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.
Currently approved credits
Earn college credits for USPS Training
Credits can be applied toward your undergraduate degree at Stritch,
Additional credits for life experience and training may also be applied including military training (up to 36 credits for professional training and 60 for military training).
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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.
Learn more about our Veteran Services here.
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.
Learn more about our Veteran Services here.
Fall 2023
| First Day of Classes | August 28* |
|---|---|
| Last Day of Drop/Add | September 1 at 5 p.m.* |
| Labor Day | September 4 (University Closed) |
| Graduation Application Deadline | October 1 for December Conferral |
| Stritch Service Day | October 5* |
| Midterm | October 19* |
| Long Weekend | October 20-21* |
| Last Day to Withdraw | November 3 at 5 p.m. * |
| Registration Begins for Spring and Summer 2023 | November 6 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23-November 26 (University Closed) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 11* |
| Exams | December 12-15* |
| Exam Makeup Day | December 16* (Only in the event of University cancellation of exams) |
| Degree Conferral Date | December 24 |
| Holiday Break | December 22-January 1 (University Closed) |
*Applies to regular 16-week courses
Fall Term Modules
| August 28 - December 17 | Traditional 16-week term |
|---|---|
| August 21 - November 12 | First 12-week module |
| September 4 - November 26 | Second 12-week module |
| October 2 - December 24 | Third 12-week module |
| August 28 - October 22 | First 8-week module |
| October 30 - December 24 | Second 8-week module |
| August 21 - October 1 | First 6-week module |
| October 2 - November 12 | Second 6-week module |
| November 13 - December 24 | Third 6-week module |
| September 4 - October 1 | First 4-week module |
| October 2 - October 29 | Second 4-week module |
| October 30 - November 26 | Third 4-week module |
| November 27 - December 24 | Fourth 4-week module |
| August 21 - September 3 | First 2-week module |
| December 11 - December 24 | Second 2-week module |
Spring 2023
| Registration Begins for Spring 2023 | October 31, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Luther King Day | January 16 (University Closed) |
| First Day of Classes | January 23* |
| Last Day of Drop/Add | January 27 at 5 p.m.* |
| Graduation Application Deadline | March 1 for May Conferral |
| Spring Break | March 6-10* |
| Midterm | March 24* |
| Easter Break | April 6-10 (University Closed April 7-9) |
| Registration Begins for Fall 2023 | April 11 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | April 14 at 5 p.m.* |
| Last Day of Classes | May 15* |
| Exams | May 13, 16-19* |
| Exam Makeup Day | May 20* (Only in the event of University cancellation of exams) |
| Commencement Ceremony | May 21 |
| Degree Conferral Date | May 21 |
*Applies to regular 16-week courses
Spring Term Modules
| January 16 – April 9 | First 12-week module |
|---|---|
| January 30 – April 23 | Second 12-week module |
| February 27 – May 21 | Third 12-week module |
| January 23 – March 19 | First 8-week module |
| March 27 – May 21 | Second 8-week module |
| January 16 – February 26 | First 6-week module |
| February 27 – April 9 | Second 6-week module |
| April 10 – May 21 | Third 6-week module |
| January 30 – February 26 | First 4-week module |
| February 27 – March 26 | Second 4-week module |
| March 27 – April 23 | Third 4-week module |
| April 24 – May 21 | Fourth 4-week module |
| January 16 – January 29 | First 2-week module |
| May 8 – May 21 | Second 2-week module |
Summer 2023
| Registration Begins for Summer 2023 | October 31, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day | May 29 (University Closed) |
| Juneteenth Day | June 19 (University Closed) |
| Summer Break: No Classes | July 3-9 |
| 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 20 |
| Degree Conferral Date | August 25 |
Summer Break is July 2 to July 9 (1 week): This break falls within some of the summer term modules
Summer Term Modules
| May 22 - August 20 | 12-week module |
|---|---|
| June 5 - August 6 | 8-week module |
| May 22 - July 2 | First 6-week module |
| July 10 - August 20 | Second 6-week module |
| June 5 - July 2 | First 4-week module |
| July 10 - August 6 | Second 4-week module |
| August 7 - August 20 | 2-week module |