University students across Illinois are preparing for a well-deserved break as spring break approaches. This annual holiday offers students a chance to recharge before the pressures of final exams. Spring break schedules vary significantly among universities, with breaks occurring from early March to mid-April.
Spring Break Schedules for Major Illinois Universities
Northwestern University will observe its spring break from Saturday, March 21, until Monday, March 30. Students at Illinois State University will have their break earlier, from Saturday, March 7, to Sunday, March 15. Meanwhile, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will hold its spring break from Saturday, March 14, to Sunday, March 22.
The University of Illinois at Chicago and DePaul University will share similar schedules, both taking a break from Monday, March 23, to Friday, March 27. In contrast, the University of Chicago has a slightly different timetable, with its break occurring between the winter and spring quarters from Sunday, March 15, to Sunday, March 22.
Students at Loyola University Chicago will enjoy their spring break from Monday, March 2, to Saturday, March 7. Northern Illinois University will follow closely with its break running from Sunday, March 8, to Sunday, March 15.
Additionally, DeVry University will have its spring break later in the year, from Sunday, April 26, to Sunday, May 3. The College of DuPage will observe its break from Monday, March 30, to Sunday, April 5. Lastly, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale will take its spring break from noon on Saturday, March 7, through Sunday, March 15, while Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville will have its break from Monday, March 9, to Sunday, March 15.
As students finalize their plans, these scheduled breaks provide an opportunity for relaxation and rejuvenation before diving back into their academic responsibilities.
