It was to save money.

KTVZ reports.

Chicago college cancels spring break to save money

If students at Chicago State University weren’t aware of the the budget crisis in Illinois yet, they are now. The school just canceled spring break as a way to save money.

An eight-month-long budget impasse at the state level has tied up funds usually earmarked for Illinois’ public colleges. The resulting cash crunch has forced some to take drastic measures just to get through the spring semester, including laying off employees, eliminating faculty travel budgets and — now — shortening the semester.

Students at CSU were supposed to be off for spring break the week of March 14. But instead, classes will still be held. The semester will finish one week earlier than scheduled and the graduation ceremony will be bumped up two weeks.