritch Military Grant. It is awarded to full-time undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who are in active military duty, veteran(s) or have proof of an honorable discharge, and to students who are married to an individual currently deployed. Eligible students can receive up to a 25% tuition reduction.
Summer 2021
| First Day of Summer Term | May 17 |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day | May 31 (University Closed) |
| Independence Day Break | July 4 (University Closed) |
| Last Day to Withdraw | Prior to the 2/3 point of class |
| Graduation Application Deadline | August 15 for August Degree Conferral |
| Last Day of Summer Term | August 15 |
| Degree Conferral Date | August 20 |
Summer Break is June 28 to July 4 (1 week): This break falls within some of the summer term modules
Summer Term Modules
| May 17 - August 15 | 12-week module |
|---|---|
| May 31 - August 1 | 8-week module |
| May 17 - June 27 | First 6-week module |
| July 5 - August 15 | Second 6-week module |
| May 31 - June 27 | First 4-week module |
| July 5 - August 2 | Second 4-week module |
| August 2 - August 15 | 2-week module |
Fall 2020
| First Day of Classes | August 24* |
|---|---|
| Last Day of Drop/Add | August 28 at 5 p.m.* |
| Labor Day | September 7 (University Closed) |
| Graduation Application Deadline | October 1 for December Conferral |
| Midterm | October 15* |
| Last Day to Withdraw | October 30 at 5 p.m.* |
| Registration Begins for Spring and Summer 2021 | November 2 |
| Face-to-Face Class Instruction Ends for All Courses | Friday, November 20 |
| Classes Continue in an Online Format for All Courses | November 23 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26-November 29 (University Closed) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 7* |
| Exams | December 5, 8-11* |
| Exam Makeup Day | December 12* (Only in the event of University cancellation of exams) |
| Degree Conferral Date | December 20 |
| Holiday Break | December 24-January 1 (University Closed) |
*Applies to regular 16-week courses
Fall Term Modules
| August 24 - December 13 | Traditional 16-week term |
|---|---|
| August 17 - November 8 | First 12-week module |
| August 31 - November 22 | Second 12-week module |
| September 28 - December 20 | Third 12-week module |
| August 24 - October 18 | First 8-week module |
| October 26 - December 20 | Second 8-week module |
| August 17 - September 27 | First 6-week module |
| September 28 - November 8 | Second 6-week module |
| November 9 - December 20 | Third 6-week module |
| August 31 - September 27 | First 4-week module |
| September 28 - October 25 | Second 4-week module |
| October 26 - November 22 | Third 4-week module |
| November 23 - December 20 | Fourth 4-week module |
| August 17 - August 30 | First 2-week module |
| December 7 - December 20 | Second 2-week module |