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.
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 5 (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 2021
| First Day of Classes | August 23* |
|---|---|
| Last Day of Drop/Add | August 27 at 5 p.m.* |
| Labor Day | September 6 (University Closed) |
| Graduation Application Deadline | October 1 for December Conferral |
| Stritch Service Day | October 8 |
| Midterm | October 14* |
| Long Weekend | October 15-16* |
| Last Day to Withdraw | October 29 at 5 p.m.* |
| Registration Begins for Spring and Summer 2022 | November 1 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25-November 28 (University Closed) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 6* |
| Exams | December 4, 7-10* |
| Exam Makeup Day | December 11* (Only in the event of University cancellation of exams) |
| Degree Conferral Date | December 19 |
| Holiday Break | December 24-January 3 (University Closed) |
*Applies to regular 16-week courses
Fall Term Modules
| August 23 - December 12 | Traditional 16-week term |
|---|---|
| August 16 - November 7 | First 12-week module |
| August 30 - November 21 | Second 12-week module |
| September 27 - December 19 | Third 12-week module |
| August 23 - October 17 | First 8-week module |
| October 25 - December 19 | Second 8-week module |
| August 16 - September 26 | First 6-week module |
| September 27 - November 7 | Second 6-week module |
| November 8 - December 19 | Third 6-week module |
| August 30 - September 26 | First 4-week module |
| September 27 - October 24 | Second 4-week module |
| October 25 - November 21 | Third 4-week module |
| November 22 - December 19 | Fourth 4-week module |
| August 16 - August 29 | First 2-week module |
| December 6 - December 19 | Second 2-week module |